7-Day Special Safehands Budget Camping Safari

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

Arrival

Your adventure with us kicks off with our driver meeting you at the airport and taking you directly to the hotel. Upon arrival, you’ll receive a detailed briefing about the upcoming journey. If time permits, you can also choose to enjoy a city tour for an additional fee of $50. In the evening, you’ll savor a delicious dinner at the lodge before resting up, preparing for the exciting adventures awaiting you the next day.

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 to Materuni Waterfalls and Hot Springs

After breakfast, we depart Arusha for the Moshi region, where you’ll visit the stunning Materuni Waterfalls. Enjoy a local lunch buffet and immerse yourself in the rich history and culture of the Chagga people, Indigenous to the Kilimanjaro area. Later, drive an hour to the serene Kikuletwa Hot Springs, where you can relax and unwind for the rest of the day. In the evening, we return to Arusha and settle in at the Karibu Heritage House Hotel for your overnight stay.

Main Destination:

Materuni Waterfalls (Highlight)

Accommodation:

Karibu Heritage House

• Budget hotel located in Arusha (City)

Meals & Drinks:

• All meals included
• Non-alcoholic drinks

Arusha to Serengeti National Park

After breakfast, set off for Serengeti National Park, passing through the Ngorongoro Conservation Area for an exciting en-route game drive. By late afternoon, stop at Naabi Hills Gate for lunch before continuing your game drive into the heart of the Serengeti. Explore the park’s vast plains and abundant wildlife until sunset, then return to your camp for dinner and an overnight stay under the African skies.

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:

Budget camping

• Inside Serengeti NP

Meals & Drinks:

• All meals included
• Non-alcoholic drinks

Full-day game drive at Serengeti National Park

A full-day game drive in Serengeti National Park offers an immersive safari experience across its vast, iconic landscapes. You’ll explore endless plains, acacia woodlands, and rocky kopjes, home to the Big Five (lions, leopards, elephants, buffaloes, and rhinos) and countless other species. Depending on the season, you may witness the Great Migration, where millions of wildebeests, zebras, and gazelles traverse the park in search of fresh grazing. The day is filled with opportunities to spot predators, herds of herbivores, and diverse birdlife. A picnic lunch is enjoyed in the bush, surrounded by nature, before continuing your adventure until sunset. This full-day exploration ensures unforgettable wildlife encounters and breathtaking scenery.

Main Destination:

Serengeti National Park

Accommodation:

Budget camping

• Inside Serengeti NP

Meals & Drinks:

• All meals included
• Non-alcoholic drinks

Serengeti NP to Ngorongoro Crater

Start your day with an early sunrise game drive, perfect for spotting predators and other wildlife in action. After the drive, return to camp for lunch, then continue with an en-route game drive as you head toward Ngorongoro. Arrive at Simba Campsite in the evening for dinner and an overnight stay, surrounded by the sights and sounds of the African wilderness.

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 Crater to Tarangire National Park

After an early breakfast, descend into the Ngorongoro Crater for an unforgettable 6-hour game drive, complete with a picnic lunch amidst stunning scenery. Explore the crater floor, home to dense wildlife, including the Big Five. After an exhilarating day, exit the park and drive to Fig Tree Lodge & Camp for a delicious dinner and a restful overnight stay.

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

Show more

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 to Arusha

After breakfast, we’ll pick you up from the lodge and begin a scenic journey to Tarangire National Park, with lunch boxes packed for the day. Later, we’ll return to Arusha.

Tarangire National Park gets its name from the Tarangire River, which flows through the park and serves as a vital water source for wildlife, especially during the dry season. Famous for its large elephant herds, towering baobab trees, and diverse landscapes of seasonal swamps and savannahs, the park offers incredible wildlife encounters. You might witness lions stalking prey or leopards lounging in the treetops, making it a truly memorable safari experience.

Marking an end to your adventure our driver will drop you any place of your choice around Arusha city.

Main Destination:

Tarangire National Park

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.