7-Day Budget Safari Itinerary (Shared & Max 7 People)

• 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’ll be warmly greeted by your safari guide. After a brief introduction, you’ll begin your adventure by transferring to Tarangire National Park, a drive of about 2-3 hours. As you travel, enjoy the beautiful views of Tanzania's countryside.

Tarangire National Park: Tarangire is renowned for its large herds of elephants and the iconic Baobab trees. The park is also home to giraffes, zebras, wildebeests, buffalo, and a variety of bird species. Upon arrival, your guide will take you on an afternoon game drive to explore the park’s diverse landscapes, from the swamps to the open plains.

Camping: After an exciting game drive, you’ll set up camp at a budget-friendly public campsite within the park. This experience will immerse you in the wild, where the sounds of the African bush will lull you to sleep under a star-filled sky.

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

Transfer to Serengeti National Park & First Game Drive

Transfer to Serengeti National Park & First Game Drive
Morning: After breakfast, you’ll depart from Tarangire and head to the Serengeti National Park (approximately 5-6 hours drive). The drive is scenic, with plenty of opportunities to spot wildlife along the way. A stop for lunch will break up the journey, and your guide will share insights about the landscape and animals you may encounter.

Serengeti National Park: Upon reaching the Serengeti, you will embark on your first game drive in this world-famous park. Serengeti is one of the most renowned wildlife areas globally, home to an incredible range of animals, including the Big Five—lions, elephants, buffalo, leopards, and rhinos. The park’s vast plains are also home to the annual Great Migration, where millions of wildebeests, zebras, and gazelles travel across the Serengeti in search of food and water.
Camping.

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: Start the day with an early morning game drive in the Serengeti, which is the best time to observe the animals when they are most active. You may encounter lions on a hunt, cheetahs sprinting after prey, and herds of wildebeests grazing across the savannah.

Afternoon: Return to camp for lunch and a short break. Afterward, you’ll head out for an afternoon game drive, exploring different regions of the Serengeti. Your guide will help spot wildlife, including the park’s resident predators such as leopards, lions, and cheetahs.

Camping: Spend the night in your public campsite in Serengeti, enjoying the beauty of the African savannah and preparing for another day of exploration tomorrow.

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, you’ll depart the Serengeti and begin your journey to the Ngorongoro Crater (approximately 3-4 hours drive). The journey takes you through some of Tanzania’s most scenic areas, and you may have opportunities for additional wildlife sightings along the way.

Ngorongoro Crater: Ngorongoro Crater is a UNESCO World Heritage site and one of the most famous wildlife reserves in the world. This collapsed volcanic caldera is home to an astounding concentration of wildlife, including elephants, lions, buffaloes, zebras, and rare black rhinos. A half-day game drive will allow you to explore the crater floor, which is teeming with life in its lush grasslands, wetlands, and forests.

Camping: After a day of incredible wildlife viewing, you’ll camp at a public campsite located near the crater, where you’ll enjoy a peaceful night with nature surrounding you.

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

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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 Eyasi

Ngorongoro to Lake Eyasi
Morning: After breakfast, you’ll depart for Lake Eyasi (approximately 2-3 hours drive). Lake Eyasi is home to the indigenous Hadza and Datoga tribes, offering a unique cultural experience.

Lake Eyasi: Once at Lake Eyasi, you will meet the Hadza people, one of the last remaining hunter-gatherer tribes in Africa. You’ll have the opportunity to learn about their traditional way of life, including hunting with bow and arrows and gathering wild foods. The visit to Lake Eyasi offers a rare chance to interact with indigenous cultures while also enjoying the stunning beauty of the lake’s surroundings.
Camping: You’ll camp at a public campsite near Lake Eyasi, experiencing an authentic, rustic stay that connects you with both nature and the local tribes.

Main Destination:

Lake Eyasi

Accommodation:

Peak Hotel

• Mid-range hotel located less than 1hr drive from Lake Eyasi

Meals & Drinks:

• All meals included
• Non-alcoholic drinks

Lake Eyasi to Lake Manyara National Park

Lake Eyasi to Lake Manyara National Park
Morning: After breakfast, depart Lake Eyasi and head to Lake Manyara National Park (approximately 2 hours drive). Lake Manyara is known for its tree-climbing lions and its lush environment, which contrasts with the dry savannah of many other parks.

Lake Manyara National Park: Upon arrival, you’ll enjoy a game drive through the park, where you’ll likely see herds of elephants, baboons, flamingos, and possibly the famous tree-climbing lions. The park’s diverse landscapes range from dense forests to open savannah, providing varied habitats for a wide range of species.
Afternoon: After the game drive, you’ll break for lunch and have time to relax before heading out for an afternoon game drive to explore more of the park.

Camping: Camp overnight at a budget public campsite within the park, where you’ll be able to listen to the sounds of the wild as you fall asleep.

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:

Mid-range camping

• Just outside Lake Manyara NP

Meals & Drinks:

• All meals included
• Non-alcoholic drinks

Lake Manyara to Materuni Waterfalls & Return to Kilimanjaro International Airport

Lake Manyara to Materuni Waterfalls & Return to Kilimanjaro International Airport

Morning: After breakfast, you’ll drive to Materuni Waterfalls, located near the base of Mount Kilimanjaro (approximately 2 hours). The journey takes you through beautiful villages and lush coffee farms.

Materuni Waterfalls: At Materuni, you’ll hike to the Materuni Waterfalls, a stunning waterfall set amidst lush greenery. After enjoying the falls, you’ll have a coffee tour, a local food tasting, traditional songs, cultural activities, and a soft hike. You’ll also visit a local coffee farm, where you can learn about the coffee-growing process.

Afternoon: After the visit to Materuni, you’ll transfer to Kilimanjaro International Airport (approximately 1-1.5 hours), where your safari adventure ends. You’ll be dropped off in time for your air transfer back home, concluding a memorable 7-day safari in Tanzania.

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.