Budget-Friendly Tour in Tarangire, Ngorongoro & Serengeti

Wildebeest racing across the Serengeti during the Great Migration
A dense wildebeest herd gathered on the Serengeti plains
Zebras pausing near water in northern Serengeti
Open safari vehicle watching wildlife in the Serengeti
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This itinerary is designed as a 5-day safari within 7 total days including arrival and departure. Best timed from late May to late June, it follows the Great Migration through the Serengeti's Western Corridor and Grumeti River zone while also covering Tarangire National Park, Ngorongoro Crater, and Central Serengeti. It balances classic northern-circuit wildlife with a more budget-conscious lodge progression, and prices start from USD 2,996 per person depending on group size.

Start:
Arusha, Tanzania
End:
Arusha, Tanzania
Duration
7 days
Group size
Custom
Minimum age
Custom
Style
Original
Theme
Explorer
From$2,996
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Why you'll love this trip

A 5-day safari within 7 total travel days, including arrival and departure nights in Arusha.

Best from late May to late June for migration movement through the Western Corridor and Grumeti River crossings.

Combines Tarangire, Ngorongoro Crater, Central Serengeti, and the quieter Western Serengeti in one route.

Uses mid-range, wildlife-focused camps including Mbalageti Serengeti Camp for budget-conscious travellers.

Includes transfers, park fees, safari guide, 4x4 vehicle, drinks in the jeep, Wi-Fi where available, AMREF cover, and binoculars.

Itinerary

Inclusions and activities

Destinations

Tarangire National Park, Ngorongoro Crater, Central Serengeti / Seronera, Western Serengeti, Arusha (Tanzania)

Meals

Accommodation and meals as specified in the itinerary, plus bottled water, soft drinks, hot coffee, and tea while in the safari jeep.

Transport

All programmed transfers and comfortable Land Cruiser 4x4s with pop-up roof, fridge, Wi-Fi, and power outlets. The itinerary includes a bush flight out of Serengeti; other domestic and international air tickets are excluded unless explicitly specified in a quoted package.

Accommodation

Ngare Sero Mountain Lodge, Sound of Silence - Lake Manyara, Sound of Silence - Serengeti, and Mbalageti Serengeti Camp as specified in the itinerary.

Included activities

  • Certified English-speaking safari guide
  • All national park entry and concession fees
  • Free in-car Wi-Fi (available in approximately 60-75% of territories)
  • AMREF Flying Doctors air ambulance service and a medical kit
  • Binoculars (1 pair per SUV)
  • 24/7 phone support

Optional extras / Not Included

  • Domestic and international air tickets, unless specifically included for the Serengeti bush flight in a quoted package
  • Visa fees and travel insurance
  • Guide gratuities (recommended USD $30-$50 per day, per car)
  • Extended hotel stays for late checkout
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