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5 Days Tanzania Budget Camping Safari
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5 Days Tanzania Budget Camping Safari

Starting off with Manyara National Park where you will witness the tree climbing lions, astonishing variety of birds, and wallowing hippos you will proceed to Tarangire which is known for it's Savannah plains, the immense herds of elephants amounting to 300 and migratory wildebeest, zebra, buffalo, impala, gazelle, hartebeest and eland crowding the shrinking lagoons of river Tara marks the start of your four days safari expedition.

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THE JOURNEY

A little more
than a place to go.

Starting off with Manyara National Park where you will witness the tree climbing lions, astonishing variety of birds, and wallowing hippos you will proceed to Tarangire which is known for it's Savannah plains, the immense herds of elephants amounting to 300 and migratory wildebeest, zebra, buffalo, impala, gazelle, hartebeest and eland crowding the shrinking lagoons of river Tara marks the start of your four days safari expedition. There after you will proceed to Serengeti then Ngorongoro Crater allowing you to see the diverse topography and wildlife that East Africa offers. Making your way from the rim of the crater to Serengeti through the adventurous roads of the hollowed-out Ngorongoro, while seeing animals, birds, and reptiles along the way. You will come close to the Maasai culture as you will pass by one of their bomas have a time to see the huts try their garments and experience the culture.

WHAT MAKES IT SPECIAL

Moments to look
forward to.

  • ✳Explore with a professional to optimize your chances of spotting wild animals.
  • ✳Enjoy the personalized service of a private tour.
  • ✳See many animals and birds that you have ever thought possible
  • ✳Sport the big cats & the Tanzania’s big 5
  • ✳Apart from Animals, you will also see different species of birds like flamingoes, ostrich, Hong bills, secretary birds, Pelicans, and more.
  • ✳Pickup + Stay for you is arranged on the day of arrival to ensure you can enjoy safari to the maximum
A SENSE OF THE DAYS

The way it unfolds.

Your day-by-day outline gives you a feel for the pace. The final plan can be adjusted around your dates and interests.

01

Arrive In Tanzania

You will be picked up at the Kilimanjaro International Airport and transferred to your hotel in Moshi town; you will meet your guide who will brief you on your upcoming safari. All the basic information about your safari will be given to you by safari guide.

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Arusha - Lake Manyara (Game Drive)

You'll depart from Arusha after breakfast for the drive to Lake Manyara National Park. The journey takes approximately two hours, but we'll pass through the market town of Mto Wa Mbu along the way. This agricultural and fresh produce market is a melting pot of local cultures and a souvenir hunter's paradise. After a brief stop at the village market, you'll enter Lake Manyara National Park. The park is truly a photographer's playground and offers some of the best Game drive in the world. You can expect to see many of Africa's most well-known animals, with the tree-climbing lions a particular treat. These proud predators lounge in acacia trees practically begging to be photographed. Bird-watchers will find Lake Manyara is an absolute delight, with a huge variety of birds on display in the park. Even the novice can expect to be amazed by large flamingo flocks, circling birds of prey, and the brightly coloured lilac breasted roller. You'll then return to your chosen accommodation for dinner and a good night's rest.

03

Lake Manyara - Tarangire National Park

After breakfast you will depart for Tarangire National Park. You will arrive at the gate around 10:00a.m After arriving at the park you will proceed on a Game drive. Animals expected to be seen include: Elephants, Dik Dik, Leopards, zebra, giraffe, Lions, ostritch and many more. At lunch time you will stop at a nice picnic site and enjoy an amazing lunch. Thereafter, you will proceed on a game drive. You will start departing from the National park at around four and proceed to Ngorongoro crater rim where you are expected to be at around 17:30hrs where your over-night and dinner will be.

04

Tarangire National Park - Serengeti National park

After breakfast we head towards the Serengeti National Park, via the beautiful Ngorongoro Conservation Area. Leaving the highlands behind, we descend into the heart of wild Africa; the Serengeti National Park with its endless plains, rolling into the distance as far as the eye can see. We head to the central park area, known as the Seronera area, one of the richest wildlife habitats in the park, featuring the Seronera River, which provides a valuable water source to this area and therefore attracts wildlife well representative of most of the Serengeti’s species. We arrive in time for lunch and enjoy an afternoon game drive in the Serengeti National Park. Dinner and overnight at a camp.

05

Serengeti (Game Drive) - Ngorongoro

After breakfast you will do a game drive in Serengeti National Park With your lunch box following the animal Migration at the Northern Serengeti where the migration will be, you will be able to see wildebeest, zebra, a topi hartebeest, eland, antelope, hyena, varieties of birds singing on the trees also viewing beauty of landscape and nature,After having your lunch You will continue with game view in Serengeti heading to the gate of Serengeti to check out of Serengeti National Park, after there you will proceed with game on route heading to ngorongoro Crater. Dinner and overnight at a Campsite at the rim of the crater.

06

Ngorongoro Crater Game Drive - Back to Arusha/ Moshi

After breakfast, descend into the crater with lunch box enjoying the game drive for more than six hours. The Ngorongoro Crater is one of the most densely crowded African wildlife areas in the world and is home to an estimated 30,000 animals including some of Tanzania’s last remaining black rhino. Supported by a year round water supply and fodder, the crater supports a vast variety of animals, which include herds of wildebeest, zebra, buffalo, eland, warthog, hippo, and giant African elephants. Another big draw card to this picturesque national park is its huge population of predators, which include lions, hyenas, jackals, cheetahs and the ever-elusive leopard crater floor. After a picnic lunch you will have a game drive there after in the late afternoon you will drive back to Arusha Town/ Moshi.

FIND YOUR WAY

On the map.

Use this route as a starting point. We’ll confirm the exact parks, stops and transfer times when we plan your dates.

  1. 01Arusha
  2. 02Lake Manyara (Game Drive)
  3. 03Lake Manyara
  4. 04Tarangire National Park
  5. 05Serengeti National park
  6. 06Serengeti (Game Drive)
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REST BETWEEN THE ADVENTURES

Where to stay.

Accommodation can shape the feel of a trip. Tell us what comfort, setting and budget mean to you.

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Safari lodge

A comfortable base near the parks, selected to fit your route and preferred level of comfort.

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Tented camp

A closer-to-nature stay, with the right camp depending on season and the areas you visit.

CLEAR DETAILS, THOUGHTFULLY PLANNED

Know what’s covered.

We’ll send a written proposal so you can see exactly what your trip includes before you confirm.

WHAT IS INCLUDED

Your proposal will confirm the guide or driver, transport, accommodation, meals, park or activity fees and transfers included in your specific itinerary.

WHAT IS NOT INCLUDED

We’ll clearly note any items arranged separately, such as international flights, travel insurance, visas, gratuities, personal expenses or optional activities.

NOTES FROM THE ROAD

In travellers’ own words.

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