10-Day Ultimate Tanzania Budget Safari & Beach
Overview
The best of Tanzania on a budget — 10 days covering 6 days of northern circuit safari across all major parks plus 4 days of Zanzibar beach paradise from $2,080 per person.
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Safari Highlights
Day-by-Day Itinerary
Arusha to Tarangire National Park
Depart Arusha and drive to Tarangire for elephant herds and baobab forests. Full-day game drive and camp near the park.
Lake Manyara National Park
Morning game drive in Lake Manyara — tree-climbing lions, flamingos, and groundwater forest. Afternoon transfer towards the Serengeti.
Serengeti National Park — Day 1
Drive through the Ngorongoro Highlands into the Serengeti. Full afternoon game drive on the plains — lion, cheetah, elephant, giraffe, and migration herds (seasonal).
Serengeti National Park — Day 2
Full day of Serengeti game drives. Dawn drive for predators, Seronera Valley for leopard and hippo, afternoon drive for cheetah and buffalo.
Serengeti to Ngorongoro Crater Rim
Morning Serengeti game drive, then transfer to Ngorongoro. Camp at Simba Campsite on the crater rim with caldera views.
Ngorongoro Crater & Transfer to Arusha
Dawn crater descent. Morning Big Five game drive on the crater floor — black rhino, lion, elephant, buffalo, flamingos. Ascend and drive to Arusha.
Fly to Zanzibar & Stone Town
Fly to Zanzibar. Stone Town walking tour — spice markets, Sultan's Palace, and Freddie Mercury House. Transfer to beach hotel.
Zanzibar Beach Day
Full day on Zanzibar's white-sand beaches. Swimming, sunbathing, optional snorkelling and diving.
Zanzibar — Spice Tour & Beach
Morning optional spice tour (extra). Afternoon at the beach. Evening sunset dhow cruise (optional).
Zanzibar Departure
Final beach morning. Airport transfer for departure.
Tour Route
- 1
Day 1
Arusha to Tarangire National Park
- 2
Day 2
Lake Manyara National Park
- 3
Day 3
Serengeti National Park — Day 1
- 7
Day 7
Fly to Zanzibar & Stone Town
Included
- Arusha return transfers
- All park fees and crater service fee
- Safari guide and 4x4 vehicle
- Full-board meals on safari
- Camping accommodation on safari
- Zanzibar airport transfer
- Zanzibar beach hotel (B&B)
- Stone Town walking tour
- Drinking water on safari
Not Included
- International flights
- Arusha-Zanzibar flight
- Tanzania visa
- Travel insurance
- Tips and gratuities
- Zanzibar meals (except breakfast)
- Water sports in Zanzibar
- Personal expenses
Where to Stay
Handpicked lodges & camps for this safari
Kudu Lodge & Camp
Arusha
A welcoming budget lodge on the outskirts of Arusha offering comfortable rooms, a lush garden setting, and easy access to all northern safari circuit departures.
View Lodge →Marera Valley Lodge
Karatu
A mid-range lodge in the green hills of Karatu offering excellent value with spacious rooms, a swimming pool, and stunning views over the Great Rift Valley escarpment.
View Lodge →Simba Campsite
Ngorongoro Crater Rim
Tanzania's most iconic public campsite perched on the rim of the Ngorongoro Crater, offering an unbeatable combination of world-class views and rock-bottom prices.
View Lodge →More Safaris in Tarangire, Lake Manyara, Serengeti, Ngorongoro, Zanzibar
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