14-Day Grand Tanzania Budget Safari
Overview
The ultimate Tanzania budget adventure — 14 days covering northern circuit parks, southern circuit parks, and Zanzibar beaches for the complete Tanzania experience from $3,640 per person.
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Safari Highlights
Day-by-Day Itinerary
Arusha to Tarangire National Park
Depart Arusha for Tarangire. Full-day game drive — elephant herds, baobab forests, lions, and 550+ bird species. Camp near the park.
Tarangire to Serengeti National Park
Morning Tarangire drive, then transfer through Ngorongoro Highlands to the Serengeti. Afternoon plains game drive.
Full Day Serengeti Game Drives
Full day in the Serengeti — dawn predator drive, Seronera Valley, afternoon plains drive. Migration herds (seasonal).
Serengeti to Ngorongoro
Morning Serengeti drive. Transfer to Ngorongoro. Crater rim camp with sunset views.
Ngorongoro Crater & Transfer to Arusha
Dawn crater descent. Morning Big Five game drive on the crater floor. Return to Arusha for the night.
Fly to Dar es Salaam & Transfer to Mikumi
Morning flight to Dar es Salaam (arranged separately). Drive to Mikumi National Park. Afternoon game drive on the Mkata floodplain — lion, elephant, giraffe, buffalo.
Mikumi to Ruaha National Park
Morning Mikumi drive, then transfer to Ruaha — Tanzania's largest national park. Arrive at camp on the Great Ruaha River.
Ruaha — River Game Drives
Full day along the Great Ruaha River. Lion prides, elephant herds, hippo pods, and crocodiles. One of East Africa's largest lion populations.
Ruaha — Wild Dogs & Baobab Valley
Track endangered wild dogs. Explore the Baobab Valley for rare antelope — kudu, sable, roan. Afternoon Mwagusi Sand River drive.
Ruaha to Dar es Salaam
Morning game drive in Ruaha. Return drive to Dar es Salaam. Evening at leisure.
Fly to Zanzibar & Stone Town
Morning flight to Zanzibar. Stone Town walking tour — spice markets, Sultan's Palace, narrow alleys. Transfer to beach hotel.
Zanzibar Beach Day
Full day on the beach — swimming, sunbathing, optional snorkelling and diving.
Zanzibar — Spice Tour & Beach
Optional spice tour or Jozani Forest for red colobus monkeys. Afternoon beach relaxation.
Zanzibar Departure
Final beach morning. Airport transfer for departure.
Tour Route
- 1
Day 1
Arusha to Tarangire National Park
- 2
Day 2
Tarangire to Serengeti National Park
- 6
Day 6
Fly to Dar es Salaam & Transfer to Mikumi
- 7
Day 7
Mikumi to Ruaha National Park
- 8
Day 8
Ruaha — River Game Drives
- 11
Day 11
Fly to Zanzibar & Stone Town
Included
- All transfers and inter-park transport
- All park entry fees (6 parks) and crater service fee
- Professional English-speaking guides
- 4x4 safari vehicles
- Full-board meals on safari
- Camping and budget lodge accommodation
- Zanzibar beach hotel (B&B)
- Stone Town walking tour
- Drinking water on safari
Not Included
- International flights
- Internal flights (Arusha-Dar-Zanzibar, approx $300-500)
- 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, Serengeti, Ngorongoro, Mikumi, Ruaha, Zanzibar
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