7-Day Affordable Tanzania Safari Experience

Day 1: Arusha City

1. Arusha
   8h
   Upon arrival at Kilimanjaro International Airport (JRO) or Arusha Airport (ARK), you will meet with a Sandpiper Safaris representative. After a short introduction and briefing, you will be driven to your accommodations in Arusha for relaxation and your overnight stay as you prepare for the next day’s adventure.

Day 2: Arusha - Tarangire National Park

1. Tarangire National Park
   6h
   Depart after breakfast and drive straight to Tarangire National Park for a full-day game drive. Tarangire National Park covers an undulating area of 2,600 km² between the Maasai Steppe to the southeast and the lakes of the Great Rift Valley to the northwest. It is renowned for its massive elephant herds, iconic baobab and acacia trees, and the Tarangire River, which is the main water source in the park during the dry season. More than 500 migrating bird species can be found here.

Day 3: Tarangire National Park - Northern Serengeti National Park

1. Serengeti National Park
   8h
   Depart after breakfast from your accommodations in Karatu and drive to the northern Serengeti, transiting through the Ngorongoro Conservation Area. This remote and untouched part of Serengeti National Park is located near the Mara River, close to the Kenyan border. The area is rich in wildlife, including lions, elephants, leopards, and cheetahs, and offers a peaceful safari experience with fewer crowds and stunning landscapes.

Day 4: Northern Serengeti National Park

1. Serengeti National Park
   8h
   The Northern Serengeti is a remote and untouched region known for its breathtaking landscapes and the dramatic scenes of the Great Migration. From July to October, vast herds of wildebeest and zebras cross the Mara River, creating one of nature’s most thrilling spectacles. The area is rich with wildlife year-round, including lions, elephants, giraffes, and crocodiles, set against rolling hills and scattered acacia trees, offering a truly wild and exclusive safari experience.

Day 5: Northern - Central Serengeti National Park

1. Serengeti National Park
   8h
   The Central Serengeti, known as the heart of Serengeti National Park, is famous for its abundant wildlife and year-round game viewing. Characterized by vast open plains, acacia woodlands, and the Seronera River Valley, it attracts large numbers of lions, leopards, and cheetahs. This region is also a key area to witness the Great Migration as herds of wildebeest and zebras pass through, making it one of the most rewarding safari destinations in Tanzania.

Day 6: Central Serengeti to Ngorongoro crater

1. Ngorongoro Conservation Area
   6h
   After an early morning breakfast in the Central Serengeti, you will drive to the Ngorongoro Crater and descend into the crater. The Ngorongoro Crater is a breathtaking natural wonder and UNESCO World Heritage Site in northern Tanzania. Formed from a collapsed volcano, it is home to an incredible variety of wildlife including lions, elephants, rhinos, and flamingos, all thriving within its lush, enclosed ecosystem. Often called “Africa’s Garden of Eden,” the crater offers some of the most scenic and rewarding safari experiences.

Day 7: Lake Manyara National Park

1. Lake Manyara National Park
   6h
   Enjoy breakfast at your accommodations in Karatu, then set off for Lake Manyara National Park for a game drive. The park is popular for its tree-climbing lions and diverse wildlife including elephants, giraffes, hippos, zebras, wildebeest, and baboons. It is also home to over 500 bird species, including eagles, kingfishers, and pelicans. The groundwater forest shelters blue monkeys and baboons. In the afternoon, you will depart for Arusha Airport or Kilimanjaro International Airport.

Pickup details

The day before the trip starts you will send us your hotel in Arusha and we will pick you up the morning of the tour. We can also arrange pick up from the airport if you're landing at Kilimanjaro Airport (JRO) or Arusha Airport the day before the tour starts.

• Public transportation options are available nearby
• Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
• Suitable for all physical fitness levels