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10-Day Budget Safari to Lake Victoria and Kilimanjaro

Tarangire National Park, Tanzania

10-Day Budget Safari to Lake Victoria and Kilimanjaro

5.0 / 5 · 500 reviews Offered by Safari Soles 10-Day

Overview

This 10-day safari takes you around the famous north circuit parks. You spend time in Tarangire National Park, famous for its large number of elephants. Next, you will spend 3 days in Serengeti, famous for the annual migration of wildebeest and zebras. You see Lake Victoria and participate in various activities. From here, you journey to Ngorongoro Crater to see beautiful landscapes. Finally, you see Materuni in Kilimanjaro. This tour gives you adequate time in the parks to view wild animals.

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Quick Facts

Tour details

Duration

10-Day

Route

Arusha to Arusha (City)

Via Tarangire NP, Mto wa Mbu (Town), Serengeti NP

Country & park

Tanzania / Tarangire National Park

Style

Safari

Group size

1-12 travelers

Starts

Any day if available

Activities

game drives, evening/night game drives, nature hikes/walks, boat trip & mountain bike safaris

Accommodation

Karibu Heritage House - Budget hotel in Arusha (City) – Meals at Own Expense

Meals

Meals at Own Expense; All Meals Included

Pickup

Airport transfer included

Booking

Request quote

Currency

USD

10-Day Budget Safari to Lake Victoria and Kilimanjaro
Tarangire National Park visual context for this itinerary.

Rates

Rates Per Person

USD

Start datesSingle2+ people
Jan 1, 2026 - Dec 31, 2026 n/a* USD $2,805 USD

Before booking

Important To Know

This tour is not available to solo travelers.
Rates are per person and exclude the international flight from/to your home country.
This tour is offered in US dollars (USD).
This tour accepts children of all ages. Children under 16 receive a discount and children under 4 are free.

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Route

Tour route map
country Tanzania
Start Arusha (Day 1)
Day 2 Tarangire NP
Day 3 Mto wa Mbu (Town)
Day 4-5 Serengeti NP
Day 6 Lake Victoria
Day 7 Serengeti NP
Day 8 Ngorongoro Crater
Day 9 Materuni Waterfalls (Highlight)
End Arusha (City) (Day 10)

Tour Features

Budget tour

This budget tour includes camping and hotels.

Private tour

This tour will be organized exclusively for you and won't be shared with others.

Can start any day

If availability permits, this tour can start on any day.

Can be customized

You can request minor changes to the accommodations and destinations of this tour.

Not for solo travelers

Solo travelers cannot book this private tour.

Suitable for all ages

This tour is suitable for children of all ages.

Activities & Transportation

Activities: game drives, evening/night game drives, nature hikes/walks, boat trip & mountain bike safaris
Game drives: pop-up roof 4x4 vehicle
Getting around: pop-up roof 4x4 vehicle
Book your own international flights when using this operator
A transfer from and back to the airport is included

Accommodation & Meals

Karibu Heritage House

Day 1

Karibu Heritage House

Budget hotel in Arusha (City) – Meals at Own Expense

Meals at Own Expense

Karibu Heritage HouseKaribu Heritage House
Budget camping Inside Tarangire NP – All Meals Included

Day 2

Budget camping Inside Tarangire NP – All Meals Included

Inside Tarangire NP – All Meals Included

All Meals Included

Fig Tree Lodge

Day 3

Fig Tree Lodge

Budget hotel in Mto wa Mbu (Town) – All Meals Included

All Meals Included

Fig Tree LodgeFig Tree LodgeFig Tree Lodge
Budget camping Inside Serengeti NP – All Meals Included

Day 4-5

Budget camping Inside Serengeti NP – All Meals Included

Inside Serengeti NP – All Meals Included

All Meals Included

Budget camping Lake Victoria – All Meals Included

Day 6

Budget camping Lake Victoria – All Meals Included

Lake Victoria – All Meals Included

All Meals Included

Budget camping On the crater rim of Serengeti NP – All Meals Included

Day 7

Budget camping On the crater rim of Serengeti NP – All Meals Included

On the crater rim of Serengeti NP – All Meals Included

All Meals Included

Karibu Heritage House

Day 8-9

Karibu Heritage House

Budget hotel in Arusha (City) – All Meals Included

All Meals Included

Day 10

End of tour

No accommodation

(No accommodation)

Meals at Own Expense

Day By Day

Tour step

Arrival

You'll be collected from the airport. Accommodation before the tour starts can be arranged for an extra cost.

Pick up From The Airport and Arusha City Tour

Day 1

Pick up From The Airport and Arusha City Tour

We will meet you at the airport, pick you up, and transfer you to Karibu Heritage House. The first day's excursion starts with an insightful and informative sightseeing tour of local markets, the Masaai market, the Cultural Heritage Centre, and the Arusha Museum. Budget hotel located in Arusha (City) Meals at own expense Drinks not included

Destination: Arusha (City) Stay: Karibu Heritage House Budget hotel located in Arusha (City) Meals: Meals at own expense Drinks not included
Arusha to Tarangire National Park

Day 2

Arusha to Tarangire National Park

We will meet you at your hotel at 7:30am and introduce you to your guide and chef for the tour. You will also get a chance to meet the other guests on tour. From here, we embark on a 2-hour drive to Tarangire National Park. The park is famous for its diverse landscapes, an abundance of ancient baobab trees, and many elephants. In addition, you will get to observe the interaction between members of an elephant family. We will do a game drive to places inside the park, depending on where there are reported sightings of lions, cheetahs, and leopards. In addition, abundant herbivores are residents of the park. The herbivores include giraffes, wildebeest, and zebras, to name but a few. Later, we will stop at a picnic site at the Tarangire River, where we will have lunch and enjoy the beautiful river view and animals roaming around. You will see small monkeys and baboons in the area that will try to snatch your lunch, but do not worry, they are harmless. Inside Tarangire NP All meals included Drinking water & beer and wine (Other drinks not included)

Destination: Tarangire National Park Stay: Budget camping Inside Tarangire NP Meals: All meals included Drinking water & beer and wine (Other drinks not included)
Tarangire National Park to Mto wa Mbu

Day 3

Tarangire National Park to Mto wa Mbu

We will head out early on a game drive to see Tarangire wildlife walking to the river for a morning drink. Starting early with a game drive is essential to ensure you see as many animals as possible. The game drive will continue from 10:30 or 11:00 when more tourist groups enter the park. We will leave for Fig Tree Lodge and Camp to have lunch, enjoy time at the pool and relax before taking a cycling tour to Mto wa Mbu. We will ride through rice and banana plantations and see the local people going about their daily routines. We continue to the Great Rift Valley or Lake Manyara before returning to the lodge for our overnight stay. Budget hotel located in Mto wa Mbu (Town) All meals included Drinking water & beer and wine (Other drinks not included)

Destination: Mto Wa Mbu (Town) Stay: Fig Tree Lodge Budget hotel located in Mto wa Mbu (Town) Meals: All meals included Drinking water & beer and wine (Other drinks not included)
Mto wa Mbu to Serengeti National Park

Day 4

Mto wa Mbu to Serengeti National Park

We will head out early on a game drive to see Tarangire wildlife walking to the river for a morning drink. Starting early with a game drive is essential to ensure you see as many animals as possible. The game drive will continue at 10:30 or 11:00 when more tourist groups enter the park. We will leave for Fig Tree Lodge and Camp to have lunch, enjoy time at the pool and relax before taking a cycling tour to Mto wa Mbu. We will ride through rice and banana plantations and see the local people going about their daily routines. We continue to the Great Rift Valley or Lake Manyara before returning to the lodge for our overnight stay. Inside Serengeti NP All meals included Drinking water & beer and wine (Other drinks not included)

Destination: Serengeti National Park Stay: Budget camping Inside Serengeti NP Meals: All meals included Drinking water & beer and wine (Other drinks not included)
Serengeti National Park

Day 5

Serengeti National Park

We will explore the broader parts of the Western Serengeti, where you will see a slightly different vegetation type. After an early breakfast, we will depart for our first game drive. A second game drive will start after lunch as we proceed to Lake Victoria. In the evening, we will be at Speke Bay to enjoy a breathtaking sunset before we proceed for dinner and our overnight stay. Inside Serengeti NP All meals included Drinking water & beer and wine (Other drinks not included)

Destination: Serengeti National Park Stay: Budget camping Inside Serengeti NP Meals: All meals included Drinking water & beer and wine (Other drinks not included)
Lake Victoria

Day 6

Lake Victoria

Enjoy the sunrise from Lake Victoria and fishing and canoeing activities, a splendid day by the lakeside. Lake Victoria is the largest lake in Africa and the second-largest freshwater lake in the world. The region around Lake Victoria is one of the most densely populated in Africa, with several million people living around its shores. However, due to its somewhat remote location, away from the usual tourist hot spots, the area offers a different side of Tanzania. You will be able to experience the lives of the locals before embarking on a trip back to Serengeti National Park, where the wildlife adventure continues. All meals included Drinking water & beer and wine (Other drinks not included)

Destination: Lake Victoria Stay: Budget camping Meals: All meals included Drinking water & beer and wine (Other drinks not included)
Serengeti National Park

Day 7

Serengeti National Park

After an early breakfast, we will go on a game drive in Serengeti National Park until lunchtime. After that, we will enjoy lunch at the campsite. After lunch, we will pack up and leave the Serengeti as we start our 2-hour game drive to Simba Campsite. The camp is located near the rim of the Ngorongoro Crater, which means that you will see various animals from the comfort of the campsite. On the crater rim of Serengeti NP All meals included Drinking water & beer and wine (Other drinks not included)

Destination: Serengeti National Park Stay: Budget camping On the crater rim of Serengeti NP Meals: All meals included Drinking water & beer and wine (Other drinks not included)
Ngorongoro Crater

Day 8

Ngorongoro Crater

After an early breakfast, we will descend the crater at 6:15am. Today's game drive aims to find black rhinos. Unfortunately, black rhinos are more difficult to spot than most animals on the crater floor. After lunch, we will do a game drive as we ascend the crater back to camp. Once we are back at the camp, we will prepare and pack for our trip to Karibu Heritage House in Arusa. Finally, we will arrive in the evening at our destination. Budget hotel located in Arusha (City) All meals included Drinking water & beer and wine (Other drinks not included)

Destination: Ngorongoro Crater Stay: Karibu Heritage House Budget hotel located in Arusha (City) Meals: All meals included Drinking water & beer and wine (Other drinks not included)
Kilimanjaro Excursion

Day 9

Kilimanjaro Excursion

Today you are immersed in Tanzania’s great outdoors on this full-day tour to Materuni and Kikuletwa. These locations are ideal for travelers that enjoy various adventures and cultural outings. First, we hike to Materuni Waterfalls and enjoy a refreshing dip in the pools. Next, we head to a local farm to learn more about Tanzania’s coffee industry before unwinding at Kikuletwa Hot Springs. Finally, we will depart for our hotel, where we will have dinner and stay overnight. Budget hotel located in Arusha (City) All meals included Drinking water & beer and wine (Other drinks not included)

Destination: Materuni Waterfalls (Highlight) Stay: Karibu Heritage House Budget hotel located in Arusha (City) Meals: All meals included Drinking water & beer and wine (Other drinks not included)
Transfer to the Airport

Day 10

Transfer to the Airport

We will drive you to the airport at a time convenient to you. The drop off at the airport marks the end of our tour. Meals at own expense Drinks not included

Destination: Arusha (City) Stay: No accommodation (End of tour) Meals: Meals at own expense Drinks not included

Tour step

End of tour

Additional accommodation can be arranged for an extra cost. You'll be dropped off at the airport.

Included

Park fees (For non-residents)

All activities (Unless labeled as optional)

All accommodation (Unless listed as upgrade)

Camping equipment

A professional driver/guide

All transportation (Unless labeled as optional)

All Taxes/VAT

Roundtrip airport transfer

Meals (As specified in the day-by-day section)

Drinks (As specified in the day-by-day section)

Sleeping bag

Bath towels

Excluded

International flights (From/to home)

Additional accommodation before and at the end of the tour

Tips (Tipping guideline US$20.00 pp per day)

Personal items (Souvenirs, travel insurance, visa fees, etc.)

Government imposed increase of taxes and/or park fees

Some meals (As specified in the day-by-day section)

Getting There

This tour starts and ends in Arusha
Book your own international flights when using this operator
Fly to/from Kilimanjaro Airport (JRO - Check price) near Arusha. Or fly to/from Arusha Airport (ARK - Check price) via Dar es Salaam or Nairobi (Kenya)
A transfer from and back to the airport is included
Additional accommodation before and at the end of the tour can be arranged for an extra cost
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Safari Soles

5.0 operator rating 500 reviews

safari soles is a mid-size company dedicated to sharing an adventurous journey of exploring the life and beauty of our country, like our clients we are passionate to learn, discover & explore the vast corners of the world. we, therefore, understand the excitement, constant thinking and yearning for every hour of every day that a journey may cause and therefore invite you to partner with us on a stress-free journey in exploring this beautiful country with joy & much-needed fun!!!.

Offices In

Tanzania, United Kingdom, Kenya

Size

50-100 employees (Founded in 2018)

Member Of

ATTA, TTB, KPAP & TAT0

Tour Types

Custom mid-range & luxury tours that can start every day

Destinations

Kenya, Tanzania

Traveler feedback

Reviews

5.00 average

Overall

5.0/5

Communication

5.0/5

Accuracy

5.0/5

Value

5.0/5

Safety clarity

5.0/5

Cultural value

5.0/5
Verified

Flexible, client oriented, excellent customer service

Safari Soles is a very reliable safari tours operator responding in a flash to your enquiries regarding possible safari itineraries, choice of loggies and providing any alterations whenever requested, fully assisting you during your dream journey in the wild. Our safari was a tailored made one, short but very intensive. Every minute of it was used to a maximum and our safari guide Simon went out of his way to make us see what we haven't even dreamed of like a successful cheetah hunt with a fantastic view of both the hunters and the prey. We fully recomend the company itself and especially the professional tour guide Simon. A lot depends on the engagement and dedication of your safari guide if your safari experience is to remain memorable. We will never forget ours as it was outstanding.

Ewa & Dorota · Poland

Verified

Phenomenal experience of a lifetime

The most amazing trip that far exceeded all expectations. Planning, communication and interaction were all excellent, as was the hospitality and food we received in the places we stayed. They respected our requirements and budget and put together an incredible itinerary. We had an outstanding, knowledgeable and thoughtful guide who looked after us all so well and answered our multiple questions with enthusiasm and fascinating and informative information. We saw so much wildlife including birds and plants which Omar was able to tell us about. It simply could not have been a better or more enriching and exciting few days. I would highly recommend Safari Soles and would definitely recommend the tented camps in the Serengeti (where lots of the drives are off road) and Tarangire parks. Thank you to all the team for a trip of a lifetime which exceeded all our expectations. Hopefully we’ll be back one day.

Caroline · United Kingdom

Verified

An Unforgettable Northern Circuit Honeymoon

Our 6-Day Northern Circuit Honeymoon Safari (Nov 29 – Dec 4, 2025) with Safari Soles was the most extraordinary travel experience we’ve ever had. From the planning stages, Oken ensured everything was seamless. He thoughtfully tailored our itinerary to align with our interests, honeymoon expectations, and pacing preferences. Communication was clear, logistics were effortless, and we felt confident and supported before we ever stepped foot in Tanzania. Safari Monster Simon, our safari guide, elevated the experience even further. With formal training in tourism and African ecology, he didn’t simply locate wildlife - he interpreted entire ecosystems. He explained watershed systems, fire ecology, predator-prey behavior, medicinal plants, and conservation policy with depth and clarity. As someone who works professionally in sustainability and conservation, I can confidently say this was the most impressive eco-tourism experience I’ve encountered. Simon’s tracking ability was extraordinary, spotting subtle movement at full speed and positioning us perfectly for unforgettable sightings. As a newer birder, I logged over 100 new species thanks to his expertise. His passion also extended to photography - he brought professional camera equipment and generously shared breathtaking wildlife images with us at no additional cost. Many of those photos will be framed to hang in our home. The vehicle was modern and comfortable, and each lodge offered exceptional hospitality, stunning views, and outstanding food. Our final day with Enock (also a rockstar of a guide!) for the Kilimanjaro hike, waterfall visit, coffee tour, and hot springs provided a wonderful cultural and scenic conclusion to the trip. Safari Soles created an experience that felt personal, immersive, and flawlessly executed from start to finish. We are already planning our return and would recommend them to anyone we know for an absolutely amazing experience anywhere in Tanzania.

Ngorongoro Crater walking tour with a herd of giraffes nearby
A male and female pair of little bee eaters, photo by Safari Monster Simon
A spotted hyena at golden hour, photo by Safari Monster Simon
Two cheetah brothers in the Serengeti, photo by Safari Monster Simon

Haley W · United States

Verified

The best Tanzania Safari

Our Tanzania safari was absolutely unforgettable! We saw the Big Five and even witnessed a breathtaking cheetah hunt. A huge thank you to our guide—Zablon, he’s simply the best!

Photo by Yannis
Photo by Yannis
Photo by Yannis

Yannis · China

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Are rates charged per person?

Rates are per person and exclude the international flight from/to your home country.

Which currency is this tour priced in?

This tour is offered in US dollars (USD).

Can children join this tour?

This tour accepts children of all ages. Children under 16 receive a discount and children under 4 are free.

Can this tour start on my preferred date?

If availability permits, this tour can start on any day.

Can the itinerary be customized?

You can request minor changes to the accommodations and destinations of this tour.

Where do travelers stay during this tour?

Karibu Heritage House - Budget hotel in Arusha (City) – Meals at Own Expense. Meals: Meals at Own Expense

Where does this tour start and end?

This tour starts and ends in Arusha

Are airport transfers included?

A transfer from and back to the airport is included

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This tour is offered by Safari Soles, not SafariBookings.

This operator reserves the right to change rates advertised on SafariBookings.

If you request changes to this tour, the advertised rates will likely change.

The exact order, contents and rates of this tour are subject to availability.

If an accommodation is fully booked, the operator will suggest a comparable alternative.

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