Discover the magic of the Serengeti without breaking the bank. Our affordable Serengeti safari tours are designed to give you the ultimate wildlife experience at unbeatable prices. Whether you’re looking for a budget camping safari or a mid-range lodge experience, we offer a wide variety of carefully crafted packages to suit every traveler’s needs and budget.

Explore the endless plains of the Serengeti, witness the Great Migration, and encounter the Big Five—all while enjoying quality service, experienced guides and comfortable accommodations. Our best-value packages include game drives in open-roof 4×4 vehicles, park entry fees, meals and transfers ensuring a hassle-free and immersive adventure.

Back to Africa Safaris is a locally owned and manages Tour Operator based in Arusha, the tourism capital for Northern Tanzania safaris with vast experience in organizing best and stress-free Tanzania Safaris and Zanzibar beach holidays. We as well organizing Affordable Kilimanjaro Climbing Tours and Mount Meru trekking.

As a ground handling and well experienced tour operator in Tanzania we are much affordable with quality services that match with big companies Why? We are well established local Tour Company with less government taxes, no middle man, no agent commission as we deal directly with clients. Please see What Our Clients Say on TripAdvisor and other trusted platforms to confirm our credential.

Highlights: Affordable Serengeti Safari Tours

Unlimited game drives in Serengeti National Park
Witness the mind-blowing Great Wildebeest Migration when thundering across the vast plains of Serengeti – subjected to seasonality
Spot the big cats and the big 5 which includes lion, elephant, leopard, rhinos and buffalo.
Visit other Northern Tanzania safari parks like Tarangire, Lake Manyara and the wild nature wonder Ngorongoro Crater
Optional – Serengeti hot air balloon safaris
Customizable itineraries for 3 to 7+ days

Have you ever slept to where animal roam and hear the sound of Serengeti? Insect whistling their tunes of the night, Lion roaring in the distance, hyenas laughing in the darkness & birds singing their sweet songs during your wake-up call ready to start another day in the vast plains of Serengeti, such scenario and others is what our affordable Serengeti safari tours is all about, if your fond of such adventurous tours book your Serengeti Safari Offer Now!

As we have recently noticed the overwhelming demands of Tanzania safaris Staring from Zanzibar then we came up with this Short Tanzania Safaris from Zanzibar packages which can be customized to long safari based on your ideas, preferences & budget.

For best Tanzania Honeymoon Safari and Zanzibar beach experience we are expert and we have special packages, hand chosen accommodation for newly married couples which will leave you breathless with wonder & excitement.

Don’t west your time! follow our simple step by step on How to book a Tanzania Safari with us. Our vast experience and passion in this field enable us to oversee the day-to-day operations of Back to Africa Safaris and verifying that no single scarcest subtle element is ignored. Nothing is underestimated and nothing is left to risk.

With us, you will experience a stress-free Tanzania Safari and Kilimanjaro climbing tours just as much as you wish. From the time your request is gotten to the time we wish you a pleasant flight back home you will acknowledge our professionalism.

Whether you’re a solo traveler, couple, family or group, our affordable Serengeti safari tours offer exceptional value with flexible departure dates. Book your unforgettable journey today and experience Africa’s premier wildlife destination at a price you can afford.

A Truly Affordable Serengeti Safari Tours: How to Experience the Real Magic Without Breaking the Bank

Most people imagine a Serengeti safari as a $1,000-per-person-per-night luxury affair with champagne sundowners and hot-air balloon rides. The truth? You can have an authentic, jaw-dropping Serengeti experience for roughly $220–$320 per person per day — sometimes even less — if you know the secrets the budget-savvy travelers and repeat Africa visitors use.

Here’s a unique, highly detailed itinerary and strategy for an unforgettable yet genuinely affordable 7-day Serengeti safari (including Ngorongoro Crater) that still delivers the Great Migration river crossings, big cats on the hunt, and that soul-shaking vastness of the plains.

The “Sweet-Spot” Formula for Affordable Serengeti

Season: Late November – mid-December or June (shoulder/low season) → Migration herds are often still in the northern Serengeti or central Seronera in June; in Nov-Dec the short rains begin but dramatic storms create spectacular skies and fewer crowds.

Accommodation style: Mobile seasonal camps or semi-permanent budget tented camps (not lodges) or a camping safari option, please read a review from one of our guest – Adam: 5 Day Camping Safari (Family Safari).

Transport: Shared 4×4 pop-up photographic roof safari vehicle (6–7 guests max) for a private small group safari
Operator type: Reputable local Tanzanian company (not international luxury brand)

Sample 7-Day Budget Serengeti Itinerary (≈ $1,650–$2,400 total per person)

Day 1 – Arusha → Tarangire (“mini-Serengeti” warm-up) Stay: Budget tented camp inside or just outside the park (e.g., Lake Burunge Tented Camp or Panorama Camp). Elephant herds, baobabs, and almost no crowds. Cost included in package.

Day 2–4 – Central Serengeti (Seronera & Southern Lobo area) Stay: Ronjo Camp, Ikoma Wild Camp, or Kenzan Mobile Camp (seasonal) These are simple but comfortable en-suite canvas tents with proper beds, hot bucket showers, and incredible locations literally in the middle of the migration corridor. What you get that luxury camps also get:

Lions literally walking through camp at night (you hear them breathing)
Sunrise game drives when the cats are active
Full-day game drives with picnic lunches chasing the herds June – Dec = high chance of seeing river crossings at Kogatende (northern Serengeti) if you add a night there (extra $80–120 pp).

Day 5 – Serengeti → Ngorongoro Crater Early morning game drive en route out of Serengeti, then descend into the crater for the most wildlife-rich 5–6 hours of your life (black rhinos, huge lion prides, flamingos on the soda lake). Stay: Simba A Camp or Rhino Lodge (basic but on the crater rim with insane sunrise views).

Day 6 – Ngorongoro → Lake Manyara or cultural visit Light game drive or Maasai village visit, then back toward Arusha.

The package above include:

Park fees (the biggest cost — $708–$944 pp alone)
4×4 vehicle & professional driver-guide
All meals (surprisingly good food!)
Camping/tented camp accommodation
Drinking water unlimited

Pro Tips to Push It Even Lower

Fly into Kilimanjaro (JRO) on Ethiopian Airlines or Qatar Airways — often $600–800 round-trip from Europe/US in shoulder season.
Book 8–10 months in advance for low-season mobile camps — they sell out because overland trucks and smart travelers snatch them.
Travel in a group of 4–6 — the per-person price drops dramatically.
Choose “budget camping” instead of “tented camp” if you’re okay with dome tents and shared bathrooms — can go under $180/day.

What You’re NOT Sacrificing

You’re still in the heart of the Serengeti when the migration is there.
Same vehicles, same guides (often better, because local companies attract lifelong wildlife fanatics).
Same lions killing at dawn, same wildebeest thundering across rivers.

You’re just skipping the infinity pool, the $150 bottles of wine, and the Instagram influencers.

This is the raw, real, soul-of-Africa Serengeti — the one that hasn’t been polished and packaged for five-figure price tags. Thousands of travelers do it every year and come home saying it was the greatest week of their lives.

If you want specific quotes for your exact dates or a slightly tweaked version (e.g., adding Zanzibar beach days), just say the word and I’ll be more than happy to help.

The above 7 Days Itinerary does not include arrival day & a night in Arusha as well as the accommodation in Arusha on the last day, so it can be a drop of at the airport for departure. 7 Das Tanzania Camping Safari can be the best option!! Please also check on our linked sample Serengeti packages above.

Please email us in advance to compile an affordable Serengeti Safari Tours of your dreams. Karibu Sana!