This Tanzania budget safari is run by Serengeti Wildlife Safaris, a locally based Tanzanian operator. You travel with an experienced local guide, and we plan every detail with you.
First, every Tanzania budget safari we run is tailor-made, so we can adjust the dates, accommodation and pace. In addition, our local team supports you from arrival to departure. Before you travel, you can also read about the area on the official Tanzania National Parks (TANAPA) website. For more ideas, see our other Serengeti National Park tours.
Embark on the ultimate African wildlife journey with this 5-day Tanzania Budget Safari. We designed it for travelers who want unforgettable experiences at an affordable price. Along the way, you explore four of Tanzania’s most iconic destinations in one expertly planned group safari. These are Tarangire National Park, the Serengeti, Ngorongoro Crater and Lake Manyara National Park.
This shared Tanzania Budget Safari is perfect for solo travelers, couples or friends. You simply join a small group, so you enjoy the thrill of the wild without compromising on quality. In addition, you stay in comfortable budget lodges or camps and travel in a 4x4 safari vehicle. Throughout the journey, you also benefit from the knowledge of a professional English-speaking guide.
It is also one of the best value safari packages in Tanzania. You also have chances to spot the Big Five and witness the Great Migration (seasonal). In addition, you can enjoy authentic cultural experiences with local communities. For example, you might watch elephants roam the baobab-dotted plains of Tarangire, or spot lions in the vast Serengeti. In fact, every day on this Tanzania Budget Safari is full of adventure.
Overall, this itinerary balances wildlife viewing, scenic landscapes and cultural discovery. So it is ideal if you want to experience the magic of Tanzania on a budget. At the same time, you keep the true spirit of safari travel.
First, your adventure begins with a morning pickup in Arusha. Then you drive to Tarangire National Park, famous for its large elephant herds and ancient baobab trees. The park is also home to giraffes, lions, zebras, ostriches and more. Enjoy a full-day game drive with a picnic lunch inside the park. Later, transfer to Mto wa Mbu, a cultural town near Lake Manyara, for the night.
Accommodation: Ngedere Budget Lodge – Mto wa Mbu
Meals: Lunch, Dinner
After breakfast, depart through the scenic Ngorongoro Highlands toward Serengeti National Park. Then you arrive by early afternoon for a thrilling game drive in Central Serengeti (Seronera area). This area is known for its many big cats and elephants, as well as seasonal wildlife migrations.
Accommodation: Seronera Public Campsite – Serengeti
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Begin with a sunrise game drive in the Serengeti to see active predators and breathtaking views. After lunch, you then head back toward the Ngorongoro Conservation Area. Later, you stay near the crater at Ngedere Budget Lodge for the night.
Accommodation: Ngedere Budget Lodge – Ngorongoro Area
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
First, descend into the Ngorongoro Crater, a UNESCO World Heritage Site. It is also one of the best places to see the Big Five in a single day. For example, you may spot rhinos, hippos, lions, buffalo, zebras and more. Then, after your game drive and picnic lunch, return to the lodge near Karatu for dinner and the night.
Accommodation: Ngedere Budget Lodge Ngorongoro Area
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
After an early breakfast, enjoy a half-day game drive in Lake Manyara National Park. The park is known for its tree-climbing lions, hippos and flamingos, as well as lush groundwater forests. Then, after your safari and picnic lunch, you drive back to Arusha. Finally, you arrive in the late afternoon at the end of your unforgettable Tanzania group safari.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch
Drop-off: Arusha Town or Airport
