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Join our top best 6-day group budget safari from Dar es Salaam and explore Tanzania’s top wildlife destinations. Visit Tarangire for elephant herds and baobab trees, Serengeti for the predators, Ngorongoro Crater for diverse wildlife, and Lake Manyara for tree-climbing lions and birdlife. Enjoy thrilling game drives, camping accommodations, and delicious meals for an unforgettable adventure. Experience Tanzania’s wilderness on this budget-friendly safari!

6 Days Group Budget Safari from Dar Es Salaam in Tanzania (2026 - 2027) Tour Summary

Day 1 – Arusha to Tarangire National Park
Day 2 – Lake Manyara / Mto wa Mbu to Serengeti National Park
Day 3 – Full Day Game Drive Safari in Serengeti National Park
Day 4 – Serengeti National Park to Ngorongoro Conservation Area
Day 5 – Ngorongoro Crater to Lake Manyara / Mto wa Mbu
Day 6 – Lake Manyara National Park to Arusha

Tour Features for 6 Days Group Budget Safari from Dar Es Salaam in Tanzania (2026 - 2027)

Standard of tour

: No accommodation standard defined

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: 6 Days Group Budget Safari from Dar Es Salaam in Tanzania (2026 - 2027)

  • Activities: Game drives,
  • Getting around: Pop-up roof 4x4 vehicle,

6 Days Group Budget Safari from Dar Es Salaam in Tanzania (2026 - 2027) Tour details

Day 1: Arusha to Tarangire National Park
Arusha to Tarangire National Park

Arusha to Tarangire National Park

In the morning around 7:00 AM to 8:00 AM, depart from Arusha and head to Tarangire National Park, a place famous for its breathtaking landscapes filled with towering baobab trees and vast termite mounds. The park is known for its huge herds of elephants, as well as other wildlife such as lions, giraffes, buffaloes, impalas, and cheetahs. You’ll be amazed by the colorful calls of yellow-collared lovebirds as you explore this wildlife-rich region. After an exciting game drive, continue to Mto wa Mbu / Lake Manyara for an overnight stay at your budget camping accommodation. Enjoy a hearty dinner and relax under the African stars.

Main Destination:
Tarangire National Park
Accommodation:
Fig Tree Lodge And Camps OR Jambo Lodge And Camps
  • Budget 2 star lodge in Mto Wa Mbu / Lake Manyara
Meals & Drinks:
  • Lunch & Dinner
  • Drinking water (Other drinks not included)
Day 2: Lake Manyara / Mto wa Mbu to Serengeti National Park
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Lake Manyara / Mto wa Mbu to Serengeti National Park

Lake Manyara / Mto wa Mbu to Serengeti National Park

On the second day after breakfast, embark on a journey to the Serengeti National Park, one of the world’s most famous wildlife reserves. As you drive through the rim of the Ngorongoro Crater, you’ll have opportunities to spot wildlife en route. Serengeti is renowned for the Great Migration and the diverse range of species it hosts year-round. Enjoy a picnic lunch amidst stunning landscapes, and then dive deeper into the park on an afternoon game drive. Your night will be spent at the Tumbili Campsite, where you can unwind with a meal and enjoy a well-deserved rest.

Main Destination:
Serengeti National Park
Accommodation:
Tumbili Public Campsite
  • Public camp site in Serengeti National Park
Meals & Drinks:
  • Breakfast & Lunch & Dinner
  • Drinking water (Other drinks not included)
Day 3: Full Day Game Drive Safari in Serengeti National Park
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Full Day Game Drive Safari in Serengeti National Park

Full Day Game Drive Safari in Serengeti National Park

Enjoy a leisurely breakfast before embarking on a full-day game drive in the world famous Serengeti National Park, departing around 9:00 AM with a packed lunch, and returning to the lodge in the late afternoon around 6:00 PM. Alternatively, you can opt for an early start, departing at 6:00 AM for a morning game drive. Afterward, return to your accommodation for breakfast, enjoy a short rest, and head out again in the afternoon for another game drive with a packed lunch. Today, you'll explore the central Serengeti, particularly the renowned Seronera area, known for its rich wildlife and breathtaking landscapes. Serengeti National Park is famous for its impressive population of lions and leopards, and the Seronera region is one of the park's most abundant wildlife habitats. The Seronera River, a key water source, attracts a variety of species, including the famous lion prides that thrive in this area.

Main Destination:
Serengeti National Park
Accommodation:
Tumbili Public Campsite
  • Public camp site in Serengeti National Park
Meals & Drinks:
  • Breakfast & Lunch & Dinner
  • Drinking water (Other drinks not included)
Day 4: Serengeti National Park to Ngorongoro Conservation Area
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Serengeti National Park to Ngorongoro Conservation Area

Serengeti National Park to Ngorongoro Conservation Area

After enjoying a delicious breakfast, begin the day with a morning game drive in Serengeti National Park, where you’ll continue to explore the park’s stunning wildlife and dramatic landscapes. Whether you're spotting predators in action or witnessing vast herds of wildebeest, the Serengeti offers incredible opportunities for wildlife encounters. Later, depart for the Ngorongoro Conservation Area, enjoying a picnic lunch en route. Ngorongoro Crater, the world’s largest intact volcanic caldera, is a true natural wonder, measuring 14 kilometers across. Surrounded by a ring of extinct volcanoes, the crater floor is teeming with life, including nearly 30,000 animals that roam the vast expanse, filling the landscape with incredible biodiversity. The crater’s watering holes provide a prime opportunity for wildlife sightings, making it one of the most iconic safari destinations in the world.

Main Destination:
Serengeti National Park
Accommodation:
Simba Public Campsite
  • Public camp site in Ngorongoro Conservation Area
Meals & Drinks:
  • Breakfast & Lunch & Dinner
  • Drinking water (Other drinks not included)
Day 5: Ngorongoro Crater to Lake Manyara / Mto wa Mbu
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Ngorongoro Crater to Lake Manyara / Mto wa Mbu

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.

Main Destination:
Ngorongoro Crater
Accommodation:
Fig Tree Lodge And Camps OR Jambo Lodge And Camps
  • Budget 2 star lodge in Mto Wa Mbu / Lake Manyara
Meals & Drinks:
  • Breakfast & Lunch & Dinner
  • Drinking water (Other drinks not included)
Day 6: Lake Manyara National Park to Arusha
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Lake Manyara National Park to Arusha

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.

Main Destination:
Lake Manyara National Park
Accommodation:
No accommodation
Meals & Drinks:
  • Lunch & Dinner
  • Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

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
  • Hot Lunch / Lunch Box
  • 18% VAT on tour fees & services

What's Not Included

  • Hot Air Balloon(US$650)
  • Airport Pick Up
  • Airport Drop off
  • 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
  • Flight from Zanzibar/Dar es Salaam to Arusha/Kilimanjaro Airport
  • Pick Up from Kilimanjaro Airport to Arusha

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