Experience Tanzania’s iconic wildlife on a budget-friendly 7-day safari. Explore Lake Manyara, Ngorongoro Crater, and the Serengeti, spotting the Big Five and other wildlife while staying in comfortable budget lodges and camps. This safari is ideal for travelers seeking adventure and unforgettable wildlife encounters without luxury pricing.
Safari Highlights
Spot the Big Five: lions, elephants, buffalo, leopards, and rhinos.
Explore the Ngorongoro Crater, a UNESCO World Heritage site.
Visit Lake Manyara National Park, famous for flamingos and tree-climbing lions.
Explore the Serengeti with its vast plains and abundant wildlife.
Comfortable budget accommodations.
Private game drives with knowledgeable guides.
Sunrise and sunset photography opportunities.
Day-by-Day Itinerary
Day 1: Arrival in Arusha – Transfer to Lake Manyara
Arrive at Kilimanjaro International Airport and meet your safari guide. Drive to Lake Manyara National Park, known for its diversity of wildlife and stunning scenery.
Experience: Afternoon game drive spotting flamingos, hippos, baboons, and the famous tree-climbing lions. Enjoy your first African sunset over the lake.
Accommodation: Budget lodge or tented camp near Lake Manyara.
Day 2: Lake Manyara – Ngorongoro Conservation Area
After breakfast, drive to the Ngorongoro Conservation Area, stopping at Olduvai Gorge for a cultural and historical visit.
Experience: Arrive at a budget lodge on the crater rim with panoramic views. Evening at leisure to enjoy the scenery.
Accommodation: Budget crater rim lodge.
Day 3: Ngorongoro Crater Full-Day Safari
Descend early into the Ngorongoro Crater for a full-day safari.
Experience: Spot the Big Five, zebras, wildebeest, and flamingos in a natural amphitheater. Enjoy a picnic lunch inside the crater and take memorable photos. Return to the lodge for dinner.
Accommodation: Same crater rim lodge.
Day 4: Ngorongoro – Serengeti National Park
Travel to Serengeti National Park and enjoy an afternoon game drive.
Experience: Observe lions, cheetahs, elephants, and herds of grazing animals on the plains. Sunset photography over the Serengeti adds a magical touch.
Accommodation: Budget-friendly lodge or tented camp in Serengeti.
Day 5: Serengeti Full-Day Game Drive
Spend a full day exploring the Serengeti’s vast plains.
Experience: Private game drives to observe predators in action and spot large herbivore herds. Optional picnic lunch in the park. Evening at leisure.
Accommodation: Same lodge or camp as Day 4.
Day 6: Serengeti – Optional Morning Safari / Leisure
Enjoy an early morning game drive or leisure time at the lodge.
Experience: Capture wildlife sightings in the soft morning light. Return to the lodge for breakfast and enjoy your last day in the Serengeti.
Accommodation: Same budget lodge or tented camp.
Day 7: Serengeti – Departure
Transfer to Arusha or Kilimanjaro International Airport for onward travel.
Experience: Final opportunity for wildlife sightings and scenic photos before concluding your budget-friendly safari adventure.
Safari Inclusive
Private 4×4 safari vehicle with pop-up roof.
Professional English-speaking safari guide/driver.
Accommodation in budget lodges and tented camps.
All park entrance fees and government taxes.
All meals during the safari (breakfast, lunch, dinner).
Bottled water in the vehicle and at lodges.
Transfers to/from Kilimanjaro International Airport.
Safari Exclusive
International flights to/from Tanzania.
Travel insurance.
Personal expenses (tips, souvenirs, beverages outside meals).
Optional activities (hot air balloon rides, cultural tours).
Visa fees for Tanzania.
