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6 Day Tanzania Budget Safari: Tarangire, Serengeti & Ngorongoro

A 6 day budget camping safari to Tarangire, two days in the Serengeti and a Ngorongoro Crater game drive.

Experience the very best of Tanzania’s Northern Safari Circuit on this unforgettable 6 day budget safari to Tarangire, Serengeti and Ngorongoro Crater. Designed for travelers looking for an authentic African safari at an affordable price, this adventure combines spectacular landscapes, abundant wildlife, and memorable cultural experiences. Explore the elephant rich plains of Tarangire National Park, spend two exciting days searching for wildlife in the world-famous Serengeti National Park, and descend into the extraordinary Ngorongoro Crater, home to an incredible concentration of wildlife.

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Day by day itinerary

Day 1: Arrival in Arusha, Airport Transfer & City Tour

Your 6 day Tanzania safari begins with a warm welcome from the Golden Memories Safaris team upon arrival at Arusha Airport. You will be transferred to your hotel, where you can relax after your journey. Depending on your arrival time, enjoy an optional city sightseeing experience in Arusha. Visit local markets, the Maasai Market, Cultural Heritage Centre, and Arusha City Museum to get an introduction to the culture, history, and everyday life of northern Tanzania.

Stay: Njiro Legacy Hotel.

Day 2: Arusha to Tarangire National Park Safari

After breakfast, your safari guide will pick you up from your hotel at approximately 7:30 AM. Meet your guide and fellow safari team before driving to Tarangire National Park, approximately two hours from Arusha. Tarangire is famous for its spectacular baobab trees, diverse landscapes, and large elephant populations. During your game drive, keep your eyes open for elephants, lions, leopards, cheetahs, giraffes, zebras, wildebeest, buffaloes, antelopes, and numerous bird species. Around lunchtime, stop at a designated picnic site overlooking the Tarangire River. Enjoy your lunch while watching wildlife around the water. Monkeys and baboons are often nearby, adding to the fun of your safari experience.

Stay: Tarangire Public Campsite.

Day 3: Tarangire to Serengeti National Park

After an early breakfast, enjoy a short morning game drive in Tarangire before beginning your journey toward the legendary Serengeti National Park. The drive takes approximately six hours, including scenic stops, and passes through the spectacular Ngorongoro Conservation Area. Along the way, you will have an opportunity to stop at a viewpoint overlooking the magnificent Ngorongoro Crater and admire one of Tanzania’s most iconic landscapes. Continue toward Serengeti and arrive in the late afternoon, depending on time and wildlife movements, enjoy an afternoon and evening game drive around the Seronera area in central Serengeti.

Stay: Seronera Public Campsite.

Day 4: Full Day Serengeti National Park Safari

After breakfast, head out on an exciting game drive through the western and central areas of the park, following current wildlife movements. Serengeti is renowned for its vast savannahs and extraordinary concentration of wildlife, making every game drive a new adventure. Depending on the season and location of the animals, you may encounter large herds of wildebeest and zebras, elephants, giraffes, buffaloes, hippos, lions, cheetahs, leopards, and many other species. Enjoy a picnic lunch in the wilderness before continuing your game drive into the afternoon. Your experienced guide will use their knowledge of the park and recent wildlife sightings to maximize your opportunities for memorable encounters.

Stay: Seronera Public Campsite.

Day 5: Serengeti to Ngorongoro Highlands

After breakfast, depart Serengeti and drive toward the spectacular Ngorongoro Conservation Area, your journey takes you through changing landscapes as you approach the Ngorongoro, the world’s largest intact volcanic caldera. The crater is approximately 20 km wide and around 610 metres deep, creating a remarkable natural habitat for a wide variety of wildlife. In the afternoon, arrive at your campsite overlooking the Ngorongoro area. Enjoy the cool highland atmosphere and spectacular surroundings before dinner and overnight.

Stay: Simba B Campsite.

Day 6: Ngorongoro Crater Game Drive & Return to Arusha

Wake up early and descend into the Ngorongoro Crater at approximately 6:15 AM for your final wildlife adventure, the early morning is an excellent time for game viewing as wildlife is often active. Your guide will help you search for the elusive black rhino while exploring the crater floor. The crater’s unique enclosed ecosystem makes it possible to encounter a remarkable variety of wildlife within a relatively compact area. Look out for lions, elephants, buffaloes, zebras, wildebeest, hyenas, hippos, gazelles, and numerous bird species. Later in the afternoon, ascend the crater and begin your journey back to Arusha. Depending on your onward travel arrangements, you will be transferred to your hotel or Arusha Airport for your evening flight.

Stay: Not applicable / End of safari.

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Frequently asked questions

How much does the 6 Day Tanzania Budget Safari: Tarangire, Serengeti & Ngorongoro cost?

The 6 Day Tanzania Budget Safari: Tarangire, Serengeti & Ngorongoro starts from USD 2,800 per person. The final price depends on your group size, travel dates and accommodation level, so send an inquiry with your dates for an exact quote.

How long is the 6 Day Tanzania Budget Safari: Tarangire, Serengeti & Ngorongoro and where does it go?

It lasts 6 days and 5 nights and covers Arusha, Tarangire, Serengeti, Ngorongoro. The day-by-day itinerary on this page lists each stop.

What is included in the 6 Day Tanzania Budget Safari: Tarangire, Serengeti & Ngorongoro?

The price includes park entrance fees and conservation fees for non-residents, all safari activities and game drives as outlined in the itinerary, camping accommodation as specified in the itinerary, professional safari guide, safari transportation in a 4x4 vehicle with a pop-up roof and airport transfers as specified. The "What is included" list on this page has everything.

What is not included in the 6 Day Tanzania Budget Safari: Tarangire, Serengeti & Ngorongoro?

Not included: international flights to and from Tanzania, visa fees, travel insurance, tips and gratuities for your safari guide and other staff, personal expenses and alcoholic and other personal beverages. The "What is not included" list on this page has everything.

When is the best time to book the 6 Day Tanzania Budget Safari: Tarangire, Serengeti & Ngorongoro?

Tanzania can be visited all year. The dry months from June to October give the easiest wildlife viewing, the calving season in the southern Serengeti runs from about January to March, and the green season is quieter with good birdlife. Tell us your dates and we will confirm what to expect.

How do I book the 6 Day Tanzania Budget Safari: Tarangire, Serengeti & Ngorongoro?

Press "Book this safari" on this page or send an inquiry with your dates and number of travellers. We confirm availability and the details by email.

Do I need travel insurance for Tanzania?

Yes. Travel insurance is required for travel to Tanzania, and it should cover medical care and evacuation. See our travel insurance guide before you buy a policy.

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