7-Day Tanzania Budget Safari for Couples
Experience the romance and adventure of Tanzania’s wilderness on this 7-Day Tanzania Budget Safari for Couples. Explore Tarangire, Lake Manyara, Serengeti, and Ngorongoro Crater, enjoy intimate game drives, and spend nights under the stars in cozy campsites. Perfect for couples seeking a budget-friendly safari that combines wildlife, scenic landscapes, and memorable shared experiences.
Day 1: Arrival in Arusha
Arrive at Kilimanjaro International Airport or Arusha city, where your professional safari guide will meet you. Transfer to your budget lodge and enjoy a relaxed evening. Depending on arrival time, explore Arusha town or simply unwind in preparation for your safari adventure.
Dinner and overnight stay in Arusha.
Day 2: Arusha to Tarangire National Park
After breakfast, drive to Tarangire National Park, famous for its large elephant herds, baobab trees, and diverse wildlife. Spend the day on an intimate game drive, spotting zebras, giraffes, wildebeests, and predators such as lions and leopards.
Dinner and overnight at a campsite or budget lodge near the park.
Day 3: Tarangire to Lake Manyara National Park
Depart for Lake Manyara National Park, renowned for tree-climbing lions, flamingos, and hippos. Enjoy a leisurely game drive through the park’s forested and open areas.
In the afternoon, consider a short cultural visit to Mto wa Mbu village to experience local life. Dinner and overnight stay near Lake Manyara.
Day 4: Lake Manyara to Serengeti National Park
Travel through the Ngorongoro Highlands to reach Serengeti National Park, home to the Big Five and seasonal Great Wildebeest Migration. Enjoy an afternoon game drive across the expansive plains.
Dinner and overnight at a public campsite or budget lodge in Serengeti.
Day 5: Full-Day Serengeti Safari
Spend the day exploring Serengeti National Park, observing predators, elephants, giraffes, and large herds of antelopes and zebras. Depending on the season, witness parts of the Great Wildebeest Migration.
Picnic lunch in the park and return to your campsite for dinner and overnight stay.
Day 6: Serengeti to Ngorongoro Crater
After a morning game drive, drive to the Ngorongoro Conservation Area, stopping at Olduvai Gorge (optional) to learn about early human history.
Arrive at your lodge or campsite near the crater rim for a romantic evening with dinner and overnight stay surrounded by breathtaking highland views.
Day 7: Ngorongoro Crater Safari – Return to Arusha
Descend into the Ngorongoro Crater, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, and enjoy close wildlife encounters with lions, elephants, buffalo, and the rare black rhino.
After a picnic lunch on the crater floor, ascend and drive back to Arusha, concluding your 7-Day Tanzania Budget Safari for Couples with unforgettable memories.
Safari Includes
- Transport in a 4×4 safari vehicle with pop-up roof
- Professional English-speaking driver/guide experienced with couples
- Park entrance fees for Tarangire, Lake Manyara, Serengeti, and Ngorongoro
- Accommodation in budget lodges and campsites for couples
- All meals during safari (breakfast, lunch, dinner)
- Bottled water during game drives
- Government taxes and levies
Safari Excludes
- International and domestic flights
- Visa and travel insurance
- Tips for driver/guide and lodge/camp staff
- Personal expenses (souvenirs, drinks, laundry, optional activities)
- Optional balloon safari or additional cultural visits
- Email info@mandaritravel.com
- Call/WhatsApp +255 750 900 811.
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