Tanzania Budget Safari

7-Day Budget Migration Safari

7 Days / 6 NightsTarangire, Serengeti, Ngorongoromoderateby Gosheni Safaris
$1,560pp
7 days / 6 nights1–12 pax4.9
Solo Traveller $2,0282 People $1,5604-6 People $1,326
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Overview

Extended 7-day Serengeti-focused budget safari with 4 nights in the Serengeti tracking the Great Migration herds plus Ngorongoro Crater and Tarangire from $1,560 per person.

This 7-day migration safari is designed for travellers who want maximum time in the Serengeti to follow the Great Wildebeest Migration. With four nights in the Serengeti, your guide has the flexibility to track the herds wherever they are — from the southern calving grounds to the dramatic northern river crossings. The safari also includes Tarangire's elephant herds and the Ngorongoro Crater's concentrated Big Five wildlife. Budget camping and an expert migration guide make this the best value extended migration experience available.
Destinations:TarangireSerengetiNgorongoro

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Safari Highlights

Four nights in the Serengeti — maximum migration time
Flexible itinerary follows the herds wherever they are
River crossing opportunities (Jun-Oct)
Calving season spectacle (Jan-Mar)
Tarangire elephant herds
Ngorongoro Crater Big Five finale

Day-by-Day Itinerary

1

Arusha to Tarangire National Park

Depart Arusha and drive to Tarangire for a day of game drives among elephant herds and ancient baobab trees. Camp near the park.

Budget camping — Tarangire area campsiteLunch (packed), Dinner
Transfer to TarangireFull-day game driveElephant and baobab landscapes
2

Tarangire to Serengeti National Park

Morning game drive in Tarangire, then transfer to the Serengeti via the Ngorongoro Highlands. Enter the park and begin tracking the migration herds with an afternoon game drive.

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

Serengeti — Migration Tracking Day 1

Full day dedicated to tracking the Great Migration. Your guide will drive to the area where herds are concentrated. Watch hundreds of thousands of wildebeest and zebra moving across the plains, with predators in close pursuit.

Budget camping — Serengeti public campsiteBreakfast, Lunch (packed), Dinner
Dawn migration driveHerd trackingPredator sightingsPlains exploration
4

Serengeti — Migration Tracking Day 2

Continue following the migration herds. During the dry season (Jun-Oct), push north towards the Mara River for crossing attempts. During calving season (Jan-Mar), explore the southern Ndutu area. Full-day game drives with packed lunch in the bush.

Budget camping — Serengeti public campsiteBreakfast, Lunch (packed), Dinner
Full-day migration trackingRiver crossing watch (seasonal)Big cat encounters
5

Serengeti — Seronera Valley & Central Plains

Explore the Seronera Valley — the Serengeti's wildlife hub. Morning drive for leopard sightings in the sausage trees and hippo pods in the river. Afternoon drive to the kopjes for lion prides. Last night in the Serengeti.

Budget camping — Serengeti public campsiteBreakfast, Lunch (packed), Dinner
Seronera Valley driveLeopard trackingKopje explorationSunset drive
6

Serengeti to Ngorongoro Crater Rim

Morning game drive in the Serengeti for final sightings. Depart for the Ngorongoro Conservation Area. Camp on the crater rim with dinner and stunning caldera views.

Budget camping — Simba Campsite, NgorongoroBreakfast, Lunch (packed), Dinner
Morning Serengeti driveTransfer to NgorongoroCrater rim sunset
7

Ngorongoro Crater & Return to Arusha

Dawn descent into the Ngorongoro Crater for a morning Big Five game drive. Search for black rhino, lion, elephant, buffalo, and leopard. Flamingos at Lake Magadi and hippo pods in the marshes. Ascend from the crater and return to Arusha by late afternoon.

End of tour — Arusha drop-offBreakfast, Lunch (packed)
Crater descentBig Five game driveFlamingo viewingReturn to Arusha

Tour Route

Included

  • Arusha round-trip transfers
  • All park fees and crater service fee
  • Expert migration guide (English-speaking)
  • 4x4 safari vehicle
  • Full-board meals
  • Camping accommodation
  • Drinking water

Not Included

  • International flights
  • Tanzania visa
  • Travel insurance
  • Tips and gratuities
  • Beverages
  • Sleeping bag rental
  • Optional balloon safari ($599)
  • Personal expenses

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