You’ll be picked up early morning from your accommodation in Arusha by your professional Serengeti wildlife safaris guide and join your group as you depart for Tarangire National Park, known for its ancient baobab trees and large herds of elephants.
Enjoy a morning game drive, spotting wildlife such as lions, giraffes, wildebeests, zebras, and more. Around midday, you’ll stop at a designated picnic site to enjoy your packed lunch in the heart of the park.
In the afternoon, continue your game drive through the Tarangire ecosystem, taking in more wildlife and the park’s stunning scenery.
Later evening, exit the park and head to your budget accommodation in Mto wa Mbu—typically ngedere campsite and lodges or similar—where you’ll have dinner and overnight rest.
Accommodation: Ngedere campsite and lodges (or similar, budget lodge)
Meals: Lunch, Dinner

After an early breakfast, depart from your accommodation in Mto wa Mbu and join your group as you begin your journey toward the legendary Serengeti National Park.
Enjoy a scenic drive through the Ngorongoro Conservation Area, with sweeping views of the crater and highlands as you pass en route to the Serengeti plains.
Upon arrival at the Serengeti gate, begin your game drive through the vast savannahs, where you’ll start encountering incredible wildlife including lions, cheetahs, elephants, buffaloes, and possibly even leopards.
In the early afternoon, stop at a designated site to enjoy your packed lunch, surrounded by the raw beauty of the park.
Continue with your afternoon game drive, exploring more of the Serengeti’s rich ecosystem and wildlife corridors.
By sunset, your Serengeti Wildlife Safaris guide will transfer you to your budget campsite or lodge within the park for dinner and overnight.
Accommodation: Seronera campsite
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Wake up early to the sounds of the wild and enjoy a hearty breakfast at your camp before heading out for another exciting morning game drive in the Serengeti.
Spend the morning exploring deeper into the park, tracking wildlife and soaking in the breathtaking savannah landscapes, dotted with acacia trees and rolling grasslands. You’ll have the chance to witness predator-prey interactions, large herds of herbivores, and possibly spot the elusive big cats in action.
In the early afternoon, pause for your picnic lunch at a scenic spot inside the park.
After lunch, enjoy one final game drive in the Serengeti as you make your way toward the Ngorongoro Conservation Area. En route, you’ll continue to spot wildlife while crossing the vast plains.
By late afternoon, you’ll arrive at Simba Campsite, perched on the rim of the Ngorongoro Crater. Settle in, enjoy the cool highland air, and prepare for an early night after a delicious dinner, ready for the next day’s crater adventure.
Accommodation: Simba Campsite (Ngorongoro Crater Rim)
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Begin your day with an early breakfast before descending into the breathtaking Ngorongoro Crater, one of Africa’s most iconic wildlife destinations and a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
Enjoy a half-day game drive on the crater floor, where you’ll have the chance to spot a wide variety of animals, including lions, hyenas, hippos, zebras, wildebeests, and the rare black rhino. The crater’s unique ecosystem offers some of the best wildlife viewing in Tanzania.
Around midday, stop at a scenic picnic site near the hippo pool to enjoy your lunch surrounded by nature.
After lunch, continue with a final short game drive, capturing any last sightings and photos of this natural wonder.
By late afternoon, you will ascend from the crater and begin your return drive to Arusha, arriving in the early evening at your accommodation in Arusha, marking the end of your unforgettable Safari.
Accommodation: Karibu Heritage
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch,

Your day begins with an early morning pick-up from your accommodation in Arusha by your professional guide. From there, enjoy a scenic drive passing through Moshi town en route to Marangu Gate, the gateway to Kilimanjaro National Park.
Upon arrival at Marangu Gate (1,870m), you'll complete the necessary park formalities before starting your guided hike through the lush rainforest. The trail gradually ascends through rich vegetation, home to colobus monkeys and exotic birdlife.
After a few hours of hiking, you’ll reach Mandara Hut (2,700m), where you’ll take a well-deserved break and enjoy your packed lunch while taking in the scenic surroundings.
In the late afternoon, begin your descent back to Marangu Gate, retracing your steps through the forest. Upon arrival, your guide will transfer you back to your accommodation in Arusha or at Kilimanjaro airport ready for your flight back home, marking the end of an unforgettable day exploring the lower slopes of Africa’s highest peak.5-day joining budget safari with Serengeti Wildlife Safaris.