5-Day Budget Safari Lake Manyara, Ngorongoro & Serengeti

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

Arrival & Lake Manyara National Park

Arrive in Arusha or Kilimanjaro Airport and meet your friendly local guide. Drive to Lake Manyara National Park, famous for its tree-climbing lions, elephants, and diverse birdlife.

Enjoy an afternoon game drive along the lake and forested areas.

Overnight at a budget lodge or campsite near the park.

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:

Budget camping

• Just outside Lake Manyara NP

Meals & Drinks:

• Lunch & dinner (Breakfast not included)
• Drinks not included

Tarangire National Park – Giants of the Savannah

After breakfast, head to Tarangire National Park, known for its large elephant herds and iconic baobab trees.

Spend the afternoon on a game drive, spotting zebras, giraffes, and wildebeest and for the lucky ones even lions can be spotted.

Overnight at a budget lodge or camp close to Tarangire.

Main Destination:

Tarangire National Park

Best Time To Visit July to November (Animals come to the Tarangire River)

High Season June to October (The park is full of visitors)

Best Weather June to October (Little rainfall)

Wildlife in Tarangire NP

ElephantAbundant

GiraffeCommon

LionCommon

BuffaloAbundant

ZebraAbundant

WildebeestAbundant

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HippoCommon

HyenaOccasional

LeopardRare

CheetahRare

Wild DogVery Rare

White RhinoNone

Black RhinoNone

Accommodation:

Budget camping

• Just outside Tarangire NP

Meals & Drinks:

• All meals included
• Drinks not included

Serengeti National Park – Iconic Wildlife

Drive early to the legendary Serengeti National Park, home to vast plains teeming with wildlife.

Enjoy a full day of game drives, spotting lions, cheetahs, and large herds of herbivores.

Check into a budget lodge or camp inside the Serengeti.

Optional evening game drive for nocturnal wildlife spotting.

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

Show more

GiraffeCommon

HippoCommon

HyenaCommon

LeopardOccasional

Black RhinoVery Rare

Wild DogVery Rare

White RhinoNone

Accommodation:

Budget camping

• Inside Serengeti NP

Meals & Drinks:

• All meals included
• Drinks not included

Serengeti Morning Game Drive & Ngorongoro Crater

Wake up for a morning game drive in Serengeti, catching the sunrise over the plains.

After lunch, drive to Ngorongoro Crater, one of the world’s most spectacular natural wonders.

Stop at the crater rim for panoramic views.

Overnight at a budget lodge or camp on the crater rim.

Main Destination:

Ngorongoro Highlands

Accommodation:

Budget camping

• Just outside Ngorongoro Highlands

Meals & Drinks:

• All meals included
• Drinks not included

Ngorongoro Crater Safari & Departure

Descend early into the Ngorongoro Crater for a full morning of wildlife viewing.

Spot the Big Five — lions, elephants, buffalo, rhinos, and leopards — along with abundant birdlife and other animals.

Enjoy a picnic lunch in the crater.

Drive back to Arusha or Kilimanjaro Airport for your onward journey, concluding your unforgettable Northern Tanzania adventure.

Main Destination:

Arusha (City)

Accommodation:

No accommodation (End of tour)

Meals & Drinks:

• Breakfast & lunch (Dinner not included)
• Drinks not included

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