7 Day Affordable Tanzania Safari

Our 7 Day Affordable Tanzania Safari works on a fixed (scheduled) departure basis. It touches on some of Tanzania’s most beautiful wildlife areas, including the Serengeti and Ngorongoro, and only allows 7 passengers per vehicle. This safari is ideal for travellers who have limited time and are looking for excellent value for money!

7 Day Affordable Tanzania Safari

Itinerary at a Glance:

  • Day 01

    Kilimanjaro Airport to Arusha City

  • Day 02

    Arusha to Lake Manyara

  • Day 03

    Lake Manyara to Serengeti National Park

  • Day 04

    On Safari in the Serengeti National Park

  • Day 05

    Serengeti National Park to Ngorongoro Crater

  • Day 06

    Ngorongoro Crater to Lake Manyara

  • Day 07

    Lake Manyara to Arusha

Day 01

Kilimanjaro Airport to Arusha City

Welcome to Tanzania!  On arrival at the Kilimanjaro International Airport (JRO), you will be met, assisted and transferred to the city of Arusha.  On the outskirts of Arusha, you will check into Kahawa House to spend (1) one night on a bed-and-breakfast basis!  Dinner will be at your own arrangements.
Located below Mount Meru, the City of Arusha lies in North Eastern Tanzania.  The city is close to the main attractions, like Serengeti, Lake Manyara, Ngorongoro, Great Rift Valley and so much more that it is also called the Safari Capital of Tanzania!

Beautiful views from the city of Arusha
Simplistic luxury awaits you at Kahawa House
The gardens surrounding Kahawa House are tranquil and relaxing

Day 02

Arusha to Lake Manyara

After a good night’s rest and your breakfast we travel by road to the Lake Manyara… enjoying picnic lunch and game viewing at Lake Manyara National Park.  Here you will spend (1) night on a full board basis at the Ngorongoro Farm House.  (All meals)

Elephants, Lake Manyara, Tanzania
Ngorongoro Farm House gardens
Vibrant rooms at Ngorongoro Farm House

Lake Manyara is the 7th largest lake in Tanzania, consisting of a 600m high rift escarpment in the lake… a place where animals drink water.  A rich area of fish, animals and great bird species!  Mto wa Mbu escarpment provides a backdrop for a one-of-a-kind visit and awaits your beautiful visit! A night game drive is a wonderful extra add on activity at $200 per person.

Day 03

Lake Manyara to Serengeti National Park

After breakfast, we head out to the Serengeti National Park going via the Olduvai Gorge, where you will visit the Gorge and the Museum at an additional cost of U$ 50 per person.  We can then continue to visit a Masai Village for the cultural tour experience at an additional extra cost of U$ 35 per person.  Continue with enjoying game viewing and enjoy the next (2) nights on a full board basis at Serengeti Kati Kati Camp.  (All meals)

Aerial View of Serengeti Kati Kati Camp and surrounds
Luxury Safari tents at Seregeti Kati Kati Camp

Well-known and famous for its great migration of wildebeest and zebra, Nile crocodiles and honey badgers await the rivers and one’s nerves getting each one across the river!  These endless plains feel as if they run forever with their rich wildlife… be sure to capture the big five and explore the nature around you as you take in every moment in time! A visit to the Olduvai Museum or a Masai Village tour is an optional activity at $50 per person.

Day 04

On Safari in the Serengeti National Park

Today is spent on safari in the famous Serengeti National Park. Enjoy early morning breakfast followed by full-day game viewing with a choice of hot lunch at the lodge or picnic lunch out in the bush. Each evening return to camp for a delicious dinner under the African stars listening to the sounds of the savannah.

Hot Air Balloon Flight over Serengeti
Lioness, Serengeti, Tanzania

The Big Five:
- Lion… It is believed that Serengeti holds the largest population of lions in Africa
- Leopard… Commonly seen here in the Serengeti and present throughout the park
- Elephant… They recovered greatly and successfully in the Serengeti
- Black Rhinoceros… A small but stable population left in this park and mainly found in the centre of the park at the Kopjes
- Buffalo… The most numerous of the Big Five found in the Serengeti Park
Other carnivores found there include the cheetah, spotted hyena, jackals, golden wolf, honey badger, serval, mongooses, wild dogs and so much more!  The wildlife won’t let you down here and you will be sure to see them all! An optional extra of a hot air balloon trip is highly recommended on either day 4 or 5 of your trip.

Day 05

Serengeti National Park to Ngorongoro Crater

After breakfast, you will check out and enjoy game viewing en route to the Ngorongoro Conservation Area, via the Malanja Depression, passing through various Masai Villages.  Your lodge is located in the prime location on the crater rim.  Here you will spend (1) night on a full board basis at the Ngorongoro Coffee Lodge.  (All meals). The Ngorongoro Conservation area is protected and situated on the west of Arusha.  The large volcano caldera is also named the Ngorongoro Crater… the largest inactive, intact and unfilled volcanic caldera, rich in wildlife, be sure to have some fun during the day!

Ngorogoro Crater, Tanzania
Tranquil and luxurious rooms await you at Ngorongoro Coffee Lodge
Aerial view of the Ngorongoro Coffee Lodge property

Day 06

Ngorongoro Crater to Lake Manyara

Another great day awaits and we continue after your breakfast to the Ngorongoro Crater for your half-day game viewing, enjoying picnic lunch and this afternoon we proceed to your lodge, located in the Great Rift Valley.  Here you will spend (1) night on a full board basis at the Lake Country Lodge Karatu.  (All meals).
The Ngorongoro Crater is notable for the spectacular scenic combination of the verdant plains of the lake-studded crater floor and the imposing 600 m / 1968 ft cliffs that enclose it on all sides.  The guides call Ngorongoro “The Garden of Eden” and it is easy to see why…. You can see lions, elephants, zebras and giraffes, hippos and rhinos in one small area – and being such a small space, you are almost guaranteed to see the well-fed animals!  Fabulous!

A view out into the Ngorongoro Crater
Cozy rooms at the Country Lodge
The peaceful gardens light up at night at Country Lodge Karatu

Day 07

Lake Manyara to Arusha

Today marks the end of your Tanzania Safari and after breakfast, we make our way to Arusha, via the Great Rift Valley and African Village of Mto Wa Mbu and Makuyuni Village.  Arriving at Arusha, you will continue to the Kilimanjaro International Airport, where you will bid your driver-guide farewell and continue onwards with your journey… or we can extend this to enjoy some quality time on the beach of Zanzibar or even Trekking Mount Kilimanjaro!  The choices are wide and open for you to make a memorable time away from home!

Tour Costs

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Price Includes

07 Days / 06 Nights Accommodation as per Itinerary
Meal Plans as per itinerary (06 Breakfasts, 6 Picnic lunches, 5 Dinners)
All transfers, Park Fees, and all the Government Taxes
Game Viewing and all the excursions as per itinerary with the professional English-speaking safari guide, Transportation on Safari vehicle with a pop-up roof
Luggage allowance 15kg per person in a soft bag.

Price Excludes

Laundry
Items of Personal Nature
Travel Insurance
Internal or International Flight Ticket
Entry Visa to Tanzania US$50 - All Entry visa to Tanzania must applied online.
Drinking Water
Gratuity & Tipping
Phone, Fax, and any other item which is not mentioned in the Itinerary
Masai village tour (Extra optional US$50.00 per person), Visit to Olduvai Gorge Museum (Extra optional US$50.00 per person), Hot Air Balloon trip (Extra US$600.00 per person)
Any safari Cross country or border crossing Kenya and Tanzania Yellow Fever vaccination is mandatory must produce a certificate.

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