6-Day Northern Circuit Budget Safari – Tarangire, Serengeti & Ngorongoro

Price From

USD 1,800 (per person)

Duration

6 Days/ 5 Nights

Min. People

2 Guests

Min. Age

1+ Years

Tour Type

Private Game Drive

Overview

Experience a classic Tanzania budget safari covering the top northern parks including Tarangire National Park, Serengeti National Park and the Ngorongoro Crater. This itinerary is designed for adventurous travelers looking for wildlife immersion without luxury prices. Expect scenic savannahs, game drives, the possibility of witnessing the Great Wildebeest Migration and authentic African landscapes.

Ideal for solo travelers, couples and groups, this 6 Day Northern Circuit Budget Safari includes shared accommodation, professional guides, meals and transportation. Whether it is elephants under baobab trees or lions roaming the endless Serengeti plains, this Tanzania safari offers maximum experience at minimum cost.

Safari Highlights

Visits Tarangire, Serengeti and Ngorongoro Crater on one route.
Great for first time travelers searching for an affordable safari in Tanzania.
Witness elephants, lions, buffalos, giraffes and seasonal wildebeest migration herds.
Budget friendly accommodation including campsites and simple lodges.
Optional cultural experience in Mto wa Mbu village.
All meals, park fees and transportation included.

Northern Circuit Route: Arusha → Tarangire → Serengeti → Ngorongoro Crater → Mto wa Mbu → Arusha

Detailed Itinerary

Day 1: Arusha to Tarangire National Park

After pickup from your Arusha hotel or the airport, begin your Tanzania budget safari experience with a drive to Tarangire. The park is known for large elephant herds and ancient baobab trees. Enjoy a game drive with a picnic lunch while your guide helps you spot zebras, lions, giraffes and other wildlife.

Accommodation: Tarangire Budget Camp or similar. Meals: Lunch, Dinner

Day 2: Tarangire to Serengeti National Park

Have breakfast then travel through the Ngorongoro Highlands toward the Serengeti. The views gradually open into iconic endless plains where wildlife lives freely. Enjoy an afternoon game drive searching for buffalo, big cats and seasonal migration herds.

Accommodation: Seronera Campsite or similar. Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Day 3: Full Day Serengeti Safari

Spend a full day exploring the Serengeti with morning and afternoon game drives. This increases the chances of seeing predators like lions and cheetahs that are more active at sunrise and sunset. Your guide can also explain migration movement patterns depending on season.

Accommodation: Seronera Campsite or similar. Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Day 4: Serengeti to Ngorongoro Conservation Area

Begin with a sunrise game drive while the savannah is lively with predator and prey activity. After breakfast, depart toward Ngorongoro with wildlife viewing along the way. Once at the crater rim, enjoy sweeping views and cooler temperatures.

Accommodation: Simba Campsite or similar. Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Day 5: Ngorongoro Crater Game Drive and Transfer to Mto wa Mbu

Descend into the Ngorongoro Crater for a full safari experience inside the world's largest intact volcanic caldera. This area has incredible wildlife density including hippos, lions, flamingos and occasionally black rhinos. Later, exit the crater and head to Mto wa Mbu for the night.

Accommodation: Budget lodge in Mto wa Mbu. Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Day 6: Return to Arusha

After breakfast, enjoy an optional short cultural walk in Mto wa Mbu then return to Arusha for drop off. Optional transfers to Kilimanjaro Airport or an extension to Zanzibar can be arranged.

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch

Why Choose This Budget Safari

This 6 Day Tanzania Budget Safari offers excellent value and access to the best safari destinations in Tanzania. It is perfect for travelers wanting a wildlife focused experience without unnecessary luxury costs.

With professional guides, small group travel and guaranteed wildlife viewing opportunities, it is a smart and enjoyable way to explore the Northern Circuit.