7 Day Budget Tanzania Safari Tour – Affordable Wildlife Adventure
Discover Tanzania on a 7 Day Budget Safari Tour that combines unforgettable wildlife encounters, breathtaking landscapes, and authentic cultural experiences—all at an affordable price. Ideal for travelers seeking a cost-effective way to explore Tanzania’s top safari parks including Tarangire, Lake Manyara, Serengeti, and the Ngorongoro Crater.
Day 1: Arrive in Tanzania – Overnight at Arusha
Arrive at Kilimanjaro International Airport (JRO) where your private driver will transfer you to Masailand Safari Lodge in Arusha. Nestled at the base of Mount Meru, this peaceful lodge is ideal for resting and preparing for your safari adventure.
🛏️ Accommodation: Masailand Safari Lodge
🍽️ Meal Plan: Half Board
Alt text for images: “View of Masailand Safari Lodge with Mount Meru in the background”
Day 2: Game Drive in Tarangire National Park
Enjoy your first game drive in Tarangire National Park, famous for its elephant herds and ancient baobab trees. During the dry season, the Tarangire River becomes a wildlife magnet for giraffes, lions, zebras, wildebeests, and hundreds of bird species.
🛏️ Accommodation: Eileen’s Trees Inn – Karatu
🍽️ Meal Plan: Full Board
🔗 Explore more about Tarangire National Park
Alt text: “Elephants at Tarangire River during dry season in Tanzania”
Day 3: Safari in Ngorongoro Crater – The Big Five Paradise
Drive into the Ngorongoro Conservation Area, home to one of the world’s most intact volcanic calderas. Descend into the Ngorongoro Crater, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, and witness the Big Five—lions, elephants, buffalo, rhinos, and leopards.
🛏️ Accommodation: Serengeti Acacia Tented Lodge
🍽️ Meal Plan: Full Board
🔗 Read more about Ngorongoro Crater Safaris
Alt text: “Panoramic view of Ngorongoro Crater filled with wildlife”
Day 4: Drive to Serengeti – Game Viewing en Route
Journey to the heart of Serengeti National Park, one of Africa’s top safari destinations. Stop at Olduvai Gorge, the “Cradle of Mankind”, and explore the museum showcasing ancient human fossils.
Later, enjoy an afternoon safari through the endless plains of Serengeti, spotting herds of wildebeests, gazelles, giraffes, elephants, and big cats.
🛏️ Accommodation: Serengeti Acacia Tented Lodge
🍽️ Meal Plan: Full Board
🔗 Discover why Serengeti is the best safari destination
Alt text: “Wildebeest herd crossing Serengeti savannah during migration season”
Day 5: Full-Day Serengeti Safari – Witness the Migration
Spend another full day exploring Serengeti. Depending on the season, witness the Great Wildebeest Migration or spot lions, cheetahs, leopards, and crocodiles near the Grumeti or Mara River.
Visit hippo pools, kopjes, and hidden valleys as your guide tracks the best wildlife sightings.
🛏️ Accommodation: Serengeti Acacia Tented Lodge
🍽️ Meal Plan: Full Board
Alt text: “Cheetah perched on a rock in Serengeti during safari”
Day 6: Return from Serengeti to Karatu
After your final morning safari in Serengeti, drive back toward Karatu with game viewing en route. Enjoy the cooler highland air and relax at Eileen’s Trees Inn, a charming lodge with garden views and local cuisine.
🛏️ Accommodation: Eileen’s Trees Inn – Karatu
🍽️ Meal Plan: Full Board
Day 7: Lake Manyara National Park – Safari & Return to Arusha
Conclude your Tanzania safari with a visit to Lake Manyara National Park, home to flamingos, baboons, elephants, and the famous tree-climbing lions. Enjoy scenic views of the Rift Valley escarpment and lush groundwater forest.
After lunch, return to Arusha for your departure.
Alt text: “Tree-climbing lion resting on a branch in Lake Manyara National Park”
✅ Inclusions – What’s Covered in This Tanzania Budget Safari
Full-board accommodation in en-suite mid-range lodges and tented camps
Private 4×4 safari jeep with pop-up roof and fridge
All national park and crater entry fees
Airport pick-up & drop-off
Professional English-speaking safari guide
Membership in Flying Doctor Emergency Evacuation Service
Bottled mineral water, wildlife guidebooks on board
Government VAT and local taxes
❌ Exclusions – What’s Not Included
Tanzania Visa (USD $50 or $100 for U.S./Canadian citizens)
International flights
Optional hot air balloon safari in Serengeti (USD $500 pp)
Travel insurance, tips, and personal expenses
Meals not mentioned
