Tanzania Budget Safari
5 days—Explore 4 Parks in 5 Days | Budget Safari to Tarangire, Serengeti, Ngorongoro & Manyara (Tanzania 2026–2027)
$1000-2500 USD
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Safari summary
This 5-day budget safari takes you to four of Tanzania’s top parks: Tarangire, Serengeti, Ngorongoro Crater, and Lake Manyara. It’s a great way to see a wide range of wildlife and landscapes in just a few days. Travel in a 4x4 safari vehicle with a pop-up roof for great views and photos. Your friendly guide will help you spot animals like elephants, lions, zebras, giraffes, hippos, and maybe even leopards and rhinos. Each day brings a new adventure as you explore forests, plains, rivers, and crater floors. Accommodation is in budget lodges or public campsites, with meals and park fees included. This safari is ideal for travelers looking for a real African wildlife experience at an affordable price.
About this tour
| Tour type | Custom, tailor-made, private | |
| Main focus | Game drives | |
| Activity level | Easy activity | |
| Best months | All months | |
| Countries | ||
| Parks |
Fine details
Safari highlights
- Bird watching—with professional guide
- Photography safari—with professional guide
- Wildlife sanctuaries
What’s included?
- Accommodation
- Airport transfers
- Meals
- Park fees
- Private vehicle and driver
What’s not included?
- Alcoholic beverages
- Hot air balloons
- Internal flights
- International flights
- Laundry
- Premium alcoholic beverages
- Spa treatments
- Visas
Itinerary
Arusha to Tarangire National Park
Tarangire
Leave Arusha after breakfast and drive to Tarangire for a full-day game drive. The park is famous for its big herds of elephants, ancient baobab trees, and many animals like lions, zebras, and giraffes. Watch for birds near the river. In the evening, head to your lodge or campsite to rest and enjoy the peaceful setting.
Budget lodge/campsite near Tarangire
Tarangire to Serengeti
Serengeti
After breakfast, begin your scenic drive to Serengeti. On the way, pass through the beautiful Ngorongoro Highlands. Reach Serengeti by the afternoon and go for a short game drive. Look for wildebeests, antelopes, lions, and other animals across the open plains. Enjoy the sunset in the wild before heading to your lodge or camp.
Budget lodge/campsite in Serengeti
Full Day in Serengeti
Serengeti
Spend the full day exploring Serengeti. Begin with an early morning game drive when animals are most active. Visit different areas of the park and search for lions, leopards, cheetahs, elephants, and more. Stop for a picnic lunch in the bush. In the evening, return to your camp for dinner and some time to relax under the stars.
Budget lodge/campsite in Serengeti
Serengeti to Ngorongoro Crater
Ngorongoro Crater
Enjoy one last morning game drive in Serengeti, then drive toward Ngorongoro Conservation Area. On the way, look for animals and enjoy the changing landscape. Arrive at your lodge or campsite near the crater in the late afternoon. Spend the evening relaxing and getting ready for tomorrow’s crater adventure.
Budget lodge/campsite near Ngorongoro
Ngorongoro-Lake Manyara-Arusha
Lake Manyara
After an early breakfast, descend into Ngorongoro Crater for a half-day game drive. The crater is home to lions, buffalos, elephants, hippos, and rhinos. After lunch, continue to Lake Manyara for a short game drive. Look for flamingos, monkeys, and maybe tree-climbing lions. Then drive back to Arusha, arriving in the evening.
Not included (return to Arusha)
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