This is among the best well-known Tanzania budget lodge and camping wildlife Africa safaris. See the big cats, elephants and much, much more
This tour begins and Ends in Arusha, this is a wildlife safari tour that takes to the main four tourist attractions of Tanzania. These include Ngorongoro conservation Area and the Ngorongoro crater, Lake Manyara, Tarangire as well as Serengeti National parks. All these parks will offer you a safari experience of the northern Tanzanian circuit.
Detailed Tarangire, Serengeti, Ngorongoro, Lake Manyara safari
Day 1: Arusha – Tarangire National Park
Early morning departure from Arusha to Tarangire Park which derives its name from the Tarangire River that traverses within the park. The park gives support to many types of animals especially during the dry season when animals migrate from the dry lands in search of greener pastures. Animals easy to spot include wildebeest, zebra, eland, elephant, buffalo, hartebeest and others.
Overnight at the camp
Meal plan: Lunch, dinner, breakfast
Day 2: Tarangire – Serengeti National Park
Early breakfast followed by morning drive to the Great Serengeti via Ngorongoro Conservation area arriving for lunch; lunch is followed by game viewing. Serengeti is home to Africa’s big five (elephant, rhino, lion, leopard & buffalo) and is also home to millions of other animals which include browsers, predators, reptiles and birds. The annual wildebeest migration commences in June when over 1 million wildebeest, zebra and gazelle head into the Masai Mara plains in search of better pasture. These animals are followed closely by the predators of the savannah (lion, cheetah, wild dog, jackal, hyena, vultures and others). Evening transfer back to accommodation for rest and dinner
Overnight at the tented camp /lodge
Meal plan: Lunch, dinner, breakfast
Day 3 & 4: Serengeti
Early breakfast followed by game viewing within the famous and game studded Serengeti plains which is also home to over 500 bird species. Your expert guide will help you track animals, spot camouflaged animals and birds as well as stop patiently for you to take many pictures. Break for lunch at camp / lodge then proceed with afternoon game viewing till evening
Overnight at the tented camp /lodge
Meal plan: Lunch, dinner, breakfast
Day 5: Serengeti – Ngorongoro
Early breakfast followed by morning game viewing within Serengeti to see the early risers start off the day as well as photograph the unique and captivating African sunrise. Afterwards depart to Ngorongoro Crater with packed picnic lunch arriving in the late afternoon for relaxation at the camp / lodge. Spend the evening at leisure enjoying various activities available at camp / lodge.
Overnight at the tented camp /lodge
Day 6: Ngorongoro Crater Tour
Early breakfast followed by check out from camp / lodge with packed picnic lunch to eat during your game viewing within crater floor. Descend to the crater to see the breath-taking huge caldera which is home to Tanzania’s only remaining black rhino population. Other animals which are easy to spot include hippo, elephant, gazelle antelope, flamingo and other water birds. Evening ascent back to camp / lodge for rest, dinner and overnight
Overnight at the tented camp /lodge
Meal plan: Lunch, dinner, breakfast
Day 7: Lake Manyara Tour – Arusha
Early breakfast followed by drive to Lake Manyara Park for game viewing and photography; Lake Manyara is home to large numbers of flamingo, pelican, stork and other different bird species and is therefore regarded as the birding paradise of Tanzania. Giraffe, gazelle, warthog and others can be seen browsing inside the park. If lucky, you might see the rare tree climbing lion which also resides within this park. After the game drive, you exit from the park and be driven back to Arusha arriving in the afternoon for relaxing at the hotel or transfered to the airport.
Our Price Includes:
- Full board accommodation whilst on safari in the above mentioned tented camps and lodges
- Private guide
- Private 4 x 4 safari jeep with pop up roof for game viewing
- Transfers in both directions between the International Airport
- Park fees
- Crater fees
- All meals while on safari
Our Price Includes:
- Tanzania Visa: $50 per person on arrival, USA and Canada passport holders USD.100
- Personal Expenses (e.g. laundry, telephone, beverages, etc.)
- Meals not listed above
- Optional Tours (balloon rides USD. 500 per person etc)
- Tips and any items of personal nature.