6 Day Tanzania Budget Safari

Here’s a well-structured 6-Day Tanzania Budget Safari Itinerary for Bisibana Tours & Travel, combining four major northern circuit parks for a rich wildlife and cultural experience—all on a budget.

Safari Itinerary

Destinations: Tarangire – Serengeti – Ngorongoro Crater – Lake Manyara
Start/End: Arusha
Transport: 4×4 pop-up roof safari jeep
Accommodation: Budget lodges or public campsites

✅ Day 1: Arusha – Tarangire National Park

• Morning:

  • Pickup from your hotel in Arusha by Bisibana guide at 8:00 AM.

  • Drive to Tarangire National Park (approx. 2 hrs).

• Activities:

  • Game drive in the park, known for huge elephant herds, baobab trees, and predators like lions.

• Lunch: Picnic in the park.

• Evening:

  • Drive to Mto wa Mbu for dinner and overnight.

• Accommodation: Fig Tree Lodge / Lilac Campsite (budget options)

• Meals: Lunch, Dinner

✅ Day 2: Mto wa Mbu – Serengeti National Park

• Morning:

  • Early breakfast and depart for Serengeti National Park.

  • Scenic drive through the Ngorongoro highlands with optional stop at Maasai boma.

• Midday:

  • Arrive at Naabi Hill Gate, enter Serengeti, and have picnic lunch.

• Afternoon Game Drive:

  • Explore central Serengeti’s Seronera area, rich in big cats and wildlife action.

• Evening:

  • Set up camp or check in to your budget lodge.

• Accommodation: Seronera Public Campsite / Nyani Campsite

• Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

✅ Day 3: Full Day Game Drive in Serengeti

• Morning:

  • Optional early morning game drive to see predators in action.

• Daytime Activities:

  • Full-day game viewing across the plains. Follow migration patterns (seasonal).

  • Visit the Serengeti Visitor Center if desired.

• Lunch: Picnic lunch in the bush.

• Evening:

  • Return to same accommodation as Day 2.

• Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

✅ Day 4: Serengeti – Ngorongoro Crater Rim

• Morning:

  • Short sunrise game drive.

  • Begin journey back toward Ngorongoro with en-route game viewing.

• Midday:

  • Lunch on the way at a scenic spot or picnic site.

• Afternoon:

  • Arrive at Ngorongoro Crater rim. Optional viewpoint visit.

• Evening:

  • Dinner and overnight at crater rim or in Karatu town.

• Accommodation: Simba Campsite / Panorama Campsite

• Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

✅ Day 5: Ngorongoro Crater – Lake Manyara

• Morning:

  • Early descent into Ngorongoro Crater for a half-day game drive.

  • Look out for the Big Five, including the rare black rhino.

• Lunch: Picnic at the Hippo Pool inside the crater.

• Afternoon:

  • Ascend from the crater and drive to Lake Manyara area.

• Evening:

  • Short village walk in Mto wa Mbu (optional).

• Accommodation: Lilac Campsite / budget lodge nearby

• Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

✅ Day 6: Lake Manyara National Park – Arusha

• Morning:

  • Breakfast and enter Lake Manyara National Park.

  • Half-day game drive with chance to spot tree-climbing lions, flamingos, hippos, baboons, and more.

• Lunch: Picnic in the park.

• Afternoon:

  • Return drive to Arusha.

  • Drop-off at your hotel or airport (optional).

• Meals: Breakfast, Lunch

✅ Safari Package Inclusions

• 4×4 safari vehicle with pop-up roof

• Accommodation (budget lodge or camping)

• All meals as specified

• Park fees & crater service fee

• Professional English-speaking driver-guide

• Bottled drinking water (1.5L per person/day)

• Taxes and government levies

❌ Exclusions

• International flights & visa fees

• Accommodation in Arusha before/after safari (can be arranged)

• Tips for guide/cook

• Optional Maasai boma or Olduvai Gorge visit

• Personal items and travel insurance

• Alcoholic drinks & sodas