8 Days Tanzania Budget Safari

Here is a complete and captivating 8-Day Tanzania Budget Safari Itinerary designed for Bisibana Tours & Travel. This safari covers all four top national parks in northern Tanzania: Tarangire, Lake Manyara, Serengeti, and Ngorongoro Crater, while adding an extra day in Serengeti to fully experience the migration and big cat action.

Safari Itinerary

Destinations: Arusha – Tarangire – Lake Manyara – Serengeti (3 nights) – Ngorongoro Crater
Start/End: Arusha
Transport: 4×4 pop-up roof safari jeep
Accommodation: Budget public campsites or budget lodges

✅ Day 1: Arrival in Arusha

• Activities:

  • Pick-up from Kilimanjaro or Arusha Airport by Bisibana representative.

  • Transfer to a budget hotel in Arusha.

  • Pre-safari briefing and relax before safari begins.

• Optional: Town tour if time allows.

• Accommodation: Ambassador Hotel / Arusha Backpackers or similar

• Meals: Dinner

✅ Day 2: Arusha – Tarangire National Park

• Morning:

  • Pickup after breakfast, drive to Tarangire National Park (approx. 2 hours).

• Activities:

  • Full-day game drive in Tarangire, famous for large elephant herds and ancient baobabs.

  • Spot lions, buffalo, giraffes, zebras, and more.

• Lunch: Picnic in the park.

• Evening: Drive to Mto wa Mbu.

• Accommodation: Fig Tree Lodge / Lilac Campsite

• Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

✅ Day 3: Lake Manyara National Park

• Morning:

  • Short drive to Lake Manyara National Park.

• Activities:

  • Half-day game drive. Tree-climbing lions, hippos, flamingos, and thick groundwater forest.

  • Optional stop at Maji Moto hot springs.

• Lunch: Picnic in the park.

• Evening: Return to same lodge or campsite.

• Accommodation: Fig Tree Lodge / Lilac Campsite

• Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

✅ Day 4: Manyara – Serengeti National Park

• Morning:

  • Early breakfast and scenic drive via Ngorongoro Highlands to Serengeti.

  • Optional Maasai Boma or Olduvai Gorge visit ($ optional).

• Afternoon:

  • Game drive begins upon entry at Naabi Hill Gate.

• Evening:

  • Settle at Seronera in central Serengeti.

• Accommodation: Nyani or Seronera Campsite

• Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

✅ Day 5: Full Day in Serengeti

• Early Morning:

  • Sunrise game drive recommended (lions and predators are active).

• All-Day Game Drive:

  • Explore different regions of Serengeti depending on the migration season:

    • Central Seronera (year-round predators)

    • Western Corridor (May–July)

    • Northern Serengeti (July–Oct – migration crossings)

• Lunch: Picnic in the bush.

• Evening: Return to campsite or lodge.

• Accommodation: Same as Day 4

• Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

✅ Day 6: Another Full Day in Serengeti

• This Extra Day Offers:

  • More flexibility to track wildlife and migration herds.

  • Visit hippo pools, kopjes, or do another sunrise drive.

• Evening:

  • Final night in Serengeti under the stars.

• Accommodation: Nyani / Pimbi Campsite

• Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

✅ Day 7: Serengeti – Ngorongoro Crater Rim

• Morning:

  • Game drive en route out of Serengeti.

• Midday:

  • Picnic lunch on the way.

• Afternoon:

  • Arrive at the Ngorongoro Crater rim and enjoy sunset views.

• Accommodation: Simba Campsite (on rim) or lodge in Karatu

• Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

✅ Day 8: Ngorongoro Crater – Arusha

• Early Morning:

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

  • Incredible chance to see black rhino, lions, hyenas, and elephants.

• Lunch: Picnic inside crater near the hippo pool.

• Afternoon:

  • Ascend and drive back to Arusha (arrive late afternoon).

  • Drop-off at hotel or airport.

• Meals: Breakfast, Lunch

✅ Included in Safari Package

• All park entry & crater fees

• Accommodation (budget camping or budget lodges)

• All meals during safari

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

• Professional English-speaking safari driver/guide

• Private 4×4 safari vehicle with pop-up roof

• Pick-up/drop-off in Arusha

❌ Not Included

• International flights & visa

• Travel insurance

• Tips for guide/cook

• Drinks at lodges

• Optional activities (e.g., Olduvai Gorge, Maasai Boma)

• Accommodation in Arusha (can be added if needed)