Discover Tanzania’s incredible wildlife on a 5-day affordable safari that combines adventure with comfort. Explore Tarangire, Ngorongoro Crater, and the Serengeti, spotting the Big Five and other wildlife while staying in comfortable mid-range accommodations. Perfect for first-time adventurers and budget-conscious travelers who want an authentic safari experience.
Safari Highlights
Spot the Big Five: lions, elephants, buffalo, leopards, and rhinos.
Explore the Ngorongoro Crater, a UNESCO World Heritage site.
Visit Tarangire National Park, famous for elephants and baobabs.
Experience the Serengeti’s vast plains and abundant wildlife.
Comfortable mid-range lodges and tented camps.
Private game drives with knowledgeable guides.
Day-by-Day Itinerary
Day 1: Arrival in Arusha – Transfer to Tarangire
Arrive at Kilimanjaro International Airport and meet your safari guide. Drive to Tarangire National Park, home to large elephant herds and iconic baobab trees.
Experience: Afternoon game drive to spot elephants, lions, zebras, giraffes, and a variety of bird species. Enjoy your first African sunset over the park’s scenic landscape.
Accommodation: Comfortable mid-range lodge or tented camp near Tarangire.
Day 2: Tarangire – Ngorongoro Conservation Area
Start the day with a morning game drive in Tarangire, then travel to the Ngorongoro Conservation Area, stopping at Olduvai Gorge, the “Cradle of Mankind,” to learn about early human fossils.
Experience: Arrive at a lodge on the crater rim with panoramic views of the Ngorongoro Crater. Evening at leisure to relax and enjoy the scenery.
Accommodation: Mid-range 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 this natural amphitheater. Enjoy a picnic lunch inside the crater and capture memorable photos. Return to the lodge for dinner.
Accommodation: Mid-range crater rim lodge.
Day 4: Ngorongoro – Serengeti National Park
Travel to the Serengeti National Park and enjoy an afternoon game drive.
Experience: Observe lions, cheetahs, elephants, and herds of grazing animals. Capture breathtaking sunset views over the endless Serengeti plains.
Accommodation: Comfortable mid-range lodge or tented camp in Serengeti.
Day 5: Serengeti – Departure
Begin the day with an early morning game drive for final wildlife sightings. Return to your lodge for breakfast and transfer to Arusha or Kilimanjaro International Airport for onward travel.
Experience: Final opportunity to capture photographs of wildlife and scenic landscapes before concluding your safari adventure.
Safari Inclusive
Private 4×4 safari vehicle with pop-up roof.
Professional English-speaking safari guide/driver.
Accommodation in mid-range 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.
