7-Day Classic Affordable Tanzania Safari

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

Arrival at JRO – Transfer to Arusha

Welcome to Tanzania! Upon arrival at Kilimanjaro International Airport (JRO), you will be met by your guide and transferred to your hotel in Arusha, a lively town nestled beneath Mount Meru. Take time to relax and prepare for your upcoming adventure.

Main Destination:

Arusha (City)

Accommodation:

Arusha Planet 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 – Elephant Encounters

After breakfast, depart for Tarangire National Park, known for its giant baobab trees and large elephant herds. Enjoy a game drive through this beautifully diverse landscape as you search for lions, giraffes, zebras, and other wildlife along the Tarangire River. Overnight near the park.

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:

Bougainvillea Safari Lodge

• Mid-range lodge located 1-2hr drive from Tarangire NP

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Meals & Drinks:

• All meals included
• Non-alcoholic drinks

Lake Manyara National Park – Flamingos & Forests

This morning, drive to Lake Manyara National Park, a small but vibrant park famous for its tree-climbing lions and large troops of baboons. Explore the lush groundwater forest, open plains, and lakeshore where flamingos and hippos can often be seen. After the game drive, head to your lodge for dinner and overnight.

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 Villas Lodge

• Mid-range lodge located less than 1hr drive from Lake Manyara NP

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Meals & Drinks:

• All meals included
• Non-alcoholic drinks

Transfer to Serengeti – Into the Heart of the Wild

Today you journey into the legendary Serengeti National Park, a land of endless plains and abundant wildlife. Enjoy a game drive en route to your lodge or tented camp in the park. Depending on your travel season, you may witness the Great Migration as it moves through the region.

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

Show more

GiraffeCommon

HippoCommon

HyenaCommon

LeopardOccasional

Black RhinoVery Rare

Wild DogVery Rare

White RhinoNone

Accommodation:

Tanzania Bush Camps - Central Serengeti

• Mid-range tented camp located inside Central Serengeti NP

Meals & Drinks:

• All meals included
• Non-alcoholic drinks

Full-Day Safari in Serengeti – Big Cats & Migration

Spend the entire day exploring the Serengeti, known for large predators, and incredible wildlife density. Enjoy morning and afternoon game drives, pausing for a picnic lunch in the bush. As the sun sets, return to your camp and fall asleep to the sounds of the savannah.

Main Destination:

Northern Serengeti National Park

Accommodation:

Tanzania Bush Camps - Central Serengeti

• Mid-range tented camp located inside Central Serengeti NP

Meals & Drinks:

• All meals included
• Non-alcoholic drinks

Serengeti to Ngorongoro via Game Drive – Crater Views Await

After breakfast, enjoy a final morning game drive as you exit the Serengeti and travel toward the Ngorongoro Conservation Area. Drive through the highlands and enjoy scenic views before arriving at your lodge on the crater rim or in Karatu for your overnight stay.

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:

Farm of Dreams Lodge

• Mid-range lodge located 1-2hr drive from Ngorongoro Crater

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Meals & Drinks:

• All meals included
• Non-alcoholic drinks

Karatu to JRO – Departure-Day

After breakfast, begin your drive back to Arusha and onward to Kilimanjaro International Airport (JRO) for your departure flight. Depending on your schedule, optional stops can be arranged along the way for souvenir shopping or lunch.

Main Destination:

Kilimanjaro Airport

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.