Get a real taste of Tanzania’s best in just 3 days with this affordable safari, designed to deliver big experiences on a smaller budget. You’ll be well looked after throughout, with an experienced guide and a relaxed, well-organized itinerary. Along the way you’ll see breathtaking wildlife across some of the country’s most diverse landscapes, from monkeys playing in the forest and lions resting in trees to elephants moving among the acacias. The journey takes you into the vast plains of the Serengeti and down into the Ngorongoro Crater, a collapsed volcano that shelters an incredible variety of animals within its walls. You’ll also drive through the world-famous Great Rift Valley, enjoying sweeping escarpment views and dramatic scenery on the way.
It’s a short, value-packed introduction to Tanzania’s wildlife, landscapes, and magic, ideal for travelers with limited time or a limited budget.
Life on Safari
After an early breakfast in your hotel in Arusha, our driver-guide will pick you up from your hotel and will drive you from Arusha to Serengeti National Park. You will experience the endless open plains and stunning skies of the Serengeti during the game drive. The drive is approximately 7 hours. You will arrive at the campsite for dinner and your overnight stay, and be ready for the next day.
Main Destination: Serengeti National Park
Accommodation: Budget Camping (Inside Serengeti NP)
Meals: Lunch & Dinner (Breakfast not included)
Drinks: All drinks (except spirits/liquor)
You will have an early breakfast, followed by a sunrise game drive on the Serengeti plains. This drive offers the best opportunity to see lions, leopards, and other predators in action. The Serengeti offers a stunning sight as the rising sun seems to light a fire in the savannah.
Once in Serengeti, you will be amazed by a spectacular view while enjoying a picnic lunch on a small hill in an overall flat area. After lunch at the picnic area, it’s time to explore the endless plains of Serengeti. You will be amazed by the wide range of animals that wander Africa’s iconic savanna landscape en route to Ngorongoro for dinner and overnight.
Main Destination: Central Serengeti National Park
Accommodation: Budget Camping (Inside Central Serengeti NP)
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Drinks: All drinks (except spirits/liquor)
After breakfast, we will begin our long-awaited excursion to the Ngorongoro Crater, considered by many to be the Eighth Wonder of the World. When you first gaze at this amazing caldera from the panoramic viewpoint, you will realize why it has gained such modest popularity.
The Ngorongoro Crater is home to a variety of species, including the Big Five, andis one of the prime destinations in the world. It’s the best place to spot the endangered black rhinoceros. Enjoy a meal close to the hippo pool, which offers a great view of the lake and the large number of hippos enjoying the cool water.
From the comfort of your open-roof 4×4 Land Cruiser (safari vehicle), you can photograph and observe some of the most recognizable faces. Ngorongoro is home to a good number of predators, including lions (Simba), leopards, wildebeests (nyumbu), zebras, antelopes, Cape buffaloes, and many more. After the game, the driver will drop you off at the hotel that you have booked in Arusha.
Main Destination: Ngorongoro Crater
Accommodation: None (End of Tour)
Meals: Breakfast & Lunch
Drinks: All drinks (except spirits/liquor)
All prices are per person, valid year-round. Group discounts apply — the more travellers, the lower your per-person cost. Children under 15 receive a special rate.
- All Park entrances & taxes
- All Meals (breakfast, lunch & dinner),
- Soft drinks & water (bottled water 3litres or more a day)
- Transfer to & from the airport
- A professional diver/guide
- All Taxes/VAT
- Accommodation during safari
- Transportation in a custom safari 4×4 with a viewing roof and guaranteed window seating
- Safari vehicles have an inverter for charging batteries, communications radio, electric cooler, and filtered water
- Tips for guides, driver & cook
- International and domestic flights
- Roundtrip airport transfer
- Bath towels
- Tanzania Visa fee
- Balloons In Tarangire ($600 per person )
Note: We have a discount for kids under 15 years old
"Our guide Emmanuel was incredible — he spotted a leopard and two lion cubs that three other vehicles completely missed. The most magical experience of our lives."
"The private setup meant we could spend 45 minutes with a cheetah and cubs without feeling rushed. The lodges were far beyond what we expected."
"As first-time safari travelers, we were nervous. From the moment we arrived, Serengeti African Tours took care of everything. The Ngorongoro Crater literally took our breath away."
"Booked through SafariBookings and couldn't be happier. Every detail was handled perfectly. Guide Abouh is extraordinary — his knowledge of wildlife is encyclopaedic."
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