4-Day Affordable Big Five Safari with Serengeti

From $1,900 /person.

Embark on a 4-day affordable Big Five safari across Tarangire, Ngorongoro, and Serengeti, spotting lions, elephants, rhinos, buffalo, and leopards.

Overview

Experience the thrill of spotting the Big Five on this 4-day affordable safari across Tanzania’s top wildlife destinations. Explore Tarangire National Park, Ngorongoro Crater, and the Serengeti, enjoying expert-guided game drives and comfortable midrange accommodations. This itinerary is perfect for travelers seeking unforgettable wildlife encounters without breaking the budget, combining efficiency, adventure, and comfort.

Itinerary In Details

Day 1: Arrival in Arusha – Transfer to Tarangire National Park

Arrive at Kilimanjaro International Airport, meet your guide, and transfer to Tarangire National Park. Afternoon game drive among elephants, lions, giraffes, zebras, and diverse birds. Check in at a midrange lodge or tented camp, enjoy dinner, and overnight stay.

Meals: Lunch en route, Dinner
Accommodation: Midrange lodge or tented camp near Tarangire

Morning game drive in Tarangire to spot wildlife in the park’s elephant-studded plains. After lunch, drive to the Ngorongoro Conservation Area, check in at a lodge on the crater rim. Enjoy dinner and overnight stay.

Meals: Breakfast, Picnic lunch, Dinner
Accommodation: Lodge on Ngorongoro Crater rim

After breakfast, descend into the Ngorongoro Crater for a morning game drive, spotting rhinos, lions, elephants, buffalo, and hyenas. Picnic lunch in the crater, then drive to the Serengeti, arriving in the late afternoon for an evening game drive. Check in at midrange lodge or tented camp, dinner, and overnight stay.

Meals: Breakfast, Picnic lunch, Dinner
Accommodation: Midrange lodge or tented camp in Serengeti

Enjoy a full-day game drive in the Serengeti, spotting lions, cheetahs, elephants, and wildebeest. After lunch, drive back to Arusha, arriving in time for departure from Kilimanjaro International Airport.

Meals: Breakfast, Picnic lunch
Accommodation: N/A (end of safari)

Price Include

  • Professional safari guide & driver

  • Transportation in 4×4 safari vehicles with pop-up roof

  • Park entrance fees

  • Accommodation (lodge/camp)

  • Daily meals as indicated

  • Cultural village visit

Price Exclude

  • International flights

  • Travel insurance

  • Optional activities (hot air balloon, bush dinners)

  • Personal expenses and tips

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