4-Days Tanzania Budget Safari 2026-2027

4 Days Tanzania Budget Safari Highlights:

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

• Day 2: Tarangire to Serengeti National Park, afternoon game drive

• Day 3: Morning Serengeti game drive, drive to Ngorongoro Conservation Area

• Day 4: Ngorongoro Crater half-day game drive, return to Arusha

• Wildlife: Elephants, lions, giraffes, zebras, cheetahs, hippos, black rhinos, birds

• Experience: Game drives, picnic lunches, diverse landscapes including baobab trees, plains, crater

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

Overview

This 4-day budget safari is a great way to explore some of Tanzania’s most famous national parks Tarangire, Serengeti, and Ngorongoro Crater. You’ll travel in a 4x4 safari vehicle with a pop-up roof, perfect for wildlife viewing and taking photos. Led by a friendly and knowledgeable guide, you’ll search for elephants, lions, zebras, giraffes, and maybe even leopards and rhinos. You’ll sleep in simple but comfortable lodges or campsites and enjoy daily game drives in stunning natural settings. Meals and park fees are included, making this trip affordable and easy to plan. If you’re short on time but want a real African safari experience, this 4-day adventure is the perfect choice. It combines great wildlife, beautiful landscapes, and authentic local experience into one unforgettable journey.

Itinerary

Day 1: Arusha – Tarangire National Park

After breakfast in Arusha, you’ll drive to Tarangire National Park, about 2 hours away. Enjoy a full-day game drive in the park, which is famous for its huge elephant herds, ancient baobab trees, and scenic river views. Look for lions lounging under trees, groups of zebras, giraffes feeding on acacias, and many types of birds. In the evening, head to your nearby lodge or campsite to relax and enjoy dinner under the stars.
Accommodation: Budget lodge/campsite near Tarangire
Meals: Lunch, Dinner

Day 2: Tarangire – Serengeti National Park

Leave early after breakfast and drive through the beautiful Ngorongoro Highlands on your way to Serengeti. You’ll pass through Maasai villages and rolling green hills. Enter Serengeti in the afternoon and begin your first game drive in this world-famous park. Look for wildebeests, lions, cheetahs, and many more animals across the wide-open plains. In the evening, settle into your camp or lodge inside Serengeti National Park.
Accommodation: Budget lodge/campsite in Serengeti
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Day 3: Serengeti – Ngorongoro Conservation Area

Start your day with an early morning game drive when wildlife is most active. You might see predators hunting or big herds moving through the plains. After a late breakfast or brunch, begin your drive toward Ngorongoro. Enjoy game viewing along the way. By late afternoon, you’ll arrive near the crater. Relax at your lodge or campsite, surrounded by nature and preparing for tomorrow’s crater adventure.
Accommodation: Budget lodge/campsite near Ngorongoro
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Day 4: Ngorongoro Crater – Arusha

After an early breakfast, descend into the Ngorongoro Crater, one of Africa’s best wildlife areas. Enjoy a half-day game drive inside the crater, which is home to lions, elephants, buffalos, zebras, hippos, and the rare black rhino. The crater’s unique landscape makes it easy to spot animals. Have lunch at a picnic site near a waterhole. Afterward, drive back to Arusha, arriving in the late afternoon. The safari ends upon arrival.
Accommodation: Not included (return to Arusha)
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch

Includes

• Transport in a 4x4 safari vehicle with pop-up roof
• Professional English-speaking driver/guide
• 3 nights in budget lodges or public campsites
• Park fees and Ngorongoro Crater entry fee
• All meals as listed (B=Breakfast, L=Lunch, D=Dinner)
• Bottled water during game drives
• Game drives and transfers as per itinerary

Excludes

• International and local flights
• Tanzania visa fees
• Travel insurance
• Drinks (alcohol, sodas, etc.)
• Tips for guide and lodge/camp staff
• Personal expenses (laundry, souvenirs, phone, etc.)
• Optional activities (balloon safari, Maasai village visit)
• Extra nights in Arusha before/after the safari (unless arranged)