5 Days Tanzania Budget Camping And Lodge Safari
Day 1: Arusha or Kilimanjaro / Tarangire National Park
Early morning departure from Arusha to Tarangire Park which derives its name from the Tarangire River that traverses within the park. The park gives support to many types of animals especially during the dry season when animals migrate from the dry lands in search of greener pastures. Animals easy to spot include wildebeest, zebra, eland, elephant, buffalo, hartebeest and others.
Overnight: Kigongoni Camp /Tarangire Sopa Lodge
Meal plan: Lunch, dinner, breakfast
Day 2: Tarangire / Serengeti National Park
Early breakfast followed by departure to the Great Serengeti arriving for lunch; lunch is followed by game viewing. Serengeti is home to Africa’s big five (elephant, rhino, lion, leopard & buffalo) and is also home to millions of other animals which include browsers, predators, reptiles and birds. The annual wildebeest migration commences in June when over 1 million wildebeest, zebra and gazelle head into the Masai Mara plains in search of better pasture. These animals are followed closely by the predators of the savannah (lion, cheetah, wild dog, jackal, hyena, vultures and others). Evening transfer back to accommodation for rest and dinner.
Overnight: Seronera Campsite / Serengeti Sopa Lodge
Meal plan: Lunch, dinner, breakfast
Day 3: Serengeti
Early breakfast followed by game viewing within the famous and game studded Serengeti plains which is also home to over 500 bird species. Your expert guide will help you track animals, spot camouflaged animals and birds as well as stop patiently for you to take many pictures. Break for lunch at camp / lodge then proceed with afternoon game viewing till evening.
Overnight: Seronera Campsite / Serengeti Sopa Lodge
Meal plan: Lunch, dinner, breakfast
Day 4: Serengeti / Ngoro Ngoro Crater
Early breakfast followed by morning departure to Ngoro Ngoro Crater arriving for check in; carry packed picnic lunch to eat during your 6 hours’ game viewing within crater floor. Descend to the crater to see the breath-taking huge caldera which is home to Tanzania’s only remaining black rhino population. Other animals which are easy to spot include hippo, elephant, gazelle antelope, flamingo and other water birds. Evening ascent back to camp / lodge for rest, dinner and overnight.
Overnight: Simba Camp / Ngoro Ngoro Sopa Lodge / Ngoro Ngoro Serena Safari Lodge
Meal plan: Lunch, dinner, breakfast
Day 5: Ngorongoro Crater / Arusha or Kilimanjaro
Breakfast followed by morning departure to Arusha or Kilimanjaro to connect with your next onward flight to your next destination.