4-Day Tanzania Budget Wildlife Expedition

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

Tarangire National Park

You will be picked up in the morning from your hotel or the airport in Arusha, where you’ll be warmly welcomed by our team and introduced to your safari guide. Your adventure begins with a journey to Tarangire National Park, renowned for its large elephant herds and majestic baobab trees, some of which are centuries old. During the dry season, the Tarangire River becomes the park’s lifeline, attracting a wide range of wildlife, including elephant herds of up to 250 individuals.

Spend the day exploring the park on exciting game drives, witnessing animals in their natural environment. At midday, enjoy a picnic lunch in the heart of the park, then continue with your game drive as you make your way out of the park. In the evening, you’ll head to your chosen accommodation for dinner and an overnight stay.

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 & Camp

• Budget hotel located in Mto wa Mbu (Town)

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Meals & Drinks:

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

Serengeti National Park

After breakfast at your lodge, you'll embark on a scenic transfer game drive to Serengeti National Park. The journey itself is part of the adventure, offering plenty of opportunities to spot wildlife along the way. Your experienced guide will point out interesting sightings and share fascinating details about the region's ecosystems and animal behavior.

Once inside the Serengeti, the game drive continues as you make your way toward your accommodation. You'll explore some of the park’s most wildlife-dense areas, with stops at key viewpoints to enhance your chances for incredible sightings and memorable photos.

Depending on your arrival time, you’ll either enjoy a picnic lunch amid the stunning Serengeti landscape or head straight to your lodge or tented camp for a late lunch.

In the evening, relax over dinner at your accommodation, reflecting on the day’s experiences and preparing for the exciting adventures ahead.

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 Central Serengeti NP

Meals & Drinks:

• All meals included
• Non-alcoholic drinks

Central Serengeti National Park

Begin your day with an early morning breakfast before setting off on a full-day game drive through the legendary Central Serengeti National Park.

A paradise for wildlife lovers, the Serengeti offers incredible opportunities to spot the iconic Big Five lion, elephant, buffalo, leopard, and rhino. The park is also known for its thriving cheetah population, often seen darting across the plains in pursuit of prey. Keep an eye out for other predators such as hyenas and African wild dogs, along with large herds of giraffes, zebras, wildebeests, and various antelope species grazing across the vast savannah.

As the sun dips below the horizon, you’ll journey toward the Ngorongoro Conservation Area, where you’ll check in at your lodge for dinner and a restful overnight stay eager for the adventures that await the following day.

Main Destination:

Central Serengeti National Park

Accommodation:

Budget camping

• on the crater rim of Ngorongoro Crater

Meals & Drinks:

• All meals included
• Non-alcoholic drinks

Ngorongoro Crater

After breakfast, embark on the final leg of your safari as you head to the world-famous Ngorongoro Crater often referred to as the "Eighth Wonder of the World." Descend into the crater’s expansive, untouched caldera and marvel at its dramatic scenery and incredible wildlife density.

Spend the morning exploring the crater floor, where you’ll have the chance to spot a wide range of animals, including lions, elephants, hippos, and with luck, the rare black rhino. Around midday, enjoy a picnic lunch surrounded by the crater's breathtaking natural beauty, before continuing your game drive through this unique ecosystem.

In the afternoon, ascend from the crater and begin your journey back to Arusha.
Your safari concludes with a transfer to your hotel or the airport, leaving you with lasting memories of Tanzania’s iconic landscapes and remarkable wildlife.

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)
• Non-alcoholic drinks

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