6-Day Breathtaking Budget Safari In Tanzania

6 Days

This 6-Day Breathtaking Budget Safari In Tanzania takes you deep into the heart of the world-renowned Serengeti National Park and the spectacular Ngorongoro Crater, offering unforgettable wildlife encounters and dramatic African landscapes. Designed for travelers seeking an authentic safari experience, this journey combines thrilling game drives in both the Northern and Central Serengeti with the unique opportunity to explore the wildlife-rich floor of Ngorongoro Crater.

Your adventure begins in the Northern Serengeti, a remote and wildlife-abundant region famous for its vast plains and, seasonally, the dramatic Great Migration river crossings. You will enjoy immersive game drives in search of lions, elephants, giraffes, cheetahs, and large herds of wildebeest and zebra.

The safari then continues to the Central Serengeti (Seronera area), known for its year-round predator activity and scenic savannah landscapes. Here, you can enhance your experience with an optional early morning hot air balloon safari, offering breathtaking aerial views of the endless plains followed by a bush breakfast.

The journey concludes with a descent into the Ngorongoro Crater, a UNESCO World Heritage Site and one of Africa’s most extraordinary wildlife havens. The crater floor hosts an incredible concentration of animals, including the endangered black rhino, making it one of the best places in Tanzania for close-up wildlife viewing.

Throughout the 6-Day Breathtaking Budget Safari In Tanzania, you will experience diverse ecosystems, abundant wildlife, and unforgettable safari moments — all carefully arranged to provide comfort, adventure, and spectacular scenery.

Cost per person:

Starting from: $2700 (Budget Accommodation) per person based on two travelers sharing

 1 Person2 People3 People4 People5 People6 People
Jan-April$3300$2700$2500$2400$2300$2200
May- August$3500$2900$2700$2600$2500$2400
Sept- Dec$3400$2800$2600$2500$2400$2300

Cost Per Child (Discount)

Age0-2 years old3-6 years old7-10 years old11-13 years old14+ years old
Discount Rate100%65%50%15%0%

 

  • Breakfast, lunch and dinner
  • Budget Lodges
  • English, Spanish, French, Dutch, German, Italian, and Chinese speaking guides
  • Safari Van/ 4X4 Landcruiser
  • 1-100 people
  • 1-90 years old
  • January - December
  • Kilimanjaro International Airport
  • Kilimanjaro International Airport

Why This Tour?

6-Day Breathtaking Budget Safari In Tanzania

Our 6-Day Breathtaking Budget Safari In Tanzania takes you to Northern Serengeti National Park, Central Serengeti National, and the iconic Ngorongoro Crater. Witness incredible wildlife, stunning landscapes, and the Great Migration up close.

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You will visit Northern Serengeti National Park, Central Serengeti National Park, and Ngorongoro Crater.

This 6-Day Breathtaking Budget Safari In Tanzania takes you deep into the heart of the country’s most iconic wildlife destinations — from the endless plains of the Serengeti to the spectacular Ngorongoro Crater. Carefully designed to maximize game viewing opportunities, this itinerary combines thrilling drives, dramatic landscapes, and unforgettable wildlife encounters.

Your journey begins in the legendary Serengeti National Park, starting in the remote and wildlife-rich Northern Serengeti. This region is particularly famous for the Great Migration river crossings (seasonal), where vast herds of wildebeest and zebras brave crocodile-infested waters. Game drives here offer excellent chances to spot lions, leopards, cheetahs, elephants, and large herds roaming across the rolling savannah.

The adventure then continues southward to the wildlife-dense Central Serengeti (Seronera area), known for its year-round predator activity. The Seronera Valley, with its permanent water sources, attracts a high concentration of animals, making game drives especially rewarding. During your stay, you may opt for an unforgettable hot air balloon safari at sunrise, floating silently above the plains as wildlife moves below — followed by a bush breakfast in the wilderness.

After exploring the Serengeti’s vast ecosystem, your safari proceeds to the magnificent Ngorongoro Crater. Descending 600 meters into this UNESCO World Heritage Site, you enter one of Africa’s most unique wildlife havens. The crater floor is home to an extraordinary concentration of animals, including the endangered black rhino, large lion prides, buffalo, hippos, flamingos, and more. Game drives within this natural amphitheater provide close-up wildlife encounters against a breathtaking backdrop.

Throughout the 6-Day Breathtaking Budget Safari In Tanzania, you will experience diverse landscapes — from open plains and rocky kopjes to lush crater highlands — while enjoying comfortable lodges or tented camps that bring you close to nature without sacrificing comfort.

Highlights

  • Guided Game Drives
  • Hot Air Balloon Safari
  • Bird Watching
  • Birding
  • Northern Serengeti National Park
  • Central Serengeti National Park
  • Ngorongoro Crater

Tour Plan

  • Day
    1

    Arrive In Tanzania | Transfer To Your Hotel In Arusha

    On arrival in Tanzania, you will be welcomed and picked up by our Kubwa Five Safaris guide, who will be holding an A4 paper with your name printed on it at Kilimanjaro International Airport and be transferred to your hotel in Arusha.

    You will check in and do some relaxing for the rest of the day to wear off the jet lag.

    Meals and overnight at Outpost Lodge/ Arusha Planet Lodge/ Arusha Safari Hostel.

  • Day
    2

    Transfer To Northern Serengeti National Park | Guided Game Drive

    After breakfast, you will b e transferred to Northern Serengeti National Park where you will go on an afternoon and evening game drive.

    On your visit to the Northern Serengeti, there's a good chance that you will see big cats, elephants and more. Just as special as the animals you'll see is the scenery you'll get to explore. Far more so than elsewhere in the park, the north is dominated by rolling hills, mixed with grasslands and light forests.

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    There's also the Mara River which marks Tanzania's border with Kenya. Serengeti National Park, meaning “endless plains” in the Masai language, is undoubtedly one of the world’s most celebrated wilderness areas and an ongoing source of inspiration to writers, filmmakers, and photographers.

    Meals and overnight at Heritage Mara Camp.

  • Day
    3

    Morning Game Drive In Northern Serengeti | Transfer To Central Serengeti National Park | Guided Game Drive

    After breakfast, you will head out on a morning game drive to explore again the Northern Serengeti and deepen your knowledge of this wonderful area of the park.

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    After the morning game drive in Northern Serengeti, you will be transferred to Central Serengeti National Park and you will have an evening game drive.

    When you explore the Central Serengeti, you're enjoying one of the best wildlife destinations in northern Tanzania. Here you'll find the big populations of wildlife for which the Serengeti is famous.

    You'll also have a good chance of seeing big cats. This area has plenty of northern Tanzania's iconic acacia trees, as well as
    seemingly endless Serengeti horizons.

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    Going on an evening game drive is one of the highlights of any safari. This is when temperatures cool, the light becomes softer and the wildlife begins to get active. Not only will you be out when the light is best for taking photos, but it's also one of the best times of day for seeing the animals.

    Meals and overnight at Serengeti Taji House/ African Safari Serengeti/ Nyitika Lodge.

  • Day
    4

    Optional Hot Air Balloon Safari At 600 USD Per Person | Full-Day Game Drive

    After breakfast, you will spend the full day in this wonderful park watching its wildlife and exploring its many landscapes. We’ll rise early to make the most of our time.

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    You have the option of going on a hot air balloon safari in the park for an extra US$600 per person which you can book and pay with us before the safari.

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    Our guides will choose the best game viewing locations for the time of year. We can spend time at the hippo pool watching these majestic animals laze about in the cool water happily living alongside the crocodiles, observe a big pride of lions, and much more.

    Meals and overnight at Serengeti Taji House/ African Safari Serengeti/ Nyitika Lodge.

  • Day
    5

    Travel To Ngorongoro Crater | Guided Game Drive

    After breakfast, you will be transferred to Ngorongoro Crater where you will have an evening game drive on arrival.

    You never forget the first time you see Ngorongoro Crater from above. It is the most densely crowded game areas in the world.
    Looking out from the rim of this extraordinary volcanic crater is like gazing down upon a lost world of wildlife and astonishing beauty.

    The drive down into the crater will be just as special, taking you down onto the crater floor where nature rules and no human being may pass the night.

    You'll spend the best part of a day exploring this remarkable place, seeing its lions, hyenas, black rhinos, elephants, flamingos and so much more. And when it comes time to leave, you'll keep looking back over your shoulder trying to hold these experiences in your
    memory.

    Meals and overnight at Ngorongoro Simba Campsite/ Simba Campsite/ Jambo Rooms.

  • Day
    6

    The Last Day With Us | Transfer To The Airport | Fly Back Home

    After having a delightful breakfast, you will be transferred to Kilimanjaro International Airport for your scheduled flight back home.

    All good things must come to an end, and your time with us on safari in Tanzania will now draw to a close. We're sure that you've had a wonderful time.

Inclusions

  • Services of an expert guide
  • Airport transfer (Airport pick up and drop off)
  • Daily meals (breakfast, lunch, and dinner)
  • Ground transportation (4×4 safari Landcruiser / minivan with pop-up tops)
  • Full board accommodation and en route meals as indicated in the itinerary
  • Park fees and relevant government taxes.

Exclusions

  • Airfares
  • Visa fees
  • Personal insurance
  • Expenses of personal nature, such as drinks, tips, laundry, telephone, and cigarettes
  • Accommodation and meals not indicated in the itinerary

Accommodation

Throughout this exciting journey, you will be accommodated in a variety of accommodations.

The accommodation is appropriate and will be determined by your budget. Kubwa Five Safaris offers the best service at every level. Kubwa Five Safaris reserves the right to substitute comparable or superior accommodations. If an equivalent standard hotel is not available, Kubwa Five Safaris may substitute the next best quality hotel or suggest a superior for an additional fee. Hotels and lodges provide free Wi-Fi.

Please see the list below for more information on the safari lodges in each national park/destination included in this tour package.

How to Get There

Please book your flight to arrive at Kilimanjaro International Airport.

Kubwa Five Safaris will cater for your Airport/Hotel transfers i.e pick-ups and drop-offs provided they are to happen within your safari days with us

After your thrilling vacation in Tanzania, Kubwa Five Safaris will drop you off at Kilimanjaro International Airport for your scheduled flight back home.

Visa Applications

Please write to us for more details.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

1. What is included in the safari package cost?

The cost covers all accommodations, meals as specified, park entrance fees, game drives, guide services, and ground transportation throughout the safari.

3. What should I pack for this 6-day safari?

Essentials include lightweight clothing, hiking boots, a rain jacket, insect repellent, sunscreen, binoculars, a camera, a reusable water bottle, and personal medication. A full packing list will be shared upon booking.

4. Is this safari suitable for families with children?

Yes it is.

5. What type of accommodations are provided?

We use clean, safe, and comfortable lodges. All accommodations have private self-contained rooms; bathrooms are inside the rooms/tents.

6. Can dietary requirements be accommodated?

Yes. We cater to most dietary needs, including vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free, and others. Please let us know your preferences in advance.

7. How physically demanding is the safari?

While most of the safari involves vehicle-based game drives and scenic travel, gorilla and chimpanzee trekking require moderate physical fitness due to hiking in mountainous and forested terrain.

8. Is travel insurance required?

Yes. We strongly recommend that all participants have comprehensive travel insurance covering medical emergencies, trip cancellations, and lost luggage.

9. What is the group size?

Our private safari is tailored to provide an intimate and immersive experience for small groups. We accommodate groups of 4 to 24 travelers, ensuring that each participant receives personalized attention and a unique safari experience.

10. Can the itinerary be customized?

Yes, we can tailor this safari to fit your schedule, interests, or accommodation preferences. Contact us for a personalized quote.

Why You Should Visit Tanzania

  • Tanzania

Tanzania offers a complete African experience: thrilling safaris, mountain adventures, pristine beaches, vibrant culture, and unforgettable landscapes. Whether you’re a wildlife enthusiast, honeymooner, photographer, or adventure traveler, Tanzania promises memories that last a lifetime.

Frequently Asked Question about Tanzania

  1. Is Tanzania safe for tourists?

Yes, Tanzania is generally safe for tourists, especially in popular safari destinations like Serengeti National Park, Ngorongoro Crater, and Zanzibar. As with any destination, visitors should take normal precautions, avoid isolated areas at night, and follow guidance from local guides and authorities.

2. What is the best time to visit Tanzania?

The best time to visit is during the dry season, from June to October, when wildlife viewing is at its peak. If you want to witness the Great Migration in the Serengeti, timing depends on the movement of the herds, but June to September is particularly popular.

3. Is Tanzania good for family travel?

Yes! Many lodges and tour operators offer family-friendly safaris with educational experiences for children, making Tanzania a great destination for family adventures.