budget safari Tanzania

Safari summary

5 Days Tanzania Budget Safari Overview
The 5 days Tanzania budget safari is a fantastic way to explore the country’s most iconic wildlife destinations without breaking the bank. Designed for adventurous travelers, this safari combines group sharing and basic lodges or campsites to deliver an authentic experience at an affordable cost. You'll witness the incredible diversity of Tanzania’s national parks while enjoying guided game drives, breathtaking landscapes, and rich cultural interactions over five action-packed days.

5 Days Tanzania Budget Safari Destinations
This safari visits four of Tanzania’s most famous parks: Tarangire National Park, Serengeti National Park, Ngorongoro Crater, and Lake Manyara National Park. Each destination offers a unique setting—from Tarangire’s elephant herds and ancient baobabs, to Serengeti’s endless plains filled with migrating wildebeest, to Ngorongoro’s dense concentration of wildlife inside the world's largest inactive volcanic caldera, and Lake Manyara’s lush forest and soda lake teeming with birds.

5 Days Tanzania Budget Safari Itinerary Summary
On Day 1, depart Arusha and enjoy a game drive in Tarangire National Park before overnighting at Ngedere Lodge in Mto wa Mbu. Day 2 brings a scenic drive through Ngorongoro to reach Serengeti National Park, where you’ll overnight at Nyani campsite. Day 3 is dedicated to a thrilling Serengeti game drive before heading back to Ngorongoro for a night at Simba campsite. On Day 4, descend into the Ngorongoro Crater for a morning game drive and later transfer to Mto wa Mbu to overnight again at Ngedere Lodge. Finally, Day 5 features a Lake Manyara game drive before returning to Arusha.

5 Days Tanzania Budget Safari Accommodations
Accommodation during the safari includes a mix of budget lodges and public campsites. You'll stay at Ngedere Lodge in Mto wa Mbu, offering comfortable rooms and basic amenities. In the national parks, you’ll camp at Nyani Campsite in Serengeti and Simba Campsite in Ngorongoro, with tents, sleeping gear, and camping facilities included to enhance the adventurous experience while keeping costs low.

5 Days Tanzania Budget Safari Cost and Price
The cost for this all-inclusive 5-day budget safari is approximately $950 per person. This price covers park entry fees, accommodation, meals, transportation in a 4x4 safari vehicle, camping equipment, and a professional English-speaking guide. It’s an excellent value, offering the full northern circuit safari experience at a fraction of the cost of luxury packages.

5 Days Tanzania Budget Safari Wildlife Encounters
Throughout the safari, you’ll encounter a remarkable range of wildlife. Expect to see elephants, lions, zebras, wildebeests, hippos, giraffes, buffaloes, and possibly leopards and rhinos. The Serengeti promises thrilling predator sightings, while Ngorongoro Crater is home to the "Big Five." Tarangire and Lake Manyara add to the diversity with different landscapes and species like tree-climbing lions and large flocks of flamingos.

Other Popular 5 Days Tanzania Safari Packages
Private 5 Days Tanzania Safari
For those seeking a more personalized and flexible experience, the private 5 days Tanzania safari is a great option. It follows a similar route but with upgraded accommodations, a private vehicle, and a customized pace to suit individual travel preferences.

5 Days Tanzania Budget Safari: Serengeti Migration
This special package focuses on experiencing the famous Serengeti Great Migration. Depending on the season, you'll be positioned in key areas of the Serengeti to witness river crossings or calving season, making it a budget-friendly way to see one of nature’s greatest spectacles.

5 Days Tanzania Balloon Safari
Enhance your safari adventure by adding a hot air balloon ride over the Serengeti at sunrise. Though slightly higher in cost, this experience can be combined with a 5-day itinerary and offers breathtaking aerial views of the wildlife below, followed by a champagne breakfast in the bush.

About this tour

	Tour type	Set-date, set-itinerary, group
	Main focus	Game drives
	Activity level	Easy activity
	Best months	All months
	Countries	Tanzania
	Parks	Lake Manyara Ngorongoro Crater Serengeti Tarangire

Fine details

Safari highlights

• Bird watching—with professional guide
• Cultural visits—orphanages, markets, schools
• Sightseeing | shopping | markets

What’s included?

• Accommodation
• Airport transfers
• All drinks
• Meals
• Park fees
• Private vehicle and driver

What’s not included?

• Hot air balloons
• Internal flights
• International flights
• Tips and gratuities
• Visas