8 Days Tanzania Budget Safari – Hail Tours Tanzania

Embark on an unforgettable 8 Days Tanzania budget safari, where adventure meets affordability. This carefully crafted itinerary ensures you experience the best of Tanzania’s wildlife and landscapes without compromising your comfort or exploration.

From the Vast plains of Serengeti National Park to the breathtaking views of Lake Manyara, each day of this Tanzania itinerary offers incredible and memorable wildlife encounters.

Our budget-friendly safari prioritizes value, offering expert guides, comfortable accommodations, and a full safari experience, all while keeping costs low. Perfect for travelers seeking an authentic, affordable African adventure, this safari promises lasting memories in some of the world’s most iconic national parks.

This 8 Days Tanzania Budget Safari is frankly a second-to-none budget Tanzanian safari where visitors head to secluded top Destinations of the famous Northern circuit including Serengeti National Park, Ngorongoro Conservation Area, Lake Eyasi, and Lake Tarangire National Park.

Serengeti National Park is undoubtedly the most visited Protected Area in Tanzania and is a popular as well as must-visit destination for African safaris.

Its 5700 square miles offer shelter to Cape buffaloes, Olive baboons, wildebeests, African bush elephants, Black Rhinoceros, leopards, cheetahs, lions, Masai giraffes, vervet monkeys, spotted hyenas, black-backed jackals, honey badgers, Wild dogs, to mention but a few.

Tarangire National Park is one of the rarely-visited Protected Areas in the country but its 2850-square kilometer size is marked by diverse ecosystems, which in turn offer shelter to wide range of animals that include Olive baboons, Kirk’s Dik-dik, caracals. Cape buffaloes, vervet monkeys, cheetahs and so much more.

Talking of Lake Eyasi, it is recognized for being the largest water body in the popular Arusha region and sits at the southern side of Serengeti National Park and directly south-west of the Ngorongoro Conservation Area. This soda Lake surprisingly exceeds the size of Lake Manyara and is also a haven to huge numbers of pink flamingos.

Like Serengeti, the spell-binding Ngorongoro Crater is also a UNESCO World Heritage Site with a total area of 3202 square miles. It has one of the highest concentrations of impalas, black rhinos, East African wild gods, Cape buffaloes, Masai giraffes, Hippos, gazelles, lions, leopards, and many other animals that you desire to see during the Tanzanian safari. The nearby Lake Magadi also offers shelter to numerous less flamingos.

Starting and ending in the Town of Arusha, our 8-day Tanzania Budget Safari makes it possible to visit the mentioned safari destinations while staying in some of the most comfortable and unforgettable budget Safari Lodges/Camps.

Tour Highlights of the 8 Day Tanzania Budget Safari

• Arusha city tour
• Game drives in Tarangire National Park
• Serengeti game drive
• Nature walks
• Cultural encounters
• Lake Manyara game drive
• Lake Eyasi Tour

8 days Tanzania Budget Safari Brief itinerary

• Day 1: Arrive in Tanzania-Experience Arusha’s culture and History.
• Day 2: Drive to Tarangire National Park-explore the untouched wilderness of this Protected Area.
• Day 3: Short Tarangire game drive and journey to Serengeti National Park.
• Day 4&5: Serengeti National Park: Explore the wilderness via game drives, walking safari, and community visits.
• Day 6: Drive from Serengeti to the breathtaking Ngorongoro Conservation Area.
• Day 7: Guided Lake Eyasi Tour.
• Day 8: Half-day Lake Manyara game drive and departure.

Detailed itinerary of the 8 days Tanzania Budget Safari

Day 1: Arrive in Tanzania-Experience Arusha’s culture and History

Receive the warmest welcome in Tanzania! After arriving at Kilimanjaro International Airport (in Moshi City and about 45 kilometers from the Town of Arusha), a Company representative will meet and greet you before transferring to the Hotel in Arusha Town.

The remainder of the day will be spent experiencing the history and culture of this City at your own pace. Take a leisurely stroll through Arusha Central Market to check out the tribal traditions in this area, the Arusha National Natural History Museum, and many others.

Also be sure to enjoy the Tanzanite Experience, to mention but a few. Regardless of the visited tourist sites, there are different eateries where you can make a stop to enjoy local cuisines.

Overnight;

• Fun Retreat Resort (midrange).
• Fairmont Hotel OR Paradise Lodge

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner.

Day 2: Drive to Tarangire National Park-explore the untouched wilderness of this Protected Area

Early in the morning, you will board the 4X4 safari vehicle to Tarangire National Park, one of the secluded safari hot spots in the frequently-visited Northern circuit of Tanzania. The three-hour journey allows you to arrive on time for the fun-filled game drive with a picnic lunch in the middle of the wilderness.

This Protected Area is popular for its high elephant concentration as well as giant Baobab trees in addition to being the center of the annual migration cycle involving thousands of elephants, zebras, wildebeests, and gazelles.

Overnight at:

• Whistling Thorn Tented Camp or Tarangire Simba Lodge (budget).

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner.

Day 3: Short Tarangire game drive and journey to Serengeti National Park

This day’s short trip into the savannah plains of Tarangire National Park is your second chance to explore its hidden beauty and discover animals as well as birds that were missed during yesterday’s game drive.

Some of the must-see animals during this short adventure are wildebeests, Masai giraffes, and Elephants, Masai giraffes, although the rare or occasional ones are leopards, lions, spotted hyenas, and cheetahs among others.

Afterwards, depart to the popular Serengeti National Park with a memorable stopover at Olduvai Gorge, to trace back the history of humanity. This site was first dissevered by Louis and Mary Leakey. Take your time to visit the Museum before settling for dinner and overnight at Serengeti National Park.

Overnight at:

• Zawadi Serengeti Camp or Serengeti Pure Tented Camp.

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner.

Day 4&5: Serengeti National Park: Explore the wilderness via game drives, walking safari and community visit

For the next two days, you will have the pleasure of discovering the rich diversity of Serengeti National Park via game drives, walking safaris and village walks.

This Protected Area is situated in the northern circuit of Tanzania and is home to an abundance of African game including East African wild dogs, Cape buffaloes, African bush elephants, Defassa waterbucks, cheetahs, yellow baboons, bushbucks, lions, warthogs, giant elands, wildebeests, topis, zebras, impalas, gazelles and so much more ensuring thrilling wildlife experience.

There are also a wide range of birds and 1bout 500 different species call the area home.

For the first day, you will board the safari vehicle and a trained Ranger guide will offer a briefing before venturing into the deeper ends of the Park. For the second day, a guided walking safari and village walk will be organized.

Overnight at:

• Zawadi Serengeti Camp or Serengeti Pure Tented Camp.

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner.

Day 6: Drive from Serengeti to the breathtaking Ngorongoro Conservation Area

Having enjoyed breakfast, it’s time to proceed with your budget safari and this time, to Ngorongoro Conservation Area.

Be there in no time and immediately drive towards the Crater floor to see lots of giant elands, Defassa waterbucks, Cape buffaloes, African bush elephants, Black Rhinoceros, Masai giraffes, gazelles and wildebeests. The guided tour involves taking a lunch break to enjoy a picnic meal.

Occasionally, stop for photography at the Crater game drive that goes on until evening. A delicious meal and overnight awaits you at the reserved place of stay.

Overnight;

• Ngorongoro Lion’s Paw Camp, Karatu Safari Camp Lodge or Jambo Rooms.

Meal Plan: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner.

Day 7: Guided Lake Eyasi Tour

An early morning breakfast at the Lodge and later, leave for the Lake Eyasi Tour for a chance to interact with the Hadzabe, a hunter-gatherer tribe that depends on gathering wild fruits as well as hunting with bows and arrows.

Have an in-depth encounter with them then go on to visit the Datoga, a blacksmith tribe to contrast between these two tribes.

Overnight at:

• Eyasi safari Lodge or Kisima Ngeda Tented Camp.

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner

Day 8: Half-day Lake Manyara game drive and departure

Before saying goodbye to Tanzania, first, enjoy a short game drive through Lake Manyara National Park then continue to the Airport in Arusha for scheduled flights back home.

This marks the end of our 8 days at Tanzania Budget Safari and possibly the beginning of another Tanzanian adventure.

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What’s included in our 8 days Tanzania Budget Safari

• 7 nights’ accommodation.
• Transportation by a comfortable 4X4 safari vehicle.
• A professional driver guide.
• Meals according to the meal plan.
• Game drive fees.
• Entry to the different safari destinations.
• Relevant Government taxes and levies.
• Bottled water.
• Hotel pick-up and drop-off.
• Driver allowances (not tips).
• Fuel charges.

This 8 Days Tanzania Budget Safari package excludes;

• Medical and travel insurance.
• Visas if needed.
• Expenses of a personal nature such as Laundry fees, tips, telephone calls, beverages, and shopping for snacks or souvenirs, to mention but a few.
• Accommodation in Arusha Town.

Best Time for Tanzania Wildlife Safari 

The best time for a Tanzania wildlife safari is during the dry season, from June to October. During this time, animals tend to gather around the water sources making them easier to spot. These months also offer exceptional opportunities to witness the Great Migration. The wet months ranging from November to May are ideal for birdwatching.

Game drive rules and guidelines in Tanzania Wildlife Parks

• Stay on designated roads and tracks.
• Do not feed or disturb wildlife.
• Maintain a safe distance from animals.
• Don’t touch or feed wildlife
• Keep voices low to avoid startling wildlife.
• Don’t leave your cars unless told so
• Do not litter in the parks.
• Follow park guides and rangers’ instructions.
• Respect speed limits.
• No off-road driving.

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