Budget safari

6-Day Fly-In & Drive-Out Safari Experience

Fly into the Serengeti to save a day of driving, then make your way back by road through the Ngorongoro Crater and Tarangire.

6 daysDuration
BudgetComfort level
Fly-in + DriveTravel style
From $2,800Per person

6-Day Fly-In & Drive-Out Safari Experience

The smartest way to see the northern circuit. A short flight drops you straight into the Serengeti, giving you three full days on the plains without the long drive out.

From there, your guide drives you back through the highlands — with a full game drive in the Ngorongoro Crater and a final day among the elephants and baobabs of Tarangire — so every day is a safari day.

Arusha→Serengeti→Ngorongoro→Tarangire→Arusha

Your itinerary

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

Morning flight from Arusha to the Serengeti, where your guide meets you. Afternoon game drive on the way to your camp.

Overnight Central SerengetiMeals Lunch, Dinner

Explore the Seronera valley and the surrounding plains in search of big cats, giraffes and herds of wildebeest and zebra.

Overnight Central SerengetiMeals Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Another full day in the Serengeti. Your guide will head to wherever the wildlife is best, from the kopjes to the river crossings, depending on the season.

Overnight Central SerengetiMeals Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Morning game drive, then drive to the Ngorongoro highlands with a stop at the crater viewpoint.

Overnight Karatu areaMeals Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Descend into the crater for a game drive among lions, buffalo, hippos, flamingos and black rhino. Afternoon at leisure or an optional coffee-farm visit in Karatu.

Overnight Karatu / Tarangire areaMeals Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

A final game drive in Tarangire, famous for its elephant herds and baobab trees, before driving back to Arusha.

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

Central Serengeti

3 nights · 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

Karatu area

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

Karatu / Tarangire area

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

  • Serengeti National Park
  • Ngorongoro Crater
  • Tarangire National Park

Wildlife

Lions, cheetahs, leopards, elephants, black rhino, buffalo, giraffes, zebras, wildebeest, hippos, flamingos and countless birds.

Experiences

  • Scenic flight into the Serengeti
  • Three days on the Serengeti plains
  • Ngorongoro Crater game drive
  • Tarangire elephants & baobabs
  • Hot picnic lunches in the bush

What’s included

Included

  • One-way flight Arusha–Serengeti
  • Ngorongoro Crater service fee
  • 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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6-Day Fly-In & Drive-Out Safari Experience 6 days · Budget · Fly-in + Drive Starting from $2,800 / person
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