Big Five Safari Discovery – Budget Edition
Offered by - WILD TRACKERS ADVENTURES COMPANY LIMITED
Tour Features
The Big Five Safari Discovery – Budget Edition is an affordable, immersive safari adventure through Tanzania's most renowned wildlife destinations, combining wildlife exploration with cultural experiences. This 5-day journey begins with a restful stay at Klh Resort before delving into the heart of the Serengeti and Ngorongoro Crater. Guests encounter the Big Five and other remarkable species in the expansive Serengeti plains and the Ngorongoro Crater’s unique ecosystem. Each day is thoughtfully planned with scenic picnic lunches and immersive, budget-friendly camping stays that allow for an authentic connection with nature. The safari concludes with a cultural day featuring a coffee tour and a visit to a Maasai village, offering insight into Tanzania’s vibrant heritage. This budget edition blends breathtaking wildlife encounters with cultural experiences, making it ideal for travelers seeking value and adventure.
Budget tour | This budget tour includes camping and tented camps. |
Cannot be customized | The accommodations and destinations of this tour cannot be changed. |
Private tour | This tour will be organized exclusively for you and won't be shared with others. |
Not for solo travelers | Solo travelers cannot book this tour. |
Can start any day | If availability permits, this tour can start on any day. |
Minimum age required | The minimum age for this tour is 5 years. |
Transportation | This tour uses: Pop-up roof 4x4. |
Route & Activities
Tanzania
Activities Included
Accommodation & Meals
Additional accommodation before and at the end of the tour can be arranged for an extra cost
Day | Accommodation | Meals |
1 | KARATU LUTHERAN HOSTEL No images available | All Meals Included |
2 | NYANI PUBLIC CAMP SITE SERENGETI No images available | All Meals Included |
3 | NYANI PUBLIC CAMPSITE SERENGETI No images available | All Meals Included |
4 | KARATU LUTHERAN HOSTEL No images available | All Meals Included |
5 | Budget Accommodation No images available | Breakfast & Lunch Included |
Arrival (See Getting There for more details)
- A transfer from the airport can be arranged for an extra cost.
- Accommodation before the tour starts can be arranged for an extra cost.
- Day 1 - ARRIVALUpon arrival, guests are accommodated at the Klh Resort on a full board basis, allowing you to relax and prepare for the exciting adventure ahead. Klh Resort offers a comfortable and affordable lodging experience, perfect for travelers looking to blend value with a touch of tranquility.
Main Destination: Arusha
Accommodation: KARATU LUTHERAN HOSTEL
Meals & Drinks: All Meals Included
- Day 2 - KARATU-CENTRAL SERENGETIThe adventure begins in the Central Serengeti, known for its vast open plains teeming with wildlife. As you drive through this region, the sight of elephants, lions, leopards, and buffaloes is common, along with herds of wildebeests, zebras, and gazelles. A picnic lunch at 13:00 amidst the stunning wilderness offers a peaceful break. The day concludes with dinner and an overnight stay at Nyani Camp Site, a budget-friendly option that offers a close-to-nature experience, allowing you to hear the sounds of wildlife as night falls.
Accommodation: NYANI PUBLIC CAMP SITE SERENGETI
Meals & Drinks: All Meals Included
- Day 3 - EASTERN SERENGETIEastern Serengeti offers a more rugged and remote experience, making it ideal for spotting elusive predators such as cheetahs and leopards. The open savannah and rocky outcrops provide a picturesque backdrop as you search for wildlife. A picnic lunch at 13:00 allows you to enjoy the serene surroundings. Dinner and overnight accommodation is at Simba Camp Site, offering another affordable and immersive outdoor experience
Accommodation: NYANI PUBLIC CAMPSITE SERENGETI
Meals & Drinks: All Meals Included
- Day 4 - SERENGETI-NGORONGORO CRATERThe safari moves on to the breathtaking Ngorongoro Crater, a UNESCO World Heritage Site and one of the most remarkable wildlife conservation areas in the world. The crater floor is a wildlife paradise, home to all of the Big Five: lions, leopards, elephants, buffaloes, and the rare and endangered black rhinoceros. Other animals such as hippos, hyenas, and flamingos are also abundant here. After a lunch break at 13:00, the journey continues, and you exit the park at 17:30. The day ends back at Klh Resort for dinner and overnight, offering a comfortable retreat after an action-packed day
Main Destination: Ngorongoro Crater
Accommodation: KARATU LUTHERAN HOSTEL
Meals & Drinks: All Meals Included
- Day 5 - DEPARTURE : OFFER COFFE TOUR OR CULTURAL TOUROn the final day, the safari shifts focus from wildlife to cultural experiences. A visit to a local coffee plantation allows you to learn about Tanzania's coffee-growing culture, one of the country’s top exports. Afterward, a visit to a Maasai Village provides insight into the lifestyle, traditions, and customs of the Maasai people, a highlight for many travelers. A picnic lunch is served before you are dropped off at your hotel or the airport in the evening, bringing this remarkable journey to an end.
Meals & Drinks: Breakfast & Lunch Included
End of tour (See Getting There for more details)
- Additional accommodation can be arranged for an extra cost.
- A transfer back to the airport can be arranged for an extra cost.
Includes
- Park fees (for non-residents)
- All activities mentioned (unless clearly labeled as optional)
- Meals (as specified in the day-by-day description)
- All accommodation mentioned (unless clearly labeled as optional upgrade)
- A professional driver/guide
- All transportation mentioned (unless clearly labeled as optional)
- All Taxes/VAT
- Additional accommodation before and at the end of the tour
- Government imposed increase of taxes and/or park fees
Excludes
- International flights (from/to the client's home country)
- Tips: tipping guideline of $6 per person per day for the guide and crew
- Personal items (souvenirs, travel insurance, visa fees and other personal items)
Rates Per Person
Nov 13, 2024 - Jun 1, 2026
*n/a = not available. This tour is unavailable for solo travelers.
Includes
- Park fees (for non-residents)
- All activities mentioned (unless clearly labeled as optional)
- Meals (as specified in the day-by-day description)
- All accommodation mentioned (unless clearly labeled as optional upgrade)
- A professional driver/guide
- All transportation mentioned (unless clearly labeled as optional)
- All Taxes/VAT
- Additional accommodation before and at the end of the tour
- Government imposed increase of taxes and/or park fees
Excludes
- International flights (from/to the client's home country)
- Tips: tipping guideline of $6 per person per day for the guide and crew
- Personal items (souvenirs, travel insurance, visa fees and other personal items)
Getting There
Tanzania is a beautiful East African country with neighbours Kenya to the north and Mozambique to the south and the Indian Ocean to the east. It is known for its vibrant culture, wonderful national parks, diverse fauna and flora and of course the great wildebeest migration. If you are planning a safari trip to Tanzania then you should find out all about flights to Tanzania, passport and visa requirements.
Tanzania’s main airport is Julius Nyerere International Airport (DAR) located 13km/8mi southwest of Dar es Salaam. The latter is the entry point for visitors to the southern parks.
Kilimanjaro International Airport (JRO) is situated 46km/29mi east of Arusha, the gateway of Tanzania’s most popular Northern safari circuit.
This tour starts in Arusha and ends in Arusha, Tanzania
A transfer from and back to the airport is included
Additional accommodation before and at the end of the tour can be arranged for an extra cost
Travel Requirements
- All foreign visitors need a passport that is valid for at least six months
- Passports must have a clean and a full visa page for endorsement.
- When arriving from a yellow-fever-infected country in Africa or the Americas a yellow fever vaccination certificate is required.
- Citizens of most countries require a visa. A list of countries that don't need a visa is available.
- Visas are best obtained in advance through an official online visa-application portal (https://eservices.immigration.go.tz/visa/), but they can also be obtained through your local Tanzania Embassy or High Commission.
- Visas can also be obtained on arrival but this is a lengthy process that can take one to two hours.
Getting There
Tanzania is a beautiful East African country with neighbours Kenya to the north and Mozambique to the south and the Indian Ocean to the east. It is known for its vibrant culture, wonderful national parks, diverse fauna and flora and of course the great wildebeest migration. If you are planning a safari trip to Tanzania then you should find out all about flights to Tanzania, passport and visa requirements.
Tanzania’s main airport is Julius Nyerere International Airport (DAR) located 13km/8mi southwest of Dar es Salaam. The latter is the entry point for visitors to the southern parks.
Kilimanjaro International Airport (JRO) is situated 46km/29mi east of Arusha, the gateway of Tanzania’s most popular Northern safari circuit.
This tour starts in Arusha and ends in Arusha, Tanzania
A transfer from and back to the airport is included
Additional accommodation before and at the end of the tour can be arranged for an extra cost
Travel Requirements
- All foreign visitors need a passport that is valid for at least six months
- Passports must have a clean and a full visa page for endorsement.
- When arriving from a yellow-fever-infected country in Africa or the Americas a yellow fever vaccination certificate is required.
- Citizens of most countries require a visa. A list of countries that don't need a visa is available.
- Visas are best obtained in advance through an official online visa-application portal (https://eservices.immigration.go.tz/visa/), but they can also be obtained through your local Tanzania Embassy or High Commission.
- Visas can also be obtained on arrival but this is a lengthy process that can take one to two hours.
Offered By

WILD TRACKERS ADVENTURES COMPANY LIMITED

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