Budget Tanzania Safari
4 days—Budget 4 days Tanzania safari to Tarangire, Serengeti, and Ngorongoro Crater. Group safaris from $800. Great wildlife and scenery on a budget.
$800-1650 USD
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Safari summary
Budget 4 Days Tanzania Safari to Top Northern Parks
A budget 4 days Tanzania safari is the perfect choice for travelers looking to experience the magic of Tanzania’s top national parks without stretching their budget. This safari covers Tarangire National Park, Serengeti National Park, and Ngorongoro Crater, offering rich wildlife encounters, stunning landscapes, and unforgettable game drives at an affordable cost.
The budget 4 days Tanzania safari includes shared accommodations, guided game drives in 4x4 open-roof jeeps, all park fees, and meals, making it an ideal package for backpackers, families, solo travelers, and small groups. Starting and ending in Arusha, this safari delivers an incredible value for money while ticking off the most iconic wildlife spots in just four days.
Why Choose a Budget 4 Days Tanzania Safari?
Visit 3 of Tanzania’s most visited wildlife parks
See elephants, lions, leopards, giraffes, zebras, rhinos & more
Group tours allow cost sharing and social experiences
Travel with experienced guides in well-maintained safari vehicles
Stay in budget lodges or campsites depending on your preference
Perfect for short holidaymakers and nature enthusiasts
Budget 4 Days Tanzania Safari Price
The budget 4 days Tanzania safari starts at US$800 per person for a group joining safari. This includes park entry, shared transport, game drives, accommodations, meals, and guide fees.
For private safaris, prices vary depending on the number of people, type of accommodations (camping, mid-range lodges, or tented camps), and optional add-ons like balloon safaris or cultural visits. The more people in the group, the more affordable the cost per person becomes.
About this tour
| Tour type | Set-date, set-itinerary, group | |
| Main focus | Game drives | |
| Activity level | Easy activity | |
| Best months | All months | |
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| Parks | ||
| Accesibility |
This tour is modifiable for those with limited mobility.
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Fine details
Safari highlights
- Bird watching—with professional guide
- Photography safari—with professional guide
What’s included?
- Accommodation
- Meals
- Park fees
- Private vehicle and driver
What’s not included?
- Hot air balloons
- Internal flights
- Tips and gratuities
- Visas
Itinerary
Arusha – Tarangire National Park
Tarangire
Your budget 4 days Tanzania safari starts with a morning pick-up in Arusha. Drive to Tarangire National Park, famous for its baobab trees and large elephant population. Enjoy a full-day game drive and spot giraffes, lions, zebras, and birds around the Tarangire River. After the safari, drive to Karatu or Mto wa Mbu for dinner and overnight at a budget lodge or campsite, ready for the next day's adventure.
Karatu or Mto wa Mbu
Karatu – Serengeti National Park
Serengeti
After breakfast, continue your budget 4 days Tanzania safari with a drive through the Ngorongoro Conservation Area toward Serengeti National Park. Enjoy the scenic landscapes and stop for photos along the way. Arrive in the Serengeti by early afternoon for a thrilling game drive in the central plains, where lions, wildebeests, hyenas, and elephants roam freely. Dinner and overnight will be at a public campsite or budget tented lodge in central Serengeti.
Central Serengeti
Serengeti Game Drive – Ngorongoro
Serengeti
Start your morning with a game drive in Serengeti, where early hours are great for spotting predators. Watch animals gather at waterholes and graze across the plains. After brunch, continue your budget 4 days Tanzania safari by driving toward Ngorongoro Conservation Area, with wildlife sightings along the way. Reach the crater rim or nearby lodge in the late afternoon. Dinner and overnight at a campsite or lodge overlooking the crater.
Ngorongoro Rim
Ngorongoro Crater – Return Arusha
Ngorongoro Crater
Today is the final day of your budget 4 days Tanzania safari. After breakfast, descend into the Ngorongoro Crater for a half-day game drive. The crater is home to incredible wildlife including black rhinos, hippos, flamingos, and large lion prides. After a picnic lunch near a hippo pool, ascend the crater wall and start your drive back to Arusha, arriving in the early evening with a drop-off at your hotel.
Arusha
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