7-Day Tanzania Budget Lodge Safari

Your guide meets you at your Arusha hotel or airport for a short briefing before traveling approximately two hours to Tarangire National Park. This park is well known for giant baobab trees and large elephant populations.

After a full day game drive, relax at a budget lodge close to the park where dinner will be served. Many guests appreciate this first night as a gentle introduction to the rhythm of safari life.

Accommodation: Tarangire Simba Lodge or similar Meals: Lunch and Dinner

Today you may choose between a guided cultural tour in the Mto wa Mbu village or a relaxed game drive in Lake Manyara National Park. The experience suits different interests whether you enjoy cultural immersion or wildlife viewing.

Return to your lodge in time for dinner and relaxation. Many travelers use this day to recharge before traveling to the Serengeti the next morning.

Accommodation: Manyara Safari Lodge Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Enjoy breakfast before driving toward Serengeti National Park through the scenic Ngorongoro Highlands. Wildlife sightings are common during the journey, especially zebras, antelopes, and giraffes along the plains.

Arrive in Serengeti for an afternoon game drive followed by dinner at a budget lodge. Many guests describe this evening as the moment the safari feels truly wild.

Accommodation: Into Wild Africa or similar Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Start early when wildlife activity is most active and predators are often visible. Serengeti is home to lions, cheetahs, elephants, hyenas, buffalo, and if the timing is right, migrating wildebeests and zebras.

Return to your lodge for dinner and rest. Optional balloon experience available at additional cost.

Accommodation: Same lodge Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

After breakfast enjoy a final game drive as you exit Serengeti. The drive toward Ngorongoro Crater offers chances to spot lions, ostriches, and gazelles along the plains.

Spend the evening at a budget lodge near the crater rim ready for the next morning descent.

Accommodation: Budget lodge in Karatu Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Today you descend into the Ngorongoro Crater which is sometimes called Africa’s natural zoo because it contains dense wildlife including black rhinos, hippos, flamingos, and lions.

After a half day safari return to Arusha for overnight or airport drop off depending on flight schedule.

Meals: Breakfast and Lunch

If time permits enjoy a short city tour covering local markets and cultural shops. Your guide then transfers you to Arusha Airport or Kilimanjaro Airport for departure.

Meals: Breakfast