5-Days Tanzania Budget Safari 2026-2027

5 Days Tanzania Budget Safari Highlights

• Day 1: Arusha to Tarangire, full-day game drive

• Day 2: Tarangire to Serengeti, afternoon game drive

• Day 3: Full day Serengeti game drives with picnic lunch

• Day 4: Serengeti to Ngorongoro, afternoon arrival and relax

• Day 5: Ngorongoro Crater game drive, Lake Manyara game drive, return to Arusha

• Wildlife: Elephants, lions, zebras, giraffes, hippos, flamingos, rhinos

• Experience: Game drives, picnic lunches, diverse landscapes

• Comfort: Budget lodges or campsites, 4x4 safari vehicle with pop-up roof

Overview:

This 5-day budget safari takes you to four of Tanzania’s top parks: Tarangire, Serengeti, Ngorongoro Crater, and Lake Manyara. It’s a great way to see a wide range of wildlife and landscapes in just a few days. Travel in a 4x4 safari vehicle with a pop-up roof for great views and photos. Your friendly guide will help you spot animals like elephants, lions, zebras, giraffes, hippos, and maybe even leopards and rhinos. Each day brings a new adventure as you explore forests, plains, rivers, and crater floors. Accommodation is in budget lodges or public campsites, with meals and park fees included. This safari is ideal for travelers looking for a real African wildlife experience at an affordable price.

Itinerary

Day 1: Arusha to Tarangire National Park

Leave Arusha after breakfast and drive to Tarangire for a full-day game drive. The park is famous for its big herds of elephants, ancient baobab trees, and many animals like lions, zebras, and giraffes. Watch for birds near the river. In the evening, head to your lodge or campsite to rest and enjoy the peaceful setting.
Accommodation: Budget lodge/campsite near Tarangire
Meals: Lunch, Dinner

Day 2: Tarangire to Serengeti National Park

After breakfast, begin your scenic drive to Serengeti. On the way, pass through the beautiful Ngorongoro Highlands. Reach Serengeti by the afternoon and go for a short game drive. Look for wildebeests, antelopes, lions, and other animals across the open plains. Enjoy the sunset in the wild before heading to your lodge or camp.
Accommodation: Budget lodge/campsite in Serengeti
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Day 3: Full Day in Serengeti National Park

Spend the full day exploring Serengeti. Begin with an early morning game drive when animals are most active. Visit different areas of the park and search for lions, leopards, cheetahs, elephants, and more. Stop for a picnic lunch in the bush. In the evening, return to your camp for dinner and some time to relax under the stars.
Accommodation: Budget lodge/campsite in Serengeti
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Day 4: Serengeti to Ngorongoro Crater

Enjoy one last morning game drive in Serengeti, then drive toward Ngorongoro Conservation Area. On the way, look for animals and enjoy the changing landscape. Arrive at your lodge or campsite near the crater in the late afternoon. Spend the evening relaxing and getting ready for tomorrow’s crater adventure.
Accommodation: Budget lodge/campsite near Ngorongoro
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Day 5: Ngorongoro Crater to Lake Manyara to Arusha

After an early breakfast, descend into Ngorongoro Crater for a half-day game drive. The crater is home to lions, buffalos, elephants, hippos, and rhinos. After lunch, continue to Lake Manyara for a short game drive. Look for flamingos, monkeys, and maybe tree-climbing lions. Then drive back to Arusha, arriving in the evening.
Accommodation: Not included (return to Arusha)
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch

Includes

• Transport in 4x4 safari vehicle with pop-up roof
• Professional English-speaking safari driver/guide
• 4 nights budget lodge or public campsite
• All national park and crater entry fees
• Meals as listed (B = Breakfast, L = Lunch, D = Dinner)
• Bottled drinking water during game drives
• Game drives as per itinerary

Excludes

• International & local flights
• Tanzania visa fees
• Travel insurance
• Soft drinks and alcohol
• Tips for guide and lodge/camp staff
• Personal expenses (souvenirs, laundry, etc.)
• Optional activities (balloon safari, Maasai village visit)
• Hotel before or after safari in Arusha (unless arranged)