Budget safari

4-Day Ngorongoro Crater, Serengeti NP & Tarangire NP Budget Tour

This safari takes you to Tarangire National Park for a whole day. You will spend almost two days in the Serengeti and 6 hours on a crater tour in Ngorongoro. The safari takes you around the best places in Tanzania; the Ngorongoro Crater which is also known as the "Garden of Eden", Serengeti National Park, the home of wildlife, and the home of elephants in Tarangire National Park.

4 daysDuration
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From $790Per person

4-Day Ngorongoro Crater, Serengeti NP & Tarangire NP Budget Tour

Embark on an unforgettable Tanzania wildlife safari exploring three of the country's most spectacular destinations: Tarangire National Park, the legendary Serengeti National Park, and the breathtaking Ngorongoro Crater. Enjoy a full day of game drives in Tarangire, nearly two days exploring the endless Serengeti plains in search of incredible wildlife, and a memorable six-hour crater tour in Ngorongoro, famously known as the Garden of Eden. From Tarangire's magnificent elephant herds to the Serengeti's abundant wildlife and the Ngorongoro Crater's remarkable concentration of animals, this safari promises an extraordinary journey through the heart of Africa.

Arusha, Tarangire, Serengeti, Ngorongoro, Arusha

Your itinerary

Every itinerary can be adjusted to your pace and interests — just ask.

After breakfast, depart Arusha for Tarangire National Park, famous for its giant baobab trees and large elephant herds. Enjoy a full-day game drive with a picnic lunch, exploring the park's beautiful landscapes in search of elephants, lions, giraffes, zebras, and other wildlife. In the late afternoon, proceed to your budget accommodation for dinner and overnight.

Overnight Eileen's Tree inMeals Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

After breakfast, travel towards the legendary Serengeti National Park through the scenic Ngorongoro Conservation Area. Enjoy beautiful highland landscapes along the way before entering the endless Serengeti plains. Begin an afternoon game drive, searching for lions, elephants, cheetahs, giraffes, wildebeest, and zebras. Continue to your campsite for dinner and overnight.

Overnight Tukaone Serengeti CampsMeals Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Wake up to the sounds of the African wilderness and enjoy breakfast before embarking on a full-day game drive across the Serengeti plains. Explore wildlife-rich areas in search of the Big Five and witness the incredible beauty of Tanzania's most famous national park. Enjoy a picnic lunch during your adventure before continuing your wildlife exploration until late afternoon. Return to camp for dinner and overnight.

Overnight Sidai Serengeti campsMeals Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

After an early breakfast, depart for the Ngorongoro Conservation Area and descend into the magnificent Ngorongoro Crater for approximately six hours of wildlife viewing. Explore this natural wonder, famously known as the Garden of Eden, home to elephants, lions, buffaloes, flamingos, and the endangered black rhino. After a picnic lunch and an unforgettable game drive, ascend the crater and return to Arusha, marking the end of your safari.

Overnight —Meals Breakfast, Lunch

Where you’ll stay

We offer a wide range of accommodation, from comfortable mid-range stays to luxurious, high-end retreats. We confirm your exact lodges when you book, based on availability and your preferences.
Safari tented camp

Eileen's Tree in

1 night · Budget lodge or tented camp

Simple, clean and welcoming budget lodges and tented camps — so more of your budget goes on time in the parks with our expert guides.

Private or en-suite roomsHot showersRestaurantCharging pointsSecure parking

Tukaone Serengeti Camps

1 night · Budget lodge or tented camp

Simple, clean and welcoming budget lodges and tented camps — so more of your budget goes on time in the parks with our expert guides.

Private or en-suite roomsHot showersRestaurantCharging pointsSecure parking

Sidai Serengeti camps

1 night · Budget lodge or tented camp

Simple, clean and welcoming budget lodges and tented camps — so more of your budget goes on time in the parks with our expert guides.

Private or en-suite roomsHot showersRestaurantCharging pointsSecure parking

What you’ll experience

National parks

  • Tarangire National Park
  • Serengeti National park
  • Ngorongoro conservation Area

Wildlife

Expect to see elephants, lions, leopards, cheetahs, buffaloes, rhinos, giraffes, zebras, wildebeest, hippos, and various bird species across Tanzania's spectacular wildlife destinations.

Experiences

  • Explore Tarangire, Serengeti, and Ngorongoro Crater, enjoy incredible wildlife encounters, search for the Big Five, experience breathtaking African landscapes, and discover Tanzania's finest safari destinations on an affordable 4-day adventure.

Questions about this safari

How much does the 4-Day Ngorongoro Crater, Serengeti NP & Tarangire NP Budget Tour cost?

It starts from $790 per person. The final price depends on your travel dates, group size and choice of lodges, so ask us for an exact quote.

What is included in the price?

All park entrance fees. Ngorongoro Crater service fees. 4x4 safari Land Cruiser with a pop-up roof. Professional English-speaking safari guide. All game drives as per itinerary. Budget camping accommodation. Meals as specified in the itinerary. Drinking water during game drives. Airport pick-up and drop-off (if arranged). Government taxes and VAT. All transfers as per itinerary, Park entrance and conservation fees, Professional English-speaking safari guide/driver, 4×4 safari vehicle with pop-up roof, All game drives as described in the itinerary, Accommodation as per the itinerary, Meals as listed for each day, Bottled drinking water during game drives and Transfers from your Arusha hotel or Kilimanjaro Airport.

What is not included?

International flights, Tanzania visa fees, Travel insurance, Tips for your guide and lodge staff, Alcoholic drinks and personal expenses and Optional activities (e.g. hot-air balloon safari).

When is the best time for this safari?

During the dry season, when wildlife viewing is excellent across Tarangire, Serengeti, and Ngorongoro. January to February is also a wonderful time, especially for witnessing the Great Wildebeest Migration calving season in the Serengeti.

Where does the safari start and end?

It starts and ends in Arusha.

Can this safari be changed?

Yes. Every itinerary can be adjusted to your pace and interests: add a night, swap a lodge, or combine it with Kilimanjaro or Zanzibar. Just ask.

What’s included

Included

  • All park entrance fees. Ngorongoro Crater service fees. 4x4 safari Land Cruiser with a pop-up roof. Professional English-speaking safari guide. All game drives as per itinerary. Budget camping accommodation. Meals as specified in the itinerary. Drinking water during game drives. Airport pick-up and drop-off (if arranged). Government taxes and VAT. All transfers as per itinerary
  • Park entrance and conservation fees
  • Professional English-speaking safari guide/driver
  • 4×4 safari vehicle with pop-up roof
  • All game drives as described in the itinerary
  • Accommodation as per the itinerary
  • Meals as listed for each day
  • Bottled drinking water during game drives
  • Transfers from your Arusha hotel or Kilimanjaro Airport

Not included

  • International flights
  • Tanzania visa fees
  • Travel insurance
  • Tips for your guide and lodge staff
  • Alcoholic drinks and personal expenses
  • Optional activities (e.g. hot-air balloon safari)

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