6 Days Group Budget Safari from Arusha in Tanzania (2026 - 2027)

Lake Manyara / Mto Wa Mbu to Serengeti National Park

After breakfast, you will depart for the world-famous Serengeti National Park, a journey of about 4–5 hours. Along the way, you will pass through the legendary Ngorongoro Conservation Area, where you might spot zebras, wildebeests, and Maasai herders tending to their livestock. Upon arriving in Seronera (Central Serengeti) in the afternoon, you will enjoy an en-route game drive as you head deeper into the park. Serengeti’s vast plains are home to the Big Five Safari—lions, leopards, elephants, rhinos, and buffaloes—as well as cheetahs, hyenas, giraffes, and thousands of grazing animals. After a full day of wildlife encounters, you will check in at a budget campsite in the heart of Serengeti for dinner and an overnight stay.

Full-Day Game Drive Safari in Serengeti National Park

A sunrise game drive in the iconic Serengeti is an unforgettable experience, offering a chance to see predators on the hunt before the sun gets too hot. After the early game drive, you will return to camp for breakfast before setting off for a full-day game drive across the Serengeti’s diverse landscapes. The Seronera River Valley is a prime location for richest wildlife, with its permanent water sources attracting a wide variety of animals. You will visit hippo pools, explore the open plains, and stop for a picnic lunch in the wild. The afternoon continues with another game drive, where you might spot the elusive leopard, large prides of lions, or even a cheetah sprinting after its prey. By evening, you will return to camp or lodge for dinner and rest after an action-packed day.

Serengeti National Park to Ngorongoro Conservation Area

After an early breakfast, you will enjoy a final morning game drive in the world-famous Serengeti before beginning your journey toward the legendary Ngorongoro Conservation Area. As you leave Serengeti, you may have more chances to spot wildlife along the way. A picnic lunch will be served at a scenic spot before you continue the drive to the iconic Ngorongoro Crater’s rim. Upon arrival, you will check into your lodge or campsite, where you can relax and take in the stunning views.

Ngorongoro Crater to Lake Manyara / Mto wa Mbu

Today, you will wake up early for one of the most spectacular game drives in the world—inside the Ngorongoro Crater. You will descend into the crater floor around 6:30 AM, where you will spend approximately 5 hours exploring this UNESCO-listed wonder. Home to over 30,000 animals, the crater offers excellent chances of spotting the rare black rhino, as well as elephants, lions, buffaloes, hippos, and flamingos at Lake Magadi. After a picnic lunch near the hippo pool, you will ascend to the crater rim and drive to Lake Manyara / Mto wa Mbu, a journey of about 1.5 hours. Upon arrival, you will check into your lodge or campsite near the park and relax for the evening

Lake Manyara National Park to Arusha

After breakfast, you will head to the most beautiful Lake Manyara National Park for your final game drive. This scenic park is set against the backdrop of the Great Rift Valley and is famous for its tree-climbing lions, large flocks of flamingos, and diverse birdlife. The park is also home to elephants, hippos, baboons, and antelopes, making it a great way to end your safari. You will enjoy a picnic lunch inside the park before beginning your journey back to Arusha, arriving in the late afternoon around 5:00–6:00 PM. You will be dropped off at your hotel or preferred location, marking the end of an unforgettable safari adventure.