5 Days / 4 Nights
5-Day Full Packed Budget Safari
Get into a Wild land of Tanzania through this 5-day Tanzania safari explores Tarangire National Park, Central Serengeti, Ngorongoro Crater, and Lake Manyara National Park. The journey combines classic northern circuit highlights with diverse wildlife habitats, from baobab-dotted landscapes to endless Serengeti plains and the wildlife-rich crater floor. Carefully selected accommodations and campsites ensure comfort while maximizing authentic safari experiences across Tanzania’s most iconic parks.
DEPART ANY DAY OF THE YEAR
Migombani Campsite
Farm of Dreams Lodge
Rim View Inn
Arrival
Arrival
You'll be collected from the airport.
Accommodation before the tour starts can be arranged for an extra cost.
Day 1
Arusha to Tarangire National Park
After having a breakfast, depart Arusha for Tarangire National Park, known for its vast elephant herds and iconic baobab trees. Enjoy a full-day game drive through diverse landscapes of riverine forests and open savannah.
The Tarangire River attracts a wide range of wildlife including giraffes, zebras, wildebeests, and predators such as lions. A picnic lunch is served in the park, allowing continuous exploration. In the late afternoon, exit the park and proceed to Karatu for overnight, where the cooler highland climate offers a relaxing end to the day.
Accommodation: Rim View Lodge
Drive Time: 2–3 hrs | Game Drive: 5–6 hrs.
Day 2
Karatu to Serengeti National Park
After breakfast, you will be heading to Central Serengeti via the Ngorongoro Conservation Area.
The journey offers scenic views of highlands, craters view points, and vast plains as you enter the Serengeti ecosystem. Enjoy wildlife sightings as the landscape gradually opens into endless grasslands.
Upon arrival in Seronera, enjoy an afternoon game drive in one of Africa’s richest wildlife regions, home to lions, leopards, cheetahs, and large herbivore herds. The day combines transit with rewarding game viewing across changing ecosystems.
Accommodation: Seronera Public Campsite
Drive Time: 6–7 hrs | Game Drive: 2–3 hrs.
Day 3
Serengeti National Park Full Day
Spend a full day exploring Central Serengeti, one of the most wildlife-dense areas in Africa. Morning and afternoon game drives focus on predator-rich habitats such as kopjes and river valleys where lions, leopards, and cheetahs are frequently spotted. Large herds of wildebeests, zebras, and gazelles roam the plains year-round. The Seronera River provides a reliable water source, attracting constant wildlife activity. This full-day safari maximizes opportunities to observe natural predator-prey interactions and diverse animal behavior in their natural habitat.
Accommodation: Seronera Public Campsite
Game Drive: 6–8 hrs.
Day 4
Serengeti to Ngorongoro Crater
After an early breakfast, depart Central Serengeti with a morning drive toward Ngorongoro Conservation Area. Upon arrival, descend into the Ngorongoro Crater for a half-day game drive in this UNESCO World Heritage Site.
The crater hosts dense wildlife populations including elephants, buffaloes, lions, zebras, hippos, and the endangered black rhino. After the game drive, ascend and continue to Karatu in the highlands. The area offers a cooler climate and agricultural scenery, ideal for relaxation after a full safari day.
Accommodation: Migimbani Campsite
Drive Time: 4–5 hrs | Game Drive: 3–4 hrs.
Day 5
Lake Manyara National Park to Arusha
After breakfast, drive to Lake Manyara National Park.
Enjoy a game drive through this compact yet diverse park, known for its lush groundwater forest, tree-climbing lions, and large troops of baboons.
The alkaline lake attracts flamingos and other birdlife, offering scenic views along the Rift Valley escarpment. After a picnic lunch and final wildlife sightings, exit the park and return to Arusha, marking the end of the safari.
Accommodation: No accommodation (End of tour)
Drive Time: 3–4 hrs | Game Drive: 3–4 hrs.
Additional accommodation can be arranged for an extra cost.
You'll be dropped off at the airport.
INCLUDED
Park fees(For non-residents)
All activities(Unless labeled as optional)
All accommodation(Unless listed as upgrade)
Camping equipment
A professional driver/guide
All transportation(Unless labeled as optional)
All Taxes/VAT
Roundtrip airport transfer
Meals(As specified in the day-by-day section)
Drinks(As specified in the day-by-day section)
Sleeping bag
100% refund – at least 120 days before the start of the trip
50% refund – at least 90 days before the start of the trip
0% refund – less than 60 days before the start of the trip
Why? Because the camps and lodges where you will be staying have strict or non-refundable cancellation policies.
CANCELLATION POLICY
EXCLUDED
International flights(From/to home)
Additional accommodation before and at the end of the tour
Bath towels
Tips(Tipping guideline US$20.00 pp per day)
Personal items(Souvenirs, travel insurance, visa fees, etc.)
Government imposed increase of taxes and/or park fees
To reserve the trip, we require 50 % down payment by bank transfer or credit card. The 2nd payment of 50 % has to be paid 3 months before the start of the trip.
Bank Transfer costs have to be covered by the payee. 3% credit card processing fee will apply to all card payments.
PAYMENT CONDITIONS
