5-Day Tarangire NP, Serengeti and Ngorongoro Budget Tour

• A transfer from the airport can be arranged for an extra cost.
• Accommodation before the tour starts can be arranged for an extra cost.

Arusha City to Tarangire National Park

At 6:30 am, you’ll be picked up from your hotel in Arusha or airport and head to Tarangire National Park, bringing along a packed lunch for a full-day game drive. Tarangire is Tanzania’s third-largest national park and is famous for its grand baobab trees that tower over the animals grazing below.

The Tarangire River runs through the park, drawing in some of Africa's largest elephant herds. You might also see lions, leopards, cheetahs, buffalo, giraffes, zebras, and other animals like the lesser kudu and eland. After the game drive, you’ll return to your camp or lodge to enjoy a tasty dinner.

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:

• Lunch & dinner (Breakfast not included)
• Non-alcoholic drinks

Fig Tree to Serengeti National Park

At 6:00 am, you’ll enjoy a full breakfast in the bush. Afterward, our driver will pick you up, and you’ll start a three-hour drive to Serengeti National Park. Once you arrive, you’ll head straight into a game drive across the park.

Serengeti National Park is a World Heritage Site full of wildlife. It covers nearly 15,000 square kilometers and is home to over 2 million grazing animals, 4,000 lions, 1,000 leopards, 550 cheetahs, and around 500 bird species. On this safari, you’ll explore the wide-open plains with scattered trees and rocky hills (called kopjes) where lions often rest and watch over their territory. You may even spot a leopard hiding in the river forests.

You’ll stop for lunch at 1:00 pm, then continue the game drive for the rest of the day before heading back for an overnight stay.

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:

TANAPA Serengeti Taji House

• Budget self catering accommodation located inside Central Serengeti NP

Meals & Drinks:

• All meals included
• Non-alcoholic drinks

Serengeti National Park Full Game Drive

Start your day with an early breakfast before heading out for an exciting game drive in Serengeti National Park. Known for its vast open plains and incredible wildlife, the park is home to lions, leopards, cheetahs, elephants, giraffes, and countless other animals.

As you drive through the park, you’ll see animals grazing, hunting, and roaming in their natural habitat. Look out for predators resting on rocky kopjes or birds soaring through the skies. It’s a day filled with breathtaking views and unforgettable wildlife encounters.

Main Destination:

Serengeti National Park

Accommodation:

TANAPA Serengeti Taji House

• Budget self catering accommodation located inside Central Serengeti NP

Meals & Drinks:

• All meals included
• Non-alcoholic drinks

Serengeti NP to Ngorongoro Crater-Mto wa Mbu

Early in the morning, after having breakfast at 6:00 am, you’ll drive for about an hour to the Ngorongoro Crater with our driver.

When you reach the Ngorongoro Conservation Area, you’ll take a break for lunch before descending the steep path into the 600-meter-deep crater. This UNESCO World Heritage Site, created from a collapsed volcano, is home to over 25,000 animals, including spotted hyenas and the “Big Five” – elephants, rhinos, buffalo, leopards, and lions. After lunch at 1:00 pm, you’ll make a game drive till 03:00 Pm and later you'll begin the drive out of the crater and head back to Mto wa Mbu for dinner and overnight stay.

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

Cultural Tour then Transfer to Arusha or Kilimanjaro Airport

Start your day with a delicious breakfast before embarking on a 3-hour guided tour of this vibrant agricultural hub. Famous for its rice fields and Tanzania’s unique red bananas, the town offers a chance to connect with its rich culture and traditions. During the tour, you’ll meet local farmers, skilled artisans, craftsmen, and painters, and even get to sample the distinct local banana beer—a true taste of the region.

With around 120 tribes calling this town home, it’s a fascinating melting pot of languages and customs. You’ll witness the innovative spirit of the community, from a Kigoma farmer producing palm oil from Lake Tanganyika palm trees to the Rangi people weaving colorful mats and baskets from papyrus. After the tour, your journey continues as you depart for Arusha or Kilimanjaro Airport, marking the end of an unforgettable experience.

Main Destination:

Arusha (City)

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.
• A transfer back to the airport can be arranged for an extra cost.