Budget Safari

4-Day Budget Safari Tarangire, Manyara Night Game, Ngorongoro & Lake Eyasi

4 Days / 3 Nights 1 Destination

Tour Overview

This well-balanced 4-day budget safari is designed for travelers seeking rich wildlife experiences, cultural encounters, and efficient use of time. The itinerary covers Tanzania’s iconic northern destinations, combining classic game drives, a rare night safari, and authentic community interaction, before a smooth departure. It starts and ends in Arusha and uses budget lodges.

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Day-by-Day Summary

Arrival:Airport transfer included

Start Destination: Arusha / Nairobi

Days	Main Destination	Accommodation	Meal Plan
Day 1-4	Featured National Park	Standard/Luxury Lodge	Full Board

Tour Quick Facts

Tour Class

Luxury Tour: Hand-picked lodges and camps.

Group Type

Shared/Private: Max 6 people per vehicle.

Start Day

Daily: Flexible departures upon reservation.

Minimum Age

Min 8 Years: Families warmly welcomed.

Day by Day Experience

DAY 1

Arusha - Tarangire National Park

After an early morning pickup in Arusha, you will drive to Tarangire National Park, renowned for its large elephant herds and ancient baobab trees. A full game drive allows you to explore the Tarangire River ecosystem, where lions, giraffes, zebras, buffaloes, and a variety of bird species are commonly seen. In the late afternoon, you exit the park and continue to the Mto wa Mbu / Karatu area for dinner and overnight at a budget lodge.

DAY 2

Lake Manyara Game Drive & Night Safari - Ngorongoro Area

Following breakfast, you proceed to Lake Manyara National Park for a daytime game drive. The park is famous for its groundwater forest, flamingos along the lake shore, and the possibility of spotting tree-climbing lions. After sunset, you enjoy a night game drive a unique experience offering a chance to see nocturnal animals such as bush babies, genets, porcupines, and predators on the move. Later, you drive to your lodge for overnight.

DAY 3

Ngorongoro Crater - Lake Eyasi

An early start takes you down into the Ngorongoro Crater for a game drive on the crater floor, one of the best wildlife viewing areas in Africa. Within this natural enclosure, you may see lions, elephants, buffaloes, hippos, zebras, wildebeest, and, with luck, the endangered black rhino. After the game drive and a picnic lunch, you ascend the crater and drive to Lake Eyasi for dinner and overnight at a simple lodge.

DAY 4

Lake Eyasi - Arusha - Departure

In the early morning, you have the option to visit the Hadzabe community near Lake Eyasi to learn about their traditional hunter-gatherer lifestyle, a meaningful cultural experience that offers insight into one of Tanzania’s oldest cultures. After breakfast, you begin the return journey to Arusha, where you will be dropped off at your hotel, Arusha Airport, or Kilimanjaro International Airport for your departure.

Tour Rates & Pricing

Below are our group rates per person based on the number of guests traveling together. Discounts apply for larger parties sharing transport and guide costs.

Solo	2 People	3 People	4 People	5 People	6 People	7+ People
$2,200	$2,100	$1,878	$1,419	$1,408	$1,400	$1,400

Per Person Pricing: All rates listed are in USD per person sharing double/twin accommodation.

Solo Travel: Solo travelers can join; requires a minimum of 1 people to operate.

Age Requirements: Children under 6 travel free; discounted entrance applies for older children.

What's Included & Excluded

Included

Park fees(For non-residents)
All activities(Unless labeled as optional)
All accommodation(Unless listed as upgrade)
A professional driver/guide
All transportation(Unless labeled as optional)
All Taxes/VAT
Roundtrip airport transfer
Meals(As specified in the day-by-day section)
Drinking water(On all days)

Excluded

International flights(From/to home)
Additional accommodation before and at the end of the tour
Tips(Tipping guideline US$10.00 pp per day)
Personal items(Souvenirs, travel insurance, visa fees, etc.)
Government imposed increase of taxes and/or park fees
Any activities not mentioned in the itinerary

Price From

$ 2,200

per person

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