Embark on a once-in-a-lifetime adventure with our 5-Day Ngorongoro, Serengeti & Tarangire Budget Tour. This thrilling safari is the perfect blend of nature, wildlife, and cultural experiences, promising an unforgettable journey through Tanzania’s most iconic national parks.
Book your 5-Day Ngorongoro, Serengeti & Tarangire Budget Tour now and embark on an extraordinary safari that will immerse you in the wonders of Tanzania’s most renowned national parks. Get ready for unforgettable wildlife encounters, stunning landscapes, and a truly authentic African adventure.
Your adventure begins with a transfer from Arusha to the world-renowned Serengeti National Park. Upon arrival, you will embark on an unforgettable game drive where you might encounter the majestic lions, graceful giraffes, playful zebras, and a variety of antelope species. After a day filled with wildlife sightings, you will settle in for a cozy dinner and overnight stay at the Serengeti Taji House, where you can relax and immerse yourself in the sounds of the African bush.
Accommodation:Serengeti Taji House
Spend the next two days exploring the vast plains of the Serengeti on full-day game drives. The park is home to the famous Big Five – elephants, buffaloes, leopards, rhinoceroses, and lions, offering you the chance to witness these magnificent creatures in their natural habitat. As you venture through the savannah, keep an eye out for the elusive cheetahs, hyenas, and wildebeests that call the Serengeti home. With each game drive, you will gain a deeper appreciation for the diverse flora and fauna of this spectacular national park. After exhilarating days of wildlife encounters, return to the comforts of Serengeti Taji House for peaceful evenings under the African stars.
Accommodation: Serengeti Taji House
Drinks: No Drinks
Today, you will journey to the iconic Ngorongoro Crater, a UNESCO World Heritage Site and one of Tanzania’s most visited attractions. Descend into the crater for a full day of game driving, where you can spot an array of wildlife such as hippos bathing in the watering holes, graceful gazelles grazing on the plains, and perhaps even the rare black rhinoceros. The Ngorongoro Crater is renowned for its high density of predators, so be on the lookout for lions, and hyenas as they roam the grasslands in search of their next meal. After an unforgettable day in this natural wonder, make your way to Mtu wa Mbu for an overnight stay at the comfortable Twiga Hotel, where you can unwind and reflect on the day’s wildlife sights.
Accommodation: Eileen’s trees inn
Your final day of the tour takes you to Tarangire National Park, known for its large herds of elephants that roam the expansive savannah. As you embark on a morning game drive, you may also encounter the park’s diverse birdlife, including the iconic Maasai ostrich and colorful lilac-breasted roller. Keep your camera ready to capture sightings of majestic baobab trees that dot the landscape, providing shade for wildlife such as leopards and tree-climbing lions. After an exciting game drive, you will transfer back to Arusha in the afternoon, concluding your 5-day budget safari with unforgettable memories of Tanzania’s most renowned national parks and their resident wildlife.
As hunting is strictly prohibited in all the National Parks, this means Tanzania has one of the highest densities of wildlife. Higher park fees keep the number of visitors relatively low and so there is a more exclusive experience. All safaris in Tanzania are conducted with 4×4 off-road vehicles unlike other countries that use small family cars and this makes the experience all the more memorable
Expect familiar food with occasional local touches. Most lodges will offer buffet-style dining whilst others may have set menus. If you have any dietary requirements we can accommodate these for you but please let us know in advance. If you are out driving during the day, your driver will take a packed lunch for you.
The different National Parks – Tarangire, Lake Manyara and Ngorongoro – may look close on a map, but there is a considerable amount of driving between each location. Approximate driving times are listed below. While this gives you the opportunity to see more of the Tanzania countryside – look out for Maasai villages beside the road, children tending their herds of goats and cattle, and roadside markets – you will not see any game during these transit times.
We would recommend being up and early for a game drive – around 6am as this time is cooler in the day, the animals are most active, you get ahead of the other tourists and since the park fees are paid by day (end of day being 6pm) then leaving early means you can get the most out of the day. However, as we provide you with a completely customisable itinerary, you are free to choose your schedule depending on your comfort.
Our safari vehicle can accommodate up to 7 people. Every vehicle will have a rooftop and sliding windows for better viewing experience
