7-Day Tanzania Budget Safari Tent-Northern Parks

Today, your safari adventure begins! We pick you up from your hotel in or around Arusha. During the 2.5-hour drive, you will enjoy the view of the beautiful nature, landscapes and local communities. We’ll do a full-day game drive in Tarangire which is famous for its large numbers of elephants, baobab trees and tree-climbing African pythons. At the end of the day, we go to Africa Safari Lake Manyara. First, you can take a dive into the swimming pool!

Main Destination: Tarangire National Park

Accommodation: Africa Safari Lake Manyara (Safari Tent)

Budget tented camp located 1-2hr drive from Tarangire NP

Meals and drinks: Lunch & dinner (Breakfast not included)

Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

Today we wake up early in the morning and after breakfast, we will drive into the amazing Ngorongoro Crater. The Ngorongoro Crater is the largest intact crater in the world. The crater is home to an estimated 30,000 large mammals. Due to its natural borders, there is an abundance of wildlife throughout the conservation area.

It is also home to the Big Five including the African black rhino, as well as hyena and zebra to name a few. At the end of the day we head to Ndutu/South Serengeti where we overnight at Africa Safari South Serengeti. The area is famous for the calving season of the Great Migration, an absolute highlight of the annual wildebeest migration.

Main Destination:

Ngorongoro Crater

Accommodation: Africa Safari South Serengeti (Safari Tent)

Budget tented camp located inside Ndutu (Southern Serengeti NP)

Meals and drinks: All meals included

Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

On day three, we will head toward the Serengeti. After a few hour's drive, we will arrive at the Serengeti gate. After lunch, we do a game drive all afternoon in this beautiful park. The Serengeti is known for its endless plains of savannah and forest landscapes. The park is famous for the migration involving about 1.5 million herbivores and followers.

At the end of the day, we arrive at Africa Safari Ikoma. Located between the Serengeti Seronera, Grumeti and Ikorongo Game Reserves, the location is perfect for exploring the Serengeti. It’s the perfect retreat for a relaxing moment while watching birdlife or a herd of impala grazing quietly around the camp area. Otherwise you can just relax while listening to the sounds of the African bush.

Main Destination: Serengeti National Park

Accommodation: Africa Safari Serengeti Ikoma (Safari Tent)

Budget tented camp located inside Western Serengeti NP

Meals and drinks: All meals included

Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

Today, we continue our game drive in Serengeti and will be heading north. In the migration season, we can pass by the Mara River. Be amazed by the thousands of animals crossing the river - a once-in-a-lifetime experience! At the end of the day, we overnight at Africa Safari Maasai Boma Lodge.

As the accommodation’s name suggests, it is inspired by a traditional
Maasai boma. Look around you and you’ll understand why; you’re in their midst. The village is called Ololosokwan and although not located in an official game reserve or national park, even here you can find game.

Main Destination: Serengeti National Park

Accommodation:

Meals and drinks: All meals included

Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

After breakfast, we head to Lake Natron. The drive from the northern Serengeti are remote, with a desolate, other-worldly beauty and an incomparable feeling of space and antiquity. The roads pass through untraveled Maasai land, with small bomas and big mountains often in view in a wild, cauterised landscape.

From June to November, around two million flamingos gather at the lake. On the way to the lodge, we can make a stop at the hot springs. We overnight at Africa Safari Lake Natron. The lodge has a swimming pool that is embedded in its surrounding landscapes and comes complete with stunning views of neighbouring Mount Ol Doinyo Lengai, a still-active volcano. Enjoy the view! From the lodge, you can take a 10-minute walk to the lake with your guide.

Main Destination: Lake Natron

Accommodation: Africa Safari Lake Natron (Safari Tent)

Budget tented camp located near Lake Natron

Meals and drinks: All meals included

Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

In the morning, your guide will take you for an adventurous walk to the waterfalls (make sure to bring walking shoes). Several Maasai villages are found nearby and your guide for the hike will be a Maasai. After lunch, you’ll head to Mto Wa Mbu where you overnight at Africa Safari Lake Manyara.

Main Destination: Lake Natron

Accommodation: Africa Safari Lake Manyara (Safari Tent)

Budget tented camp located in Mto wa Mbu (Town)

Meals and drinks: All meals included

Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

Today we will go to Lake Manyara. This park is known for its breathtaking panoramic views, waterfalls, babbling brooks with clear water and hot springs. We do a game drive in Lake Manyara for the whole day, and in the afternoon, we drive back to Arusha where we arrive before dinner.

Main Destination: Lake Manyara National Park

Accommodation: No accommodation (End of tour)

Meals and drinks: Breakfast & lunch (Dinner not included)

Drinking water (Other drinks not included)