6-Day Highlights of Northern Tanzania Budget Safari.
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Embark on an extraordinary 6-day safari through Tanzania’s legendary northern circuit. This adventure promises breathtaking landscapes, thrilling wildlife encounters, and unforgettable moments as you explore the diverse ecosystems of Tarangire, Serengeti, Lake Manyara, and Ngorongoro Crater. Carefully planned for efficiency and maximum enjoyment, this journey offers an immersive experience of Tanzania’s rich natural beauty and iconic wildlife.
Optional activities during your safari (not included in the safari package cost).
Hot air Balloon Safari (U$D 580 per person)
Maasai Village Visit (U$DD 50 per vehicle)
Night Game Drive Tarangire or Lake Manyara (USD 120 per person)
Ngorongoro Crater Rim Walk (U$D30 per person)
Visit to the Olduvai Gorge and museum (U$D 40 per person)
*Can be customized upon request, to meet your preference.
Included/Excluded
- Accommodation (budget tents on designated campsites).
- Park entry fees & crater service fee.
- Transport in a 4x4 safari vehicle with a pop-up roof.
- Professional English-speaking guide/driver.
- All meals as per itinerary.
- Drinking water during the safari.
- Airport transfers.
- International flights.
- Visa fee and Travel insurance.
- Alcoholic & soft drinks.
- Personal expenses & tips (tipping guidelines are on the terms and conditions page).
- Optional safari activities.
Tour Plan
Day 1: Arrival in Arusha City
Activity: Arrive at Kilimanjaro International Airport, meet your guide, and transfer to your hotel in Arusha. Relax or take a city tour to explore local markets and cultural attractions.
Evening Accommodation Option:
- Budget: Outpost Lodge
Day 2: Arusha – Tarangire National Park
Activity: Depart after breakfast for Tarangire National Park (approx. 2 hours). Enjoy a full-day game drive.
Expected Sightings: Picture vast herds of elephants meandering through sunlit grasslands, framed by ancient baobab trees that rise like sentinels from the earth. Lions rest lazily under shady acacias, while delicate giraffes graze gracefully across the horizon. Along the Tarangire River, flashes of color from kingfishers and lilac-breasted rollers brighten the scene.
Picnic Lunch: Tarangire Picnic Site (12:30 PM – 1:30 PM).
Evening Accommodation Option:
- Budget: Tarangire Safari Lodge
Day 3: Tarangire – Serengeti National Park
Activity: Early drive to Serengeti National Park (approx. 4-5 hours). Afternoon game drive across the vast savannah.
Expected Sightings: Imagine endless golden plains stretching beyond the horizon, dotted with iconic acacia trees. Prides of lions lounge on rocky kopjes, while sleek leopards stealthily glide through tall grasses. Towering giraffes move elegantly across the land, and elephants march in slow, majestic procession.
Picnic Lunch: Naabi Hill Gate (12:30 PM – 1:30 PM).
Evening Accommodation Options:
- Budget: Serengeti Heritage Camp
Day 4: Full Day in Serengeti National Park
Activity: A full-day game drive exploring various ecosystems of the Serengeti.
Expected Sightings: Feel the rush of excitement as a cheetah dashes across the plain, its speed a blur against the open sky. Hippos bask lazily in shimmering pools, and bursts of color from exotic birds dance above the trees. The Serengeti’s endless beauty unfolds like a living masterpiece.
Picnic Lunch: Serengeti Picnic Site (12:30 PM – 1:30 PM).
Evening Accommodation: Same as Day 3.
Day 5: Serengeti – Ngorongoro Crater
Expected Sightings: Descend into a prehistoric wonderland where the “Big Five” roam freely against a dramatic backdrop of emerald-green walls. Marvel at elusive black rhinos grazing near shimmering lakes, pink-hued flamingos skimming the water’s surface, and playful warthogs scurrying across the crater floor.
Picnic Lunch: Hippo Pool Picnic Site (12:00 PM – 1:00 PM).
Evening Accommodation Options:
- Budget: Rhino Lodge
Day 6: Ngorongoro – Lake Manyara – Return to Arusha
Activity: Depart for Lake Manyara National Park (approx. 2 hours). Half-day game drive before returning to Arusha.
Expected Sightings: Gaze up at lions balancing gracefully in trees, a rare and captivating sight. Watch troops of baboons playfully swing through ancient mahogany forests, and observe flamingos transform the lake into a sea of soft pink hues. Hippos bob serenely in the shallows as nature’s harmony unfolds before your eyes.
Picnic Lunch: Msasa Picnic Site (12:00 PM – 1:00 PM).
Evening: Transfer to your hotel in Arusha or Kilimanjaro International Airport for departure.
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