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6 Days Budget Safari – Tarangire, Serengeti & Ngorongoro

This 6 days budget safari takes you to Tanzania’s most famous national parks at an affordable price. Travel through T...

6 Days
2 - 8 People
Year-round
Easy
Price on request

Safari Overview

This 6 days budget safari takes you to Tanzania’s most famous national parks at an affordable price. Travel through Tarangire’s elephant-filled plains, Serengeti’s endless savannahs, and the wildlife-rich Ngorongoro Crater. Stay at basic but comfortable campsites, enjoy hearty meals, and experience authentic game drives with an experienced guide — perfect for adventurous travelers looking for value and unforgettable wildlife encounters.

Wildlife Safari Highlights

Game drives in Tarangire, Serengeti & Ngorongoro Crater

Spot the Big Five & the Great Migration (seasonal)

Budget-friendly camping experience under African skies

Professional safari guide & private 4x4 vehicle

Picnic lunches in the parks

Day-by-Day Safari Itinerary

Day 1: Arrival in Arusha

Pick-up at Kilimanjaro Airport and transfer to your budget hotel in Arusha. Meet your guide for a safari briefing and rest for the night.

Accommodation: Green Mountain Hotel or similar (Budget)
Meal Plan: Dinner

Day 2: Arusha – Tarangire National Park

After breakfast, depart for Tarangire National Park (approx. 2.5 hours). Game drive through baobab-studded landscapes with elephants, lions, and zebras. Picnic lunch inside the park. Evening at camp.

Accommodation: Migombani Campsite or similar (Budget Camping)
Meal Plan: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Day 3: Tarangire – Serengeti National Park

Leave early and drive to Serengeti via the Ngorongoro highlands (approx. 5–6 hours). Afternoon game drive in the Seronera area, home to big cats and herds of wildebeest.

Accommodation: Pimbi Campsite or Nyani Campsite (Budget Camping)
Meal Plan: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Day 4: Full-Day Serengeti Safari

Spend the day exploring Serengeti’s vast plains. Look out for lions, leopards, cheetahs, and elephants. Optional hot air balloon safari (extra cost) at sunrise.

Accommodation: Same as Day 3
Meal Plan: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Day 5: Serengeti – Ngorongoro Crater Rim

Morning game drive before heading to Ngorongoro Conservation Area. Stop at Olduvai Gorge (optional) and arrive at your camp on the crater rim.

Accommodation: Simba Campsite (Budget Camping)
Meal Plan: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Day 6: Ngorongoro Crater – Arusha – Departure

Early descent into the crater for a half-day game drive. Picnic lunch at the Hippo Pool. Afterward, drive back to Arusha (approx. 4–5 hours) for drop-off at your hotel or airport.

Meal Plan: Breakfast, Lunch

What's Included in Your Safari

5 nights accommodation (budget hotel & public campsites)

Park & crater entry fees

Private 4x4 safari vehicle with pop-up roof

English-speaking driver/guide

Meals as specified

Bottled water during safari

Airport transfers

What's Not Included

International flights

Tanzania visa fees

Optional activities (e.g., hot air balloon safari)

Travel insurance

Drinks & personal expenses

Tips for guide & camp staff

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Locations

Tarangire National ParkSerengeti National ParkNgorongoro Crater

Experience Types

Game DriveWildlife Viewing

Best Time to Go

Year-round

Difficulty Level

Easy