9-Day Affordable Wildlife Safari and Napuru Falls

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

Arrival At Arusha

Upon arrival at Kilimanjaro International Airport, you will be warmly welcomed by your guide and transferred to your accommodation in Arusha. After check-in, you can relax and recover from your journey while preparing for the exciting safari adventure ahead. Your guide will provide a short briefing about the safari and what to expect during the coming days.

Main Destination:

Arusha (City)

Accommodation:

Arusha Tourist Inn Hotel

• Budget hotel located in Arusha (City)

Meals & Drinks:

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

Tarangire National Park

After breakfast, depart for Tarangire National Park for a full-day game drive. The park is famous for its large elephant herds, majestic baobab trees, and diverse wildlife including lions, giraffes, zebras, and antelopes. Enjoy spectacular wildlife viewing along the Tarangire River, which attracts animals throughout the year. In the late afternoon, drive to Mto wa Mbu for dinner and overnight.

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:

Fig Tree Lodge

• Budget hotel located 1-2hr drive from Tarangire NP

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Meals & Drinks:

• All meals included
• Non-alcoholic drinks

Serengeti National Park

After breakfast, begin the journey to Serengeti National Park, passing through the scenic Ngorongoro Highlands along the way. Arrive in the Serengeti and start your first exciting game drive across the vast savannah plains. The Serengeti is home to an incredible variety of wildlife including lions, elephants, cheetahs, and countless herbivores. Dinner and overnight will be at a budget camp inside the park.

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 Central Serengeti NP

Meals & Drinks:

• All meals included
• Non-alcoholic drinks

Serengeti National Park

Spend the entire day exploring the endless plains of Serengeti National Park. Enjoy morning and afternoon game drives searching for the park’s famous predators such as lions, leopards, and cheetahs, as well as large herds of wildebeest, zebras, and gazelles. Your guide will take you to the best wildlife viewing areas depending on the season and animal movements. Dinner and overnight at your camp inside the park.

Main Destination:

Serengeti National Park

Accommodation:

Budget camping

• inside Central Serengeti NP

Meals & Drinks:

• All meals included
• Non-alcoholic drinks

Serengeti National Park

Start the day with a morning game drive in Serengeti to maximize your chances of spotting wildlife. After enjoying the incredible landscapes and animals, begin the journey towards the Ngorongoro Conservation Area. Along the way you may continue spotting wildlife before arriving at your accommodation near the Ngorongoro highlands for dinner and overnight.

Main Destination:

Serengeti National Park

Accommodation:

Budget camping

• on the crater rim of Ngorongoro Crater

Meals & Drinks:

• All meals included
• Non-alcoholic drinks

Ngorongoro Crater

After breakfast, descend into the Ngorongoro Crater for a spectacular game drive in one of Africa’s most unique wildlife areas. The crater hosts a dense population of animals including elephants, lions, buffaloes, zebras, and the rare black rhino. Enjoy a picnic lunch near the hippo pool while surrounded by breathtaking scenery. In the afternoon ascend from the crater and drive to Mto wa Mbu for dinner and overnight.

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:

Fig Tree Lodge

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

Meals & Drinks:

• All meals included
• Non-alcoholic drinks

Lake Manyara National Park

Today you will explore Lake Manyara National Park, known for its lush groundwater forests, scenic lake views, and diverse wildlife. During the game drive you may spot elephants, giraffes, hippos, monkeys, and a variety of bird species including flamingos. The park is also famous for its tree-climbing lions. After the game drive, return to your accommodation in Mto wa Mbu for dinner and overnight.

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

Show more

LionOccasional

HyenaOccasional

LeopardRare

Wild DogVery Rare

White RhinoNone

Black RhinoNone

CheetahNone

Accommodation:

Fig Tree Lodge

• Budget hotel located just outside Lake Manyara NP

Meals & Drinks:

• All meals included
• Non-alcoholic drinks

Lake Eyasi

After breakfast, travel to Lake Eyasi for a cultural experience with the local tribes such as the Hadzabe and Datoga people. Learn about their traditional way of life, hunting techniques, and unique cultural practices. This visit offers a rare opportunity to interact with one of Tanzania’s last hunter-gatherer communities. Later in the day, return to Arusha for dinner and overnight.

Main Destination:

Lake Eyasi

Accommodation:

Arusha Tourist Inn Hotel

• Budget hotel located in Arusha (City)

Meals & Drinks:

• All meals included
• Non-alcoholic drinks

Napuru Waterfalls

On the final day, enjoy a short trip to Napuru Waterfalls located near Arusha. Take a guided hike through scenic landscapes to reach the beautiful waterfalls where you can relax and enjoy the peaceful natural environment. After the excursion, return to Arusha and transfer to the airport for your departure, marking the end of your incredible Tanzania safari adventure.

Main Destination:

Napuru Waterfalls (Highlight)

Accommodation:

No accommodation (End of tour)

Meals & Drinks:

• Breakfast & lunch (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.