4-Day Tanzania Affordable Safari Budget

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

Arusha to Tarangire National Park

Your safari adventure begins with a morning pickup from your hotel in Arusha. You will drive to Tarangire National Park, known for its impressive elephant herds, towering baobab trees, and rich variety of wildlife, including lions, giraffes, and colourful bird species.

You'll enjoy a thrilling game drive, keeping your camera ready to capture unforgettable wildlife moments. After an exciting day in the park, you will continue your journey to Karatu, a charming town at the edge of the Ngorongoro Highlands, where you will relax and unwind for the night.

Accommodation: 🏨 Kankari Lodge - Karatu
Meals: 🍽️ Lunch (packed in the park). Dinner at the lodge.

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:

Kankari Lodge

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

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Meals & Drinks:

• All meals included
• Non-alcoholic drinks

Karatu Lodge to Serengeti National Park

After breakfast, you will depart Karatu and drive through the picturesque high-lying farmlands and the Ngorongoro Conservation Area, enjoying stunning landscapes along the way. Descending from the highlands, you will enter the heart of wild Africa —Serengeti National Park —a land of endless plains stretching as far as the eye can see.

You will head to the central Seronera area, one of the richest wildlife habitats in the park. The Seronera River provides a vital water source, attracting a wide variety of animals, offering excellent wildlife viewing. Arriving in time for lunch, you will then enjoy an afternoon game drive, spotting lions, elephants, giraffes, and countless other species in their natural habitat.

Accommodation: 🏨 Sound of Silence Tented Camp
Meals: 🍽️ Breakfast at Karatu lodge. Lunch in Serengeti. Dinner at the campsite.

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:

Sound of Silence Tented Camp

• Luxury tented camp located inside Central Serengeti NP

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Meals & Drinks:

• All meals included
• Non-alcoholic drinks

Full Game driving in the Serengeti – Exploring the Endless Plains

Start your morning with an early breakfast around 6:00 am, as the sun rises over the golden grasslands of the Serengeti. Soon after, you will set out for an exciting full-day game drive, carrying your packed lunch to enjoy amid the wild.

Your professional guide will take you to some of the park’s most scenic and wildlife-rich areas, where every moment tells a story of survival and beauty. Pause for your picnic lunch at a designated site while surrounded by nature’s tranquillity, before continuing your adventure through this world-famous national park.

In the late afternoon, you’ll slowly return to your camp as the sun sets, painting the horizon in warm shades of orange and gold. Enjoy a refreshing shower, a delicious dinner, and a peaceful night under the starry Serengeti sky — a perfect ending to a day full of unforgettable experiences.

Accommodation: 🏨 Sound of Silence Tented Camp
Meals: 🍽️ Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner.

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:

Sound of Silence Tented Camp

• Luxury tented camp located inside Central Serengeti NP

Meals & Drinks:

• All meals included
• Non-alcoholic drinks

From the Serengeti to Arusha – Farewell to the Wild

After an early breakfast, enjoy a final short game drive in the Serengeti, taking in the last magical sights of the savannah as the morning light spreads across the plains. This is your chance to capture a few more photos of the incredible wildlife that has made your safari unforgettable — perhaps lions on the hunt, graceful giraffes, or herds of zebras grazing peacefully.

Afterward, you will begin your journey back to Arusha, passing through the scenic landscapes of the Ngorongoro highlands and small Maasai villages along the way. Stop for lunch en route before continuing to Arusha, where you will arrive in the late afternoon.

Your amazing safari adventure comes to an end here, filled with beautiful memories and stories to share from the heart of Tanzania’s wilderness.

Accommodation: 🏨 No accommodation (End of tour)
Meals: 🍽️ Breakfast & Lunch.

Main Destination:

Arusha (City)

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.