Experience Tanzania’s wildlife and stunning landscapes on an 8-day budget-friendly safari. Explore Tarangire, Lake Manyara, Ngorongoro Crater, and the Serengeti, spotting the Big Five and other wildlife while staying in comfortable budget lodges and camps. Ideal for travelers seeking an authentic and affordable safari adventure.
Safari Highlights
Spot the Big Five across multiple parks.
Explore the Ngorongoro Crater, a UNESCO World Heritage site.
Visit Lake Manyara National Park, famous for flamingos and tree-climbing lions.
Explore Serengeti National Park with its endless 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 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 spotting elephants, lions, giraffes, zebras, and birds. Enjoy your first African sunset over the savannah.
Accommodation: Budget-friendly lodge or tented camp near Tarangire.
Day 2: Tarangire Full-Day Safari
Spend a full day exploring Tarangire National Park.
Experience: Morning and afternoon game drives to observe elephants, predators, and other wildlife. Sunset photography among the iconic baobabs.
Accommodation: Same lodge or camp as Day 1.
Day 3: Tarangire – Lake Manyara National Park
After breakfast, drive to Lake Manyara National Park.
Experience: Afternoon game drive spotting flamingos, hippos, baboons, and the famous tree-climbing lions. Scenic views and photography opportunities at the lake.
Accommodation: Budget lodge or tented camp near Lake Manyara.
Day 4: Lake Manyara – Ngorongoro Conservation Area
Travel 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 5: 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 spectacular natural amphitheater. Picnic lunch inside the crater.
Accommodation: Same crater rim lodge.
Day 6: Ngorongoro – Serengeti National Park
Travel to Serengeti National Park, arriving in time for an afternoon game drive.
Experience: Observe lions, cheetahs, elephants, and herds of grazing animals on the plains. Sunset photography over the Serengeti’s endless landscapes.
Accommodation: Budget lodge or tented camp in Serengeti.
Day 7: Serengeti Full-Day Game Drive
Spend the day exploring the Serengeti’s vast plains.
Experience: Private game drives to observe predators and spot large herbivore herds. Optional picnic lunch in the park. Evening at leisure.
Accommodation: Same budget lodge or camp.
Day 8: Serengeti – Departure
Start the day with an early morning game drive for final wildlife sightings. Return to your lodge for breakfast, then transfer to Arusha or Kilimanjaro International Airport for onward travel.
Experience: Final opportunity to photograph wildlife and scenic landscapes before concluding your budget-friendly Tanzanian safari.
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.
