5-Day Tanzania Budget Joining Group Safari from Arusha

Embark on the ultimate African wildlife journey with this 5-day Tanzania Budget Safari, designed for travelers seeking unforgettable experiences at an affordable price. Explore four of Tanzania’s most iconic destinations — Tarangire National Park, the Serengeti, Ngorongoro Crater, and Lake Manyara National Park — in one expertly curated group safari adventure.

Perfect for solo travelers, couples, or friends, this shared Tanzania Budget Safari lets you join a small group and enjoy the thrill of the wild without compromising on quality. Stay in comfortable budget lodges or camps, travel in a 4x4 safari vehicle, and benefit from the knowledge of a professional English-speaking guide throughout your journey.

This is one of the best value safari packages in Tanzania, offering opportunities to spot the Big Five, witness the Great Migration (seasonal), and engage in authentic cultural experiences with local communities. Whether it’s watching elephants roam Tarangire’s baobab-dotted plains or spotting lions in the vast Serengeti, every day on this Tanzania Budget Safari is filled with adventure.

With a perfect balance of wildlife viewing, scenic landscapes, and cultural discovery, this itinerary is ideal for those looking to experience the magic of Tanzania on a budget — without sacrificing the true spirit of safari travel.

Itinerary

Day 1 :

Arusha to Tarangire National Park – Full-Day Game Drive

Your adventure begins with a morning pickup in Arusha. You’ll drive to Tarangire National Park, famous for its large elephant herds, ancient baobab trees, and wildlife like giraffes, lions, zebras, ostriches, and more. Enjoy a full-day game drive with picnic lunch inside the park. Later, transfer to Mto wa Mbu, a cultural town near Lake Manyara, for overnight.
Accommodation: Ngedere Budget Lodge – Mto wa Mbu
Meals: Lunch, Dinner

Day 2 :

Mto wa Mbu – Ngorongoro Highlands – Serengeti National Park

After breakfast, depart through the scenic Ngorongoro Highlands toward Serengeti National Park. Arrive by early afternoon for a thrilling game drive in Central Serengeti (Seronera area), known for its abundance of big cats, elephants, and seasonal wildlife migrations.
Accommodation: Seronera Public Campsite – Serengeti
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Day 3 :

Serengeti Game Drive – Transfer to Ngorongoro

Begin with a sunrise game drive in the Serengeti to witness active predators and breathtaking views. After lunch, begin your journey back toward the Ngorongoro Conservation Area, where you’ll overnight near the crater at Ngedere Budget Lodge.
Accommodation: Ngedere Budget Lodge – Ngorongoro Area
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Day 4 :

Ngorongoro Crater Safari – Wildlife Viewing on the Crater Floor

Descend into the Ngorongoro Crater, a UNESCO World Heritage Site and one of the best places to see the Big Five in a single day. You may spot rhinos, hippos, lions, buffalo, zebras, and more. After your game drive with a picnic lunch, return to the lodge near Karatu for dinner and overnight.
Accommodation: Ngedere Budget Lodge Ngorongoro Area
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Day 5 :

Lake Manyara National Park – Return to Arusha

After an early breakfast, enjoy a half-day game drive in Lake Manyara National Park, known for its tree-climbing lions, hippos, flamingos, and lush groundwater forests. After your safari and picnic lunch, you’ll drive back to Arusha, arriving in the late afternoon ending your unforgettable Tanzania group safari.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch
Drop-off: Arusha Town or Airport