7 Day Tanzania Budget Safari

Here’s a comprehensive 7-Day Tanzania Budget Safari Itinerary crafted specifically for Bisibana Tours & Travel. This safari is ideal for travelers who want to explore all the key northern circuit parks—Tarangire, Lake Manyara, Serengeti, and Ngorongoro Crater—with rich wildlife experiences and cost-effective accommodation.

Safari Itinerary

Destinations: Tarangire – Lake Manyara – Serengeti – Ngorongoro Crater
Start/End: Arusha
Transport: 4×4 pop-up roof safari vehicle
Accommodation: Budget campsites or lodges
Safari Type: Group joining or private budget safari

✅ Day 1: Arrival in Arusha

• Activities:

  • Arrival at Kilimanjaro Airport or Arusha Airport.

  • Pick-up by Bisibana Tours & Travel driver.

  • Transfer to hotel in Arusha for relaxation and safari briefing.

• Optional: Short city tour depending on arrival time.

• Accommodation: Budget hotel in Arusha (e.g., Arusha Center Inn or similar)

• Meals: Dinner

✅ Day 2: Arusha – Tarangire National Park

• Morning:

  • After breakfast, drive to Tarangire National Park (approx. 2 hrs).

• Activities:

  • Full-day game drive in Tarangire: Elephants, baobabs, lions, and leopards.

• Lunch: Picnic inside the park.

• Evening:

  • Drive to Mto wa Mbu for dinner and overnight.

• Accommodation: Fig Tree Lodge or Lilac Campsite

• Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

✅ Day 3: Lake Manyara National Park

• Morning:

  • Short drive to Lake Manyara National Park.

• Activities:

  • Game drive spotting hippos, baboons, flamingos, and possibly tree-climbing lions.

  • Optional visit to Maji Moto hot springs.

• Lunch: Picnic in the park.

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

• Accommodation: Fig Tree Lodge or Lilac Campsite

• Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

✅ Day 4: Manyara – Serengeti National Park

• Morning:

  • Depart for Serengeti via the Ngorongoro Conservation Area.

  • Optional stop at Maasai Boma or Olduvai Gorge.

• Midday:

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

• Afternoon Game Drive:

  • Explore Seronera region of central Serengeti—rich in big cats.

• Evening:

  • Dinner and overnight at Seronera Public Campsite or Nyani Campsite.

• Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

✅ Day 5: Full Day in Serengeti

• Morning:

  • Optional early morning game drive (recommended).

• All-Day Game Viewing:

  • Track wildebeest migration (seasonal), visit hippo pools, and spot lions, leopards, cheetahs, and more.

• Lunch: Picnic in the bush.

• Evening: Return to same campsite/lodge.

• Accommodation: Seronera Public Campsite

• Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

✅ Day 6: Serengeti – Ngorongoro Crater Rim

• Morning:

  • Short morning game drive en route out of Serengeti.

• Midday:

  • Picnic lunch on the way.

• Afternoon:

  • Drive to Ngorongoro Crater rim for stunning sunset views.

• Evening:

  • Overnight at Simba Campsite on the crater rim or a Karatu budget lodge.

• Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

✅ Day 7: Ngorongoro Crater – Arusha

• Early Morning:

  • Descend into Ngorongoro Crater for a 5–6 hour game drive.

  • Look out for rhinos, lions, elephants, hyenas, flamingos.

• Lunch: Picnic by the Hippo Pool.

• Afternoon:

  • Ascend and drive back to Arusha (arrival by evening).

  • Drop-off at your hotel or airport (if flying same day).

• Meals: Breakfast, Lunch

✅ What’s Included

• Pickup/drop-off (Arusha or airport)

• 4×4 safari vehicle with pop-up roof

• All park and crater fees

• Accommodation (budget lodges or tents)

• Meals as per itinerary

• Professional English-speaking guide/driver

• Bottled water during safari

• Government taxes and fees

❌ What’s Not Included

• International flights & travel insurance

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

• Tips for driver/guide & cook

• Optional cultural visits (Maasai Boma, Olduvai Gorge)

• Personal expenses, soft/alcoholic drinks