Accommodation: Budget lodges & public campsites
Transport: 4x4 Safari Jeep with experienced driver-guide
Meals: Full board (Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner)
Safari Overview
This 4-day budget safari is perfect for travelers seeking an immersive wildlife experience across Tanzania’s top parks. Explore Tarangire’s elephant-rich landscapes, witness the Serengeti’s endless plains, and marvel at the Ngorongoro Crater. Ideal for first-time visitors looking for adventure and affordability.
Day 1 — Arusha to Tarangire National Park
Depart from Arusha after breakfast and drive to Tarangire National Park, renowned for its massive elephant herds and iconic baobab trees. Spend the day on game drives, observing lions, zebras, giraffes, and other wildlife. Enjoy a picnic lunch within the park before heading to your campsite for dinner and overnight.
- Morning departure from Arusha
- Full-day game drive in Tarangire
- Picnic lunch in the park
- Evening dinner and overnight at lodge/camp
Day 2 — Tarangire to Serengeti National Park
After breakfast, drive through the Ngorongoro Highlands, enjoying panoramic views of the Rift Valley. Enter Serengeti National Park and begin your first game drive, spotting wildebeest, zebras, and predators. Arrive at your public campsite for dinner and overnight under the stars.
- Drive through Ngorongoro Highlands
- Afternoon game drive in Serengeti
- Overnight at public campsite
Day 3 — Full Day in Serengeti & Transfer to Ngorongoro
Spend the morning exploring Serengeti’s vast savannahs with morning and midday game drives. Witness lions, cheetahs, and the endless herds of wildebeest. After lunch, drive to the Ngorongoro Conservation Area, where you will stay at a lodge or campsite on the crater rim, enjoying sunset views over this natural wonder.
- Morning and midday game drives in Serengeti
- Afternoon transfer to Ngorongoro
- Dinner and overnight at crater rim lodge/campsite
Day 4 — Ngorongoro Crater Tour & Return to Arusha
Descend into Ngorongoro Crater for a final safari adventure. Spot rhinos, elephants, hippos, and flamingos in this wildlife-rich paradise. Enjoy a picnic lunch before returning to Arusha in the late afternoon, marking the end of your 4-day safari.
- Early morning crater descent
- Half-day game drive inside the crater
- Picnic lunch with scenic views
- Return drive to Arusha
Inclusions
- All park entrance fees
- All safari drives in 4x4 vehicle with experienced driver-guide
- Accommodation as listed (budget lodges/campsites)
- All meals as mentioned
- Mineral water during safari drives
- Professional English-speaking safari guide
Exclusions
- International flights to/from Tanzania
- Tips for guides and drivers
- Personal items, drinks, and laundry
- Travel/medical insurance
- Optional activities not mentioned in the itinerary