7-Day Tanzania Wildlife Safari on a Budget

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

Arrival

Upon arrival at the Airport, You will be warmly welcomed by our representative and transferred to Arusha city. Here you will be briefed and get ready for your journey on the next day.

Arusha, Tanzania's vibrant gateway to safari adventures, is a bustling city nestled at the foot of Mount Meru. Known for its lively markets, cultural diversity, and stunning landscapes, it offers a perfect blend of urban charm and natural beauty. Arusha is the perfect starting point for unforgettable Tanzanian adventures, from exploring local crafts markets to thrilling wildlife safaris in nearby national parks.

Main Destination:

Arusha (City)

Accommodation:

Karibu Heritage House

• Budget hotel located in Arusha (City)

Meals & Drinks:

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

Arusha - Tarangire

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)

Meals & Drinks:

• All meals included
• Non-alcoholic drinks

Tarangire - Serengeti

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

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

Serengeti National Park

Today you'll enjoy the majesty of Serengeti National Park for a full day. After enjoying a tasty breakfast drive out through the vast plains in search of wild animals. Serengeti is widely known for its strong population of wildlife including the famous "Africa's Big Five". Our well-trained and experienced guide will take you through this adventurous journey to incredible spots and if we are lucky we will see a lot. Lunch will be enjoyed in the wilderness surrounded by the sights and sounds of the African wilderness, before proceeding with gamedrive until late evening. After experiencing the sunset, you'll head back to your Camping site.

Serengeti is home to the largest population of lions, over 3000 inhabitants are found here! Also, it is where the Great Migration takes place throughout the year in different parts of the Park.

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. We will spend an incredible 5-6 hrs of spectacular game drive inside the crater before ascending back to the campsite for lunch, afterward, we will begin your journey back to Arusha to relax, have dinner, and overnight.

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.

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:

Karibu Heritage House

• Budget hotel located in Arusha (City)

Meals & Drinks:

• All meals included
• Non-alcoholic drinks

Materuni Waterfall & Coffee Tour

Following breakfast, your day kicks off with a 7:30 a.m. departure for Materuni Waterfalls. As you traverse the villages of Kishumundu and Kilimanjaro, a scenic 2-hour drive awaits. After arriving at the village office and completing registration, a leisurely 40-minute walk leads you to the captivating waterfalls. You will immerse yourself in a coffee tour that follows, gaining insight into the coffee-making process. A local culinary delight awaits, satisfying your taste buds. Later, you will drive to back to Arusha or Airport.

Main Destination:

Materuni Waterfalls (Highlight)

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.