Embark on our top best 5-day group budget safari from Karatu or Mto wa Mbu and explore Tanzania’s iconic parks including 2 nights in Serengeti National Park. Discover Tarangire’s elephants and baobabs, descend into Ngorongoro Crater for incredible wildlife encounters, and spend time in the Serengeti, home to the Big Five and vast plains. Overnight in budget lodges or camps for comfort and value. An affordable adventure packed with unforgettable landscapes and wildlife.
5 Days Group Budget Safari (2 Nights in Serengeti) from Karatu or Mto Wa Mbu in Tanzania (2026 - 2027) Tour Summary
Tour Features for 5 Days Group Budget Safari (2 Nights in Serengeti) from Karatu or Mto Wa Mbu in Tanzania (2026 - 2027)
Standard of tour
: No accommodation standard defined
Tour style
Group: This shared adventure places you in a small group setting
Customizable Tour
Feel free to request minor Changes to suit your preferences
Suitable for all travelers
Best for the year : 2026, 2027, 2028, and +
Activities and Transportation: 5 Days Group Budget Safari (2 Nights in Serengeti) from Karatu or Mto Wa Mbu in Tanzania (2026 - 2027)
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Activities: Game drives,
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Getting around: Pop-up roof 4x4 vehicle,
5 Days Group Budget Safari (2 Nights in Serengeti) from Karatu or Mto Wa Mbu in Tanzania (2026 - 2027) Tour details
Karatu or Mto wa Mbu to Tarangire National Park
In the morning, you will depart from either Karatu or Mto wa Mbu and embark on a journey to Tarangire National Park. There, you will observe the vastness of deserted termite mounds and ancient baobab trees. The expansive golden savannah is populated by large herds of African elephants, while the unique calls of yellow-collared lovebirds resonate for miles. The picturesque landscape of Tarangire is home to a wide variety of wildlife, including lions, giraffes, warthogs, ostriches, impalas, cheetahs, mongooses, buffaloes, and baboons. Your first night will be spent at the well-equipped camping facilities, where a delightful dinner will be served in the evening.
- Main Destination:
- Tarangire National Park
- Accommodation:
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Fig Tree Lodge And Camps OR Jambo Lodge And Camps
- Meals & Drinks:
Mto wa Mbu to Serengeti National Park
After enjoying your delightful breakfast, you will embark on your journey to the Serengeti National Park. During your travels, you may have the opportunity to observe some distinctive wildlife as you traverse the edge of the Ngorongoro Crater. As the oldest and most frequented national park in Tanzania, recognized as a world heritage site and recently acknowledged as one of the Seven Wonders of the World, the Serengeti is famous for its annual migrations of herds and its flourishing wildlife population. A picnic lunch will be served on one of the rocky formations known as kopjes. Your game drive will take you further into the park, and subsequently, you will proceed to the Serengeti, where you will find well-equipped budget camping facilities and a delectable meal awaiting you.
- Main Destination:
- Serengeti National Park
- Accommodation:
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Tumbili Public Campsite
- Meals & Drinks:
Serengeti National Park to Ngorongoro Crater
Commence your delightful day with an early morning game drive in the central Serengeti, where the vibrant savannah awakens to the harmonious melodies of birds greeting the renewed sunlight. Your group safari guide will expertly examine the tracks on the ground, monitoring possible predators. Subsequently, you will travel to the Ngorongoro Conservation Area adjacent to the crater rim, where dinner and cozy camping amenities will be available.
- Main Destination:
- Serengeti National Park
- Accommodation:
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Simba Public Campsite
- Meals & Drinks:
Full Day Game Drive Safari in Serengeti National Park
After a hearty breakfast, you’ll venture deeper into the endless plains of the legendary Serengeti, a sanctuary for hundreds of animal and bird species. Every moment promises to awaken your senses—your eyes scanning the horizon for wildlife, your ears attuned to the calls, cries, and whispers of the bush, or the profound silence beneath the midday sun. Renowned worldwide for its biodiversity, the Serengeti offers extraordinary encounters: lions, leopards, elephants, cheetahs, and buffalo often appearing just a few feet from your vehicle. It is also the stage for one of nature’s greatest spectacles—the Great Migration—where vast herds of wildebeest and zebra journey across the plains, shadowed by predators in their own struggle for survival. Beyond the famous icons, you’ll discover equally captivating species such as eland, hyenas, gazelles, giraffes, crocodiles, monkeys, baboons, hippos, and even the rare rhino.
- Main Destination:
- Serengeti National Park
- Accommodation:
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Tumbili Public Campsite
- Meals & Drinks:
Ngorongoro Crater to Karatu or Mto wa Mbu
The Ngorongoro Crater is a location where observing wildlife is effortlessly enchanting. Its towering walls create a habitat where most animals prefer to dwell, making it a prime safari destination with limited availability that offers an experience similar to that of the Ngorongoro. This setting allows for the opportunity to observe all members of \'The Big 5\' within a single day. You can relish a delightful picnic lunch in this pristine caldera, which is also home to hyenas, hippos, zebras, wildebeests, and a wide variety of water birds. Your guide will share intriguing insights about the animals and flora, as well as assist in spotting hidden wildlife. In the late afternoon, you will be taken to Karatu, Mto wa Mbu, or Arusha for an overnight stay and dinner. End of the safari.
- Main Destination:
- Ngorongoro Crater
- Accommodation:
- No accommodation
- Meals & Drinks:
What's Included
- 18% VAT on tour fees & services
- Park Entrance fees
- Ngorongoro Crater fees
- Camping Fees
- All Activities Mentioned
- Transport (4x4 Land Cruiser) with open roof
- Silver Accommodations
- Professional English-speaking safari guide
- Meals: Breakfast, Lunches, & dinner
- Drinks: 1.5 bottle of water per day; tea and coffee
- Hot Lunch / Lunch Box
What's Not Included
- Government imposed increase of taxes and/or park fees
- Airport Pick Up
- Airport Drop off
- International Flights
- Domestic Flights
- Travel & Medical insurance
- Visa Cost
- Tip / Gratitude(10)
- Items of personal nature
- Laundry Services
- Alcoholic Beverages
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