5-Day Budget Safari To Tarangire, Serengeti & Ngorongoro From Moshi 2026-2027

A Memorable Journey through Tanzania's Northern Circuit

5 DAYS

Duration

3 PARKS

Wildlife

BUDGET

Experience

BIG FIVE

Sightings

Tour Overview

This 5-day budget safari from Moshi to Tarangire, Serengeti and Ngorongoro costs $1,200 per person and offers a comprehensive midrange wildlife experience through Tanzania's premier national parks.

Discover the best Northern Tanzania adventure with Kai Tours and Safaris on our midrange or budget safari starting from Moshi. This trip takes you from the quiet slopes of Kilimanjaro to the wildlife-rich plains of Tarangire, the wide open Serengeti, and the famous Ngorongoro Crater. You will enjoy close views of Tanzania's big animals, beautiful scenery, and a comfortable journey planned with care. This safari is perfect for travelers who want an affordable, well-organized, and memorable experience that begins and ends in Moshi.

On this safari, guests stay in clean and comfortable midrange lodges or budget camps that offer hot showers, proper beds, charging points, and good meals to suit different needs. Game drives are planned at the right times to give you the best chance to see lions, elephants, zebras, giraffes, and many more animals while exploring Tarangire, Serengeti, and Ngorongoro.

Daily Itinerary

Tarangire

Departure: Start your safari from Moshi early in the morning as you head to Tarangire National Park, famous for its huge baobab trees and large herds of elephants. Enjoy a full-day game drive through Tarangire's open areas where you can see lions, zebras, giraffes, buffaloes, and many other animals. Overnight: Stay at Tarangire Safari Lodge near Tarangire for dinner and rest.

Serengeti

Morning: After breakfast, continue your safari journey toward the famous Serengeti National Park as you pass through stunning landscapes. Afternoon Safari: Enjoy an afternoon game drive with chances to spot lions, elephants, cheetahs, and sometimes parts of the Great Migration depending on the season. Overnight: Dinner and overnight stay at Serengeti Heritage Lodge.

Serengeti Wildlife

Full-Day Exploration: Spend the whole day exploring the endless Serengeti plains with both morning and afternoon game drives. Wildlife Viewing: Look for the Big Five and watch different wildlife behaviors, from predators hunting to peaceful herds moving across the grasslands. Overnight: Return to Serengeti Heritage Lodge for dinner and rest.

Ngorongoro

Morning Drive: Leave Serengeti after breakfast and drive toward the Ngorongoro Conservation Area, home to the world-famous volcanic crater. Crater Rim Arrival: Spend the evening relaxing with beautiful views at a midrange lodge or budget accommodation near the crater rim. Overnight: Stay at Ngorongoro forest tented lodge overlooking Ngorongoro.

Ngorongoro Safari

Crater Descent: After breakfast, descend into the Ngorongoro Crater for a private safari where you can see rhinos, lions, hippos, and many other animals close up. Lunch: Enjoy a picnic lunch near the hippo pool with amazing views around you. Return: Later in the afternoon, drive back to Moshi for drop-off at your hotel or airport.

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