6-Day Affordable Northern Tanzania Circuit Safari

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

Arrival in Arusha

Upon arrival, you will be welcomed at the airport and transferred to Arusha. Depending on your arrival time, you may enjoy a relaxed town tour, giving you a glimpse of local markets and daily life in this vibrant safari hub.

You’ll then proceed to your accommodation at Charity Hotel for dinner and overnight. This day is designed to help you settle in and prepare for the adventure ahead.

Main Destination:

Arusha (City)

Accommodation:

The Charity Hotel

• Mid-range hotel located in Arusha (City)

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Meals & Drinks:

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

Arusha – Tarangire National Park

After breakfast, join your group and set off for Tarangire National Park. The park is known for its large elephant herds, ancient baobab trees, and diverse wildlife.

Enjoy a full-day game drive through open savannah and along the Tarangire River, where animals gather to drink. Expect to see elephants, giraffes, zebras, and possibly predators.

In the late afternoon, continue to Mto wa Mbu for dinner and overnight at Fig Tree Lodge.

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

Today’s journey takes you through the scenic Ngorongoro Conservation Area, offering stunning views along the way.

Arrive in Serengeti National Park by midday and begin your first game drive across the vast plains. The Serengeti is home to abundant wildlife, including lions, cheetahs, and large herds of wildebeest and zebras.

Spend the night camping in the park, enjoying dinner and the unique experience of sleeping in the heart of the wilderness.

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
• Non-alcoholic drinks

Serengeti – Ngorongoro Highlands

Start the day with a morning game drive in the Serengeti, taking advantage of the active wildlife hours.

Later, continue with a scenic drive toward the Ngorongoro Highlands, enjoying wildlife sightings along the way. The landscape gradually shifts from open plains to cooler, greener highlands.

Arrive at your campsite near the crater rim in the evening for dinner and overnight.

Main Destination:

Ngorongoro Highlands

Accommodation:

Budget camping

• Inside Ngorongoro Highlands

Meals & Drinks:

• All meals included
• Non-alcoholic drinks

Ngorongoro Crater

After breakfast, descend into the Ngorongoro Crater for a rewarding game drive. The crater floor offers one of the best wildlife viewing experiences, with a high concentration of animals including lions, elephants, and buffalo.

After a picnic lunch, ascend the crater and head back to Mto wa Mbu. Dinner and overnight will be at Fig Tree Lodge.

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

On your final day, visit Lake Manyara National Park, a compact yet diverse park known for its lush forests, birdlife, and tree-climbing lions.

Enjoy a game drive before returning to Arusha in the afternoon. You will be dropped off at your hotel or transferred to the airport for your onward journey, marking the end of your safari.

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:

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.