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Tanzania · Tarangire, Lake Manyara, Serengeti, Ngorongoro, Zanzibar

10-Day Ultimate Tanzania Budget Safari & Beach

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Overview

The best of Tanzania on a budget — 10 days covering 6 days of northern circuit safari across all major parks plus 4 days of Zanzibar beach paradise from $1,600 per person.

This is the ultimate budget Tanzania experience, combining a comprehensive 6-day northern circuit safari with 4 days of Zanzibar beach relaxation. Your safari covers every major northern park — Tarangire for elephants, Lake Manyara for tree-climbing lions, two days in the Serengeti for Big Five and migration herds, and the Ngorongoro Crater for the grand wildlife finale. Then fly to Zanzibar for white-sand beaches, Stone Town exploration, optional spice tours, and snorkelling in the Indian Ocean. Ten days of Africa's best wildlife and beaches at an incredible budget price.

Safari Highlights

  • 6-day comprehensive northern circuit safari
  • All four major parks — Tarangire, Manyara, Serengeti, Ngorongoro
  • Big Five game drives and crater descent
  • 4 days in Zanzibar — beaches, Stone Town, spices
  • Bush and beach — the complete Tanzania experience
  • Maximum value for your budget

Day-by-Day Itinerary

1

Arusha to Tarangire National Park

Depart Arusha and drive to Tarangire for elephant herds and baobab forests. Full-day game drive and camp near the park.

Accommodation: Budget camping — Tarangire area campsite

Meals: Lunch (packed), Dinner

Transfer to TarangireFull-day game driveElephant watching
2

Lake Manyara National Park

Morning game drive in Lake Manyara — tree-climbing lions, flamingos, and groundwater forest. Afternoon transfer towards the Serengeti.

Accommodation: Budget camping — Karatu area campsite

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch (packed), Dinner

Lake Manyara game driveTree-climbing lion searchFlamingo viewing
3

Serengeti National Park — Day 1

Drive through the Ngorongoro Highlands into the Serengeti. Full afternoon game drive on the plains — lion, cheetah, elephant, giraffe, and migration herds (seasonal).

Accommodation: Budget camping — Serengeti public campsite

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch (packed), Dinner

Highland transfer to SerengetiAfternoon game drivePlains wildlife viewing
4

Serengeti National Park — Day 2

Full day of Serengeti game drives. Dawn drive for predators, Seronera Valley for leopard and hippo, afternoon drive for cheetah and buffalo.

Accommodation: Budget camping — Serengeti public campsite

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch (packed), Dinner

Dawn game driveSeronera ValleyBig cat trackingSunset drive
5

Serengeti to Ngorongoro Crater Rim

Morning Serengeti game drive, then transfer to Ngorongoro. Camp at Simba Campsite on the crater rim with caldera views.

Accommodation: Budget camping — Simba Campsite, Ngorongoro

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch (packed), Dinner

Morning Serengeti driveTransfer to NgorongoroCrater rim sunset
6

Ngorongoro Crater & Transfer to Arusha

Dawn crater descent. Morning Big Five game drive on the crater floor — black rhino, lion, elephant, buffalo, flamingos. Ascend and drive to Arusha.

Accommodation: Budget lodge — Arusha

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch (packed), Dinner

Crater descentBig Five game driveReturn to Arusha
7

Fly to Zanzibar & Stone Town

Fly to Zanzibar. Stone Town walking tour — spice markets, Sultan's Palace, and Freddie Mercury House. Transfer to beach hotel.

Accommodation: Budget beach hotel — Zanzibar

Meals: Breakfast

Flight to ZanzibarStone Town tourBeach hotel check-in
8

Zanzibar Beach Day

Full day on Zanzibar's white-sand beaches. Swimming, sunbathing, optional snorkelling and diving.

Accommodation: Budget beach hotel — Zanzibar

Meals: Breakfast

Beach relaxationSwimmingOptional snorkelling
9

Zanzibar — Spice Tour & Beach

Morning optional spice tour (extra). Afternoon at the beach. Evening sunset dhow cruise (optional).

Accommodation: Budget beach hotel — Zanzibar

Meals: Breakfast

Optional spice tourBeach relaxationOptional sunset dhow cruise
10

Zanzibar Departure

Final beach morning. Airport transfer for departure.

Accommodation: End of tour — Zanzibar airport

Meals: Breakfast

Beach morningAirport transfer

What's Included

  • Arusha return transfers
  • All park fees and crater service fee
  • Safari guide and 4x4 vehicle
  • Full-board meals on safari
  • Camping accommodation on safari
  • Zanzibar airport transfer
  • Zanzibar beach hotel (B&B)
  • Stone Town walking tour
  • Drinking water on safari

What's Excluded

  • International flights
  • Arusha-Zanzibar flight
  • Tanzania visa
  • Travel insurance
  • Tips and gratuities
  • Zanzibar meals (except breakfast)
  • Water sports in Zanzibar
  • Personal expenses
From

$1,600

per person sharing

Duration10 Days
CountryTanzania
DestinationTarangire, Lake Manyara, Serengeti, Ngorongoro, Zanzibar
Difficultymoderate
Group Size1–12

Group Pricing

Solo Traveller$2,080
2 People$1,600
4-6 People$1,360
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