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5-Day Budget Group Safari: Tarangire, Serengeti, Lake Manyara and Ngorongoro Crater

📅5 Days / 4 Nights
🦁Group Joining Safari
👥Private — 2 to 6 People
💰$860
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🌍 Safari Overview
5 Days / 4 Nights
Duration
Private — 2 to 6 People
Group Size
Breakfast, lunch and dinner
Meals
June to October is the main dry-season window; January to February is another practical period for northern Tanzania.
Best Season
Group Joining Safari
Tour Style
Budget Safari Lodge
Accommodation

This 5-day Tanzania safari follows a defined route through Tarangire, Serengeti, Lake Manyara and Ngorongoro Crater. The sequence of parks and areas gives the itinerary its character, while the day-by-day plan sets the pace for drives, stops and overnight stays.

The daily plan moves through Arusha to Tarangire National Park, Mto wa Mbu to Serengeti National Park, Serengeti National Park to Ngorongoro Highlands and the remaining scheduled stops.

This is arranged as a joining-group departure. A local guide and safari vehicle manage the route, park entry procedures and daily driving schedule for the group.

Overnight stays use campsites and tented accommodation, with the exact properties confirmed in the accommodation section. Group size, meal arrangements and included services should be reviewed together because they affect the practical cost of the route.

Listed inclusions include All Park entrances & taxes, All Meals (breakfast, lunch & dinner),, soft drinks & water (bottled water 3litres or more a day).

✨ Safari Highlights

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Serengeti game drives
Drive across the Serengeti plains with time set aside for wildlife viewing.
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Ngorongoro Crater
Descend into the crater for a concentrated wildlife drive and crater-floor views.
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Tarangire landscapes
Explore Tarangire’s river corridor, baobabs and elephant country.
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Lake Manyara
Travel through Lake Manyara National Park for forest, lake and open-plain habitats.

📋 Day-by-Day Itinerary

1
Arusha to Tarangire National Park
Tarangire National Park
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  • After breakfast, your safari begins with a short stop in Arusha town for any last-minute purchases before heading into the wilderness.
  • You will then proceed to Tarangire National Park for a full-day game drive with a picnic lunch inside the park.
  • Tarangire is famous for its large elephant population and iconic baobab trees.
  • The park forms part of a major seasonal migration route supporting up to 3,000 elephants, 25,000 wildebeests, and 30,000 zebras.
  • In the late afternoon, you will exit the park and drive to Mto wa Mbu for dinner and overnight camping.
🏕️Budget camping (Tarangire area)
🍽️All meals includedNon-alcoholic drinks
2
Mto wa Mbu to Serengeti National Park
Mto wa Mbu to Serengeti National Park
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  • After breakfast, depart for Serengeti National Park (approximately 6 hours including stops), passing through the scenic Ngorongoro Conservation Area.
  • You will stop briefly at the Ngorongoro Crater viewpoint for about 20 minutes to enjoy breathtaking panoramic views.
  • An optional visit to a Maasai village can also be arranged (USD 10-20 entry fee).
  • Here, you will learn about their traditional lifestyle and cultural heritage.
  • Arrive in Serengeti in the late afternoon and enjoy a game drive in the Seronera region until sunset, with chances to witness predators in action.
🏕️Budget camping (Inside Serengeti National Park)
🍽️All meals includedNon-alcoholic drinks
3
Serengeti National Park to Ngorongoro Highlands
Serengeti National Park to Ngorongoro Highlands
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  • After an early breakfast, enjoy a morning game drive in the Serengeti, maximizing wildlife sightings.
  • Later, begin your journey toward the Ngorongoro Conservation Area with en-route game viewing as you exit the park.
  • Continue toward Simba Campsite near the Ngorongoro Crater rim (approximately 2-hour drive).
  • Arrive in the evening and settle in for dinner and overnight stay.
  • Wildlife sightings are also possible around the campsite.
🏕️Simba Campsite (Ngorongoro rim) - Budget camping
🍽️All meals includedNon-alcoholic drinks
4
Ngorongoro Crater
Ngorongoro Crater
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  • After an early breakfast, descend into the Ngorongoro Crater for a full-day game drive in one of Africa’s most extraordinary wildlife ecosystems.
  • The crater floor offers excellent chances to spot the endangered black rhino, along with elephants, lions, buffaloes, zebras, wildebeests, hippos, and numerous other species.
  • Wildlife is highly concentrated, making sightings frequent and rewarding.
  • After lunch, continue with game viewing before ascending the crater and driving to Mto wa Mbu near Lake Manyara for overnight camping.
🏕️Budget camping (Ngorongoro area)
🍽️All meals includedNon-alcoholic drinks
5
Lake Manyara National Park to Arusha
Lake Manyara National Park to Arusha
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  • After breakfast, depart for Lake Manyara National Park, famous for its diverse birdlife, including large flocks of flamingos, and its rare tree-climbing lions.
  • Enjoy a game drive through varied habitats where you may encounter elephants, buffaloes, zebras, wildebeests, warthogs, monkeys, and numerous bird species.
  • Visit the Hippo Pool and hot springs while exploring the park.
  • After your safari experience, drive back to Arusha where you will be dropped off at your hotel, marking the end of your journey.
🏕️No accommodation (End of tour)
🍽️Breakfast & Lunch (Dinner not included)Non-alcoholic drinks

💰 Safari Pricing

Start dates Solo 2 people 3 people 4 people 5 people 6 people 7+ people
Camping & Budget: $960 $900 $880 $860 $860 $860 Get Quote

All prices per person. Group discounts available. Contact us for custom pricing.

✅ What's Included

  • All Park entrances & taxes
  • All Meals (breakfast, lunch & dinner),
  • soft drinks & water (bottled water 3litres or more a day)
  • Transfer to & from the airport
  • All camping equipment
  • Transportation in a custom safari 4x4 with a viewing roof and guaranteed window seating
  • Safari vehicles have an inverter for charging batteries, communications radio, electric cooler, and filtered water
  • Flying Doctors insurance (AMREF) during the safari

❌ Not Included

  • Tips for guides, driver & cook
  • International and domestic flights
  • Tanzania Visa fee
  • Balloons In Serengeti ($600 per person )

❓ Frequently Asked Questions

Which places are included in 5-Day Budget Group Safari: Tarangire, Serengeti, Lake Manyara and Ngorongoro Crater?▾
The planned route includes Tarangire, Serengeti, Lake Manyara and Ngorongoro Crater. The day-by-day itinerary is the detailed reference for the order of travel, drives and activities.
How long does 5-Day Budget Group Safari: Tarangire, Serengeti, Lake Manyara and Ngorongoro Crater take?▾
The itinerary is planned for 5 days and 4 nights. Arrival, departure and transfer timing should be checked against your flight schedule before confirmation.
When is the best time for 5-Day Budget Group Safari: Tarangire, Serengeti, Lake Manyara and Ngorongoro Crater?▾
June to October is the main dry-season window; January to February is another practical period for northern Tanzania.
Where do guests stay on 5-Day Budget Group Safari: Tarangire, Serengeti, Lake Manyara and Ngorongoro Crater?▾
The source itinerary names Budget camping (Tarangire area), Budget camping (Inside Serengeti National Park), Simba Campsite (Ngorongoro rim) - Budget camping, Budget camping (Ngorongoro area). Where a property is not named, the exact lodge or camp should be confirmed with the safari team before booking.
What meals are included on 5-Day Budget Group Safari: Tarangire, Serengeti, Lake Manyara and Ngorongoro Crater?▾
The source itinerary lists these meal arrangements where specified: All meals includedNon-alcoholic drinks; Breakfast & Lunch (Dinner not included)Non-alcoholic drinks. Check each day and the final proposal for the confirmed inclusions.
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