5-Day Budget Safari to Tarangire, Serengeti , Ngorongoro

Arusha to Tarangire National Park

Day 1Arusha to Tarangire National Park Arusha to Tarangire National Park On the first day, we'll pick you up from Arusha or Kilimanjaro Airport, or from your hotel in the area. As we embark on the scenic 2.5-hour drive, you'll enjoy the stunning landscapes and nature along the way. Upon reaching Tarangire National Park, we'll start with an exciting morning game drive, followed by a picnic lunch at a scenic spot. In the afternoon, we'll continue exploring the park on another game drive. The park is named after the river, which serves as the vital water source for wildlife during the dry season. Tarangire is renowned for its large elephant herds, iconic baobab trees, and the elusive tree-climbing African pythons. During the dry months, the concentration of animals around the river is as impressive as that of the Ngorongoro Crater. In the late afternoon, we’ll head to your lodge, where you can freshen up before enjoying a delicious dinner, prepared just for you. Main Destination: Tarangire National Park Best Time To Visit July to November (Animals come to the Tarangire River) High Season June to October (The park is full of visitors) Best Weather June to October (Little rainfall) Wildlife in Tarangire NP ElephantAbundant GiraffeCommon LionCommon BuffaloAbundant ZebraAbundant WildebeestAbundant Show more HippoCommon HyenaOccasional LeopardRare CheetahRare Wild DogVery Rare White RhinoNone Black RhinoNone Accommodation: Fig Tree Lodge Budget hotel located 1-2hr

Lake Manyara National Park

Day 2Lake Manyara National Park Lake Manyara National Park In the morning, we’ll set off towards Lake Manyara for a full day of game viewing. Known for its stunning panoramic vistas, tranquil waterfalls, babbling brooks, and hot springs, Lake Manyara National Park offers a rich diversity of landscapes. Nestled between the towering cliffs of the Great Rift Valley and the lake itself, this park is a true gem. The park is home to a vast array of wildlife, including large herds of elephants, giraffes, hippos, buffalo, and impalas. Lake Manyara also boasts one of the largest populations of water birds, with over 400 species, including flamingos and pelicans, making it a birdwatcher’s paradise. As we explore the park’s varied ecosystems—ranging from grassy plains to lush forests and sparkling waters—you’ll witness the rich biodiversity that makes this area so unique. In the late afternoon, we’ll arrive at your lodge, where you can unwind before enjoying a delicious dinner and settling in for an overnight stay. Main Destination: Lake Manyara National Park Best Time To Visit June to October (Easier to spot animals) High Season July to March (The northern section gets crowded) Best Weather June to October (Little rainfall) Wildlife in Lake Manyara NP ElephantCommon GiraffeCommon BuffaloCommon ZebraCommon WildebeestCommon HippoCommon Show more LionOccasional HyenaOccasional LeopardRare Wild DogVery Rare White RhinoNone Black RhinoNone CheetahNone Accommodation: Fig Tree Lodge Budget ho

Serengeti National Park

Day 3Serengeti National Park Serengeti National Park After breakfast, we’ll set off towards the Serengeti, embarking on a scenic 4-hour drive. Once we arrive, we’ll enjoy a delicious lunch before heading out for an afternoon game drive in this iconic park. Known for its vast, endless plains of savannah and diverse forest landscapes, the Serengeti is world-renowned for the Great Migration, where around 1.5 million herbivores and their followers are on the move, driven by the drought in the northern hills as they make their way to the southern plains. After the rains in mid-April, they’ll circle back through the western part of the park. As the day comes to a close, we’ll arrive at our campsite, located deep within the Serengeti. Your tent will be set up and ready, and in the evening, our chef will prepare a delicious dinner for you to enjoy under the stars. Main Destination: Serengeti National Park Best Time To Visit January to February and June to October (Different areas are best at different times) High Season July to March (The Seronera area is crowded) Best Weather June to October (Little to no rainfall) Wildlife in Serengeti NP ElephantCommon LionCommon CheetahCommon BuffaloAbundant ZebraAbundant WildebeestAbundant Show more GiraffeCommon HippoCommon HyenaCommon LeopardOccasional Black RhinoVery Rare Wild DogVery Rare White RhinoNone Accommodation: Budget camping Inside Serengeti NP Meals & Drinks: All meals included Non-alcoholic drinks

Serengeti to Ngorongoro Conservation Area

Day 4Serengeti to Ngorongoro Conservation Area Serengeti to Ngorongoro Conservation Area On day 4, we will do an early morning game drive in Serengeti. In the afternoon, we will be heading to Ngorongoro Conservation Area where we will have dinner and our overnight at Simba Campsite. Today, we will get our first sight of the spectacular, incomparable Ngorongoro Crater, the world’s largest intact volcanic caldera and the heart of the Conservation Area of the same name. But before that, we will have another morning game drive in the amazing Serengeti, marveling at its animal inhabitants. It's another day of adventure, another day to enjoy wildlife. Main Destination: Serengeti National Park Accommodation: Budget camping Inside Serengeti NP Meals & Drinks: All meals included Non-alcoholic drinks

Ngorongoro Crater to Arusha

Day 5Ngorongoro Crater to Arusha Ngorongoro Crater to Arusha Descend to Ngorongoro caldera. We have kept the best for the last day... After your breakfast with views to the crater your 4-wheel drive vehicle will take you 2000ft down to the crater. The Ngorongoro Crater is the world's largest volcanic caldera at 8300sq km. It is frequently described as one of the wonders of the world. Not only because of its geological magnificence but also because it serves as an extraordinary natural sanctuary for some of Africa's largest populations of large mammals. After lunch, we will depart the park and initiate the return to Arusha or Arusha/Kilimanjaro Airport. Main Destination: Ngorongoro Crater Best Time To Visit June to October (Wildlife viewing is best) High Season Most of the year – July to March (Expect crowds) Best Weather June to October (Rainfall is little to none) Wildlife in Ngorongoro Crater Black RhinoCommon LionCommon BuffaloAbundant ZebraAbundant WildebeestAbundant HyenaAbundant Show more ElephantCommon HippoCommon LeopardOccasional GiraffeNone White RhinoNone CheetahNone Wild DogNone Accommodation: No accommodation (End of tour) Meals & Drinks: Breakfast & lunch (Dinner not included) Non-alcoholic drinks End of tour (See Getting There for more details)End of tour (See Getting There for more details) Additional accommodation can be arranged for an extra cost. You'll be dropped off at the airport. Interested in This Tour? Request a Quote We advis