Tanzania Budget Safari

14-Day Grand Tanzania Budget Safari

14 Days / 13 NightsTarangire, Serengeti, Ngorongoro, Mikumi, Ruaha, Zanzibarchallengingby Gosheni Safaris
$3,640pp
14 days / 13 nights1–12 pax4.9
Solo Traveller $4,7322 People $3,6404-6 People $3,094
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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.

This epic 14-day safari is the most comprehensive budget Tanzania experience available, covering both the northern and southern circuits plus Zanzibar beach relaxation. Start with the legendary northern parks — Tarangire, Serengeti, and Ngorongoro Crater for Big Five and migration herds. Then fly south to explore Mikumi and Ruaha — Tanzania's wildest and least-visited major parks. Finish with three days on Zanzibar's white-sand beaches. This grand tour reveals the full diversity of Tanzania: from volcanic craters to endless plains, remote rivers to tropical islands. Budget camping and lodges keep costs manageable for this once-in-a-lifetime journey.
Destinations:TarangireSerengetiNgorongoroMikumiRuahaZanzibar

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Safari Highlights

Both northern and southern circuit parks
Serengeti, Ngorongoro, Tarangire — the iconic northern trio
Mikumi and Ruaha — wild southern wilderness
Zanzibar beach finale — white sand and turquoise water
14 days of the complete Tanzania experience
Budget camping and lodges throughout

Day-by-Day Itinerary

1

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.

Budget camping — Tarangire area campsiteLunch (packed), Dinner
Transfer to TarangireFull-day game drive
2

Tarangire to Serengeti National Park

Morning Tarangire drive, then transfer through Ngorongoro Highlands to the Serengeti. Afternoon plains game drive.

Budget camping — Serengeti public campsiteBreakfast, Lunch (packed), Dinner
Morning driveHighland transferAfternoon Serengeti drive
3

Full Day Serengeti Game Drives

Full day in the Serengeti — dawn predator drive, Seronera Valley, afternoon plains drive. Migration herds (seasonal).

Budget camping — Serengeti public campsiteBreakfast, Lunch (packed), Dinner
Dawn driveSeronera ValleyBig cat trackingPlains drive
4

Serengeti to Ngorongoro

Morning Serengeti drive. Transfer to Ngorongoro. Crater rim camp with sunset views.

Budget camping — Simba Campsite, NgorongoroBreakfast, Lunch (packed), Dinner
Morning driveTransfer to NgorongoroCrater rim sunset
5

Ngorongoro Crater & Transfer to Arusha

Dawn crater descent. Morning Big Five game drive on the crater floor. Return to Arusha for the night.

Budget lodge — ArushaBreakfast, Lunch (packed), Dinner
Crater descentBig Five game driveReturn to Arusha
6

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.

Budget camping — Mikumi public campsiteLunch (packed), Dinner
Flight to DarTransfer to MikumiAfternoon game drive
7

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.

Budget camping — Ruaha public campsiteBreakfast, Lunch (packed), Dinner
Morning Mikumi driveScenic transfer to Ruaha
8

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.

Budget camping — Ruaha public campsiteBreakfast, Lunch (packed), Dinner
Dawn river driveLion trackingElephant watching
9

Ruaha — Wild Dogs & Baobab Valley

Track endangered wild dogs. Explore the Baobab Valley for rare antelope — kudu, sable, roan. Afternoon Mwagusi Sand River drive.

Budget camping — Ruaha public campsiteBreakfast, Lunch (packed), Dinner
Wild dog trackingBaobab ValleyRare antelope search
10

Ruaha to Dar es Salaam

Morning game drive in Ruaha. Return drive to Dar es Salaam. Evening at leisure.

Budget lodge — Dar es SalaamBreakfast, Lunch (packed), Dinner
Morning game driveReturn to Dar es Salaam
11

Fly to Zanzibar & Stone Town

Morning flight to Zanzibar. Stone Town walking tour — spice markets, Sultan's Palace, narrow alleys. Transfer to beach hotel.

Budget beach hotel — ZanzibarBreakfast
Flight to ZanzibarStone Town tourBeach check-in
12

Zanzibar Beach Day

Full day on the beach — swimming, sunbathing, optional snorkelling and diving.

Budget beach hotel — ZanzibarBreakfast
Beach relaxationSwimmingOptional water sports
13

Zanzibar — Spice Tour & Beach

Optional spice tour or Jozani Forest for red colobus monkeys. Afternoon beach relaxation.

Budget beach hotel — ZanzibarBreakfast
Optional spice tourOptional Jozani ForestBeach
14

Zanzibar Departure

Final beach morning. Airport transfer for departure.

End of tour — Zanzibar airportBreakfast
Beach morningAirport transfer

Tour Route

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

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