5 Day Budget Joining Safari - Exploring Tanzania’s Iconic National Parks
Safari Tour in Tanzania
Embark on an unforgettable 5-day budget safari, exploring Tanzania’s iconic national parks. This adventure offers a chance to witness breathtaking landscapes and incredible wildlife, including the Big Five. Traveling with a group allows for shared costs and new friendships while staying at comfortable campsites immerses you in the beauty of the wild.
Key information
- Starting point and ending point: Arusha
- Languages spoken: English
- Information on park fees: included
Highlights
- Daily game drives
- Experience thrilling game drives with chances to see elephants, lions, and giraffes in Tarangire National Park
- Witness the great migration and spot cheetahs, zebras, and wildebeests in the Serengeti
- Explore the Ngorongoro Crater, home to rhinos, hippos, and diverse bird species
- Discover Lake Manyara’s unique tree-climbing lions and vibrant flamingo-filled shores
- 4 nights accommodation
- Full board
Styles
Accommodation
Accommodation options range from luxury lodges and tented camps to budget-friendly campsites. Luxury lodges typically offer comfortable amenities such as en-suite bathrooms, gourmet meals, and swimming pools, while tented camps provide a more authentic safari experience with canvas tents and communal dining areas.
Program
A safari adventure doesn’t have to break the bank! A five-day budget safari is the perfect way to experience Africa’s incredible wildlife and landscapes without spending a fortune. Joining a group safari means you get to share costs while making new friends and enjoying unforgettable experiences. Let’s explore what a five-day budget safari entails and how you can make the most of it.
Sample itinerary
Day 1: Arrival and transfer to Tarangire National Park
Your adventure begins in Arusha, where you’ll meet your guide and fellow travelers. After a briefing, you’ll head to Tarangire National Park, famous for its large elephant herds and ancient baobab trees. A thrilling game drive awaits before settling into a budget lodge or campsite for the night.
Day 2: Explore the Serengeti National Park
After breakfast, you’ll drive to the iconic Serengeti. An afternoon game drive offers a chance to spot lions, cheetahs, and large herds of grazers. You’ll camp in the wild under the starlit African sky, surrounded by the sounds of nature.
Day 3: Full-day game drive in Serengeti
Rise early for a sunrise game drive, when predators are most active. Depending on the season, you may witness the great migration—thousands of wildebeests and zebras moving across the plains. The Serengeti is home to the big five, making this an unforgettable experience.
Day 4: Ngorongoro Crater adventure
After breakfast, you’ll head to the Ngorongoro Conservation Area and descend into the breathtaking Ngorongoro Crater. Expect to see rhinos, lions, hippos, and an array of bird species in this natural wonder.
Day 5: Lake Manyara and departure
Your final day includes a game drive in Lake Manyara National Park, known for its tree-climbing lions and stunning landscapes. Later, you’ll return to Arusha for departure, marking the end of an incredible budget safari.
Conclusion
A five-day budget safari offers an affordable yet unforgettable way to explore Tanzania’s stunning national parks. From witnessing the great migration in Serengeti to spotting tree-climbing lions in Lake Manyara, every day is filled with adventure.
Location
Your adventure starts in Arusha, the gateway to Tanzania’s famous national parks, before exploring the wildlife-rich landscapes of Tarangire, Serengeti, Ngorongoro, and Lake Manyara.
Tanzania is home to a diverse array of wildlife, including the Big Five (lion, elephant, buffalo, rhino, and leopard), as well as cheetahs, giraffes, zebras, wildebeests, hippos, crocodiles, and a variety of bird species. The specific animals you’ll encounter will depend on the location and time of year.
Food
The following meals are included:
- Breakfast
- Lunch
- Dinner
The following dietary requirement(s) are served and/or catered for:
- Regular (typically includes meat and fish)
What's included
- 4 nights accommodation as per the itinerary
- Lodges on full board
- Road transportation in a 4WD Land Cruiser safari vehicle
- Game drives as per the itinerary
- Park entrance fees and crater service fees
- English-speaking guides available for the safari
- Pickup and drop off are included: Arusha or Kilimanjaro airport
What's not included
- Visa
- International flights
- Domestic flights
- Visit to Masai cultural village
- All international flights and local flights plus taxes
- Visa fees, travel and personal accident insurance
- Excursions, services, and activities not mentioned in this program
- Personal expenses, e.g., laundry, telephone calls, drinks, tips, and gratuities
How to get there
Recommended Airports
Kilimanjaro International Airport
136 km
Transfer included
Cancellation Policy
- A reservation requires a deposit of 14% of the total price.
- The deposit is non-refundable, if the booking is cancelled.
- The rest of the payment should be paid on arrival.
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