4-Day Tanzania Wilderness Wonders Budget Tour

Overview

Embark on a 4-day affordable camping safari and discover Tanzania’s iconic Northern circuit, featuring Lake Manyara National Park, the Ngorongoro Crater, and Serengeti National Park. This adventure offers diverse landscapes and incredible wildlife encounters, perfect for travelers seeking an unforgettable experience in a short time.

Children are up to 17. This tour accepts children of all ages.

Day by Day

1. 1
   

   Day 1

   Arusha to Lake Manyara National Park

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   Your day begins with a great breakfast, then head to the airport to fly to Arusha. You’ll be collected from Arusha Airport and, following a morning briefing, set off for Lake Manyara National Park. Nestled at the base of the 600-meter-high Rift Valley escarpment, this compact park is centered around the alkaline Lake Manyara, often dotted with thousands of flamingos that paint its shallow waters pink. Renowned for its rich birdlife, with over 400 species recorded, the park’s varied habitats—from dense forests to open grasslands—support a wide array of wildlife. Look out for monkeys in the treetops, giraffes and antelopes grazing on the plains, and elephants wandering among the acacia trees. If you’re lucky, you might even catch a glimpse of the famous tree-climbing lions of Manyara.

   Wildlife in Lake Manyara National Park

   • ElephantCommon
   • GiraffeCommon
   • BuffaloCommon
   • ZebraCommon
   • WildebeestCommon
   • HippoCommon
   • LionOccasional
   • HyenaOccasional
   • LeopardRare
   • Wild DogVery rare
   • White RhinoNone
   • Black RhinoNone
   • CheetahNone

   Main destination

   Lake Manyara National Park

   Overnight

   Kizumba CampTented camp · Just outside Lake Manyara NP

   Meals included

   Lunch, Dinner

   Drinks

   Non-alcoholic drinks included

2. 2
   

   Day 2

   Mto wa Mbu to Serengeti National Park

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   After breakfast, you’ll journey through the fertile crater highlands, where the Iraqi people grow crops like wheat, corn, and coffee. As you drive past the iconic Ngorongoro Crater, you’ll reach the vast, open plains of Serengeti National Park by midday. As Tanzania’s largest park, the Serengeti offers a stunning variety of landscapes, from short grass plains and savannahs to dense bushlands, swamps, mountains, and lakes. Scattered across the plains are unique rock formations called kopjes, which serve as excellent vantage points for spotting predators. Depending on the season, witness the Serengeti’s great migration as herds move south during the November-December rains and north from April to June. Guided by rainfall, their locations vary, but your expert guide will ensure unforgettable wildlife encounters.

   Wildlife in Serengeti National Park

   • ElephantCommon
   • LionCommon
   • CheetahCommon
   • BuffaloAbundant
   • ZebraAbundant
   • WildebeestAbundant
   • GiraffeCommon
   • HippoCommon
   • HyenaCommon
   • LeopardOccasional
   • Black RhinoVery rare
   • Wild DogVery rare
   • White RhinoNone

   Main destination

   Serengeti National Park

   Meals included

   Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

   Drinks

   Non-alcoholic drinks included

3. 3
   

   Day 3

   Serengeti National Park – Ngorongoro Conservation Area

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   This day starts with an early breakfast before you embark on an unforgettable journey from the expansive plains of Serengeti National Park, renowned for its abundant wildlife and the great migration, to the stunning Ngorongoro Conservation Area, where the iconic Ngorongoro Crater awaits with its incredible density of animals. This adventure offers you the best of Tanzania’s iconic landscapes and exceptional wildlife experiences, creating memories to last a lifetime.

   Wildlife in Ngorongoro Crater

   • Black RhinoCommon
   • LionCommon
   • BuffaloAbundant
   • ZebraAbundant
   • WildebeestAbundant
   • HyenaAbundant
   • ElephantCommon
   • HippoCommon
   • White RhinoOccasional
   • LeopardOccasional
   • GiraffeNone
   • CheetahNone
   • Wild DogNone

   Main destination

   Ngorongoro Crater

   Meals included

   Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

   Drinks

   Non-alcoholic drinks included

4. 4
   

   Day 4

   Ngorongoro Crater to Zanzibar via Arusha Airport

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   Driving into the Ngorongoro Crater is an unforgettable experience, as you transition from lush forested slopes to sweeping savannahs teeming with wildlife. The chance to spot the Big Five in one day is a dream come true for any safari lover, while warthogs, wildebeests, zebras, hippos, and a variety of bird species add even more excitement to your adventure. After a full day of exploration, we’ll return to Arusha in the late afternoon, ensuring you’re dropped off safely at the airport. Fly back to Zanzibar, marking the perfect end to an incredible journey.

   Main destination

   Ngorongoro Crater

   Meals included

   Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

   Drinks

   Non-alcoholic drinks included

What’s Included

Getting There

• Starts and ends in Zanzibar.
• Fly to and from Abeid Amani Karume Airport (ZNZ).
• The operator can help you choose international flights, which you book yourself.
• Extra nights before or after the trip can be arranged for an extra cost.
• Arrival: You'll be collected from the airport. Accommodation before the tour starts can be arranged for an extra cost. End of tour: Additional accommodation can be arranged for an extra cost. You'll be dropped off at the airport.

1. 1Arusha to Lake Manyara National Park, Lake Manyara National Park
2. 2Mto wa Mbu to Serengeti National Park, Serengeti National Park
3. 3Serengeti National Park – Ngorongoro Conservation Area, Ngorongoro Crater
4. 4Ngorongoro Crater to Zanzibar via Arusha Airport, Ngorongoro Crater

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Safehands Safaris

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