6 Days Tanzania Budget Safari

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From $1200.00

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Tour Overview

Embark on a breathtaking 6-day journey through Tanzania's most iconic wildlife destinations, starting and ending in Moshi or Arusha, the gateway cities to the Northern Safari Circuit. This safari is crafted for adventurous travelers seeking a diverse and affordable wildlife experience, packed with extraordinary landscapes, abundant wildlife, and the charm of classic bush camps under the stars.

Your adventure begins with a visit to Lake Manyara National Park, a lush paradise famous for its tree-climbing lions, colorful flamingos, and forest elephants. The journey then continues into the heart of Africa’s most celebrated ecosystem—the Serengeti, where the endless plains are alive with predators and prey, and the rhythm of the Great Migration pulses through the land.

After exploring the wild Serengeti, you'll descend into the Ngorongoro Crater, a natural amphitheater teeming with life and offering one of the best chances to see the Big Five in a single game drive. From there, your final stop is the baobab-studded Tarangire National Park, home to massive herds of elephants and some of Tanzania’s most beautiful landscapes.

This budget-friendly safari is designed to provide maximum wildlife exposure without compromising the thrill of being truly immersed in nature. Perfect for couples, solo travelers, groups, and even first-time safari-goers, it balances comfort, affordability, and raw adventure.

🐘 Safari Highlights

Explore Lake Manyara, famous for tree-climbing lions and flamingo-lined shores

Spend two nights in the Serengeti, with sunrises, big cats, and vast herds

Descend into the Ngorongoro Crater, home to rhinos, lions, and hippos

Discover the quiet beauty and elephant herds of Tarangire National Park

Sleep in authentic bush campsites, close to the wild, under the stars

Enjoy game drives in a 4x4 Land Cruiser with a professional guide

Full-board meals and breathtaking scenery every step of the way

Tour Itinerary

🗓️ Day 1: Moshi/Arusha – Lake Manyara National Park

The day will begin with an early morning pick-up from Moshi or Arusha. We’ll set off toward Lake Manyara National Park, located at the base of the Rift Valley escarpment. This lush green park is a haven for wildlife—famous for its tree-climbing lions, flocks of flamingos, and large herds of elephants wandering through the groundwater forest.

You’ll enjoy a game drive along the lake’s edge, watching for hippos, baboons, buffaloes, and hundreds of bird species. Lunch will be served at a picnic site inside the park. In the afternoon, we’ll exit the park and drive to Mto wa Mbu or Karatu, where you’ll have dinner and overnight rest.

Overnight at: Migombani Camp / Haven Nature Camp (Budget)

🗓️ Day 2: Lake Manyara – Serengeti National Park

The day will begin after breakfast with a scenic drive through the Ngorongoro Highlands, where you’ll stop briefly at a viewpoint overlooking the crater. The journey then continues into the vast and untamed Serengeti National Park, where your game drive begins the moment you enter through Naabi Hill Gate.

The central Serengeti (Seronera) is rich with wildlife—especially big cats like lions and cheetahs. Elephants roam the river valleys, while giraffes and wildebeest move gracefully across the plains. Lunch will be served in the park, followed by an afternoon game drive before reaching your camp.

Overnight at: Nyani or Pimbi Public Campsite (Budget)

🗓️ Day 3: Full Day in Serengeti National Park

The day will begin with an early morning game drive, when the light is golden and predators are most active. After breakfast back at camp, we’ll explore deeper into the central and western Serengeti. This full day gives you the chance to witness the rhythm of the wild—lion prides on the hunt, herds of buffalo grazing, and perhaps even a leopard perched on a tree branch.

Lunch will be served picnic-style in the park, and the adventure continues through the afternoon. As the sun sets, we’ll return to camp for dinner and overnight rest.

Overnight at: Nyani or Pimbi Public Campsite

🗓️ Day 4: Serengeti – Ngorongoro Conservation Area

The day will begin with a final morning game drive in the Serengeti, offering one last chance to spot wildlife in the early light. After breakfast, we’ll start the drive east toward the Ngorongoro Conservation Area. Along the way, we may see Maasai herders, zebra herds, and elephants migrating across the landscape.

Lunch will be provided en route. In the afternoon, we’ll arrive at the crater rim, where the cool highlands provide a peaceful end to the day and a stunning view of the crater below.Overnight at: Simba Public Campsite

🗓️ Day 5: Ngorongoro Crater – Karatu

The day will begin with an early descent into the Ngorongoro Crater, one of the most dramatic wildlife arenas on Earth. This natural caldera shelters a wide variety of animals—including rhinos, elephants, lions, flamingos, hippos, and more—all within the steep walls of the crater.

After a morning game drive and a picnic lunch near a hippo pool, we’ll ascend the crater wall and drive to Karatu for a more relaxed overnight.

Overnight at: Panorama Campsite or Budget Lodge

🗓️ Day 6: Karatu – Tarangire National Park – Moshi/Arusha

The day will begin with an early breakfast before heading to Tarangire National Park, known for its towering baobab trees and huge elephant herds. The Tarangire River draws wildlife from across the park—expect to see zebras, giraffes, lions, buffaloes, and countless birds.

After a full morning game drive and lunch inside the park, we’ll begin our journey back to Moshi or Arusha, where the safari will end in the late afternoon or early evening.