6-Day Experience Big Five Affordable Tanzania Safari

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

Arrive in outpost lodge in Arusha

After landing at Kilimanjaro International Airport, you will be greeted and welcoming by your safari guide and transferred to your **lodge in Arusha. You can settle in, enjoy the lodge surroundings, and relax after your journey. If time allows, there may be a brief introduction to Arusha’s local culture and markets. Later, you will have a **safari briefing**, where your guide explains the full itinerary, highlights, and essential tips, giving you a clear overview and setting the tone for the exciting adventure ahead.

Main Destination:

Arusha (City)

Accommodation:

Outpost Lodge

• Budget lodge located in Arusha (City)

Meals & Drinks:

• All meals included
• Non-alcoholic drinks

Tarangire national park

After breakfast, you will depart from Arusha and drive to Tarangire National Park for an exciting game drive. Explore the park’s vast landscapes, famous for large elephant herds, baobab trees, lions, giraffes, and diverse birdlife. In the late afternoon, you will leave the park and transfer to Eileen’s Trees Lodge in Karatu for dinner and an overnight stay, enjoying the peaceful surroundings and preparing for the next day’s adventure.

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:

Eileen's Trees Inn

• Mid-range lodge located 1-2hr drive from Tarangire NP

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Meals & Drinks:

• All meals included
• Non-alcoholic drinks

Depart from karatu via ngorongoro to serengeti

After breakfast at Eileen’s Trees Lodge, you will depart Karatu and drive to the Ngorongoro Crater, a UNESCO World Heritage site famed for its dense wildlife and stunning scenery. Enjoy a game drive across the crater floor, spotting lions, elephants, rhinos, zebras, and other wildlife in their natural habitat. After exploring the crater, continue your journey to the Central Serengeti, arriving at Land of Nature Camp in the late afternoon. Settle in for dinner and an overnight stay amidst the heart of the Serengeti plains, ready for the next day’s safari adventures.

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:

Land of Nature Camp

• Mid-range tented camp located inside Central Serengeti NP

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Meals & Drinks:

• All meals included
• Non-alcoholic drinks

Serengeti

You will spend a full day exploring the Central Serengeti, departing from Land of Nature Camp for morning and afternoon game drives. Discover the endless plains teeming with wildlife, including lions, cheetahs, elephants, giraffes, zebras, and wildebeest. Enjoy the breathtaking landscapes of the Serengeti, with opportunities for photography, wildlife observation, and sundowner moments on the savannah. Return to Land of Nature Camp in the evening for dinner and an overnight stay, immersed in the heart of this iconic ecosystem.

Main Destination:

Serengeti National Park

Accommodation:

Land of Nature Camp

• Mid-range tented camp located inside Central Serengeti NP

Meals & Drinks:

• All meals included
• Non-alcoholic drinks

Serengeti to Ngorongoro crater

You will depart early from Land of Nature Camp in the Serengeti and drive to the Ngorongoro Crater. Enjoy a scenic journey through northern Tanzania’s landscapes before arriving at this UNESCO World Heritage site. Depending on your arrival time, you can take a short crater rim walk or scenic view before settling in. In the evening, enjoy dinner and an overnight stay at Angata Ngorongoro Camp, located on the rim of the crater, offering breathtaking views of this iconic natural wonder.

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

Show more

ElephantCommon

HippoCommon

LeopardOccasional

GiraffeNone

White RhinoNone

CheetahNone

Wild DogNone

Accommodation:

Ang'ata Ngorongoro Camp

• Mid-range tented camp located less than 1hr drive from Ngorongoro Crater

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Meals & Drinks:

• All meals included
• Non-alcoholic drinks

Ngorongoro and Departure

On the final day of your safari, you will depart from Ngorongoro and make your way toward Kilimanjaro or Arusha Airport. Along the way, you can stop for last-minute shopping at a Maasai market, picking up traditional crafts, jewelry, and souvenirs. If time allows, you may also visit a Maasai boma to experience the local culture and see how the Maasai live.

For those looking to extend their adventure, this day also offers the option to fly to Zanzibar, where you can relax on pristine beaches or explore the historic Stone Town.

Main Destination:

Arusha (City)

Accommodation:

No accommodation (End of tour)

Meals & Drinks:

• Lunch (Breakfast & dinner not included)
• Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

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