7-Day Budget Safari to Major Parks

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

Arrival in Tanzania

Upon your arrival at Kilimanjaro International Airport, you will be warmly welcomed by our safari representative and transferred to your budget lodge in Arusha for relaxation and overnight stay. Depending on your arrival time, you can relax at the lodge and prepare for your upcoming safari adventure.

Main Destination:

Arusha (City)

Accommodation:

Karibu Heritage House

• Budget hotel located in Arusha (City)

Meals & Drinks:

• Dinner (Breakfast & lunch not included)
• Drinks not included

Arusha to Tarangire NP

After breakfast, depart for Tarangire National Park, famous for its large elephant herds, ancient baobab trees, and diverse wildlife. Enjoy a full-day game drive where you may spot lions, giraffes, zebras, wildebeests, and many bird species. In the evening, drive to your budget lodge 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:

Ngedere Lodge & Camp

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

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Meals & Drinks:

• All meals included
• All drinks (Except for spirits/liquor)

Serengeti NP

After breakfast, continue your journey towards the world-famous Serengeti National Park through the scenic Ngorongoro Highlands. Upon arrival, enjoy an afternoon game drive across the endless plains of Serengeti, home to abundant wildlife including lions, cheetahs, elephants, and wildebeests. Dinner and overnight at a budget lodge in Serengeti.

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:

TANAPA Serengeti Rest House (Seronera)

• Budget guest house located inside Central Serengeti NP

Meals & Drinks:

• All meals included
• All drinks (Except for spirits/liquor)

Full day in Serengeti

Spend a full day exploring Serengeti National Park with morning and afternoon game drives. This day offers excellent opportunities to witness predators in action and observe wildlife in their natural habitat. Depending on the season, you may also witness part of the Great Migration. Return to your budget lodge for dinner and overnight.

Main Destination:

Serengeti National Park

Accommodation:

TANAPA Serengeti Bandas (Seronera)

• Budget banda located inside Serengeti NP

Meals & Drinks:

• All meals included
• All drinks (Except for spirits/liquor)

Serengeti to Ngorongoro Highlands

After an early morning game drive in Serengeti, enjoy breakfast and proceed towards the Ngorongoro Conservation Area. Along the way, enjoy wildlife viewing and beautiful landscapes. Arrive at the crater rim in the evening for dinner and overnight at a budget camp.

Main Destination:

Ngorongoro Highlands

Accommodation:

Budget camping

• on the crater rim of Ngorongoro Crater

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Meals & Drinks:

• All meals included
• All drinks (Except for spirits/liquor)

Ngorongoro Crater

After breakfast, descend into the Ngorongoro Crater for a half-day game drive. The crater is one of Africa’s most remarkable wildlife destinations and offers a great chance to spot the Big Five, including the rare black rhino. Enjoy a picnic lunch inside the crater before proceeding to the Arusha 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:

Karibu Heritage House

• Budget hotel located in Arusha (City)

Meals & Drinks:

• All meals included
• All drinks (Except for spirits/liquor)

Arusha to Materuni Waterfalls

Start your day with an early breakfast at Karibu Heritage House before departing around 7:30 AM for a scenic drive to Materuni Village on the slopes of Mount Kilimanjaro. Upon arrival, enjoy a guided walk through lush coffee farms and local Chagga villages while learning about the culture and traditions of the area. Continue with a hike to the stunning Materuni Waterfalls, where you can relax, take photos, or enjoy a refreshing swim in the natural pool beneath the falls. After the hike, return to the village for a traditional Chagga lunch and a local coffee-making experience, including roasting and grinding fresh coffee beans by hand. In the afternoon, begin your transfer to Kilimanjaro International Airport, arriving in time for your evening flight after a memorable day exploring the beauty and culture of northern Tanzania.

Main Destination:

Materuni Waterfalls (Highlight)

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.