5-Day Serengeti and Ngorongoro Budget Safari with Tarangire

The journey

Trip highlights

• 01 Witness vast elephant herds, tree-climbing lions, and majestic baobab trees in Tarangire National Park
• 02 Spot the Big Five and the Great Migration in Serengeti National Park
• 03 Explore Ngorongoro Crater, the world's largest caldera and a UNESCO World Heritage Site
• 04 Experience Maasai culture on the way to Lake Manyara National Park
• 05 Discover northern Tanzania's iconic parks on a budget safari from Arusha

Embark on an immersive safari through Tanzania's iconic national parks and conservation areas, from Tarangire's vast elephant herds, tree-climbing lions, and majestic baobab trees to the wildlife-rich plains of Serengeti National Park. Continue to the stunning Ngorongoro Crater, the world's largest caldera and a UNESCO World Heritage Site, before visiting Lake Manyara National Park for its unique landscapes and cultural encounters with the Maasai people. This budget safari brings together some of northern Tanzania's most celebrated wildlife experiences in one journey.

Embark on an immersive safari through Tanzania's iconic national parks and conservation areas, from Tarangire's vast elephant herds, tree-climbing lions, and majestic baobab trees to the wildlife-rich plains of Serengeti National Park.

From the itinerary

At a glance

What this trip includes

Duration 5 Days

Tour type Shared

Activity level Easy

Accommodation Included · Budget

Transport Included

Wheelchair access Yes

Cities Arusha, Serengeti National Park, Ngorongoro Conservation Area, Lake Manyara, Tarangire National Park

Languages English, French, German, Italian, Spanish, Swahili

Day by day

The itinerary

1

Day 01

Tarangire National Park Game Drive

• We will pick you up from your Arusha accommodation and proceed to Tarangire National Park. This is one of the largest national parks in Tanzania, located in the Manyara region. It is characterised by large herds of elephants, tree-climbing lions, and the fascinating baobab trees, also called the Tree of Life for the almost mythical powers that some cultures attach to them. This park is primarily known for the Tarangire River, which flows all year round.
• After a whole-day game drive, you will be transferred to Eileen's Tree Hotel in the evening for dinner, a warm shower, and an overnight stay.

2

Day 02

Serengeti National Park Safari Adventure

• We will visit Serengeti National Park in Central Seronera, known for its diverse wildlife, including the "Big Five": lions, leopards, elephants, rhinos, and buffaloes. The park is also a UNESCO World Heritage Site and is home to 200,000 zebras, 300,000 Thomson's gazelles, and wildebeests, creating an unforgettable wildlife experience.
• After a whole-day game drive, you will be transferred to Osinon Camp and Lodge in the evening for dinner, a warm shower, and an overnight stay.

3

Day 03

Ngorongoro Crater Wildlife Exploration

• After breakfast, we will leave for an early morning drive to the Ngorongoro Conservation Area for a game drive.
• This is another UNESCO World Heritage Site, located west of Arusha in the crater highlands of Tanzania. The area is named after Ngorongoro Crater, the world's largest caldera. The stunning landscape of Ngorongoro, with its vast expanses of highland plains and concentration of wildlife of some 25,000 animals, makes this place one of the most exotic natural wonders on earth.
• After a whole-day game drive, you will be transferred to Eileen's Tree Hotel in the evening for dinner, a warm shower, and an overnight stay.

4

Day 04

Lake Manyara and Maasai Village Visit

• After breakfast, we will drive to Lake Manyara via a Maasai village.
• The park derives its name from the Maasai word Manyara, which is the name for the plant Euphorbia tirucalli, used by the Maasai people to grow livestock stockades. Manyara produces a stock-proof hedge that is very durable among other similar kinds. A specimen of Euphorbia tirucalli can be found at the entrance gate of the Great Rift Valley, which belongs to the fault line in the earth's crust stretching 8,000 kilometres (4,971 miles) from Turkey to the mouth of the Zambezi River in Mozambique.
• In the afternoon, you will be taken to the airport.

The route

Where you'll travel

The fine print

Trip details

What's Included

• All park entry fees
• Government taxes
• Unlimited game drives
• English-speaking driver-guide
• Private 4x4 transport
• Pick-up and drop-off at the airport
• Picnic lunch or hot lunch
• Meals on a full-board basis
• Unlimited drinking water
• Refreshments during the safari in the safari vehicle
• All accommodation

What's Not Included

• International flights (from/to home) and domestic flights
• Medical/luggage insurance
• Additional accommodation before and at the end of the tour
• Tips (tipping guideline: US$10.00 per person per day)
• Personal items (souvenirs, travel insurance, visa)
• Government-imposed increases in taxes and/or park fees
• Any extra orders at meals are not included. Set menu meals are part of the package.

What to bring

• Camera and memory cards
• Sweater or fleece pullover to keep warm
• Sturdy boots or sandals
• Sun hat
• Sunglasses
• T-shirts or polo shirts (2-5, depending on how often you want to change)
• Lightweight long-sleeve shirts
• Shorts
• Long trousers
• Socks
• Sleepwear
• Travel towel
• Thermal underwear, gloves, and a warm hat (during May-Sept)
• Raincoat and rain trousers (during the rainy season, Mar-May and Oct-Dec)
• Binoculars
• Sunscreen
• Wet wipes
• Insect repellent
• Personal toiletries (soap, shampoo, toothbrush, eye drops, etc.)
• Malaria tablets
• Flashlight or headlamp
• Chargers and extra batteries for your camera, phone, etc.
• Power adapter to fit the UK-style electrical socket

Know before you go

• This tour starts and ends in Arusha.
• The operator can help select your international or domestic flights, but you must book them yourself.
• Fly to/from Kilimanjaro Airport (JRO - check price) near Arusha. Or fly to/from Arusha Airport (ARK - check price) via Dar es Salaam or Nairobi (Kenya).
• A transfer from and back to the airport is included.
• Additional accommodation before and at the end of the tour can be arranged for an extra cost.

Logistics

Meeting & route

Meeting point

Arusha, Tanzania

Tour start

Arusha, Tanzania

Tour ends at the same location as the start point.