4-Day Budget Safari to Serengeti, Ngorongoro and Manyara

• You'll be collected from the airport.
• Accommodation before the tour starts can be arranged for an extra cost.

Arusha to Serengeti National Park

After breakfast, depart from Arusha and drive across the Ngorongoro Highlands toward the Serengeti plains. Stop at the Ngorongoro viewpoint for photos before entering Serengeti National Park. Enjoy an afternoon game drive where you may spot elephants, lions, giraffes, and large herds of wildebeest. The endless landscape and golden sunset create perfect moments for photography. Later, head to your public campsite inside the park for dinner and overnight. Your cook will prepare fresh meals while you relax around the campfire under a sky filled with stars.

Main Destination:

Serengeti National Park

Best Time To Visit January to February and June to October (Different areas are best at different times)

High Season July to March (The Seronera area is crowded)

Best Weather June to October (Little to no rainfall)

Wildlife in Serengeti NP

ElephantCommon

LionCommon

CheetahCommon

BuffaloAbundant

ZebraAbundant

WildebeestAbundant

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GiraffeCommon

HippoCommon

HyenaCommon

LeopardOccasional

Black RhinoVery Rare

Wild DogVery Rare

White RhinoNone

Accommodation:

Budget camping

• Inside Serengeti NP

Meals & Drinks:

• Lunch & dinner (Breakfast not included)
• Non-alcoholic drinks

Serengeti National park

Wake up early for a sunrise game drive, the best time to see predators in action before the heat of the day. Explore different regions of Serengeti such as Seronera Valley, famous for lions, leopards, and cheetahs. Enjoy a picnic lunch in the bush while surrounded by wildlife sounds. In the afternoon, continue searching for elephants, buffaloes, zebras, and hippos. Your guide will share insights about animal behaviors and migration patterns. Return to the campsite in the evening for dinner and overnight under the stars.

Main Destination:

Serengeti National Park

Accommodation:

Budget camping

• Inside Serengeti NP

Meals & Drinks:

• All meals included
• Non-alcoholic drinks

Serengeti Np to Ngorongoro Crater

After breakfast, depart Serengeti with an en-route game drive toward Ngorongoro. Descend 600 meters into the crater for an incredible game drive. The crater floor offers a high chance to see the Big Five including black rhinos, lions, and large herds of buffaloes. Enjoy lunch near the hippo pool while watching the scenery. In the afternoon, ascend the crater and drive to the campsite located on the rim or near Karatu. Dinner and overnight at the camp with a cool highland breeze and beautiful views.

Main Destination:

Ngorongoro Crater

Best Time To Visit June to October (Wildlife viewing is best)

High Season Most of the year – July to March (Expect crowds)

Best Weather June to October (Rainfall is little to none)

Wildlife in Ngorongoro Crater

Black RhinoCommon

LionCommon

BuffaloAbundant

ZebraAbundant

WildebeestAbundant

HyenaAbundant

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ElephantCommon

HippoCommon

LeopardOccasional

GiraffeNone

White RhinoNone

CheetahNone

Wild DogNone

Accommodation:

Karatu Safari Camp Lodge

• Budget lodge located 1-2hr drive from Ngorongoro Crater

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Meals & Drinks:

• All meals included
• Non-alcoholic drinks

Lake Manyara to Arusha

After breakfast, drive to Lake Manyara National Park, known for its tree-climbing lions and large baboon troops. Enjoy a game drive through the forest and along the lakeshore where hippos, elephants, and flamingos are commonly seen. Take your packed lunch at a picnic site overlooking the lake before continuing your exploration. In the afternoon, drive back to Arusha where the safari ends with unforgettable memories and wonderful photos of Tanzania’s top parks.

Main Destination:

Lake Manyara National Park

Best Time To Visit June to October (Easier to spot animals)

High Season July to March (The northern section gets crowded)

Best Weather June to October (Little rainfall)

Wildlife in Lake Manyara NP

ElephantCommon

GiraffeCommon

BuffaloCommon

ZebraCommon

WildebeestCommon

HippoCommon

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LionOccasional

HyenaOccasional

LeopardRare

Wild DogVery Rare

White RhinoNone

Black RhinoNone

CheetahNone

Accommodation:

No accommodation (End of tour)

Meals & Drinks:

• Breakfast & lunch (Dinner not included)
• Non-alcoholic drinks

• Additional accommodation can be arranged for an extra cost.
• You'll be dropped off at the airport.