8-Day Tanzania Budget Wildlife Safari
Explore Tanzania’s most iconic national parks on this 8-Day Tanzania Budget Wildlife Safari, designed for travelers seeking adventure, wildlife encounters, and affordability. This itinerary covers Tarangire, Lake Manyara, Serengeti, and Ngorongoro Crater, offering a perfect mix of game drives, scenic landscapes, and authentic bush camping experiences.
Day 1: Arrival in Arusha
Arrive at Kilimanjaro International Airport or Arusha city, where your professional safari guide will meet you. Depending on arrival time, relax at your lodge or explore Arusha town. Enjoy dinner and overnight stay as you prepare for your safari adventure.
Day 2: Arusha to Tarangire National Park
After breakfast, depart for Tarangire National Park, renowned for its large elephant herds, baobab trees, and rich wildlife. Enjoy a full-day game drive, spotting lions, giraffes, zebras, wildebeest, and a wide variety of bird species.
Set up camp inside or near the park for dinner and an overnight stay under the African stars.
Day 3: Tarangire to Lake Manyara National Park
Drive to Lake Manyara National Park, famous for its tree-climbing lions, hippos, and flocks of flamingos. Explore the park’s forests, lakeside, and open savannah during a full-day game drive.
In the late afternoon, continue to the Ngorongoro Conservation Area and set up camp near the crater rim. Dinner is served with breathtaking views of the highlands.
Day 4: Ngorongoro Crater Safari
Rise early for a full-day safari in the Ngorongoro Crater, one of the world’s most iconic wildlife destinations. Spot elephants, buffalo, lions, hippos, and the rare black rhino in this unique ecosystem. Enjoy a picnic lunch on the crater floor before ascending to the rim.
Overnight stay at your campsite near the crater rim.
Day 5: Ngorongoro to Serengeti National Park
Drive through the scenic highlands en route to Serengeti National Park, Tanzania’s most famous wildlife reserve. Stop for optional visits to Maasai villages or the Olduvai Gorge archaeological site.
Arrive in central Serengeti by afternoon for an evening game drive. Set up camp for dinner and overnight stay.
Day 6: Full-Day Game Drive in Serengeti
Spend the day exploring the Serengeti ecosystem, home to the Big Five and the seasonal Great Wildebeest Migration. Your guide will help track predators like lions, leopards, and cheetahs, as well as elephants, giraffes, zebras, and wildebeest.
Return to your campsite in the evening for dinner and overnight.
Day 7: Serengeti Northern Plains or Optional Safari
Continue game drives in the northern or western Serengeti, depending on wildlife movement and the season. Enjoy photography opportunities and witness dramatic predator-prey interactions in the open plains.
Overnight stay at the Serengeti campsite, enjoying a final night under the stars.
Day 8: Serengeti to Arusha
After breakfast, take a final morning game drive before departing Serengeti. Drive back to Arusha through the scenic highlands, arriving in the afternoon. Your 8-Day Tanzania Budget Wildlife Safari concludes, leaving you with unforgettable memories of Tanzania’s wildlife and landscapes.
Safari Includes
- Transport in a 4×4 safari vehicle with pop-up roof
- Professional English-speaking driver/guide
- Park entrance fees for Tarangire, Lake Manyara, Serengeti, and Ngorongoro
- Camping accommodation with tents, mattresses, and basic facilities
- All meals during safari (breakfast, lunch, dinner)
- Bottled water during game drives
- Government taxes and levies
Safari Excludes
- International and domestic flights
- Visa fees and travel insurance
- Tips for driver/guide and camp staff
- Personal expenses (souvenirs, drinks, laundry, optional activities)
- Optional activities (Olduvai Gorge visit, cultural tours)
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