Tour Features

This well-balanced 4-day budget safari is designed for travelers seeking rich wildlife experiences, cultural encounters, and efficient use of time. The itinerary covers Tanzania’s iconic northern destinations, combining classic game drives, a rare night safari, and authentic community interaction, before a smooth departure. It starts and ends in Arusha and uses budget lodges.

Mid-Range tourThis mid-range tour includes comfortable lodges and tented camps.
Can be customizedYou can request minor changes to the accommodations and destinations of this tour.
Private tourThis tour will be organized exclusively for you and won't be shared with others.
Solo travel availableSolo travelers can book this tour.
Can start any dayIf availability permits, this tour can start on any day.
No minimum ageThere is no minimum age for this tour.
TransportationThis tour uses: Pop-up roof 4x4.

Route & Activities

Tanzania

Tanzania flag
Start Point
Arusha
End Point
Arusha

Activities Included

Big FiveWildlifeBird WatchingCultural VisitsFamily SafariRomantic Safari4x4 SafariEducationalGuided SafariWalking SafarisPhotography

Accommodation & Meals

Additional accommodation before and at the end of the tour can be arranged for an extra cost

Day Accommodation Meals
1-3
Eileens Tree Inn
Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner Included with Drinks
4
Mid-Range Accommodation
Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner Included with Drinks
  • 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 - Arusha - Tarangire National Park

    After an early morning pickup in Arusha, you will drive to Tarangire National Park, renowned for its large elephant herds and ancient baobab trees. A full game drive allows you to explore the Tarangire River ecosystem, where lions, giraffes, zebras, buffaloes, and a variety of bird species are commonly seen. In the late afternoon, you exit the park and continue to the Mto wa Mbu / Karatu area for dinner and overnight at the lodge.

    Main Destination: Tarangire National Park

    Accommodation: Eileens Tree Inn

    Meals & Drinks: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner Included with Drinks

  • Day 2 - Lake Manyara Game Drive & Night Safari

    Following breakfast, you proceed to Lake Manyara National Park for a daytime game drive. The park is famous for its groundwater forest, flamingos along the lake shore, and the possibility of spotting tree-climbing lions. After sunset, you enjoy a night game drive a unique experience offering a chance to see nocturnal animals such as bush babies, genets, porcupines, and predators on the move. Later, you drive to your lodge for overnight.

    Main Destination: Lake Manyara National Park

    Accommodation: Eileens Tree Inn

    Meals & Drinks: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner Included with Drinks

  • Day 3 - Ngorongoro Crater - Lake Eyasi

    An early start takes you down into the Ngorongoro Crater for a game drive on the crater floor, one of the best wildlife viewing areas in Africa. Within this natural enclosure, you may see lions, elephants, buffaloes, hippos, zebras, wildebeest, and, with luck, the endangered black rhino. After the game drive and a picnic lunch, you ascend the crater and drive to Lake Eyasi for dinner and overnight at a simple lodge.

    Accommodation: Eileens Tree Inn

    Meals & Drinks: Lunch, Dinner Included with Drinks

  • Day 4 - Lake Eyasi - Arusha - Departure

    In the early morning, you have the option to visit the Hadzabe community near Lake Eyasi to learn about their traditional hunter-gatherer lifestyle, a meaningful cultural experience that offers insight into one of Tanzania’s oldest cultures. After breakfast, you begin the return journey to Arusha, where you will be dropped off at your hotel, Arusha Airport, or Kilimanjaro International Airport for your departure.

    Main Destination: Lake Eyasi

    Meals & Drinks: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner Included with Drinks

  • 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

Excludes

  • International flights (from/to the client's home country)
  • Additional accommodation before and at the end of the tour
  • 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)
  • Government imposed increase of taxes and/or park fees

Rates Per Person

Nov 1, 2025 - Dec 31, 2027

Traveler Information
Per person
Solo traveler (1 room)
$2,000
2 people (1 room)
$1,400
3 people (2 rooms)
$1,300
4 people (2 rooms)
$1,000
5+ people

*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

Excludes

  • International flights (from/to the client's home country)
  • Additional accommodation before and at the end of the tour
  • 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)
  • Government imposed increase of taxes and/or park fees

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

Fargin Safaris

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Offices In
Tanzania
Size
6-20 employees
Member Of
TATO, TANAPA, TALA
Tour Types
Wildlife Safari, Trekking, Zanzibar Beaches, Honeymoon, Private and Shared safari, Photographer, Culture, walking safari
Destinations
Kenya flag Kenya Mauritius flag Mauritius Rwanda flag Rwanda South Africa flag South Africa Tanzania flag Tanzania Uganda flag Uganda

At Fargin Safaris, we organize safe, comfortable, and enjoyable Kilimanjaro climbing adventures and wildlife safaris throughout Tanzania.


We understand that a trip to Tanzania is not just another vacation; it’s a special event that requires careful planning and significant investment. With this in mind, we’ve established a dedicated adventure planning team. Our team members are highly experienced in organizing trips across Tanzania and have an intimate knowledge of the country’s national parks, conservation areas, and hidden gems. Our consultants will work with you to select the perfect itinerary, ensuring you experience the very best that Tanzania has to offer.

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