8-Day Budget Safari & Cultural Experience Tanzania

PRICE START FROM

$2,550

duration

8 Days

Min people

2 PEOPLE

MIN AGE

1+ YEARS

tour type

GAME DRIVE

OVERVIEW

Experience the best of Tanzania’s wildlife and culture in this 8-day budget safari. Designed for adventurous travellers seeking both game-filled landscapes and authentic tribal encounters, this journey covers Tarangire National Park, the endless plains of Serengeti, and the spectacular Ngorongoro Crater, ending with rare cultural moments with the Maasai and Hadzabe (Bushmen) communities.

Stay in comfortable budget lodges and camps that offer great service without breaking the bank. This itinerary balances wildlife exploration with rich cultural discovery—perfect for travellers seeking value and depth in one unforgettable Tanzanian journey.

TOUR PLAN

Day 1: Arrival in Arusha

Welcome to Tanzania! Upon arrival at Kilimanjaro International Airport, you’ll be met by our team and transferred to your budget hotel in Arusha. Spend the evening relaxing and preparing for your safari.

Accommodation: Budget hotel in Arusha
Meals: Dinner

Day 2: Arusha to Tarangire National Park

Begin your adventure with a drive to Tarangire National Park, famous for its large elephant herds and ancient baobab trees. Enjoy a full-day game drive, spotting giraffes, lions, buffalo, and possibly leopards.

Accommodation: Budget lodge near Tarangire
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Day 3: Lake Eyasi – Hadzabe & Datoga Cultural Visit

Drive to Lake Eyasi to meet the Hadzabe (Bushmen), one of Africa’s last true hunter-gatherer tribes. Join them on a traditional hunt, learn about their survival skills, and visit the Datoga blacksmiths.

Accommodation: Budget lodge near Lake Eyasi
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Day 4: Serengeti National Park (via Ngorongoro Highlands)

Travel through the Ngorongoro Highlands and into the vast Serengeti, home to the Great Migration. Enjoy your first afternoon game drive in this legendary park.

Accommodation: Budget tented camp in Central Serengeti
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Day 5: Full-Day Serengeti Safari

Spend a full day in the Serengeti, tracking wildlife including big cats, elephants, wildebeest, zebras, and hyenas. The landscapes and wildlife density are unmatched.

Accommodation: Budget tented camp in Serengeti
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Day 6: Serengeti to Ngorongoro Crater Rim

After a morning game drive, depart Serengeti and head toward the Ngorongoro Conservation Area. Stop for views of the crater and prepare for your descent tomorrow.

Accommodation: Budget lodge on crater rim or Karatu
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Day 7: Ngorongoro Crater Safari

Descend into the UNESCO World Heritage Site — Ngorongoro Crater. Spot rhinos, hippos, lions, flamingos, and more within this incredible caldera.

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

Day 8: Maasai Cultural Visit & Departure

Before departing, visit a traditional Maasai village. Learn about their customs, watch their dances, and see how they live harmoniously near wildlife. Later, transfer to Kilimanjaro Airport for your flight home.

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch (if time allows)

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