7-Day Serengeti and Ngorongoro Budget Safari

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

Arrival in Arusha

We will pick you up from the airport. Depending on the time, we can arrange a city sightseeing trip or a short hike to Kilima Moto to enjoy a scenic view of the sunset in Arusha. To kick start your exciting safari, we recommend arriving in the afternoon.

Main Destination:

Arusha (City)

Activities:

Game drives (Pop-up roof 4x4 vehicle)

Accommodation:

Zawadi House Lodge

• Mid-range lodge located in Arusha (City)

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Meals & Drinks:

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

Arusha to Tarangire National Park

The journey from Arusha to Tarangire takes approximately two hours. Upon arrival, we will embark on a full-day game drive to the best areas in the park to observe lions, cheetahs, leopards, and typical herbivores such as elephants, wildebeest, buffaloes, deer, and gazelles. There will be lots to see! We will continue with the game drive until late evening, enjoying a less crowded and livelier scene in Tarangire. We will then camp in an authentic wilderness camp and enjoy the serenity.

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

Activities:

Game drives (Pop-up roof 4x4 vehicle)

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

Tarangire National Park - Lake Manyara National Park

We will start our game drive in Tarangire at 6:00am and continue until late morning, at which point we will leave the park as more Jeeps and the sun come out. We will then proceed to the campsite, have lunch, and relax a little before going out for a cultural trip in Mto wa Mbu, visiting farms, waterfalls, and biking before returning to the campsite or lodge for refreshments and dinner. However, our day will not be over as we will set out for Lake Manyara National Park at 8:00pm.

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

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LionOccasional

HyenaOccasional

LeopardRare

Wild DogVery Rare

White RhinoNone

Black RhinoNone

CheetahNone

Activities:

Game drives (Pop-up roof 4x4 vehicle)

Accommodation:

Budget camping

• Outside Lake Manyara NP

Meals & Drinks:

• All meals included
• Non-alcoholic drinks

Lake Manyara National Park - Serengeti National Park

After breakfast, we will make our way Serengeti National Park via the Ngorongoro highlands. At Ngorongoro, we will stop at the viewpoint to enjoy the beautiful view and take pictures, then continue the journey to the Serengeti. We will arrive in the afternoon, have lunch, and then head out for an evening game drive. Dinner and your overnight stay will be at the camp.

Main Destination:

Central 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

Activities:

Game drives (Pop-up roof 4x4 vehicle)

Accommodation:

Budget camping

• Inside Central Serengeti NP

Meals & Drinks:

• All meals included
• Non-alcoholic drinks

Serengeti National Park - Ngorongoro Crater

After an early breakfast, we will take a game drive through the park. We'll then return to camp for lunch before heading back to Ngorongoro. We will spend the night at a campground located right on top of the crater, in preparation for an early morning descent.

Main Destination:

Serengeti National Park

Activities:

Game drives (Pop-up roof 4x4 vehicle)

Accommodation:

Budget camping

• Inside Serengeti NP

Meals & Drinks:

• All meals included
• Non-alcoholic drinks

Ngorongoro Crater - Arusha

After an early breakfast, we'll descend into the crater in search of black rhinos. Rhinos are the most difficult animals to identify here, while other animals are easier to spot because of the crater's flat floor. After lunch, we'll go on a wildlife drive, ascend the crater to the camp, and then return to Arusha.

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

White RhinoOccasional

LeopardOccasional

GiraffeNone

CheetahNone

Wild DogNone

Activities:

Game drives (Pop-up roof 4x4 vehicle)

Accommodation:

Zawadi House Lodge

• Mid-range lodge located in Arusha (City)

Meals & Drinks:

• All meals included
• Non-alcoholic drinks

Materuni Waterfalls

Immerse yourself in Tanzania's great outdoors with this full-day excursion to Materuni and Kikuletwa, which are suitable for adventurous, cultural, and active visitors in the region. Begin with a hike to Materuni Waterfalls, where you can cool off in the wonderful water. Next, visit a local farm to learn about Tanzania's coffee business before relaxing in the Kikuletwa Hot Springs. You will be dropped off at the airport in the evening.

Main Destination:

Materuni Waterfalls (Highlight)

Activities:

Nature hikes/walks

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.