8-Day Tanzania Budget Safari and Kilimanjaro View
Enjoy the best of both worlds on this 8-Day Tanzania Budget Safari and Kilimanjaro View a perfect blend of wildlife adventure and scenic beauty. Explore Tarangire, Serengeti, Ngorongoro Crater, and Lake Manyara, while also taking in breathtaking views of Mount Kilimanjaro, Africa’s highest peak. This affordable safari offers a rich mix of wildlife encounters, cultural experiences, and natural wonders across northern Tanzania.
Day 1: Arrival in Arusha – View of Mount Kilimanjaro
Arrive at Kilimanjaro International Airport, where your guide will meet you for a transfer to your budget lodge in Arusha. On clear days, you’ll enjoy stunning views of Mount Kilimanjaro rising above the clouds. Relax after your journey or explore Arusha’s local markets and cultural centers.
Dinner and overnight stay in Arusha.
Day 2: Arusha to Tarangire National Park
After breakfast, depart for Tarangire National Park, known for its massive elephant herds, ancient baobab trees, and scenic savannahs. Enjoy a full-day game drive spotting zebras, giraffes, buffaloes, and predators like lions and leopards.
Dinner and overnight stay at a campsite or budget lodge near the park.
Day 3: Tarangire to Lake Manyara National Park
Drive to Lake Manyara National Park, famous for its pink flamingos and tree-climbing lions. Explore the park’s lush forest, open plains, and lakeshore teeming with hippos, monkeys, and birdlife.
In the afternoon, visit Mto wa Mbu village for a short cultural tour to experience local life, crafts, and cuisine. Dinner and overnight stay near Lake Manyara.
Day 4: Manyara to Serengeti National Park
After breakfast, drive through the Ngorongoro Highlands toward the vast plains of Serengeti National Park. Stop at viewpoints along the way to admire the dramatic landscapes. Enter Serengeti for an afternoon game drive in search of lions, cheetahs, elephants, and wildebeest.
Dinner and overnight stay at a public campsite or budget lodge in central Serengeti.
Day 5: Full-Day Safari in Serengeti
Spend the entire day exploring Serengeti National Park, one of Africa’s top wildlife destinations. Depending on the season, witness parts of the Great Wildebeest Migration or track the Big Five lions, leopards, elephants, buffaloes, and rhinos.
Enjoy a picnic lunch in the park before returning to your campsite for dinner and overnight stay surrounded by nature.
Day 6: Serengeti to Ngorongoro Crater
After breakfast, enjoy a morning game drive in Serengeti as you make your way to the Ngorongoro Conservation Area. Stop for an optional visit to Olduvai Gorge, a famous archaeological site.
Arrive at your campsite near the crater rim for dinner and overnight stay with stunning highland views.
Day 7: Ngorongoro Crater Tour – Return to Arusha
Descend into the Ngorongoro Crater, a UNESCO World Heritage Site often called the “Eighth Wonder of the World.” Spot lions, elephants, flamingos, and possibly the endangered black rhino.
Enjoy a picnic lunch on the crater floor before ascending and returning to Arusha, where you can again admire Mount Kilimanjaro on clear days. Dinner and overnight stay in Arusha.
Day 8: Arusha City Tour or Kilimanjaro Viewpoint
On your final day, enjoy a relaxed morning with a guided Arusha city tour or drive to a Kilimanjaro viewpoint area near Moshi town for panoramic mountain photos (weather permitting). Later, transfer to Kilimanjaro International Airport for your departure.
This marks the end of your 8-Day Tanzania Budget Safari and Kilimanjaro View Adventure.
Safari Includes
- Transport in a 4×4 safari vehicle with pop-up roof
- Professional English-speaking driver/guide
- Park entrance fees for all mentioned national parks
- Accommodation in budget lodges and campsites
- All meals during the safari (breakfast, lunch, dinner)
- Bottled water during game drives
- Cultural visit to Mto wa Mbu village
- Government taxes and levies
Safari Excludes
- International and domestic flights
- Visa and travel insurance
- Tips for driver/guide and camp staff
- Personal expenses (souvenirs, drinks, laundry, optional activities)
- Optional Olduvai Gorge visit or Kilimanjaro day trip
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