4 Days Private Budget Safari in Tanzania from Arusha

Your private budget adventure begins with a morning pick-up from your hotel in Arusha between 7:00 AM and 8:00 AM. Leaving the city behind, you’ll embark on a 2-hour scenic drive to Tarangire National Park, a hidden gem famous for its huge elephant herds and ancient baobab trees. With your private guide, you’ll have the flexibility to stop at prime wildlife spots, watching for lions, leopards, giraffes, zebras, wildebeests, and an impressive variety of bird species. The Tarangire River, which flows year-round, acts as a magnet for wildlife, ensuring thrilling game viewing. At midday, enjoy a picnic lunch in the heart of the park before continuing your game drive. As the sun begins to set, you’ll leave the park and head to Manyara, where a warm dinner and a comfortable overnight stay await.

After breakfast, set off on a journey towards Serengeti National Park, passing through the scenic Ngorongoro Conservation Area. Along the way, you’ll have the opportunity to spot wildlife and admire the breathtaking landscapes that Tanzania is famous for. As you enter the endless golden plains of the Serengeti, you’ll immediately understand why it’s regarded as one of the Seven Natural Wonders of Africa. Your private guide will take you on an afternoon game drive, tracking big cats, elephants, buffaloes, and countless other animals. At midday, you’ll pause for a picnic lunch on a kopje (rocky outcrop) before continuing your safari adventure. By sunset, you’ll arrive at your camp in Serengeti National Park, where you’ll enjoy a delicious dinner under the vast African sky.

Start your day with an early morning game drive, one of the best times to witness predators in action. As the Serengeti awakens, you’ll have the chance to see lions, cheetahs, and leopards finishing their night hunts, while giraffes and elephants roam the golden savannah. After breakfast back at the camp, continue exploring the heart of the Serengeti, stopping at different wildlife-rich areas. The Serengeti is home to over two million wildebeest, zebras, and gazelles, making it one of the best places on earth. In the afternoon, begin your journey toward the Ngorongoro Conservation Area, arriving just before sunset. Your camp is perched on the rim of the Ngorongoro Crater, offering breathtaking views of this natural wonder. Enjoy a hearty dinner and prepare for an exciting final safari day.

After an early breakfast, descend 600 meters into the Ngorongoro Crater, a UNESCO World Heritage Site and a wildlife paradise. Often called the Eden of Africa, this crater is home to over 30,000 animals, including the Big Five: Lions – often spotted lazing under the sun, Elephants – known for their long, impressive tusks, Leopards – elusive but occasionally seen near the crater walls, Rhinos – a rare but unforgettable sight, Buffaloes – grazing in the lush grasslands Your private game drive will take you across the crater floor, where you can observe hippos, hyenas, cheetahs, flamingos, and numerous antelope species. At midday, enjoy a picnic lunch at a beautiful lake filled with hippos and migratory birds. After a final game drive, you’ll begin your journey back to Arusha, arriving around 4:00 PM, marking the end of your unforgettable private budget safari.