Serengeti Budget Safaris

Serengeti Budget Safaris :How to enjoy the ultimate Serengeti Safari in Tanzania on a budget: One of Africa’s great wildernesses and the best safari destination on the continent is Tanzania’s Serengeti National Park. The Serengeti, the largest protected grassland in the world, is made up of vast savanna plains and forests and is home to an abundance of wildlife. You have a very good chance of seeing its famous predators, including lions, leopards, cheetahs, and hyenas. The wildebeest migration, though breathtaking at any time of year, is the Serengeti’s undisputed high point. Millions of animals travel here from Kenya’s Masai Mara and back to the Serengeti.

Serengeti National Park is Tanzania’s most well-known park and one of the best places in Africa to go on a wildlife safari. It is home to thousands of animals. Whether you’re a solo traveler on a tight budget or a family planning a safari trip to Tanzania, we understand that finding a cheap safari deal that fits your budget can make or break your trip. I’m going to focus on eight suggestions in this post for travelers on a budget who want to book the most affordable Serengeti safari tours.

A visit to Serengeti National Park is often considered the pinnacle of bucket-list experiences for tourists considering a safari in Tanzania. It is such a special experience to travel through the untainted wilderness, take a safari tour, and see wild animals in their natural habitat. But how can one take a Serengeti safari on a tight budget?

HOW MUCH IS A SERENGETI SAFARI?

Considering that park entrance fees in the Serengeti are USD 83 per person per day, it can be quite pricey to go on safari there. You should budget an extra $50 for each vehicle and tent. Despite having many lodging options compared to other African parks like the Masai Mara and Kruger National Park, The Serengeti lodges are expensive, with the best ones charging from 400 dollars per night.

• The most affordable Serengeti safari tours will run you between $170 and $250 USD per day, which is for a low-cost camping safari. These kinds of wildlife safaris are best for adventure travelers.
• Priced between $350 and $550 USD per day, mid-range Serengeti safari tours are ideal for tourists who want a little bit of comfort during their safari in the Serengeti National Park without going over budget. Lodges and mobile tented safari camps are available for lodging.
• The average cost of a luxury Serengeti safari tour is between $600 and $1300 USD per day, and comfort and style are also given extra consideration on these safaris.
• Top-end safaris can cost more than $1500 per night.

The best option if you want to visit the Serengeti on a budget is to take a Select Adventure safari journey. We provide several low-cost safaris to the Serengeti, where you stay at park campgrounds.  Self-driving options are another low-cost means of getting to the Serengeti. Fly into Arusha or Mwanza, rent a car, outfit yourself for camping, and stay at one of the park’s campsites. Here’s how to do an affordable Serengeti Safari in Tanzania that’s second to none:

TOP 8 TIPS FOR PLANNING A BUDGET SERENGETI SAFARI

Previously, Serengeti National Park appeared to be an unreachable safari destination for travelers on a tight budget. Although budget Serengeti safaris are still expensive due to the way things have changed, they are now more readily available. Cost is a major consideration for most people who want to take a safari in the Serengeti National Park. Here are the top 8 tips for planning a budget Serengeti Safari:

• Do a budget camping safari in the Serengeti National Park.
• Join a shared safari to the Serengeti.
• Visit the Serengeti in the green season (low season).
• Take a self-drive safari to the Serengeti.
• Visit the Serengeti with friends as a group.
• Take advantage of special offers and deals in the Serengeti.
• Opt for low-budget lodges and camps in the Serengeti.
• Maximize time spent in the park.

Book a budget camping safari in the Serengeti.

Without a doubt, the most affordable Serengeti safari is a budget camping safari; this is one of the best ways to experience a true Serengeti safari tour while on a tight budget. This type of budget Serengeti camping safari is more appealing to adventure travelers and involves traveling in your vehicle with all of your camp equipment, your guide, and possibly a cook.

 During your Serengeti budget safari, you’ll sleep in dome tents with a mattress on the tent floor, a pillow, and a sleeping bag. The Serengeti National Park has designated public campsites with standard amenities such as a kitchen, restrooms, dining, concrete trails, parking, and enough camping space. A Serengeti budget camping safari typically costs between $170 and $200 per person per day.

Join a group safari to Serengeti National Park.

There are several low-cost Serengeti safari tours with almost daily departures that one can join to split the safari cost with other like-minded travelers. These low-cost Serengeti safaris are usually camping safaris that begin and end in Arusha, and the safari itinerary usually includes a visit to the Serengeti National Park as well as other national parks in the region.

 If you go on this type of Serengeti safari with us, we are responsible for finding other travelers to join the group; group size can range from 4 to 6 guests, and the price of this type of Serengeti safari tour is approximately $170 per person per day.

Hint: If you are a single traveler, you can save money by joining a group on the Serengeti safari tour. This low-cost Serengeti safari tour costs about $170 per person per day.

Stay at low-budget Serengeti safari lodges and camps.

Because accommodation accounts for the majority of the cost of any Serengeti safari, where you stay has the greatest impact on your overall safari budget. Accommodation in the Serengeti ranges from a few hundred dollars to over a thousand dollars per night per person.

If you’re looking for a cheap place to stay during your Serengeti safari but don’t want to go on a Serengeti budget camping safari, there are a number of Serengeti lodges and camps of varying prices that offer lodging in this wild and scenic landscape. Affordable safari lodges and tented camps in Serengeti National Park includes:

• Kati-Kati Tented Camp and Tortilis Tented Camp, Central Serengeti
• Seronera Wildlife Lodge and Tanapa Bandas, Central Serengeti
• Mara Kati-Kati Tented Camp, Northern Serengeti

Budget Serengeti lodges and camps cost around US300 per double room per night.

 Plan to visit the Serengeti in the low season.

The general cost of Serengeti safaris is significantly influenced by the time of travel. The high season and the low season are the two main tourism seasons in Tanzania.

 Tourism High Season: July to March During this time, the Tanzanian tourism industry is booming, lodging costs are at an all-time high, and Serengeti safari costs in general are also high.

 March to Mid-May: is considered the low season for tourism because this is when the rainy season occurs, when lodging costs are at their lowest, and when general Serengeti safari costs are also at their lowest.

 Hint: The Tanzanian tourism low season is the best time of year to go on a Serengeti safari if you’re on a tight budget.

Travel to the Serengeti with friends in a group.

Group size has a significant impact on the final cost of a Serengeti safari. When traveling to the Serengeti in a group, some expenses can be split, such as the cost of the safari vehicle and lodging (the majority of safari lodges and camps have rooms that can accommodate up to three people in one room).

 The cost of a safari to the Serengeti National Park decreases with the size of the travel party. Therefore, the next time you want to reduce the price of your Serengeti safari tour even further, persuade some of your friends to join you.

Take advantage of Special Serengeti safari offers.

A number of Serengeti lodges and camps collaborate with airlines and tour operators that organize trips to the Serengeti National Park to provide travelers with a range of special safari discounts. These range from free nights to value-added upgrades and last-minute safari discounts, where a visitor can save up to 40% of the typical Serengeti safari cost.  These unique Serengeti safari deals typically have a limited window of availability. Contact us at any time of the year, and we’ll give you advice on the best Serengeti safari deals!

Go on a self-drive safari in the Serengeti.

Self-drive safaris in the Serengeti National Park are not yet widely available, but they are possible. Self-drive adventures in the Serengeti can help more experienced travelers save money on their safari. You may need to make arrangements with your safari car rental company to help you pay some of the park fees.

 Hint: Because the Serengeti is massive and the roads can be very bad, I would only recommend a self-drive safari in the Serengeti to very experienced travelers who are familiar with off-road driving.

Maximize the time spent in the park.

Last but not least, to get the most out of your Serengeti safari tour, request that your trip planner maximize the amount of time you will spend game viewing in the national park. According to Serengeti Park regulations, the park entry fee is valid for 24 hours (single entry), so make the most of your time in the national park.

We can plan a Tanzania safari that fits within your budget if you tell us your estimated safari budget, and we can tailor your itinerary of choice to fit within this amount. You now have a great idea for how to plan a Serengeti safari that is within your price range. We wish you a wonderful visit to the Serengeti National Park!

WHAT TO EXPECT ON A TANZANIA SAFARI IN SERENGETI PARK

So now that you have a general idea of where you’ll go and stay, what specifically can you anticipate from a low-cost Serengeti safari booked through Select Adventure safari? Let’s look at one of our Tanzania safari itineraries that includes a few days in the Serengeti National Park to get a better idea of it.

Tanzania wildlife safari tour (budget camping option):

This Tanzania Wildlife Safari begins in Arusha, just like all of our other safari itineraries in Tanzania. After being picked up from the airport or hotel, you will join the other members of your small group. The first day will be spent exploring Tarangire National Park, taking gravel roads off the beaten path to get you up close and personal with some of Africa’s wild animal and bird species.

You will travel to Lake Natron after spending a night camping out under the stars, passing through remote Maasai villages along less-traveled paths along the Rift Valley escarpment. A Maasai local will accompany you to a waterfall in the late afternoon, where you will set up camp for the night. The Serengeti National Park is where you’ll spend the next three days of your Tanzania safari. The Great Migration and other animal hotspots will be visible at the best locations thanks to your guide. It’s possible to spot a leopard lounging in a tree or huge herds of zebras sauntering across the open plains.

After day five, you travel to the Ngorongoro Crater and set up camp there. You explore the crater the following morning in the hopes of seeing the Big Five all in one day. On the final day of the tour, you leave the Serengeti for the village of Mto wa Mbu and travel back to Arusha while taking in the expansive views along the way.

WHY GO ON A SAFARI TO THE SERENGETI?

There are many reasons to take a safari to Tanzania’s Serengeti National Park. Here are a few of the main explanations:

 Witness the Great Migration: The Serengeti is the site of one of the world’s most spectacular wildlife events, the Great Migration. In search of new grass, over two million wildebeest, zebras, and gazelles move throughout the park as a result of the rains. It is a once-in-a-lifetime experience to see this amazing spectacle.

See the Big Five Animals: The Big Five—lions, leopards, elephants, rhinoceroses, and buffaloes—live in the Serengeti. A highlight of any safari is seeing these magnificent animals in their natural habitat.

Take part in Maasai culture: A semi-nomadic tribe known as the Maasai has long resided in the Serengeti. You can get a taste of the Maasai people’s customary way of life and culture by visiting one of their villages.

Breathtaking vistas: Wide-open grasslands, rocky outcrops, and acacia woodlands are features of the Serengeti. Your safari experience will take place against the breathtaking backdrop of the park’s varied landscapes.

Expert Safari Guides: Safaris to Serengeti National Park are led by knowledgeable guides who are familiar with the park’s wildlife, culture, and history. They’ll make sure you have a secure and memorable time.

A safari to Serengeti National Park is a fantastic chance to see the Big Five, learn about Maasai culture, take in the breathtaking scenery, and be led by knowledgeable guides. Nature and animal lovers shouldn’t miss this adventure.

BOOK A SERENGETI BUDGET SAFARI WITH SELECT ADVENTURE SAFARI!

Possibly the best safari location in Africa is the Serengeti National Park. One of the major highlights is a yearly occurrence called the “Great Migration.” With daily distances of up to 40 kilometers, over two million animals travel about 2,000 kilometers annually. Observing these hungry predators and the savannah mammals they prey on is an amazing spectacle. The last three months of June through August, or the first three months of the year (January through March), are the best times to go on safari in the Serengeti.

Select Adventure safari offers an incredible selection of low-cost Tanzania safari packages that include Serengeti Park, from adventurous camping to cozy lodge stays and glamping.

Joining a small group tour of the well-known Northern Tanzania Safari Circuit is the best way to reduce your expenses while taking advantage of small group travel’s exclusivity.

Our verdict on the best cheap Serengeti safari tips – Going on a budget safari to the Serengeti does not imply that you will receive subpar services or a subpar game viewing experience, and the term “budget Serengeti safaris” has no clear definition because each custom-tailored safari to the Serengeti national park is unique and costs vary significantly depending on a variety of factors, but I believe that every traveler should receive the best monetary value for their Serengeti safari tour of choice. Please do not hesitate to contact us if you require assistance in planning your safari to the Serengeti National Park.