4-Days Budget Tanzania Safari – Tarangire, Ngorongoro & Back to Arusha
Overview
Explore the wildlife and natural beauty of northern Tanzania with this 4-day budget safari visiting Tarangire National Park and the Ngorongoro Conservation Area, before returning to Arusha.
This short safari is perfect for travelers with limited time who want to experience Tanzania’s iconic wildlife, including elephants, lions, zebras, buffaloes, and flamingos, all while staying in affordable budget accommodations.
Itinerary
Arrive at Arusha or Kilimanjaro International Airport. Meet your safari guide and transfer to your budget lodge. Attend a safari briefing to prepare for the upcoming adventure.
Meals: Dinner
Accommodation: Budget Lodge in Arusha
Depart early for Tarangire National Park, known for its large elephant herds, baobab trees, and abundant wildlife. Spend the day on a game drive, spotting:
African elephants
Lions
Giraffes
Zebras
Wildebeests
Buffalo
Various antelopes and birds
Enjoy a picnic lunch inside the park before continuing your afternoon game drive. In the evening, transfer to your lodge or camp near Tarangire.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
Accommodation: Budget Safari Lodge / Camp near Tarangire
After breakfast, drive to the Ngorongoro Conservation Area. Descend approximately 600 meters into the Ngorongoro Crater for a full-day game drive.
Inside the crater, you may spot:
Lions
Elephants
Buffalo
Zebras
Wildebeests
Hippos
Black rhinos (rare)
Enjoy a picnic lunch at a scenic spot within the crater. In the late afternoon, ascend from the crater and stay overnight at a nearby budget lodge.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
Accommodation: Budget Lodge near Ngorongoro
After breakfast, enjoy a scenic drive back to Arusha. Depending on your schedule, you will be dropped at your hotel or Kilimanjaro International Airport for departure.
Meals: Breakfast
Tour Inclusions
Hotel pick-up and drop-off in Arusha or Kilimanjaro
Private 4×4 safari vehicle with pop-up roof
Professional English-speaking safari guide
Entry fees to Tarangire National Park and Ngorongoro Conservation Area
3 nights accommodation in budget lodges or camps
All meals as specified
Bottled drinking water during safari
All government taxes and service charges
Included
- International flights
- Travel insurance
- Visa fees
- Personal expenses (souvenirs, tips, laundry, etc.)
- Alcoholic and soft drinks
- Optional activities not mentioned in the itinerary
- Hot air balloon safari or special excursions
Excluded
- International flights
- Travel insurance
- Visa fees
- Personal expenses (souvenirs, tips, laundry, etc.)
- Alcoholic and soft drinks unless included by the lodge
- Optional activities such as hot air balloon safari
- Any additional services not mentioned in the itinerary
*This Tour is curated and operated by J7 Tours and Safaris
