Join us on our top best 5-day private budget safari from Arusha through Tanzania’s iconic wildlife destinations. Explore the Serengeti, home to the Great Migration and Big Five, then descend into the Ngorongoro Crater, a UNESCO site teeming with wildlife. Visit Tarangire, famous for elephants.
5 Days Private Budget Safari from Arusha in Tanzania (2026 - 2027) Tour Summary
Tour Features for 5 Days Private Budget Safari from Arusha in Tanzania (2026 - 2027)
Standard of tour
Budget: This tour uses budget camping
Tour style
Private: This tour is arranged solely for you and will not be shared with others
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: 5 Days Private Budget Safari from Arusha in Tanzania (2026 - 2027)
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Activities: Game drives,
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Getting around: Pop-up roof 4x4 vehicle,
5 Days Private Budget Safari from Arusha in Tanzania (2026 - 2027) Tour details
Arusha to Tarangire National Park
Your adventure begins with an early departure from Arusha around 7:00 AM to 8:00 AM. Heading toward Tarangire National Park, you’ll be greeted by the sight of ancient baobab trees and vast termite mounds scattered across the golden savannah. Tarangire is famous for its large herds of elephants, but you’ll also spot lions, giraffes, warthogs, cheetahs, and many more species. After a thrilling game drive, you’ll spend the night in comfortable, well-equipped camping facilities at Mto wa Mbu / Lake Manyara. Dinner will be served under the stars, providing the perfect end to your first day.
- Main Destination:
- Tarangire National Park
- Accommodation:
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Fig Tree Lodge And Camps OR Jambo Lodge And Camps
- Meals & Drinks:
Lake Manyara / Mto wa Mbu to Serengeti National Park
After a hearty breakfast, you’ll drive toward Serengeti National Park. Along the way, enjoy views of the Ngorongoro Crater rim and spot wildlife in transit. Serengeti, Tanzania's oldest and most famous national park, offers incredible wildlife sightings year-round, including the Great Migration when millions of wildebeests, zebras, and gazelles traverse the plains. You’ll enjoy a packed picnic lunch on one of the park’s rocky outcrops, known as kopjes. After a full day of game drives, you’ll relax at Serengeti’s budget-friendly Tumbili Campsite, where a delicious dinner awaits.
- Main Destination:
- Serengeti National Park
- Accommodation:
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Tumbili Public Campsite
- Meals & Drinks:
Full Day Game Drive Safari in Serengeti National Park
Enjoy an early breakfast and head out for a full-day game drive in the heart of the Serengeti. Explore the famous Seronera area, known for its rich wildlife population and breathtaking landscapes. Watch the lion prides and leopards that roam freely through the park’s stunning terrain. Your guide will ensure you don’t miss any of the spectacular wildlife encounters, from predators hunting to herds of gazelles grazing. Picnic lunch will be served in the park. After a full day of excitement, you’ll return to your campsite for a well-deserved rest.
- Main Destination:
- Serengeti National Park
- Accommodation:
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Tumbili Public Campsite
- Meals & Drinks:
Serengeti National Park to Ngorongoro Conservation Area
After breakfast, enjoy another exciting game drive in the Serengeti. You’ll continue to explore the park’s diverse wildlife and ever-changing landscapes, spotting lions, cheetahs, and perhaps even leopards in the wild. Later, you’ll travel to the Ngorongoro Conservation Area, where the majestic Ngorongoro Crater awaits. This intact volcanic caldera is one of the most remarkable places on Earth, teeming with nearly 30,000 animals, including elephants, rhinos, lions, and buffalo. After a day of exploration, you’ll relax in the Ngorongoro area, where you’ll spend the night at a nearby campsite.
- Main Destination:
- Serengeti National Park
- Accommodation:
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Simba Public Campsite
- Meals & Drinks:
Ngorongoro Crater to Arusha
Start your day with an early breakfast before descending into the Ngorongoro Crater for a final safari experience. This natural wonder is home to an incredible diversity of wildlife, including the Big Five. Spend the day exploring the crater's different ecosystems, from its open grasslands to its lush forests. The abundance of wildlife here will leave you in awe. In the late afternoon, you’ll head back to Arusha, where your unforgettable safari adventure ends.
- Main Destination:
- Ngorongoro Crater
- 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
- Silver Accommodations
- 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
- 18% VAT on tour fees & services
What's Not Included
- Hot Air Balloon(US$650)
- International Flights
- Domestic Flights
- Travel & Medical insurance
- Visa Cost
- Tip / Gratitude(10)
- Items of personal nature
- Laundry Services
- Alcoholic Beverages
- Government imposed increase of taxes and/or park fees
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