10-Day Budget Safari in Tanzania
This 10-day safari offers an affordable yet immersive experience of Tanzania’s renowned national parks and cultural heritage. From visiting the indigenous Maasai people to exploring the Serengeti’s Great Migration and witnessing the beauty of the Ngorongoro Crater, this tour takes you on a journey through Tanzania’s most iconic landscapes. You will stay in comfortable campsites and lodges, enjoy daily game drives, and visit traditional villages, all while experiencing the vibrant culture and incredible wildlife of East Africa
Transport Options:
- 4×4 Safari Land Cruiser: Ideal for rugged terrain, offering comfort and excellent game viewing.
Optional Add-ons:
- Hot Air Balloon Safari over Serengeti
- Accommodation in Arusha before or after your safari
This immersive budget safari provides an authentic Tanzania experience, from cultural visits to incredible wildlife viewing. Whether you’re exploring the Serengeti’s migration or experiencing the unique traditions of indigenous tribes, this safari offers an enriching and unforgettable adventure.
Tour Plan
Upon your arrival at Kilimanjaro International Airport, you will be warmly greeted by our representative, who will transfer you to your accommodation at Arusha Mvuli Hotel (or a similar hotel). Take the rest of the day to relax and recover from your flight. This evening will be a good opportunity to prepare for the adventure ahead while soaking in the local ambiance. Dinner is at your leisure.
Accommodation: Arusha Mvuli Hotel
Meals: Bed & Breakfast
After breakfast, you will embark on a fascinating day trip to Ilkidinga Maasai Village, where you’ll be introduced to the traditional Maasai way of life. The Maasai people will demonstrate their famous jumping dances, and you’ll have the chance to explore their homes, which are built from mud, sticks, and dung. You’ll also interact with local schoolchildren. Later, visit the Arusha Museum to learn about the region’s history and cultural significance.
Accommodation: Arusha Mvuli Hotel
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
After breakfast, you will visit a local orphanage in Arusha, where you’ll engage with children, play sports, and share fun activities like teaching them new games. This experience offers an opportunity to learn about the community and contribute to the children’s well-being. In the evening, return to your hotel for relaxation.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Accommodation: Arusha Mvuli Hotel
Enjoy breakfast and depart for Lake Manyara National Park, known for its unique tree-climbing lions and vibrant birdlife. You’ll take a game drive around the park, exploring its diverse ecosystems, including the forested areas, open savanna, and lake shores. The park is also home to large families of baboons and an abundance of bird species. A picnic lunch will be enjoyed inside the park, followed by an afternoon of more game viewing.
Meals: Breakfast, Picnic Lunch, Dinner
Accommodation: Lake Manyara Twiga Campsite
After breakfast, you will head to Lake Eyasi, where you’ll spend the day learning about the Hadzabe tribe – a small, hunter-gatherer community. The Hadzabe will demonstrate their fire-making skills using traditional methods, and you will accompany them on a hunt with bows and arrows. This immersive cultural experience gives you a rare glimpse into their unique way of life.
Meals: Breakfast, Picnic Lunch, Dinner
Accommodation: Lake Eyasi Campsite
After breakfast, you’ll leave Lake Eyasi and drive through the Ngorongoro Conservation Area, stopping at the famous Olduvai Gorge, an important archaeological site where some of the earliest human fossils have been discovered. Continue to the Serengeti National Park, home to the Great Migration and teeming with wildlife. After a game drive, you will settle at Pimbi Campsite for the evening.
Meals: Breakfast, Picnic Lunch, Dinner
Accommodation: Pimbi Campsite
Spend the entire day in the Serengeti, where you’ll explore the vast plains in search of the Big Five—lions, leopards, elephants, rhinos, and buffaloes. You’ll also witness the Great Migration of wildebeest, zebras, and gazelles. Serengeti promises unforgettable game viewing and plenty of opportunities to spot wildlife in their natural habitat. Enjoy dinner at your campsite in the evening and relax under the stars.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Accommodation: Pimbi Campsite
After an early breakfast, embark on a morning game drive through Serengeti before heading to the Ngorongoro Crater. Known as the “Eighth Wonder of the World,” the crater is home to a high concentration of wildlife, including elephants, lions, rhinos, and buffalo. Spend the afternoon exploring this breathtaking caldera, with its rich biodiversity. You’ll enjoy lunch in the crater before heading to your campsite for the night.
Accommodation: Ngorongoro Simba Campsite
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
After breakfast, you’ll depart Ngorongoro for Tarangire National Park, famous for its iconic baobab trees and large elephant herds. Enjoy a morning game drive with a picnic lunch in the park, soaking in the stunning landscapes and watching wildlife, including giraffes, zebras, and lions. Tarangire offers a quieter and more intimate safari experience, but its wildlife and beauty are equally captivating.
Meals: Breakfast, Picnic Lunch, Dinner
Accommodation: Kigongoni Campsite
On your final day, enjoy a morning game drive in Tarangire National Park before returning to the campsite for breakfast. Afterward, you’ll drive back to Arusha for a final lunch and then transfer to Kilimanjaro Airport for your flight back home, marking the end of your incredible Tanzanian safari.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch
Included
- All park entrance fees
- Accommodation as per the itinerary (lodges and campsites)
- All meals during the safari
- Drinking water throughout the safari
- Professional driver-guide
- Game drives and activities as specified
- Cultural visits (Maasai, Hadzabe tribe, orphanage)
- Airport pickup and drop-off
- 4×4 Safari vehicle with pop-up roof for game viewing
Excluded
- International airfare and visa fees
- Personal expenses (e.g., souvenirs, snacks)
- Drinks (other than water)
- Tips for the driver/guide (recommended $10 per day)
- Optional activities (e.g., hot air balloon safari)
- Any other item not mentioned
