5-Day Budget Lodge Safari in Northern Circuit Tanzania

• You'll be collected from the airport.
• Accommodation before the tour starts can be arranged for an extra cost.

Arusha Town to Tarangire National Park

Depart Arusha at 08:00 am heading to Tarangire national park. It takes only 2 - 21/2 hours (120km) drive to reach the national park entrance.

You will have almost 10 minutes for the washroom at the entrance while your guide completes legal formalities at the park authority offices before the morning & afternoon game drive (Lunch Included).

Early evening after game drive you will exit the park heading to the lodge for Dinner & Overnight.

Main Destination:

Tarangire National Park

Best Time To Visit July to November (Animals come to the Tarangire River)

High Season June to October (The park is full of visitors)

Best Weather June to October (Little rainfall)

Wildlife in Tarangire NP

ElephantAbundant

GiraffeCommon

LionCommon

BuffaloAbundant

ZebraAbundant

WildebeestAbundant

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HippoCommon

HyenaOccasional

LeopardRare

CheetahRare

Wild DogVery Rare

White RhinoNone

Black RhinoNone

Accommodation:

Karatu Safari Camp Lodge

• Budget lodge located 2-3hr drive from Tarangire NP

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Meals & Drinks:

• All meals included
• Non-alcoholic drinks

Drive to Serengeti National Park

Depart Tarangire in the morning after a hearty breakfast and make your way to the famous Serengeti National Park. En-route to the reserve you will be driving through the Ngorongoro Conservation Area and have a chance to see some views of Ngorongoro Crater before reaching the park's gate.

After lunch, you will head out on an afternoon game drive for the chance to look for some of the wild game before sunset and some dinner at the Rest Nyani campsite.

Main Destination:

Central Serengeti National Park

Best Time To Visit January to February and June to October (Different areas are best at different times)

High Season July to March (The Seronera area is crowded)

Best Weather June to October (Little to no rainfall)

Wildlife in Serengeti NP

ElephantCommon

LionCommon

CheetahCommon

BuffaloAbundant

ZebraAbundant

WildebeestAbundant

Show more

GiraffeCommon

HippoCommon

HyenaCommon

LeopardOccasional

Black RhinoVery Rare

Wild DogVery Rare

White RhinoNone

Accommodation:

Budget camping

• Inside Central Serengeti NP

Meals & Drinks:

• All meals included
• Non-alcoholic drinks

Serengeti National Park

Today the game drive will start during sunrises. After a simple breakfast (a cup of Coffee/Tea & snacks), you will start the morning game drive around 06:00 am till late morning around 10:00 Am where you will return to the campsite for a full breakfast.

After breakfast, you will proceed with game drive till afternoon where you will exit the park heading to Simba Campsite located at Ngorongoro Conservation Area for dinner & Overnight.

Main Destination:

Serengeti National Park

Accommodation:

Budget camping

• On the crater rim of Ngorongoro Crater

Meals & Drinks:

• All meals included
• Non-alcoholic drinks

Ngorongoro Crater

After morning breakfast depart at the campsite with your picnic Lunch descending the amazing Ngorongoro Crater for spending your day spotting the wonders of Crater.

At the crater, there is the possibility to spot all Big 5 animals (Lions, Leopards, Elephants, Buffalo & Black Rhino (Depending on the day). During the afternoon you will be served lunch followed by game drive enroute while exiting the park heading to the lodge for Dinner & Overnight.

Main Destination:

Ngorongoro Crater

Best Time To Visit June to October (Wildlife viewing is best)

High Season Most of the year – July to March (Expect crowds)

Best Weather June to October (Rainfall is little to none)

Wildlife in Ngorongoro Crater

Black RhinoCommon

LionCommon

BuffaloAbundant

ZebraAbundant

WildebeestAbundant

HyenaAbundant

Show more

ElephantCommon

HippoCommon

LeopardOccasional

GiraffeNone

White RhinoNone

CheetahNone

Wild DogNone

Accommodation:

Fig Tree Lodge & Camp

• Budget hotel located 2-3hr drive from Ngorongoro Crater

Meals & Drinks:

• All meals included
• Non-alcoholic drinks

Lake Manyara back

In the morning you will make your way into the reserve and head to Lake Manyara. Explore the magnificent park that is dominated by a large lake.

You can expect to see thousands of flamingos that flock to the lake, providing some exceptional bird sighting. Enjoy a picnic lunch alongside the lake before continuing with your afternoon game drive till evening. Later you will exit the park and head back to Arusha, marking the end of your safari.

Main Destination:

Lake Manyara National Park

Best Time To Visit June to October (Easier to spot animals)

High Season July to March (The northern section gets crowded)

Best Weather June to October (Little rainfall)

Wildlife in Lake Manyara NP

ElephantCommon

GiraffeCommon

BuffaloCommon

ZebraCommon

WildebeestCommon

HippoCommon

Show more

LionOccasional

HyenaOccasional

LeopardRare

Wild DogVery Rare

White RhinoNone

Black RhinoNone

CheetahNone

Accommodation:

No accommodation (End of tour)

Meals & Drinks:

• Breakfast & lunch (Dinner not included)
• Non-alcoholic drinks

• Additional accommodation can be arranged for an extra cost.
• You'll be dropped off at the airport.