4-Day Budget Safari in Tarangire, Serengeti & Ngorongoro

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

Arrival

Upon arrival in Arusha, you will be met and transferred to your complimentary accommodation at Serengeti Homes Hostel. This is a rest day after your journey, giving you time to relax and prepare for the safari ahead.
Meals on this day are not included and will be at your own expense. Your safari consultant will brief you on the upcoming itinerary and ensure all arrangements are ready. Overnight in Arusha.

Main Destination:

Arusha (City)

Accommodation:

Serengeti Home

• Budget hostel located in Arusha (City)

Meals & Drinks:

• Meals at own expense
• Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

Arusha to Tarangire NP

After breakfast, depart for Tarangire National Park, famous for massive elephant herds, ancient baobab trees, and diverse wildlife. Enjoy a full-day game drive with scenic picnic lunch inside the park, exploring lions, giraffes, zebras, and abundant birdlife.
In the evening, drive to Mto wa Mbu for dinner overnight stay at Fanaka Lodge. Dinner and rest in a comfortable budget-friendly setting surrounded by local culture.

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:

Fanaka Lodge

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

Meals & Drinks:

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

Fanaka to Lake Manyara NP

After breakfast, head to Lake Manyara National Park for a game drive through lush forests, soda lake shores, and the dramatic Rift Valley escarpment. Look out for tree-climbing lions, flamingos, hippos, and baboons.
After a picnic lunch and afternoon exploration, proceed to Karatu for dinner and overnight stay at Karatu Safari Lodge. Relax in a peaceful highland setting preparing for the next day’s crater experience.

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:

Karatu Safari Camp Lodge

• Budget lodge located less than 1hr drive from Lake Manyara NP

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Meals & Drinks:

• All meals included
• Non-alcoholic drinks

Ngorongoro Crater

Early breakfast, then descend into the Ngorongoro Crater for a spectacular game drive in one of Africa’s most wildlife-dense areas. Spot the Big Five in a single ecosystem while enjoying a scenic picnic lunch on the crater floor.
In the afternoon, ascend the crater and begin your transfer back to Arusha or any preferred drop-off location, marking the end of your unforgettable private budget safari.

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:

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.