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14-Day Grand Tanzania Budget Safari

14 Days / 13 Nights·Tarangire, Serengeti, Ngorongoro, Mikumi, Ruaha, Zanzibar·Gosheni Safaris

Overview

The ultimate Tanzania budget adventure — 14 days covering northern circuit parks, southern circuit parks, and Zanzibar beaches for the complete Tanzania experience from $2,800 per person.

This epic 14-day safari is the most comprehensive budget Tanzania experience available, covering both the northern and southern circuits plus Zanzibar beach relaxation. Start with the legendary northern parks — Tarangire, Serengeti, and Ngorongoro Crater for Big Five and migration herds. Then fly south to explore Mikumi and Ruaha — Tanzania's wildest and least-visited major parks. Finish with three days on Zanzibar's white-sand beaches. This grand tour reveals the full diversity of Tanzania: from volcanic craters to endless plains, remote rivers to tropical islands. Budget camping and lodges keep costs manageable for this once-in-a-lifetime journey.

Safari Highlights

  • Both northern and southern circuit parks
  • Serengeti, Ngorongoro, Tarangire — the iconic northern trio
  • Mikumi and Ruaha — wild southern wilderness
  • Zanzibar beach finale — white sand and turquoise water
  • 14 days of the complete Tanzania experience
  • Budget camping and lodges throughout

Day-by-Day Itinerary

1

Arusha to Tarangire National Park

Depart Arusha for Tarangire. Full-day game drive — elephant herds, baobab forests, lions, and 550+ bird species. Camp near the park.

Accommodation: Budget camping — Tarangire area campsite

Meals: Lunch (packed), Dinner

Transfer to TarangireFull-day game drive
2

Tarangire to Serengeti National Park

Morning Tarangire drive, then transfer through Ngorongoro Highlands to the Serengeti. Afternoon plains game drive.

Accommodation: Budget camping — Serengeti public campsite

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch (packed), Dinner

Morning driveHighland transferAfternoon Serengeti drive
3

Full Day Serengeti Game Drives

Full day in the Serengeti — dawn predator drive, Seronera Valley, afternoon plains drive. Migration herds (seasonal).

Accommodation: Budget camping — Serengeti public campsite

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch (packed), Dinner

Dawn driveSeronera ValleyBig cat trackingPlains drive
4

Serengeti to Ngorongoro

Morning Serengeti drive. Transfer to Ngorongoro. Crater rim camp with sunset views.

Accommodation: Budget camping — Simba Campsite, Ngorongoro

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch (packed), Dinner

Morning driveTransfer to NgorongoroCrater rim sunset
5

Ngorongoro Crater & Transfer to Arusha

Dawn crater descent. Morning Big Five game drive on the crater floor. Return to Arusha for the night.

Accommodation: Budget lodge — Arusha

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch (packed), Dinner

Crater descentBig Five game driveReturn to Arusha
6

Fly to Dar es Salaam & Transfer to Mikumi

Morning flight to Dar es Salaam (arranged separately). Drive to Mikumi National Park. Afternoon game drive on the Mkata floodplain — lion, elephant, giraffe, buffalo.

Accommodation: Budget camping — Mikumi public campsite

Meals: Lunch (packed), Dinner

Flight to DarTransfer to MikumiAfternoon game drive
7

Mikumi to Ruaha National Park

Morning Mikumi drive, then transfer to Ruaha — Tanzania's largest national park. Arrive at camp on the Great Ruaha River.

Accommodation: Budget camping — Ruaha public campsite

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch (packed), Dinner

Morning Mikumi driveScenic transfer to Ruaha
8

Ruaha — River Game Drives

Full day along the Great Ruaha River. Lion prides, elephant herds, hippo pods, and crocodiles. One of East Africa's largest lion populations.

Accommodation: Budget camping — Ruaha public campsite

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch (packed), Dinner

Dawn river driveLion trackingElephant watching
9

Ruaha — Wild Dogs & Baobab Valley

Track endangered wild dogs. Explore the Baobab Valley for rare antelope — kudu, sable, roan. Afternoon Mwagusi Sand River drive.

Accommodation: Budget camping — Ruaha public campsite

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch (packed), Dinner

Wild dog trackingBaobab ValleyRare antelope search
10

Ruaha to Dar es Salaam

Morning game drive in Ruaha. Return drive to Dar es Salaam. Evening at leisure.

Accommodation: Budget lodge — Dar es Salaam

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch (packed), Dinner

Morning game driveReturn to Dar es Salaam
11

Fly to Zanzibar & Stone Town

Morning flight to Zanzibar. Stone Town walking tour — spice markets, Sultan's Palace, narrow alleys. Transfer to beach hotel.

Accommodation: Budget beach hotel — Zanzibar

Meals: Breakfast

Flight to ZanzibarStone Town tourBeach check-in
12

Zanzibar Beach Day

Full day on the beach — swimming, sunbathing, optional snorkelling and diving.

Accommodation: Budget beach hotel — Zanzibar

Meals: Breakfast

Beach relaxationSwimmingOptional water sports
13

Zanzibar — Spice Tour & Beach

Optional spice tour or Jozani Forest for red colobus monkeys. Afternoon beach relaxation.

Accommodation: Budget beach hotel — Zanzibar

Meals: Breakfast

Optional spice tourOptional Jozani ForestBeach
14

Zanzibar Departure

Final beach morning. Airport transfer for departure.

Accommodation: End of tour — Zanzibar airport

Meals: Breakfast

Beach morningAirport transfer

What's Included

  • All transfers and inter-park transport
  • All park entry fees (6 parks) and crater service fee
  • Professional English-speaking guides
  • 4x4 safari vehicles
  • Full-board meals on safari
  • Camping and budget lodge accommodation
  • Zanzibar beach hotel (B&B)
  • Stone Town walking tour
  • Drinking water on safari

What's Excluded

  • International flights
  • Internal flights (Arusha-Dar-Zanzibar, approx $300-500)
  • Tanzania visa
  • Travel insurance
  • Tips and gratuities
  • Zanzibar meals (except breakfast)
  • Water sports in Zanzibar
  • Personal expenses
Best Price

$2,800

per person sharing

Duration14 Days
DestinationTarangire, Serengeti, Ngorongoro, Mikumi, Ruaha, Zanzibar
Difficultychallenging
Group Size1-12

Group Pricing

Solo Traveller$3,640
2 People$2,800
4-6 People$2,380
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