Tanzania Discovery — Backpacker's Dream13d / 12nfrom $2,418 pp
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Group · Backpacker · 13 days · 12 nights

Tanzania Discovery — Backpacker's Dream

Arusha Arusha
from $2,418 pp
Duration
13 days · 12 nights
Route
Arusha → Arusha
Group basis
1 non-resident adult
Trip type
Group
Budget
Backpacker · ●○○○○
Vehicles
1 private 4x4
Parks
6 parks
From
$2,418 pp
Six parks in thirteen daysMkomazi wilderness experienceComplete northern circuitSerengeti campingUltimate budget adventure

Thirteen days of pure adventure across six parks on a backpacker budget. From Arusha NP to remote Mkomazi, through Tarangire, Manyara, Ngorongoro, and the Serengeti — the most complete budget safari in Tanzania.

The journey

overnightdrivemeals included

Kick off your backpacker's Tanzania adventure with a short drive to Arusha National Park, the most accessible park in northern Tanzania. Enjoy a day of budget-friendly game viewing before returning to Arusha for the night.

Morning
Morning briefing at your Arusha guesthouse before a short drive to the park gate. Begin a game drive through the Momella Lakes and fig forest, spotting black-and-white colobus monkeys, waterbuck, and giraffe.
Afternoon
Afternoon game drive around the Momella Lakes, watching flocks of flamingos and diverse waterbirds. Explore the forest zone on a guided walk (optional) for close encounters with wildlife.
Evening
Return to Arusha by early evening. Settle in and connect with fellow travellers over a budget dinner in town.
WildlifeBlack-and-white colobus monkey, giraffe, waterbuck, zebra, buffalo, flamingo, hippo, over 400 bird species
SceneryMomella Lakes reflecting Mount Meru, fig forest canopy, views of Kilimanjaro on clear days
Arusha NP is ideal for a low-cost first game day — entry fees are lower than other northern-circuit parks. Walking safaris are permitted with an armed ranger.

What's included

Every Kabengo safari includes
Private 4×4 safari vehicle with pop-up roof
Professional multilingual safari guide
All park, conservation & crater-service fees
Accommodation with meals as listed in the itinerary
Airport transfers on arrival & departure
Drinking water on game drives
Government taxes & levies
Flying-doctors emergency evacuation cover
Typically not included
International flights & visas
Travel & medical insurance
Tips & gratuities for guide and lodge staff
Drinks & premium beverages
Laundry, personal items & souvenirs
Optional activities (e.g. balloon safari, cultural visits)

Ask us exactly what's included for your dates — we'll confirm everything in writing before you book.

From
$2,418per person
Based on 1 non-resident adult, sharing
≈ $2,418 for your group as quoted. Final price depends on season, group size and lodge choices — tell us your dates for an exact quote.
Park fees$1,268
Activities$1,151
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