7-Day Budget Grand Northern Safari

This seven-day grand northern safari is the most comprehensive budget option available, covering Tarangire, Lake Manyara, the Serengeti (three days), and the Ngorongoro Crater. With a full week of safari, you have time to appreciate each park properly, with ample game drives to seek out even the most elusive species. Three full days in the Serengeti allow you to explore multiple regions of the park. Your guide will adjust the route based on the season and current wildlife reports, whether that means following the migration herds in the Western Corridor, searching for river crossings in the north, or enjoying the resident game in the central Seronera area. The extra time in the Serengeti significantly increases your chances of witnessing rare events like a kill, a river crossing, or cheetah cubs at play. This tour also includes dedicated time in both Tarangire and Lake Manyara, parks that are often rushed through on shorter itineraries. You will experience the dramatic landscape contrasts of the northern circuit, from the open Serengeti plains to the forested Ngorongoro highlands, from the baobab-studded valleys of Tarangire to the Rift Valley escarpment above Lake Manyara. Budget camping keeps the cost manageable while delivering an authentic and thorough Tanzania safari experience.