Tanzania Budget Safari
6-Day Budget Safari to Tarangire, Serengeti, Ngorongoro Crater & Lake Manyara | Tanzania Wildlife Adventure 2026–2027
$1200-3000 USD
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Safari summary
This 6-day budget safari takes you through Tanzania’s top parks: Tarangire, Serengeti, Ngorongoro Crater, and Lake Manyara. It’s a perfect choice for travelers who want to experience a wide variety of landscapes and wildlife without breaking the bank. You’ll travel in a 4x4 safari vehicle with a pop-up roof for amazing views and photo opportunities, guided by an experienced local driver-guide who knows where to find the animals. Expect to see lions, elephants, giraffes, zebras, wildebeests, hippos, flamingos, and possibly even elusive leopards or rhinos.
The adventure begins in Arusha and takes you through savannahs, crater floors, forests, and lake shores each day bringing something new and exciting. Accommodation will be in basic but comfortable lodges or public campsites, and all meals and park fees are included to keep your trip simple and affordable. This 6-day journey offers a well-rounded safari experience packed with wildlife, scenic beauty, and authentic culture ideal for first-timers and seasoned adventurers alike.
About this tour
| Tour type | Custom, tailor-made, private | |
| Main focus | Game drives | |
| Activity level | Easy activity | |
| Best months | All months | |
| Countries | ||
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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
- Premium alcoholic beverages
- Spa treatments
- Visas
Itinerary
Arrival in Arusha
Arrive at Kilimanjaro International Airport or Arusha. Transfer to your budget hotel or guesthouse in Arusha town. Relax, rest, and prepare for the safari starting tomorrow. You can explore local markets or enjoy dinner at a local restaurant.
Budget hotel in Arusha
Arusha to Tarangire National Park
Tarangire
After breakfast, drive about 2 hours to Tarangire National Park. Enjoy a full day of game drives spotting elephants, lions, giraffes, zebras, and many bird species. The park is famous for baobab trees and the Tarangire River. End the day at your nearby lodge or campsite.
Budget lodge/campsite near Tarangire
Tarangire to Serengeti
Serengeti
After breakfast, drive through the Ngorongoro Highlands to Serengeti National Park. Arrive by afternoon for a short game drive. Look for wildebeests, lions, and other wildlife roaming the open plains. Spend the night at a budget lodge or campsite inside Serengeti.
Budget lodge/campsite in Serengeti
Full Day in Serengeti
Serengeti
Enjoy an early morning game drive when animals are most active, searching for lions, leopards, elephants, and buffalo. Have a picnic lunch in the bush and continue your afternoon game drive. Return to your camp or lodge to relax under the stars.
Budget lodge/campsite in Serengeti
Serengeti to Ngorongoro Crater
Ngorongoro Crater
After breakfast, take a last game drive in Serengeti before driving to Ngorongoro Conservation Area. Arrive at your lodge or campsite near the crater. Relax and prepare for tomorrow’s exciting crater game drive.
Budget lodge/campsite near Ngorongoro
Ngorongoro - Lake Manyara - Arusha
Lake Manyara
Descend into Ngorongoro Crater for a half-day game drive to see lions, elephants, hippos, and rhinos. After lunch, drive to Lake Manyara for a short game drive, spotting flamingos, monkeys, and tree-climbing lions. Return to Arusha by late afternoon, ending your safari.
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