6-Day Affordable Wildlife Safari in Northern Tanzania

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

Tarangire National Park

Your safari begins with a morning departure from Arusha to Tarangire National Park, known for its large elephant herds and iconic baobab trees. Upon arrival, you will embark on a full-day game drive, exploring the park’s diverse habitats along the Tarangire River, a vital water source that attracts a wide variety of wildlife including lions, giraffes, zebras, and wildebeests.
In the late afternoon, you will transfer to your budget accommodation 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:

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

Serengeti National Park

After breakfast, you will depart for Serengeti National Park via the scenic highlands and the Ngorongoro Conservation Area. Enjoy en-route game viewing as you enter the vast Serengeti plains, famous for their rich wildlife population and the Great Migration. Arrive in the Serengeti in the afternoon for a game drive before heading to your budget camp for dinner and overnight.

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:

• All meals included
• Non-alcoholic drinks

Serengeti National Park

Enjoy a morning game drive in Serengeti National Park, where you may spot predators such as lions, cheetahs, and leopards, as well as large herds of herbivores.
After lunch, you will begin your journey towards the Ngorongoro Conservation Area, with optional en-route game viewing. Dinner and overnight will be at a budget lodge near the crater rim.

Main Destination:

Serengeti National Park

Accommodation:

Budget camping

• Inside Serengeti NP

Meals & Drinks:

• All meals included
• Non-alcoholic drinks

Ngorongoro Crater

After an early breakfast, descend into the Ngorongoro Crater for a half-day game drive. This UNESCO World Heritage Site is home to an incredible concentration of wildlife, including the rare black rhino, lions, elephants, and flamingos.
In the afternoon, transfer to the airport for your flight to Zanzibar. Upon arrival, you will be transferred to your budget hotel for 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:

Zanzibar Bay Resort

• Mid-range resort located on Zanzibar (Tanzania Beaches)

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Meals & Drinks:

• All meals included
• Non-alcoholic drinks

Zanzibar Island

Spend the day at leisure in Zanzibar, enjoying the island’s beautiful beaches and warm Indian Ocean waters. You may choose to relax at the hotel, go snorkeling, take a spice tour, or explore the historic Stone Town.
Dinner and overnight at your hotel.

Main Destination:

Zanzibar Island (Tanzania Beaches)

Accommodation:

Zanzibar Bay Resort

• Mid-range resort located on Zanzibar (Tanzania Beaches)

Meals & Drinks:

• All meals included
• Non-alcoholic drinks

Zanzibar Island

After breakfast, savor your final moments in Zanzibar, perhaps taking a peaceful stroll along the white-sand beach, enjoying the gentle ocean breeze, capturing some memorable photos, or sipping a fresh coconut, before being transferred to the airport for your onward flight.

Main Destination:

Zanzibar Island (Tanzania Beaches)

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.