Authentic Tanzania
Budget Safari
Get closer to the animals in their natural habitat. Don't let the word 'budget' put you off.
Duration
5 – 7 days
Group size
2 – 6 guests
Accommodation
Campsites & simple lodges
Meals
B / L / D included
Vehicle
Private 4×4 Land Cruiser
Overview
Experience Budget Safari in Tanzania
A budget safari with Lulu remains an incredible and authentic experience — the same guides, the same parks, the same private Land Cruiser. Accommodation is in comfortable campsites and simple lodges on the edge of the Serengeti and Ngorongoro, letting you spend your days deep in the parks and your nights closer to the sound of the bush.
Day by day
Your itinerary
- 1
Day 1 · Arusha → Tarangire
Arusha to Tarangire National Park
Afternoon game drive among the baobabs and Tarangire's famous elephant herds.
AccommodationPublic campsite / Twiga Lodge
- 2
Day 2 · Tarangire → Serengeti
Drive to central Serengeti via Naabi Hill
Golden plains, first big cats, sunset from Seronera.
AccommodationSeronera public campsite
- 3
Day 3 · Serengeti full day
Central Serengeti
Full-day game drive across Seronera Valley — lion prides, leopards in sausage trees, cheetahs on the plains.
AccommodationSeronera public campsite
- 4
Day 4 · Serengeti → Ngorongoro
Serengeti to Ngorongoro Crater rim
Morning game drive, then climb up to the crater rim for sunset.
AccommodationSimba public campsite (crater rim)
- 5
Day 5 · Ngorongoro Crater → Arusha
Crater descent, then return to Arusha
Full crater floor game drive — black rhino, hippos, flamingos on Lake Magadi.
AccommodationDeparture
Fine print
What's included & excluded
Included
- Park entrance & concession fees
- Private 4×4 Toyota Land Cruiser with pop-up roof
- Licensed English-speaking Tanzanian safari guide
- All meals as per itinerary
- Bottled mineral water in the vehicle
- Airport transfers (Kilimanjaro International)
- Government taxes & VAT
Excluded
- International flights
- Tanzania visa (USD 50 on arrival)
- Travel & medical insurance
- Tips for guide & lodge staff
- Personal expenses & drinks
- Optional activities (balloon safari, cultural visits)
Investment
Pricing by season
Prices are per person, based on two travelers sharing. Migration season (Jul–Oct) is peak — book early.
| Season | Period | From |
|---|---|---|
| Low | Apr – May | $1,690 pp |
| Shoulder | Jan – Mar, Jun, Nov | $1,890 pp |
| Peak | Jul – Oct, Dec | $2,190 pp |
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Accommodations & moments
Questions
Frequently asked
How does the Budget Safari differ from Comfort?
Same private vehicle, same guide, same parks — the difference is where you sleep. Budget uses well-run campsites and simple lodges; Comfort upgrades to mid-range lodges and permanent tented camps.
Is Tanzania safe for safaris?
Yes. Tanzania is one of the most stable and welcoming safari destinations in Africa, and all our guides are licensed and trained in first aid.
What's the minimum group size?
We run departures from 2 guests. Solo travelers are welcome — a single supplement may apply.
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Plan your Budget Safari
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Budget Safari
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