10-Day Budget Safari in Tanzania

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

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