7-Days Budget Tanzania Safari – Tarangire, Lake Manyara, Serengeti & Ngorongoro
Overview
Embark on an unforgettable 7-day budget safari in northern Tanzania, exploring four of the country’s most iconic wildlife destinations: Tarangire National Park, Lake Manyara National Park, Serengeti National Park, and the Ngorongoro Conservation Area.
This safari is designed for travelers seeking affordable yet authentic wildlife experiences, combining comfortable budget accommodations, thrilling game drives, and incredible landscapes.
Itinerary
Arrive at Arusha or Kilimanjaro International Airport. Meet your safari guide and transfer to your budget lodge in Arusha. Attend a safari briefing and prepare for the adventure ahead.
Meals: Dinner
Accommodation: Budget Lodge in Arusha
Depart early for Tarangire National Park, famous for its large elephant herds and ancient baobab trees. Enjoy a full-day game drive spotting lions, elephants, giraffes, zebras, buffalo, and antelopes.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
Accommodation: Budget Safari Lodge / Camp near Tarangire
After breakfast, drive to Lake Manyara National Park, known for its tree-climbing lions, baboons, and diverse birdlife. Enjoy a game drive exploring the park’s savannahs, forests, and the shores of Lake Manyara.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
Accommodation: Budget Safari Lodge / Camp near Lake Manyara
Drive to the Serengeti National Park via scenic routes, entering the northern Serengeti for your first afternoon game drive. Spot lions, cheetahs, elephants, giraffes, zebras, and wildebeests as you explore the endless savannah.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
Accommodation: Budget Safari Lodge / Tented Camp in Serengeti
Enjoy a full-day game drive in the Serengeti, visiting different areas to maximize wildlife viewing. If traveling during migration season, you may witness vast herds of wildebeest and zebras crossing the plains.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
Accommodation: Budget Safari Lodge / Tented Camp in Serengeti
After breakfast, drive to the Ngorongoro Conservation Area. Descend into the crater for a full-day game drive in one of the world’s most spectacular wildlife destinations. Spot lions, elephants, buffalo, zebras, hippos, and, with luck, the rare black rhino.
In the late afternoon, ascend the crater and transfer to your lodge near Ngorongoro or en route back toward Arusha.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
Accommodation: Budget Lodge near Ngorongoro
After breakfast, drive back to Arusha. Depending on your schedule, transfer to your hotel or Kilimanjaro International Airport for departure.
Meals: Breakfast
Included
- Hotel pick-up and drop-off in Arusha or Kilimanjaro
- Private 4×4 safari vehicle with pop-up roof
- Professional English-speaking safari guide
- All park entrance and conservation fees (Tarangire, Lake Manyara, Serengeti, Ngorongoro)
- 6 nights accommodation in budget lodges or camps
- All meals as specified
- Bottled drinking water during game drives
- All government taxes and service charges
Excluded
- International flights
- Travel insurance
- Visa fees
- Personal expenses (souvenirs, tips, laundry, etc.)
- Alcoholic and soft drinks
- 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
