5 Day Wildlife Budget Safari
Overview
Activities:
- Depart from Arusha after breakfast (around 8:00 a.m.).
- Drive to Tarangire National Park (approx. 2.5 hours).
- Full-day game drive exploring Tarangire’s famous baobab trees and large elephant herds.
- Picnic lunch inside the park.
- Evening transfer to camp/lodge for dinner and overnight.
Highlight: Tarangire’s elephant migration and predators along the Tarangire River.
Accommodation Options (Budget):
- Tarangire Safari Lodge (budget tent)
- Sangaiwe Tented Camp
- Fanaka Campsite (Mto wa Mbu)
Meals: Lunch & Dinner included.
Activities:
- After breakfast, drive toward the world-famous Serengeti (about 4–5 hours).
- Stop at Olduvai Gorge Museum (optional, small fee).
- Afternoon game drive across the vast plains teeming with wildebeests, zebras, and big cats.
- Sunset game drive en route to the camp.
Highlight: First glimpse of the endless Serengeti plains and evening wildlife activity.
Accommodation Options (Budget):
- Seronera Campsite
- Tukaone Serengeti Camp (budget tented)
- Nyani Public Campsite
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner included.
Activities:
- Early morning game drive at sunrise to witness lions and cheetahs hunting.
- Return to camp for brunch and relaxation.
- Afternoon game drive in Seronera Valley famous for leopards and large prides of lions.
Highlight: Incredible chance to see “The Big Five” and endless wildlife scenes.
Accommodation Options (Budget):
- Seronera Campsite
- Tukaone Serengeti Camp
- Nyani Public Campsite
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner included.
Activities:
- Morning game drive while leaving Serengeti.
- Picnic lunch en route.
- Drive to Ngorongoro, stopping at viewpoints over the crater rim.
- Dinner and overnight stay near the crater.
Highlight: Panoramic crater views and transition from plains to highlands.
Accommodation Options (Budget):
- Simba Campsite (on crater rim)
- Rhino Lodge (affordable lodge option)
- Ngorongoro Forest Tented Lodge
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner included.
Experience nature in forest areas where monkeys and elephants are inhabited, the lake area, where you might see the flamingos. Enjoy your picnic lunch while experiencing the Nature at the lake and the great possibility of lions hunting for food in the open savannah.
Dinner and overnight at the lodge.
Activities:
- Early breakfast then descend 600m into the crater for a half-day game drive.
- Spot black rhinos, hippos, lions, elephants, and flamingos.
- Picnic lunch at the Hippo Pool.
- Afternoon drive back to Arusha, arriving by evening.
Highlight: One of Africa’s best wildlife viewing experiences in a single day.
Meals: Breakfast & Lunch included.
Book This Tour
Includes
- All park entrance fees (Tarangire, Serengeti, Ngorongoro)
- 4x4 safari vehicle with pop-up roof
- Professional English-speaking driver/guide
- Full board accommodation (breakfast, lunch, dinner)
- Drinking water during safari
- Government taxes and levies
Excludes
- International and domestic flights
- Travel insurance
- Tips for driver/guide and lodge staff (recommended $10–$20 per day)
- Personal items (laundry, phone, souvenirs)
- Optional activities (e.g., Olduvai Gorge visit, balloon safari)
- Visa fees
Booking & Payment Policy
A 30% deposit is required at the time of booking to secure your reservation.
The balance must be paid in full at least 60 days before the safari start date.
Payments can be made via bank transfer or secure online payment gateway.
2. Cancellation Policy
Cancellations made 91+ days before arrival: 25% cancellation fee.
Cancellations made 61–90 days before arrival: 50% cancellation fee.
Cancellations made 60 days or less before arrival: 100% cancellation fee.
Refunds (if applicable) will be processed minus bank and transaction charges.
3. Included Services
Accommodation, meals, park fees, scheduled game drives, transfers, and internal flights are included as per itinerary.
Any additional services not explicitly stated in the "Items Included" list will be charged separately.
4. Not Included
International flights, travel insurance, visa fees, gratuities, and personal expenses are not included.
Premium drinks, spa treatments, and optional activities are extra unless specified.
5. Travel Insurance
Comprehensive travel insurance is mandatory for all guests and must cover trip cancellation, medical emergencies, and evacuation.
6. Health & Safety
Guests are advised to consult their doctor for any required vaccinations or medications prior to travel.
Tanzania is a malaria zone; prophylactics are recommended.
7. Child Policy
Children are welcome at &Beyond Grumeti. However, children under 6 may not be allowed on shared game drives.
Child rates and private safari vehicle arrangements are available on request.
8. Liability Disclaimer
Jovial Safaris and its partners act only as agents and shall not be liable for any injury, damage, delay, or loss arising from any cause beyond our control, including but not limited to natural disasters, airline delays, or changes in government policy.
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