7-Day Budget Safari with Serengeti & Crater Rim View

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

Kilimanjaro Airport to Arusha

Welcome to Tanzania! Your Sensation of Africa representative will pick you up from the airport, driving you to your Arusha accommodation. With time to relax, gear up for the adventure of a lifetime in bustling Arusha, an essential safari hub in northern Tanzania.

Main Destination:

Arusha (City)

Accommodation:

Outpost Lodge

• Budget lodge located in Arusha (City)

Meals & Drinks:

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

Arusha to Tarangire National Park

After breakfast, your Sensation of Africa guide will escort you to Tarangire National Park—a scenic two-and-a-half-hour drive on excellent roads. Named after the Tarangire River, this sanctuary is renowned for elephant families gathering by the river, alongside giraffes, bushbucks, and hartebeests. Predators like lions and leopards closely follow. Tarangire hosts more bird species than anywhere else, and its ancient baobab trees, some over a millennium old, grace the landscape. Enjoy a picnic lunch within the park before transitioning to your Karatu accommodation after an exhilarating game drive.

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:

Panorama Safari Camp

• Budget lodge located 1-2hr drive from Tarangire NP

Meals & Drinks:

• All meals included
• Non-alcoholic drinks

Karatu to Serengeti National Park

Post-breakfast, ascend to the cooler Ngorongoro Conservation Area, pausing to witness the spectacular Ngorongoro Crater. Transit through Ngorongoro to the Serengeti's southern entrance.

The Serengeti, renowned for vast open grasslands, offers exceptional wildlife sightings, particularly during the annual Great Migration. Witness the mesmerizing movement of wildebeest, zebra, and antelope in search of fresh grazing. The migration spectacle occurs year-round, and with guidance, you can witness one of the 'Seven Wonders of the Natural World'. Enjoy a picnic lunch and overnight at a tented camp in Central Serengeti.

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

Show more

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

Full Game drive in Serengeti Endless Plains

Dedicate the entire day to Serengeti game drives, unveiling a wealth of wildlife—from impala and buffalo to crocodile and hippo. Amid iconic landscapes, brace for predator encounters, possibly spotting lions, cheetahs, and leopards. Depending on the Great Migration's location, venture beyond the central region for a transformative experience. An unforgettable day of life-changing wonders awaits.

Main Destination:

Serengeti National Park

Accommodation:

Budget camping

• Inside Serengeti NP

Meals & Drinks:

• All meals included
• Non-alcoholic drinks

Serengeti to Ngorongoro Highlands

Your last Serengeti sunrise unfolds! Enjoy a relaxed morning game drive before a scenic journey through Serengeti and Ngorongoro Conservation Area. Head to Ngorongoro Crater, where a tented camp near the Crater Rim promises cooler temperatures and more wonders en route. A delightful dinner awaits, capping off your day of exploration.

Main Destination:

Serengeti National Park

Accommodation:

Budget camping

• Inside Serengeti NP

Meals & Drinks:

• All meals included
• Non-alcoholic drinks

Explore the Crater Floor

Ngorongoro Crater appears as a forgotten world, concealed by steep volcanic walls, offering a pristine wilderness of savannah, acacia woodlands, and glistening lakes. Created millions of years ago, it's celebrated for geological wonders and harbors some of Africa's densest large mammal populations. The descent into the Crater is an adventure, immersing you in a landscape teeming with wildebeest, zebra, gazelle, and over 500 bird species. Best known for black rhino sightings, the Crater is a haven for endangered species. After a picnic lunch, proceed to your Karatu accommodation, concluding a day of awe-inspiring exploration.

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:

Panorama Safari Camp

• Budget lodge located 1-2hr drive from Ngorongoro Crater

Meals & Drinks:

• All meals included
• Non-alcoholic drinks

Lake Manyara National Park to Arusha

This morning, head to Lake Manyara National Park, your final destination on this epic safari! Manyara, though compact, is epic with the towering Great Rift Escarpment. The park's namesake, a shallow salt lake, hosts thousands of wading birds, including flamingos and 500+ bird species. Witness baboons and elephants in the lush evergreen forest, and keep an eye out for the famed tree-climbing lions. Enjoy a picnic lunch within the park.

After your game drive, choose your drop-off point—Arusha, Kilimanjaro Airport, or Arusha Airport. We trust you've relished your adventure with Sensation of Africa!

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:

• All meals included
• Non-alcoholic drinks

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