TANZANIA SAFARI

Duration

5 Days - 4 Nights

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5 DAYS TANZANIA BIG 5 SAFARI - LODGE PACKAGE

5 Days Tanzania Big 5 Safari is one of affordable Tanzania Standard Lodge Safari which can also be customized according to your needs and budget. This safari features a selection of three popular Northern Circuit game parks and reserve. The package includes Tarangire National Park, Lake Manyara National Park, Serengeti National Park and Ngorongoro Conservation Area. These wilderness areas are characterised by different inhabitant animal behaviours; however, you may see some exceptional attractions that will be sighted on the very specific park and never in another. As Manyara is well known for the tree climbing lions, the soda ash lake and its flamingos, Tarangire is widely famous for its high-density population of Elephants and Baobab Trees. Both Parks are a home to more than Hundreds of bird species and a haven for bird enthusiasts in East Africa.

Termite Mounds dot the topography in Tarangire National Park, while Manyara is famous for its locality below the East African Rift Valley. Did you know that Lake Manyara National Park is the only park having a Hot spring popping up from under Neath?

What's included

Destination

Moshi & Arusha , Northern Circuit Discover Destinations

Departure Location

Moshi, Kilimanjaro - Tanzania

Return Location

Moshi, Kilimanjaro - Tanzania

Tour Start Date & Time

Everyday

Price includes

Airport pick up and drop off
All meals included
All mentioned activities
All park entrances fees
Flying Doctors insurance (AMREF) during the safari for emergence evacuations
Overnight stays in Luxury Lodges, Tented Camps OR Budget Camping Area
Private Jeep 4×4 equipped with refrigerator, portable charging stations and pop-up roof
Professionally guided tour
Unlimited bottled water
Unlimited mileage game drive

Price does not include

Alcoholic and soft drinks
Entry visa for Tanzania
Government imposed increase of taxes and /or park fees
Immunization documents (yellow fever recommended for visa processing on arrivals)
Laundry Services
Other International flights
Tips to guide and driver
Unlimited bottled water
Visa arrangements

Budgeted 5 Days Tanzania Big 5 Safari

Experience the magic of Tanzania's wildlife on our Budgeted 5 Days Tanzania Big 5 Safari, a carefully designed adventure offering incredible wildlife encounters at an affordable price. This safari is perfect for travelers who want to explore Tanzania's famous national parks while enjoying comfortable accommodation, professional guiding and unforgettable African scenery without luxury safari prices.

During this 5 days Tanzania Big 5 Safari, you will explore some of Tanzania's most famous wildlife destinations including Tarangire National Park, Serengeti National Park and Ngorongoro Crater. These areas provide excellent opportunities to search for Africa's legendary Big Five animals: lions, elephants, leopards, buffaloes and rhinos, together with thousands of other wildlife species.

Budgeted 5 Days Tanzania Big 5 Safari Overview

Safari Duration

5 Days and 4 Nights affordable Tanzania wildlife safari.

Main Destinations

Tarangire National Park, Serengeti National Park and Ngorongoro Crater.

Safari Style

Budget-friendly private safari with comfortable accommodation.

Transport

4x4 Toyota Land Cruiser with pop-up roof for wildlife viewing.

Why Choose Our Budgeted 5 Days Tanzania Big 5 Safari?

This budget Tanzania safari package is designed for travelers who want maximum wildlife experience at an affordable cost. Instead of spending more money on luxury accommodation, this itinerary focuses on spending more time inside the parks where the real adventure happens.

Affordable Safari Experience

Enjoy an authentic Tanzania safari experience with carefully selected budget lodges and camps offering comfort and great locations.

Big Five Wildlife Adventure

Explore some of the best places in Tanzania to search for lions, elephants, leopards, buffaloes and rhinos.

Expert Safari Guide

Travel with an experienced local guide who understands animal behavior and the best wildlife viewing areas.

Amazing Landscapes

Discover endless Serengeti plains, volcanic crater views, ancient baobab trees and beautiful African sunsets.

Destinations Included in This Safari

Tarangire National Park

Tarangire National Park is the first destination on this Big 5 safari adventure. Famous for its large elephant population, giant baobab trees and seasonal wildlife concentration, Tarangire offers excellent game viewing throughout the year. Visitors can enjoy sightings of elephants, lions, giraffes, zebras, wildebeest, buffaloes and hundreds of bird species.

Serengeti National Park

Serengeti National Park is the highlight of many Tanzania safari holidays. Known for the Great Migration and endless grassland plains, Serengeti is home to some of Africa's highest concentrations of predators. During your game drives, you will search for lions resting under acacia trees, cheetahs hunting across open plains, leopards hiding in trees and large herds of herbivores moving across the ecosystem.

Ngorongoro Crater

Ngorongoro Crater is one of the most spectacular wildlife destinations in the world. The crater creates a natural sanctuary where thousands of animals live throughout the year. It is one of the best places in Tanzania to see the Big Five in a single day, including the endangered black rhino.

Budgeted 5 Days Tanzania Big 5 Safari Itinerary

Day 1: Arusha to Tarangire National Park

Your adventure begins in Arusha after breakfast. Drive to Tarangire National Park for your first wildlife experience. Enjoy a full game drive searching for elephants, lions, giraffes, zebras, buffaloes and other animals while exploring the park's beautiful landscapes. In the afternoon continue to your budget safari lodge or camp for dinner and overnight.

Day 2: Tarangire to Serengeti National Park

After breakfast, depart towards Serengeti National Park passing through the scenic Great Rift Valley and Ngorongoro Highlands. Enter Serengeti and begin your first game drive across the famous endless plains. Look for predators and large wildlife groups before arriving at your accommodation.

Day 3: Full Day Serengeti Big Five Safari

Spend the entire day exploring Serengeti National Park. Morning and afternoon game drives provide excellent opportunities to discover lions, elephants, leopards, cheetahs, buffaloes, giraffes and large herds of wildebeest and zebras. Enjoy a picnic lunch surrounded by the incredible wilderness.

Day 4: Serengeti to Ngorongoro Conservation Area

Enjoy a final morning game drive in Serengeti before travelling towards Ngorongoro Conservation Area. Along the way enjoy scenic landscapes and possible wildlife sightings. Arrive at your lodge near the crater where you will prepare for the next day's crater adventure.

Day 5: Ngorongoro Crater Safari and Return to Arusha

After breakfast, descend into Ngorongoro Crater for an unforgettable Big Five safari experience. Explore the crater floor searching for rhinos, elephants, lions, buffaloes, hippos and flamingos. After lunch, begin your return journey to Arusha where your Budgeted 5 Days Tanzania Big 5 Safari ends.

Safari Includes

Service	Included
Transport	Private 4x4 safari vehicle with pop-up roof.
Guide	Professional English-speaking safari guide.
Accommodation	Budget lodges and comfortable tented camps.
Meals	Breakfast, lunch and dinner during safari.
Park Fees	All national park entrance fees.
Game Drives	Daily wildlife viewing activities.
Drinking Water	Unlimited bottled drinking water.

Best Time for Budgeted 5 Days Tanzania Big 5 Safari

This safari can be enjoyed throughout the year. The dry season from June to October is excellent for wildlife viewing because animals gather around water sources. January to March is a special period for visiting Serengeti because of the calving season when thousands of newborn animals attract predators.

The wet season from November to May also offers beautiful green landscapes, fewer crowds and excellent photography opportunities, making it a great option for budget travelers.

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I see the Big Five on this budget safari?

Yes. Tarangire, Serengeti and Ngorongoro offer some of the best opportunities in Tanzania to search for lions, elephants, leopards, buffaloes and rhinos.

Is this safari suitable for first-time visitors?

Yes. This itinerary is perfect for first-time travelers because it covers Tanzania's most famous wildlife destinations in only five days.

What accommodation is used?

The safari uses clean and comfortable budget lodges or tented camps located near the national parks.

Can I customize this safari?

Yes. The itinerary can be adjusted according to your travel dates, accommodation preferences and budget.

Book Your Budgeted 5 Days Tanzania Big 5 Safari

Join an unforgettable African wildlife adventure with our Budgeted 5 Days Tanzania Big 5 Safari. Explore Tanzania's legendary national parks, experience incredible wildlife encounters and create memories that will last a lifetime. Contact us today for your personalized safari quotation.

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Day 1

Moshi/Arusha to Lake Manyara National Park

In the morning, you will be picked up at your hotel by our experienced driver guide from Kilinge Adventures to start your safari to Lake Manyara National Park. Established in 1960, the small Lake Manyara National Park is a home to tree climbing lions, elephants and large troops of baboons and monkeys. The park is dominated by the shallow, alkaline lake and boasts with diverse habitats like grassy plains, escarpment and forest. Here hundreds of bird species gather most notable, thousands of pink flamingos. In addition to the striking scenery you have a chance to see giraffes, buffaloes, hippos, wildebeests and the comical warthogs. The safari vehicle has an open roof and is the ideal viewing platform to appreciate the nature and animals of this park. In the afternoon, you will have your picnic lunch before you leave the park and travel to the lodge, where you will spend the night.

Day 2

Lake Manyara Area to Serengeti National Park

Take an early drive towards the fertile crater highlands immediately after your breakfast and get mesmerized with the beauty of the crop fields that grow wheat, corn and coffee. At mid-day, you will reach the plains of the Serengeti, the one of the largest National parks in Tanzania. Serengeti has a diversity of landscapes including short grass plains, savannah, thick bush, swamps and lakes and it is famous for the yearly migration when hundreds to thousands of wildebeest and zebras trek to find fresh grass and water. On your way to your accommodation you will understand, where the word Serengeti (plains in the language of the Maasai) comes from. In the early evening, you will reach the lodge, where you will spend the night.

Day 3

Serengeti National Park

The whole day will be spent on a game drive in the Serengeti National Park. During the short rainy season in November and December the herds move from the hills in the north to the plains in the south while during the longer rainy season from April to June they return back up north. This circle of life is determined by the rainfalls and locations of the herds might vary from year to year but your guide will know where to find the animals and where to see them best. A visit to the Serengeti Visitor Centre is also possible. Here you can learn more about the history of the park and the research that is done by the Frankfurter Zoological Society. You will spend another night at the lodge in the park.

Day 4

Serengeti National Park to Ngorongoro Conservation Area

After breakfast, you will continue your safari in Serengeti. In the Seronera Valley you might be lucky to see predators hunt as animals gather at the waters during the dry season. After lunch at a picnic spot you will slowly drive in the direction of Ngorongoro Crater. As soon as you reach the crater you will have a superb view of the caldera. This approximate 20km wide crater is part of an UNESCO World Heritage Site and is home to over 20,000 animals. You will stay at the lodge possibly (depends on availability) on the crater rim from where you will be able to enjoy an incredible sunset.

Day 5

Ngorongoro Crater to Moshi/Arusha

Rise and shine! Take our breakfast and drive down in the steep path of world’s greatest caldera” Ngorongoro Crater” the largest, unbroken and unfolded caldera in the world. The crater is not only scenically beautiful, rather it houses an unbelievable diversity of wildlife. The rare black rhino and other members of the “Big Five” – lion, elephant, buffalo, rhino and leopard. The crater is also a home to other animals that include hyenas, waterbucks, bushbucks, eland and more than 500 bird species. After an extensive game drive and a picnic lunch you will leave the caldera in the afternoon for Moshi/Arusha.