8-Day Tanzania Safari on a Budget – Full Itinerary
Discover Tanzania’s most iconic wildlife destinations with this 8-Day Tanzania Safari on a Budget. Explore Tarangire, Lake Manyara, Serengeti, and Ngorongoro Crater, enjoying thrilling game drives, stunning landscapes, and cozy camping or budget lodge accommodations. This itinerary is perfect for travelers seeking an affordable yet immersive safari experience.
Day 1: Arrival in Arusha
Arrive at Kilimanjaro International Airport or Arusha city, where your professional safari guide will meet you. Transfer to a budget lodge for rest and orientation. Depending on your arrival time, explore local markets or relax in preparation for the adventure ahead.
Dinner and overnight stay in Arusha.
Day 2: Arusha to Tarangire National Park
After breakfast, drive to Tarangire National Park, known for its large elephant herds and iconic baobab trees. Enjoy a full-day game drive spotting lions, zebras, giraffes, wildebeests, and diverse bird species.
Dinner and overnight stay at a campsite or budget lodge near the park.
Day 3: Tarangire to Lake Manyara National Park
Depart for Lake Manyara National Park, famous for tree-climbing lions, hippos, and flamingos. Explore the park with a guided game drive through forested areas and open plains.
Optional cultural visit to Mto wa Mbu village to experience local markets and traditional crafts. 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. Enter the park for an afternoon game drive, spotting predators and migratory herds.
Dinner and overnight stay at a public campsite or budget lodge in central Serengeti.
Day 5: Full-Day Serengeti Safari
Spend the entire day exploring Serengeti National Park, observing lions, leopards, cheetahs, elephants, giraffes, and large herds of zebras and wildebeest. 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 Highlands
Enjoy a morning game drive before leaving Serengeti for 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 dinner and overnight stay with breathtaking highland views.
Day 7: Ngorongoro Crater Safari
Descend into the Ngorongoro Crater, a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Spot lions, elephants, buffalo, flamingos, and the rare black rhino. Enjoy a picnic lunch in the crater before ascending to the rim.
Dinner and overnight stay near Ngorongoro.
Day 8: Return to Arusha
Drive back to Arusha, enjoying scenic views of the highlands along the way. Arrive in the afternoon, marking the end of your 8-Day Tanzania Safari on a Budget. Depart for onward travel or transfer to Kilimanjaro International Airport.
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
- Accommodation in budget lodges and campsites
- 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 cultural visits
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