5 Day Tanzania Budget Safari

Here’s a 5-Day Tanzania Budget Safari Itinerary tailored for Bisibana Tours & Travel, offering an incredible wildlife experience across Tanzania’s most famous northern parks—ideal for travelers seeking affordability without sacrificing adventure.

Safari Itinerary

Route: Tarangire – Serengeti – Ngorongoro Crater – Lake Manyara
Start/End: Arusha
Transport: 4×4 Safari Vehicle with pop-up roof
Accommodation: Budget lodges or public campsites

✅ Day 1: Arusha – Tarangire National Park

• Pickup: From hotel/airport in Arusha at 8:00 AM.

• Drive Time: Approx. 2 hours to Tarangire.

• Activities:

  • Full-day game drive in Tarangire National Park.

  • Spot elephants, lions, giraffes, impalas, and ancient baobab trees.

• Lunch: Picnic inside the park.

• Evening: Drive to Mto wa Mbu for dinner and overnight.

• Accommodation: Budget lodge or campsite (e.g., Fig Tree Lodge or Lilac Campsite)

• Meals: Lunch & Dinner

✅ Day 2: Tarangire – Serengeti National Park

• Morning:

  • Early breakfast.

  • Drive through Ngorongoro highlands toward Serengeti National Park.

  • Optional Maasai Boma visit en route.

• Midday:

  • Stop at Naabi Hill Gate for lunch and registration.

• Afternoon Game Drive:

  • Begin exploring the vast Serengeti plains.

  • Look for wildebeests, lions, cheetahs, leopards, elephants, and hyenas.

• Evening:

  • Drive to Seronera campsite or basic lodge in central Serengeti.

• Accommodation: Nyani Campsite / Seronera Public Campsite

• Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner

✅ Day 3: Full Day Game Drive in Serengeti

• Early Morning:

  • Optional sunrise game drive for a chance to see predators in action.

• All-Day Game Drive:

  • Explore different areas of central Serengeti depending on wildlife movement.

  • Option to visit the Serengeti Visitor Center.

• Lunch: Picnic lunch in the bush.

• Evening: Return to campsite or budget lodge.

• Accommodation: Same as Day 2

• Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner

✅ Day 4: Serengeti – Ngorongoro Crater Rim

• Morning:

  • Breakfast and short morning game drive as you exit Serengeti.

• Midday:

  • Picnic lunch en route.

• Afternoon:

  • Arrive at Ngorongoro Crater rim in time for a spectacular sunset.

• Optional Activity: Stop at Maasai boma or Olduvai Gorge (extra cost).

• Evening:

  • Dinner and overnight at campsite/lodge near the crater rim.

• Accommodation: Simba Campsite (Ngorongoro) or lodge in Karatu

• Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner

✅ Day 5: Ngorongoro Crater – Lake Manyara – Arusha

• Early Morning:

  • Descend into the Ngorongoro Crater for a 5-hour game drive.

  • Expect to see rhinos, lions, elephants, hippos, and flamingos.

• Late Morning:

  • Ascend the crater and drive to Lake Manyara National Park.

• Afternoon Game Drive:

  • Explore the park known for its tree-climbing lions and birdlife.

• Lunch: Picnic lunch in Lake Manyara.

• Evening:

  • Return drive to Arusha and drop-off at your hotel or airport.

• Meals: Breakfast & Lunch

✅ Included in Safari Package:

• Transportation in 4×4 safari vehicle with pop-up roof

• Park entry & conservation fees (all parks)

• Budget accommodation or camping

• All meals as per itinerary

• Professional English-speaking guide/driver

• Bottled water during safari

• Government VAT & levies

❌ Not Included:

• Flights & visa

• Accommodation in Arusha (can be added on request)

• Tips for guide/cook

• Travel insurance

• Drinks at lodges or camps

• Optional activities (Olduvai Gorge, Maasai village visit)