7-Day Tanzania Wildlife Safari & Kilimanjaro Budget Tour

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

Arrival and welcome to Tanzania

Upon arrival at Kilimanjaro International Airport or Arusha, you’ll be warmly greeted by your guide and transferred to your accommodation in the city. Take time to relax, enjoy the garden setting, and prepare for your safari adventure ahead. Optional city exploration or a visit to the local Maasai market can be arranged depending on your arrival time.

Overnight: Pazuri Inn.

Main Destination:

Arusha (City)

Accommodation:

Pazuri Inn

• Mid-range hotel located in Arusha (City)

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Meals & Drinks:

• Dinner (Breakfast & lunch not included)
• Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

Tarangire National Park, The Land of Giants

Estimated Distance: ~120 km | Driving Time: ~2-2.5 hours

After breakfast, drive to Tarangire National Park, home to massive elephant herds, ancient baobab trees, and a diversity of wildlife drawn to the Tarangire River. Watch for lions, giraffes, zebras, and large troops of baboons during your game drive. In the late afternoon, head to Mto wa Mbu for dinner and overnight camping under the stars.

Overnight: Public Campsite, Mto wa Mbu.

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:

Budget camping

• Outside Tarangire NP

Meals & Drinks:

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

Lake Manyara NP, Home to tree climbing lions

Estimated Distance: ~10 km | Driving Time: ~20 minutes

Spend the day exploring Lake Manyara National Park, famous for its groundwater forest, vibrant birdlife, and elusive tree-climbing lions. Keep an eye out for hippos, elephants, and flamingos along the lake, and enjoy a picnic lunch in the park. Return to your campsite in Mto wa Mbu for a second night surrounded by village life and scenic Rift Valley views.

Overnight: Public Campsite, Mto wa Mbu.

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:

Budget camping

• Just outside Lake Manyara NP

Meals & Drinks:

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

Serengeti National Park , The Great wildebeest Migration &predator's Home

Estimated Distance: ~250 km | Driving Time: ~4–5 hours including stops

Depart early for a scenic drive through the Ngorongoro Highlands en route to Serengeti National Park. Enjoy stunning views and a chance to see Maasai villages along the way. Enter the Serengeti in the afternoon and begin game driving toward your campsite in the central plains. Depending on the season, you may witness part of the Great Migration or dramatic predator-prey interactions in this world-famous park.

Overnight: Public Campsite inside Serengeti National Park.

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
• All drinks (Except for spirits/liquor)

Serengeti to Ngorongoro Highlands

Estimated Distance: ~160 km | Driving Time: ~ 3 hours

After a sunrise game drive and breakfast in the wild, continue exploring the Serengeti before exiting the park. Drive toward the Ngorongoro Conservation Area with picnic lunch on the way. Arrive at the Ngorongoro Simba Campsite on the crater rim in time to enjoy stunning views and a cozy evening around the campfire.

Overnight: Ngorongoro Simba Campsite.

Main Destination:

Serengeti National Park

Accommodation:

Budget camping

• Bordering Serengeti NP without fences

Meals & Drinks:

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

Ngorongoro Crater

Estimated Distance: ~180 km | Driving Time: ~3–4 hours to Arusha

Descend early into the Ngorongoro Crater, a wildlife-rich caldera known as Africa’s “Garden of Eden.” Spot black rhinos, hippos, lions, jackals, and vast herds of grazers in one of the most compact yet diverse safari spots in the world. After your game drive and a picnic lunch, drive back to Arusha for a relaxing evening in town.

Overnight: Pazuri Inn, 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

LeopardOccasional

GiraffeNone

White RhinoNone

CheetahNone

Wild DogNone

Accommodation:

Pazuri Inn

• Mid-range hotel located in Arusha (City)

Meals & Drinks:

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

Materuni waterfalls, Cultural tour &Chemka Hotspring

Estimated Distance: ~120 km round trip | Driving Time: ~3–4 hours

Travel to the green foothills of Mt. Kilimanjaro to explore the scenic Materuni Waterfalls, followed by a cultural coffee experience with the Chagga people. Learn how to roast, grind, and brew your own cup of traditional Arabica coffee. Afterward take an hour drive to Chemka Hotspring, enjoy a soak and swim in the crystal-clear Chemka Hot Springs, an oasis surrounded by palms and fig trees. Return to Arusha in the late afternoon for your departure or optional overnight.

Overnight: Not included (can be arranged on request).

Main Destination:

Materuni Waterfalls (Highlight)

Accommodation:

No accommodation (End of tour)

Meals & Drinks:

• Breakfast & lunch (Dinner not included)
• All drinks (Except for spirits/liquor)

• Additional accommodation can be arranged for an extra cost.
• You'll be dropped off at the airport.