Embark on an unforgettable 7 Days Affordable Tanzania Wildlife Safari and discover the magic of Africa’s wilderness without compromising on adventure.
Designed for travelers seeking incredible wildlife encounters at a budget-friendly price, this journey takes you to Tanzania’s most iconic destinations, including the legendary Serengeti National Park, the breathtaking Ngorongoro Crater, and the diverse landscapes of Tarangire and Lake Manyara. Each day offers thrilling game drives in search of the Big Five, sweeping savannah vistas, and opportunities to witness the Great Migration or spot rare species.
With comfortable mid-range lodges and camps that balance value and charm, this safari delivers the perfect blend of affordability, excitement, and authentic African experiences—creating memories that will last a lifetime.
Itinerary overview & Highlights
A 7 days affordable Tanzania wildlife safari gives you a chance to visit the most favorable National parks in the Northern safari circuit.
| DAY | DESTINATION | ACTIVITIES | OVERNIGHT | MEAL PLAN |
| 1 | JRO Airport & Arusha | Airport Pick Up | Hotel/Lodge | BB |
| 2 | Tarangire National Park | Game Drives & Game Viewings | Lodge | B,L,D |
| 3 | Lake Manyara National Park | Game Drives & Game Viewings | Lodge | B,L,D |
| 4 | Serengeti National Park Via Ngorongoro | Transit, Cultural Tour, & En route Game Drives | Lodge/Tented Camp | B,L,D |
| 5 | Ngorongoro Conservation Area | En route Game Drives & Game Viewings | Lodge/Tented Camp | B,L,D |
| 6 | Ngorongoro Crater & Arusha | Game Drives, Game Viewing & Transfer | Hotel/Lodge | BB |
| 7 | JRO /Arusha Airport | Airport Drop off | NILL | NILL |
| BB=Bed & Breakfast: B,L,D=Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner: HB=Breakfast & Dinner/Lunch | ||||
Detailed Itinerary
At the airport of Kilimanjaro, (JRO) you will be warmly greeted and welcomed by your friendly driver guide, after greetings and short introductions; you will be offered some bottles of mineral water followed by a private transfer to your Hotel in Arusha city for dinner and Overnight. (HB)
- Budget: Green Mountain Hotel
Your safari adventure begin with delicious breakfast at your lodge, later at 830hrs, depart with your packed lunches for Tarangire tour, this is Tanzania`s sixth largest national park located 75 miles away from Arusha. The park covers an undulating area of 2,850 km² and mostly characterized by mixture of dry woodland vegetation and well decorated by hundreds of Baobab trees.
The park is famed for its huge congregations of African Elephants that can often be seen browsing, drinking and wallowing in the river bed of the permanent Tarangire River. Your game drives may reveal: Giraffes, wildebeests, Zebras, hartebeest, baboons, Lions, gazelles and impalas, buffaloes and many other species along with great array of birdlife species such as Ostriches, hornbills, Vultures, francolins, sand grouse etc. After memorable exploration and photography opportunities, you will drive further to your Lodge for Dinner, and Overnight. (FB)
- Budget: Country Lodge:
It is smaller but a beautiful gem nestling under the African Great Rift Valley in the northern part of the country; popular for its tree climbing lions. The Park derived its name from a plant called Euphorbia tirucalli, known as Emanyara in Maasai language. A plant which used as protective hedge for Masai bomas
Later after amazing time, you will be transferred to your lodge for Dinner and Overnight. Lodge`s accommodation is on Full Board Bases.
- Budget: Country Lodge:
Good times are still in progress, today after rewarding breakfast at 800hrs, you will jump into your safari vehicle with your lunchboxes ready for amazing drive to Serengeti national park via the famous Ngorongoro Conservation area “ the only place where human race share habitat with wild animals very closely’’ you will have several stops at interesting points including a crater view point.
Animals like Lions, elephants, hyenas, jackals, elephants, zebras, wildebeests, Gazelles, impala and buffaloes can be spotted in Ngorongoro. Lunchboxes shall be provided to you at the picnic point followed by a game drives en route to the lodge for Dinner, and Overnight. (FB). Optional activities that can be combined on this day are: visit to Masai bomas or Olduvai Gorge museum where the discoveries and remains of the early man are kept and preserved.
- Budget: Into Wild Africa Camp.
Rise up for an early morning breakfast, thereafter leave the lodge/camp with your packed lunches, and embark on game drives, and game viewings en route to Ngorongoro Conservation area.
Serengeti national park encompasses some of the Africa`s most dramatic scenery and is one of the greatest of the world`s wildlife sanctuary spreading over 14673sq km. The park obtained its name from a Maasai word Siringiti that means an extended wide plain area. This endless wilderness with spectacular panoramic views provides habitats and coverage for a vast array of mammals, birds and reptiles. The park is mostly popular for it`s great wildebeests migration circle of the wildebeests and the best destination for big cats safaris. During your game drives, expect to see thousands to millions of wildebeests and their new offspring’s traversing and grazing in the southern plains of the mighty Serengeti.
It is also not so uncommon to spot big herds of elephants and groups of Giraffes browsing on acacia trees or pride of Lions setting ambush on buffalo or hyenas feeding on abandoned zebra`s kill. Your game drives may also reveal Topi, Cheetahs, and Leopards, grant gazelles, Warthogs, Jackals and Impalas just to mention few. More than 400 birds’ species including Ostriches, Vultures, Starlings, Secretary birds roam in this land. Dinner and Overnight at the lodge in Ngorongoro Conservation Area.(FB)
- Budget: Ngorongoro Rhino Lodge.
This day is purely dedicated for authentic game drives and game viewings. Just after hot breakfast at your Lodge/Camp, your guide will collect your packed lunches and lead you down the Ngorongoro crater floor for wonderful game drives in search of wild animals, birds and viewing of spectacular crater walls. Ngorongoro crater is a huge intact volcanic caldera measuring 610 meters below the crater rim and occupies an area of 102 sq.
It is one of the most world`s protected heritage sites and Is the 8th wonder of the natural world boasting large number of predator animals such as lions and hyenas. Your game drives may reveal waterbucks, eland, Buffaloes, Elephants, Zebras, Warthog, wildebeests, Leopards and Hippos alongside tens to hundreds birdlife species such as Ostriches, Vultures, Starlings, Secretary birds, flamingoes, ibis, cranes and many smaller to large birds. Later after game drives and after lunch, you will ascend the crater walls and drive back to Arusha for an Overnight at your Hotel/Lodge. (HB)
- Budget: Green Mountain Hotel
Today at leisure depending on your flight details, you will be transferred to Arusha or Kilimanjaro International airport for your flight extension, and that shall be the end of our services.
Note: All Accommodations are subjected to Availability.
