Transport: 4x4 Safari Jeep
Meals: Full Board
Safari Overview
This 5-day budget Serengeti and Ngorongoro safari is ideal for travelers seeking an affordable yet rewarding wildlife experience in Tanzania. Enjoy extensive game drives in Serengeti National Park and a full-day exploration of the Ngorongoro Crater, home to the Big Five.
Day 1 — Arusha to Serengeti National Park
Depart Arusha early in the morning and travel through the scenic Ngorongoro Highlands toward Serengeti National Park. Along the way, enjoy views of Maasai villages and rolling landscapes. Upon entering Serengeti, begin an en-route game drive where you may spot elephants, giraffes, zebras, and antelopes roaming the vast plains.
Continue wildlife viewing as you make your way to your budget camp inside or near the park. After settling in, enjoy dinner and relax under the African night sky, listening to the sounds of the wilderness.
Day 2 — Full Day Serengeti Game Drives
Spend a full day exploring the endless plains of Serengeti National Park, one of Africa’s top wildlife destinations. With the guidance of an experienced safari guide, search for lions, cheetahs, leopards, elephants, and large herds of wildebeest and zebras.
Enjoy a picnic lunch in the bush before continuing your afternoon game drive. As the sun sets, return to camp for dinner and overnight, reflecting on an exciting day of wildlife encounters.
Day 3 — Serengeti to Ngorongoro Highlands
After breakfast, enjoy a morning game drive in Serengeti when animals are most active. This is an excellent opportunity to spot predators before departing the park.
Later, drive toward the Ngorongoro Conservation Area, ascending into the lush highlands. Arrive at your lodge near the crater rim in the afternoon, where you can relax and prepare for the next day’s crater adventure.
Day 4 — Ngorongoro Crater Game Drive
Descend into the Ngorongoro Crater, a UNESCO World Heritage Site and one of the most wildlife-rich areas in Africa. The crater floor hosts lions, elephants, buffaloes, hippos, flamingos, and the rare black rhino.
Enjoy a picnic lunch beside a hippo pool before continuing your game drive. In the afternoon, ascend back to the crater rim and return to your lodge for dinner and overnight.
Day 5 — Ngorongoro to Arusha
After breakfast, begin your journey back to Arusha, enjoying scenic views of the highlands and rural landscapes along the way. Optional cultural visits can be arranged upon request.
Arrive in Arusha in the afternoon for hotel or airport drop-off, marking the end of your unforgettable budget safari in Tanzania.
Inclusions
- All park & conservation fees
- Ngorongoro Crater service fee
- 4x4 safari vehicle with pop-up roof
- Professional English-speaking guide
- Budget accommodation
- All meals as per itinerary
- Drinking water during safari
Exclusions
- Flights & visas
- Travel insurance
- Tips & personal expenses