Embark on our top best 10 Days Northern Tanzania Wildlife & Culture Group Budget Safari from Arusha. Explore Tarangire, Serengeti, Ngorongoro Crater, and Lake Manyara, while visiting Maasai and Chagga villages. Enjoy guided game drives, cultural tours, and stay in budget-friendly lodges and campsites. Immerse yourself in wildlife, local traditions, and meaningful experiences for an unforgettable and affordable African adventure
10 Days Northern Tanzania Wildlife & Culture Group Budget Safari from Arusha (2026 - 2027) Tour Summary
Tour Features for 10 Days Northern Tanzania Wildlife & Culture Group Budget Safari from Arusha (2026 - 2027)
Standard of tour
Budget: This tour uses budget camping
Tour style
Group: This shared adventure places you in a small group setting
Customizable Tour
Feel free to request minor Changes to suit your preferences
Suitable for all travelers
Best for the year : 2026, 2027, 2028, and +
Activities and Transportation: 10 Days Northern Tanzania Wildlife & Culture Group Budget Safari from Arusha (2026 - 2027)
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Activities: Game drives,
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Getting around: Pop-up roof 4x4 vehicle,
10 Days Northern Tanzania Wildlife & Culture Group Budget Safari from Arusha (2026 - 2027) Tour details
Arusha to Tarangire National Park and overnight at Mto wa Mbu
Begin your adventure with a scenic drive from Arusha to Tarangire National Park, known for its iconic baobab trees and expansive savannahs. As you enter the park, watch herds of elephants roaming freely, along with giraffes gracefully moving through the tall grasses. Keep an eye out for lions basking in the sun, cheetahs stealthily hunting, and baboons energetically playing in the trees. The park is also home to warthogs, ostriches, impalas, and many bird species, making it a bird-watcher’s paradise
- Main Destination:
- Tarangire National Park
- Accommodation:
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Ngedere Lodges & Camps OR Fig Tree Lodge and Camp
- Meals & Drinks:
Mto wa Mbu to Serengeti National Park
After a nourishing breakfast, travel towards the legendary Serengeti National Park, passing the dramatic rim of the Ngorongoro Crater with breathtaking views of the crater floor below. Stop for a picnic lunch atop a scenic kopje, watching wildlife roam freely across the plains. In the afternoon, embark on your first Serengeti game drive, encountering a variety of wildlife including zebras, wildebeests, giraffes, and predators such as lions and leopards. The vast open plains, dotted with acacia trees, provide a perfect backdrop for photography and wildlife observation
- Main Destination:
- Serengeti National Park
- Accommodation:
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Tumbili Public Campsite
- Meals & Drinks:
Full Day in Serengeti National Park
Spend an entire day immersed in the Serengeti, renowned for its biodiversity and the dramatic Great Migration of wildebeest and zebras. Wake to the sounds of birds and wildlife calls and enjoy breakfast surrounded by nature. Your guide will take you to less-traveled paths and hidden waterholes, giving opportunities to spot elusive predators and rare species like cheetahs, hyenas, and waterbucks. Watch herds graze peacefully or cross paths with powerful lions and elephant families. Bird enthusiasts can spot flamingos, crowned cranes, and secretary birds. Dinner is served back at the campsite under the stars, reflecting on the wonders of the Serengeti.
- Main Destination:
- Serengeti National Park
- Accommodation:
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Tumbili Public Campsite
- Meals & Drinks:
Serengeti National Park to Ngorongoro Crater
Begin your day with an early morning game drive in central Serengeti, taking advantage of cooler temperatures and wildlife activity. Your guide interprets animal behaviors and tracks as you traverse the plains. After lunch, journey to the Ngorongoro Crater, home to Africa’s most famous crater. Marvel at panoramic views of the crater rim, spot wildlife in the distance, and settle into Simba Public Campsite
- Main Destination:
- Ngorongoro Crater
- Accommodation:
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Simba Public Campsite
- Meals & Drinks:
Ngorongoro Crater to Mto wa Mbu
Descend into the Ngorongoro Crater, a UNESCO World Heritage Site often called Africa’s Garden of Eden. The crater floor is home to a remarkable density of wildlife, including the Big Five: lions, elephants, buffaloes, leopards, and rhinos. Other residents include hyenas, hippos, zebras, and flamingos in the crater’s lakes. Enjoy a scenic picnic lunch while watching animals roam freely. In the late afternoon, transfer back to Ngedere Lodge & Camp in Mto wa Mbu, resting after a thrilling day of wildlife spotting
- Main Destination:
- Ngorongoro Crater
- Accommodation:
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Ngedere Lodges & Camps OR Fig Tree Lodge and Camp
- Meals & Drinks:
Mto wa Mbu Walking Tour – Drive to Arusha
Experience the vibrant life of Mto wa Mbu Village, one of Tanzania’s most culturally diverse communities. Join your guide on a 2–3 hour walking tour, exploring local farms, milling operations, schools, and bustling markets. Learn about village life, traditional agriculture, and daily routines, interacting with locals along the way.
- Main Destination:
- Mto wa Mbu Village
- Accommodation:
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The Charity Hotel
- Meals & Drinks:
Maasai Village Tour – Drive to Moshi
After breakfast, visit a traditional Maasai village near Tingatinga. Meet the village chief and locals, learn about Maasai culture, traditions, and daily activities, and taste traditional tea prepared on a wood fire. Observe traditional dances and crafts, gaining a deeper understanding of Maasai life
- Main Destination:
- Osiligilai Maasai Boma
- Accommodation:
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Kilimanjaro White House Hotel
- Meals & Drinks:
Materuni Waterfall & Kikuletwa Hot Springs
Explore Materuni Village, home to the Chagga tribe, and hike to the stunning 80-meter waterfall. Enjoy a traditional Chagga lunch, participate in coffee-making demonstrations, and experience local music and dance. In the afternoon, relax at Kikuletwa (Chemka) Hot Springs, swimming in the turquoise waters surrounded by lush vegetation. Return to Moshi before sunset for overnight stay.
- Main Destination:
- Materuni Waterfalls
- Accommodation:
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Kilimanjaro White House Hotel
- Meals & Drinks:
Volunteering at Local School
Spend the day making a positive impact at a local school in Moshi. Assist teachers, engage with students, and participate in cultural exchanges. Activities are flexible, allowing you to contribute comfortably while learning about Tanzanian education. Return to your hotel in the evening for rest and reflection.
- Main Destination:
- Moshi
- Accommodation:
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Kilimanjaro White House Hotel
- Meals & Drinks:
Departure – Transfer to Moshi Airport
After an early breakfast, you will be transferred to the airport in time for your departure flight. As you journey home, carry with you unforgettable memories of Tanzania’s spectacular wildlife, breathtaking landscapes, and rich cultural encounters that have made this safari a once-in-a-lifetime experience.
- Main Destination:
- Moshi
- Accommodation:
- No accommodation
- Meals & Drinks:
What's Included
- Park Entrance fees
- Ngorongoro Crater fees
- Camping Fees
- All Activities Mentioned
- Transport (4x4 Land Cruiser) with open roof
- Professional English-speaking safari guide
- Meals: Breakfast, Lunches, & dinner
- Drinks: 1.5 bottle of water per day; tea and coffee
- Airport Pick Up
- Airport Drop off
- Hot Lunch / Lunch Box
What's Not Included
- International Flights
- Domestic Flights
- Travel & Medical insurance
- Visa Cost
- Tip / Gratitude(5)
- Items of personal nature
- Laundry Services
- Alcoholic Beverages
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