7-Day Budget Tanzania Safari & Foothills Mt Kilimanjaro

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

Arrival in Arusha Tanzania

We will pick you up from the airport. Depending on the time, a city sightseeing trip or a small hike to Kilima Moto can be organized for you to enjoy a scenic view of the sunset in Arusha and to get you started on what will be an exciting safari. We recommend arriving in the afternoon to fully enjoy this day.

Main Destination:

Arusha (City)

Accommodation:

Karibu Heritage House

• Budget hotel located in Arusha (City)

Meals & Drinks:

• Meals at own expense
• Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

Tarangire National Park

You will depart Arusha at 8:00 am, heading to Tarangire National Park. It takes only two hours a 120km drive to reach the national park entrance.

You will have about 10 minutes for the washroom at the entrance while your guide completes legal formalities at the park authority offices before the morning and afternoon game drive (lunch included).

During your game drive, you can expect to see a variety of animals here, such as zebras, cheetahs, giraffes, lions, Thomson's and Grant's gazelles, birds, antelopes, and many elephants.

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:

Jua Manyara Lodge

• Budget lodge located 1-2hr drive from Tarangire NP

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Meals & Drinks:

• All meals included
• Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

Serengeti National Park

After a delicious breakfast, you can embark on a journey towards the world-renowned Serengeti National Park. Along the way, you'll pass through the breathtaking Ngorongoro Conservation Area and enjoy stunning views of the Ngorongoro Crater before finally arriving at the gates of the Serengeti.

Serengeti National Park is a traveler's dream destination, home to an array of magnificent attractions. It was recently voted the best national park in Africa by the World Travelers Award. It also boasts the Great Wildebeest Migration, world-famous grassland plains, and an abundance of predators such as leopards, cheetahs, and lions. You won't want to miss this incredible opportunity to witness nature's beauty at its finest.

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

Central Serengeti National Park to Ngorongoro Highland

You'll start the day with a sunrise viewing. Then, after breakfast, you will proceed with a game drive until lunch. Later in the afternoon, you will drive towards the Ngorongoro Crater, a beautiful area, and have dinner and an overnight stay at Ngorongoro Simba Campsite.

Main Destination:

Central Serengeti National Park

Accommodation:

Budget camping

• Inside Central Serengeti NP

Meals & Drinks:

• All meals included
• Non-alcoholic drinks

Ngorongoro Crater

Today, you will wake up early. After breakfast, you will descend into the incredible Ngorongoro Crater. The Ngorongoro Crater is the largest intact crater in the world. The crater is home to an estimated 30,000 large mammals! Due to its natural borders, wildlife is abundant throughout the conservation area. Chances are excellent to see the Big Five, hyenas, zebras, and elephants, to name a few.

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:

Jua Manyara Lodge

• Budget lodge located 1-2hr drive from Ngorongoro Crater

Meals & Drinks:

• All meals included
• Non-alcoholic drinks

Lake Manyara National Park

Today, you will go to Lake Manyara National Park. This park is known for its breathtaking panoramic views, waterfalls, babbling brooks with clear water, and hot springs. You'll do a game drive in Manyara all day. If you like to walk, you can also book a two-hour walking safari. On foot, you can enjoy giraffes, buffalo, and other animals from a reasonable distance. In the afternoon, you will drive back to Arusha, where you'll arrive before dinner.

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:

Karibu Heritage House

• Budget hotel located in Arusha (City)

Meals & Drinks:

• All meals included
• Non-alcoholic drinks

Materuni Waterfall and Coffee Tour

After breakfast, you will drive to Materuni Village, bordering Mount Kilimanjaro, for two hours. From here, you will hike to the famous waterfalls. Then, after a local lunch buffet, you will hear about the history of the Chagga people, who are residents of the Kilimanjaro Region. You will have the opportunity to attend a lecture about the production of coffee and drive to the airport or Arusha for your drop-off.

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.