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Experience the thrill of Tanzania’s most iconic wildlife destinations without breaking the bank. This 8-day low-budget safari offers an immersive adventure across Lake Manyara, Serengeti, and Ngorongoro. This safari, designed for travelers seeking value, authenticity, and life-altering experiences, is led by Tanzania Private Safari’s local experts who are committed to safety, comfort, and sincere connections with nature.
Your safari begins with a warm welcome at Kilimanjaro International Airport or Arusha Airport. A friendly driver-guide from Tanzania Private Safari will meet you and transfer you to your hotel in Arusha. This first day gives you time to relax and adjust to the new environment. Depending on when you arrive, you may relax at your lodge or take a quick stroll through the town to get ready for the adventure.
Accommodation: Arusha Planet Lodge
Meal Plan: Dinner
After breakfast, you head toward Lake Manyara National Park, one of Tanzania’s most picturesque parks, known for its diverse habitats. From groundwater forests to open savannahs and hot springs, this park is full of surprises. Elephants roam freely, baboons gather in large groups, and the lake is often covered with flamingos and storks. If you’re lucky, you might even spot the tree-climbing lions resting on the branches. After a full day of wildlife viewing and a picnic lunch inside the park, you head to your nearby campsite or lodge for dinner and overnight stay.
Accommodation: Eileen’s tree inn
Meal Plan: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
The third day is dedicated to reaching the heart of the Serengeti. Along the way, you’ll pass through the lush highlands of Karatu and Ngorongoro Conservation Area. The landscape transforms gradually into the vast open plains that define the Serengeti. This park is known worldwide for the Great Migration and its high concentration of big cats. Wildlife is everywhere, from herds of wildebeest and zebras to giraffes, buffaloes, and hunting predators. By late afternoon, you arrive at your budget campsite inside or near the park and settle in for the night under the stars.
Accommodation: Tukaone serengeti
Meal Plan: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
With the sounds of the wild echoing through the plains, you begin your day early to catch predators in action during the cooler hours. The full-day game drive takes you deeper into the park, offering a front-row seat to wildlife scenes you’ve only seen in documentaries. Depending on the time of year, you may witness parts of the Great Migration, a breathtaking natural spectacle. A picnic lunch is served at one of the designated sites before continuing the adventure. After an eventful day, you return to camp to enjoy a hearty dinner and stories around the fire.
Accommodation: Tukaone serengeti
Meal Plan: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
This additional day gives you the chance to go deeper into less-visited areas of the Serengeti. Whether it’s searching for elusive predators, following herds during the migration season, or simply soaking in the serene atmosphere, this extra time adds depth to your experience. Your guide will tailor the route based on wildlife updates to make sure you get the most out of your safari. After a long and rewarding day, you return to camp for another night under the stars.
Accommodation: Tukaone serengeti
Meal Plan: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
After breakfast and a final morning game drive in the Serengeti, you begin the journey toward the Ngorongoro Crater. The route offers more chances to see wildlife and enjoy the sweeping views of the savannah. Arriving near the crater rim, you’ll settle into your camp or lodge with cooler temperatures and a refreshing change in scenery. The evening is a perfect time to relax and prepare for tomorrow’s highlight.
Accommodation: Eileen’s tree inn
Meal Plan: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Today, you descend into the Ngorongoro Crater, one of the most spectacular natural settings for wildlife viewing. The crater floor is rich in grasslands, waterholes, and acacia forests, all supporting a high density of animals. It’s one of the few places where you can see all members of the Big Five in a single day. Lions, rhinos, elephants, buffaloes, and even leopards roam freely here. You’ll also encounter hippos, flamingos, hyenas, and more. After your game drive and lunch by a scenic lake, you return to Arusha for your final overnight stay.
Accommodation: Eileen’s tree inn
Meal Plan: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Depending on your flight schedule, you may enjoy a relaxed breakfast or explore a bit more of Arusha before your transfer to the airport. If time allows, you can visit a local craft market or cultural center for souvenirs. As your journey with tanzania private safari comes to an end, you leave with a camera full of memories and a heart full of gratitude for Tanzania’s wildlife, people, and natural beauty.
At Tanzania Private Safari, we believe that authentic wildlife experiences should be accessible to everyone. We have a local team that combines conservation passion, expertise, and dependability. We take great care in choosing inexpensive lodging, knowledgeable tour guides, and secure cars to make your trip both economical and remarkable.
