5-Day Budget Safari Across Tanzania's Best Parks

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

Arusha - Tarangire National Park

Our first day of Safari starts after breakfast around 8 am. Our guide will pick you up and set off on a 2 hrs drive to Tarangire National Park. After check-in to the Park, you'll enjoy 7-8 hrs of gamedrive, and at midday pause for lunch at the Matete picnic site overlooking the Tarangire River. In the evening you'll exit Tarangire and drive to Mto wa Mbu for dinner and overnight.

Tarangire National Park is renowned for its breathtaking landscapes and diverse wildlife. Named after the Tarangire River, which runs through it, the park boasts majestic baobab trees, vast savannahs, and seasonal marshes. Home to large elephant herds, lions, giraffes, and an array of bird species, Tarangire offers incredible opportunities for wildlife sightings.

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:

Fig Tree Lodge & Camp

• Budget hotel located in Mto wa Mbu (Town)

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Meals & Drinks:

• All meals included
• Non-alcoholic drinks

Serengeti National Park

Following breakfast our guides will load up the jeep and drive towards Serengeti National Park. A 5-6 hrs long drive through a bumpy road will pass through the Ngorongoro highlands. You'll arrive in Serengeti around 2-3 pm for lunch and an evening gamedrive. As the sun sets, slowly drive to Seronera campsite for dinner and overnight.

Serengeti National Park, Tanzania's crown jewel, is a vast expanse of savannah teeming with iconic wildlife. Witness the awe-inspiring annual migration of millions of wildebeest and zebra, accompanied by predators like lions and cheetahs. The landscape, dotted with acacia trees and rocky outcrops, provides a stunning backdrop for unforgettable safari experiences.

Main Destination:

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

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GiraffeCommon

HippoCommon

HyenaCommon

LeopardOccasional

Black RhinoVery Rare

Wild DogVery Rare

White RhinoNone

Accommodation:

Budget camping

• Inside Serengeti NP

Meals & Drinks:

• All meals included
• Non-alcoholic drinks

Serengeti National Park

Early in the morning, following breakfast, you drive out to enjoy a full-day gamedrive inside Serengeti National Park. Our expert guide will take you to different sites of the Park and explore more! Serengeti is one of the biggest National Parks, and spending more time here provides you with the opportunity to explore rarely visited places. You will have greater chances of witnessing majestic wildlife such as Leopards, Lions, and even the rarely seen Rhino. As afternoon approaches, pause at a carefully selected picnic site and enjoy lunch surrounded by the sights and sounds of nature. After lunch, proceed exploring until evening when you'll drive back to the campsite for dinner and overnight.

Main Destination:

Serengeti National Park

Accommodation:

Budget camping

• Inside Serengeti NP

Meals & Drinks:

• All meals included
• Non-alcoholic drinks

Serengeti - Ngorongoro

Wake up early and enjoy your cup of coffee before heading out for a sunrise game drive, and this time most animals are active due to low temperatures. Around 10 am we'll be back at the camp for a full breakfast in the bush, afterward, we'll proceed with en route gamedrive. You'll pause for lunch in Serengeti amidst the wilderness before departing to Ngorongoro Simba campsite for dinner and overnight.

When people dream of the Serengeti, it's probably the Central Serengeti they dream of. That's because you're in the perfect place to see all that the Serengeti has to offer, and this is the area of the park where wildlife is present in the biggest numbers.

Main Destination:

Serengeti National Park

Accommodation:

Budget camping

• On the crater rim of Serengeti NP

Meals & Drinks:

• All meals included
• Non-alcoholic drinks

Ngorongoro Crater - Arusha

Today we will wake up very early and descend the crater around 6:30 am. This is the perfect time to witness animals when they are most active. Ngorongoro Crater, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, is a geological marvel in Tanzania. Its vast volcanic caldera shelters an extraordinary ecosystem, home to an abundance of wildlife, including the Big Five. Visitors marvel at the breathtaking scenery and the unique opportunity to observe animals in such proximity. It's a natural wonder and a must-see destination for any safari enthusiast. We will spend an incredible 5-6 hrs of spectacular game drive inside the crater before ascending back to the campsite for lunch. After lunch, you'll slowly drive back to Arusha, filled with incredible memories.

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:

No accommodation (End of tour)

Meals & Drinks:

• All meals included
• Non-alcoholic drinks

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