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A Taste of Tanzania – 5 Days Budget Safaris
Overview
Embark on an unforgettable Tanzanian adventure with our A Taste of Tanzania – 5 Days Budget Safari” package. This carefully crafted package offers two distinct itineraries, each showcasing Tanzania’s iconic wildlife reserves. Over five days, explore Tarangire National Park, the Ngorongoro Crater, and Lake Manyara National Park, encountering diverse wildlife.
Choose between comfortable mid-range camping or lodge accommodations, ensuring a restful night’s sleep amidst the Tanzanian wilderness. These mid-range options are designed to be budget-friendly, providing exceptional value without compromising on comfort. Whether captivated by ancient baobab trees, mesmerized by tree-climbing lions, or touched by the rich Maasai culture, this safari promises moments that stay with you.
With Benson Safaris, safety and comfort are priorities, allowing you to focus on creating cherished memories. Experience the magic of Tanzania up close and personal through two unique itineraries, each offering a different perspective of this stunning region.
Choose your Accommodation
Lodging Accommodation
- Duration: 5 Days
- Lodging: Mid Range Tented Camp
5 Days Budget Tanzania Safari Itinerary Highlights
- Witness the elephants and ancient baobab tress in Tarangire
- Search for the Big 5 in the Ngorongoro Crater
- See the tree-climbing lions in Lake Manyara
- Meet the Maasai and learn about this nomadic tribe’s culture, beliefs and traditions
- Enjoy the comforts and hospitality of a safari lodge in the heart of the Tanzanian bush
- This tour is a private safari and run exclusively for you and can depart any day
Day by Day Itinerary
Day 1: Arrive in Arusha
Upon arrival at Kilimanjaro International Airport, you will be met by a Benson Safaris Tanzania Transfer Driver and driven to your lodge where the remainder of the day is at leisure – rest in your room, enjoy a swim in the pool or explore Arusha and the surrounding areas on one of our day tours – the choice is yours.
Day 2: Tarangire National Park
After breakfast you will drive to Tarangire National Park for a full day game drive. Tarangire is one of Africa’s little-known gems and should be on the itinerary of all lovers of wilderness and solitude. Its name originates from the Tarangire River that crosses through the park and is the only source of water during the dry season.
- Overnight – Bougainvillea Safari Lodge, Karatu
- Meals – Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner
Day 3: Ngorongoro Crater
Today you will be rewarded with a full day game drive in the stunning Ngorongoro Crater which became a UNESCO World Heritage site in 1979 and is one of the only places on earth where mankind and wild animals co-exist is harmony. The Ngorongoro Crater is famous for Africa’s best game viewing as there is an ever present abundance of wildlife due to the permanent water supply on the crater floor.
Upon arrival at the Crater’s rim you will descend 610 metres into the Crater where your safari truly begins. Spot the endangered black rhino as well as wildebeest, buffalo, zebra, eland, Grant’s and Thomson’s gazelle and of course, giant tusked elephants. The Crater also has the largest known population of lions and you will also find leopards and cheetahs as well as scavengers such as spotted hyenas, jackals and rare wild dogs. Over 500 species of birds have been recorded within the Ngorongoro Conservation Area and these include white pelicans and flamingos.
In the late afternoon you will drive to Isoitok Tented Camp located on Maasai land in the Manyara region where you will spend the night.
- Overnight – Bougainvillea Safari Lodge, Karatu
- Meals – Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner
Day 4: Lake Manyara National Park
Today you will visit Lake Manyara National Park for a full day game drive. Stretching along the base of the Rift Valley escarpment, Lake Manyara is home to giant fig trees, acacia woodlands, mahogany trees and grassy flood plains. The contrasts of this area are simply breathtaking with its open plains, huge escarpment, Soda Lake, dense woodlands, and distant volcanic peaks coming together in an area best described by Ernest Hemingway as “the loveliest I had seen in Africa”.
Animals such as large buffalo, wildebeest, giraffes, mongoose, dik dik and zebra herds congregate on the grassy plains while the narrow belt of acacia woodland is home to the legendary tree-climbing lions and tusked elephants.
Lake Manyara provides the perfect introduction to Tanzania’s bird life with more than 400 species being recorded. Highlights include thousands of pink-hued flamingos on their perpetual migration, as well as other large waterbirds such as pelicans, cormorants and storks.
In the late afternoon you will return to Arusha for your final evening.
- Overnight – Arusha Planet Lodge, Arusha
- Meal Plan: Break and Lunch
Day 5: Departure Day
Today you will be transferred to the airport for your onward flight.
Pricing:
| 1 Traveller (1 Room) | 2 Travellers (1 Room) | 3 Travellers (2 Rooms) | 4 Travellers (2 Rooms) | 5 Travellers (3 Rooms) | 6 Travellers (3 Rooms) | 7 Travellers (4 Rooms) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| $3,500 | $2,600 | $2,400 | $2,150 | $2,100 | $2,050 | $1,950 |
Travelling in Green Season
Upgrade Your Accommodation:
We also offer accommodation located in the heart of Arusha as well as at coffee lodges and 5-star hotels. Upgrade to one of our 5-start hotels – The Arusha Hotel or the Mount Meru Hotel for just $35 per person, per night. If you would like to upgrade your pre or post safari accommodation in Arusha please ask us for recommendations and availability.
Enhance Your Safari Experience:
A Tanzanian holiday is a dream come true and a once in a lifetime experience for most of our clients. We understand that every traveller is different and we are proud to offer a range of optional activities to enhance your safari experience.
Tented Camp Accommodation
- Duration: 5 Days
- Lodging: Mid Range Tented Camp
5 Days Budget Tanzania Safari Itinerary Highlights
- Witness the elephants and ancient baobab tress in Tarangire
- Search for the Big 5 in the Ngorongoro Crater
- See the tree-climbing lions in Lake Manyara
- Meet the Maasai and learn about this nomadic tribe’s culture, beliefs and traditions
- Enjoy the comforts and hospitality of a safari lodge in the heart of the Tanzanian bush
- This tour is a private safari and run exclusively for you and can depart any day
Day by Day Itinerary
Day 1: Arrive in Arusha
Upon arrival at Kilimanjaro International Airport, you will be met by a Benson Safaris Tanzania Transfer Driver and driven to your lodge where the remainder of the day is at leisure – rest in your room, enjoy a swim in the pool or explore Arusha and the surrounding areas on one of our day tours – the choice is yours.
Day 2: Tarangire National Park
After breakfast you will drive to Tarangire National Park for a full day game drive. Tarangire is one of Africa’s little-known gems and should be on the itinerary of all lovers of wilderness and solitude. Its name originates from the Tarangire River that crosses through the park and is the only source of water during the dry season.
- Overnight – Sangaiwe Tented Lodge, Tarangire National Park
- Meals – Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner
Day 3: Ngorongoro Crater
Today you will be rewarded with a full day game drive in the stunning Ngorongoro Crater which became a UNESCO World Heritage site in 1979 and is one of the only places on earth where mankind and wild animals co-exist is harmony. The Ngorongoro Crater is famous for Africa’s best game viewing as there is an ever present abundance of wildlife due to the permanent water supply on the crater floor.
Upon arrival at the Crater’s rim you will descend 610 metres into the Crater where your safari truly begins. Spot the endangered black rhino as well as wildebeest, buffalo, zebra, eland, Grant’s and Thomson’s gazelle and of course, giant tusked elephants. The Crater also has the largest known population of lions and you will also find leopards and cheetahs as well as scavengers such as spotted hyenas, jackals and rare wild dogs. Over 500 species of birds have been recorded within the Ngorongoro Conservation Area and these include white pelicans and flamingos.
In the late afternoon you will drive to Isoitok Tented Camp located on Maasai land in the Manyara region where you will spend the night.
- Overnight – Africa Safari Lodge, Karatu
- Meal Plan: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner
Day 4: Lake Manyara National Park
Today you will visit Lake Manyara National Park for a full day game drive. Stretching along the base of the Rift Valley escarpment, Lake Manyara is home to giant fig trees, acacia woodlands, mahogany trees and grassy flood plains. The contrasts of this area are simply breathtaking with its open plains, huge escarpment, Soda Lake, dense woodlands, and distant volcanic peaks coming together in an area best described by Ernest Hemingway as “the loveliest I had seen in Africa”.
Animals such as large buffalo, wildebeest, giraffes, mongoose, dik dik and zebra herds congregate on the grassy plains while the narrow belt of acacia woodland is home to the legendary tree-climbing lions and tusked elephants.
Lake Manyara provides the perfect introduction to Tanzania’s bird life with more than 400 species being recorded. Highlights include thousands of pink-hued flamingos on their perpetual migration, as well as other large waterbirds such as pelicans, cormorants and storks.
In the late afternoon you will return to Arusha for your final evening.
- Overnight – Arusha Planet Lodge, Arusha
- Meal Plan: Break and Lunch
Day 5: Departure Day
Today you will be transferred to the airport for your onward flight.
Pricing:
| 1 Traveller (1 Room) | 2 Travellers (1 Room) | 3 Travellers (2 Rooms) | 4 Travellers (2 Rooms) | 5 Travellers (3 Rooms) | 6 Travellers (3 Rooms) | 7 Travellers (4 Rooms) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| $3,250 | $2,550 | $2,350 | $2,100 | $2,050 | $2,000 | $1,900 |
Night Game Drive in Tarangire on Day 2 – $182 per person:
Night Game Drive in Lake Manyara on Day 4 – $182 per person
Treetop Walkway in Lake Manyara on Day 4 – $47 per person
Walk among the treetops in Lake Manyara and experience untouched nature and wildlife from a unique perspective on Tanzania’s first treetop walkway, and at 370 metres, it is also one of Africa’s longest. It is an experience you’ll never forget. Duration: approx. 1 hour.
Cycling Tour and Mama Lunch in Manyara on Day 4 – $75 per person:
Arusha Day Tours
We offer Arusha City Tours (half or full day tours), Coffee Farm Tours, Night Tours with Dinner or visit the Lengo Football Academy with Village Walk. Please ask us for detailed tour descriptions and prices.
Add a Beverage Package – $50 per person:
Your Safari Includes:
- Arrival transfer from Kilimanjaro/Arusha Airport to hotel
- English speaking Driver Guide (other languages available upon request)
- Custom built, extended, open-roof 4WD safari Land Cruiser with fridge and inverter
- Accommodation as specified
- Meals as specified (B-breakfast, L-lunch, D-dinner)
- Drinks during game drives (1 bottle of water and 2 sodas per person, per safari day. Drinks can be substituted to suit your preferences)
- Unlimited game drives including park and vehicle entry fees
- Maasai Village visit
- Departure transfer from hotel to Kilimanjaro/Arusha Airport
- All current Government fees and taxes
Your Safari Excludes:
- Drinks at hotels, lodges and tented camps unless otherwise stated
- Tips (tipping is an expected, though not compulsory, component of any African safari. We are often asked for tipping guidelines and we recommend $10-15 USD for your Guide per person per day.)