Tanzania Budget Safari

4 days—Northern Tanzania

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$2499 USD

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Safari summary

Experience the highlights of Northern Tanzania on this perfectly paced 4-day budget safari. Covering Tarangire, Serengeti, and Ngorongoro Crater, this express itinerary is designed for travelers who want maximum wildlife experiences in minimum time.

Ideal for those with very limited vacation time or as an add-on to a business trip, this safari delivers incredible wildlife viewing while keeping costs affordable. With comfortable budget accommodations and efficient routing, you'll experience Tanzania's most iconic parks in just 4 action-packed days.


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
What’s included?
  • Accommodation
  • Park fees
  • Private vehicle and driver
What’s not included?
  • Alcoholic beverages
  • Hot air balloons
  • International flights
  • Laundry
  • Premium alcoholic beverages
  • Spa treatments
  • Tips and gratuities
  • Visas

Itinerary

Elephants & Baobabs of Tarangire

Tarangire

After breakfast, depart from Arusha and drive to Tarangire National Park. Enjoy a full day game drive through the park famous for its massive elephant herds, ancient baobab trees, and diverse wildlife. Tarangire is particularly known for its high density of elephants and the Tarangire River that attracts wildlife year-round. Arrive at Suricata Boma Lodge in the evening for dinner and overnight stay.

Suricata Boma Lodge

Entering the Endless Plains

Ngorongoro Crater | Serengeti

After breakfast, drive to the legendary Serengeti National Park, passing through the Ngorongoro Conservation Area. Enter the Serengeti through the Naabi Hill Gate and enjoy a full afternoon game drive in the vast plains. The Serengeti is famous for the annual Great Migration, where over 1.5 million wildebeest and hundreds of thousands of zebras and gazelles move in search of fresh grazing. Arrive at Tanzania Bush Camps in the evening for dinner and overnight.

Bush Camp

Morning Game Drive

Ngorongoro Crater | Serengeti

Enjoy a morning game drive in the Serengeti, exploring different areas of the park based on wildlife movements. The vast plains, scattered kopjes (rocky outcrops), and riverine forests create diverse habitats supporting an incredible array of wildlife. This morning offers another chance to see predators and witness the incredible diversity of the ecosystem. Arrive at Ngorongoro Kuhama Camp on the crater rim in time to enjoy the stunning sunset over one of Africa's most dramatic landscapes.

Ngorongoro Kuhama Camp

The World's Largest Caldera

Ngorongoro Crater

Descend into the Ngorongoro Crater for a morning game drive in this unique ecosystem. The crater floor is home to a high concentration of wildlife, including all of the Big Five. After your crater exploration, enjoy a picnic lunch before beginning your journey back to Arusha. You'll arrive in Arusha in the late afternoon, marking the end of your 4-day express budget safari adventure. We can arrange airport transfers for those with evening flights.

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