Best for: First-time safari travelers, couples, friends, solo travelers, and small groups looking for an authentic Tanzania safari at an affordable price.
Safari style: Budget camping / affordable lodge option
Duration: 6 Days / 5 Nights
Destination: Northern Tanzania
Start/End: Arusha or Moshi
Overview
6 Days Budget Serengeti & Ngorongoro Safari
Highlights
- Search for elephants in Tarangire National Park
- Experience the legendary wildlife of Serengeti National Park
- Enjoy game drives across the Serengeti plains
- Descend into the spectacular Ngorongoro Crater
- Look for the Big Five and other iconic African wildlife
- Experience authentic safari camping
- Travel in a 4×4 safari vehicle with a professional safari guide
- Enjoy a carefully designed safari at an affordable price
Itinerary
DAY-BY-DAY ITINERARY
After breakfast, your safari begins with a drive toward Tarangire National Park, famous for its huge elephant population, ancient baobab trees and diverse wildlife.
Enjoy a full-day game drive exploring the park's grasslands, woodland and seasonal swamps.
Keep your eyes open for elephants, giraffes, zebras, wildebeest, buffaloes, antelopes and, with some luck, lions and other predators.
After breakfast, continue toward the legendary Serengeti National Park.
The journey itself becomes part of the adventure as the scenery changes from the landscapes around Ngorongoro toward the vast Serengeti plains.
Depending on arrival time, enjoy an afternoon game drive before heading to camp
This is the big wildlife day.
Spend the entire day exploring the Serengeti with morning and afternoon game drives.
The Serengeti is renowned for its incredible concentration of wildlife and is home to large populations of lions, cheetahs, leopards, elephants, giraffes, zebras, wildebeest and many other species.
Your guide will choose the best areas based on recent wildlife sightings and seasonal movements.
Enjoy an early morning game drive in Serengeti, when wildlife activity can be particularly rewarding.
After the game drive and lunch, begin your journey toward the Ngorongoro Conservation Area.
As you approach the crater highlands, the landscape changes dramatically, offering beautiful scenery and a completely different atmosphere from the Serengeti plains.
Wake up early and descend into the Ngorongoro Crater for a spectacular game drive.
The crater's enclosed ecosystem supports an impressive concentration of wildlife, making it one of the highlights of a Northern Tanzania safari.
After your crater exploration, ascend and continue toward the Karatu area for a relaxed evening.
After breakfast, begin your journey back to Arusha or Moshi, bringing your six-day Tanzania safari to an end.
Depending on your departure schedule, you can arrange an optional town experience, cultural activity or airport transfer.
Includes/Excludes
Cost Includes
- Private or shared 4×4 safari vehicle, depending on package option
- Professional English-speaking safari guide
- Park entry fees
- Ngorongoro Crater fees
- Accommodation/camping for 5 nights
- Meals as specified in the itinerary
- Drinking water during game drives
- Game drives as outlined
- Camping equipment where applicable
- Government taxes and applicable fees
Cost Excludes
- International flights
- Visa fees
- Travel insurance
- Tips for safari crew
- Alcoholic and soft drinks outside provided arrangements
- Personal expenses
- Laundry services
- Optional activities
- Airport transfers unless specifically included
- Anything not specifically mentioned under "Included"
Frequently Asked Questions
Yes. This itinerary is ideal for first-time visitors who want to experience Tanzania’s major wildlife destinations at an affordable price.
The safari includes Tarangire National Park, Serengeti National Park, and Ngorongoro Crater.
We can offer both private and small-group/shared safari options, depending on your preference and budget.
The safari can start and end in Arusha or Moshi, with airport transfers available upon request.
The budget option uses comfortable campsites and selected budget accommodation. Accommodation can be upgraded to a higher comfort level on request.
Tanzania is home to the Big Five, and the itinerary visits excellent wildlife areas. However, wildlife sightings are never guaranteed because animals move freely in their natural environment.
This safari can be enjoyed throughout the year. Wildlife experiences vary by season, and we can recommend the best travel period based on your interests.
The package generally includes park fees, safari vehicle, professional guide, accommodation, meals, drinking water, and game drives. Exact inclusions are listed in the package details.
Yes. The itinerary can be customized by changing the accommodation level, adding destinations, extending the safari, or combining it with Kilimanjaro or Zanzibar.
Yes. The itinerary can be arranged for couples, families, friends, solo travelers, and private groups.