6-Day Tanzania Safari Itinerary (Budget & Shared)

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

Arrival at Kilimanjaro International Airport & Transfer to Tarangire National Park

Arrival at Kilimanjaro International Airport & Transfer to Tarangire National Park

Arrival: Upon your arrival at Kilimanjaro International Airport, you will be met by your professional guide who will assist you with the transfer to your safari vehicle. After a brief introduction and overview of the trip, you will begin your drive to Tarangire National Park (approximately 2-3 hours drive from the airport).

Tarangire National Park: Tarangire is famous for its large herds of elephants and the iconic Baobab trees scattered across the savannah. The park offers a diverse landscape of wetlands, swamps, and woodlands, making it home to a variety of wildlife, including zebras, giraffes, buffaloes, and lions. As you arrive and begin your first game drive, expect to see a great mix of wildlife.

Camping: Your first night will be spent in a budget-friendly public campsite within the park, offering a chance to enjoy a peaceful evening under the stars, immersed in the African wilderness.

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:

Budget camping

• Inside Tarangire NP

Meals & Drinks:

• All meals included
• Non-alcoholic drinks

Full Adventure at Serengeti National Park

Full Adventure at Serengeti National Park
Morning: After an early breakfast, you will begin your journey to the Serengeti National Park, about a 5-6 hour drive from Tarangire. You’ll stop for lunch on the way, enjoying the scenic landscapes as you travel. Upon arrival, you’ll be ready to start your first game drive in Serengeti, one of the world’s most famous wildlife reserves.

Serengeti National Park: Serengeti is renowned for its endless plains, abundant wildlife, and the annual Great Migration, where millions of wildebeest and zebras move across the park. This park is also home to the Big Five—lion, elephant, buffalo, leopard, and rhinoceros. You’ll experience game drives throughout the day and have the opportunity to witness predator-prey interactions.

Camping: You will stay at a public campsite within the Serengeti, providing a truly immersive experience in the wild. Your tented camp will be close to nature, with the chance to hear the sounds of the African savannah as you rest.

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

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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

Full Adventure in Serengeti National Park

Full Adventure in Serengeti National Park
Morning: On your second day in Serengeti, you’ll depart early for a morning game drive. The park is best experienced in the early morning when predators are more active, and the wildlife is at its most abundant. It’s a great time to spot lions, leopards, cheetahs, and other species as they begin their day.

Afternoon: After the morning game drive, you will return to the camp for lunch. In the afternoon, you’ll head out for another game drive, exploring different parts of the park. Your guide will share their expertise, helping you spot wildlife in diverse habitats—from the grasslands to the Seronera River area.

Camping: Enjoy another night under the African skies at your public campsite in Serengeti. Relax around the campfire after a day full of excitement, surrounded by the sounds of wildlife.

Main Destination:

Serengeti National Park

Accommodation:

Budget camping

• Inside Serengeti NP

Meals & Drinks:

• All meals included
• Non-alcoholic drinks

Serengeti to Ngorongoro Crater

Serengeti to Ngorongoro Crater
Morning: After breakfast, depart for Ngorongoro Crater (approximately 3-4 hours drive). Ngorongoro Crater is an extinct volcanic caldera that houses an incredible concentration of wildlife in its lush forests, grasslands, and wetlands. It is a UNESCO World Heritage site and considered one of the best places in the world for wildlife viewing.

Ngorongoro Crater: Once you arrive at Ngorongoro, you’ll descend into the crater for a half-day game drive. The crater is home to over 25,000 animals, including elephants, buffalo, zebras, wildebeests, lions, and rare black rhinos. The landscape is diverse, with lush green forests and open plains, making it one of the most scenic and productive game-viewing areas in Tanzania.

Camping: Spend the night at a budget public campsite near Ngorongoro, where you can relax and reflect on your day in the crater.

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:

Budget camping

• Inside Ngorongoro Crater

Meals & Drinks:

• All meals included
• Non-alcoholic drinks

Ngorongoro to Lake Manyara & Lake Eyasi

Ngorongoro to Lake Manyara & Lake Eyasi
Morning: After breakfast, you will head to Lake Manyara National Park (approximately 1.5-2 hours drive). Lake Manyara is known for its large population of flamingos, baboons, and the famous tree-climbing lions. The park offers a variety of landscapes, from groundwater forests to the lake’s lush shores.

Lake Manyara: You will enjoy a game drive through the park, where you might also spot elephants, giraffes, and wildebeests. If you're lucky, you may witness the rare spectacle of lions lounging in the trees.

Afternoon: In the afternoon, you will continue to Lake Eyasi (approximately 2 hours). Lake Eyasi is home to the indigenous Hadza and Datoga community, and you will have the chance to visit these communities and learn about their traditional ways of life.

Camping: Overnight, camp at a budget campsite near Lake Eyasi, where you will enjoy a cultural evening and reflect on the experiences of the day.

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:

Budget camping

• Inside Lake Manyara NP

Meals & Drinks:

• All meals included
• Non-alcoholic drinks

Lake Eyasi to Materuni Waterfalls & Return to Arusha

Lake Eyasi to Materuni Waterfalls & Return to Arusha
Morning: After breakfast, drive to Materuni Waterfalls, located at the base of Mount Kilimanjaro (approximately 2 hours drive). The journey will take you through the lush coffee-growing regions and stunning landscapes.

Materuni Waterfalls: At Materuni, you’ll embark on a short hike through the tropical forest to reach the beautiful Materuni Waterfalls. This hidden gem is a serene and peaceful spot, perfect for a refreshing break before heading back to Arusha. After enjoying the falls, you’ll have coffee tour, local food test, traditional songs, cultural activities and soft hike.

Afternoon: After the visit to Materuni, you will be transferred back to Arusha (approximately 1-1.5 hours drive), where your safari adventure will come to a close. You’ll be dropped off at your hotel or the airport for your onward journey.

Main Destination:

Materuni Waterfalls (Highlight)

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.