Tanzania 22-Day Adventure for 17,000 RMB (Excl. Int'l Flights)

1️⃣ Safari Itinerary Route: Amboseli Park → Namanga Border → Arusha Booked a 5-day safari (Serengeti Central/North, Ngorongoro, Manyara) at $1,305 (cheaper than Safaribooking, 3% card fee). Includes: 1 night at Fig Tree Lodge, 2 nights in Serengeti tented lodges, 1 night in Ngoro campsite (all meals & park fees covered). Day-by-Day Highlights: Day 1: Arusha → Lake Manyara Day 2: Manyara → Serengeti Central (saw leopards & a lion pride!) Day 3: Serengeti Central → North (9-10hr drive, wildebeest herds, river crossing wait—worth an extra day!) Day 4: More Serengeti (30+ lions!) → Ngorongoro Day 5: Ngoro Crere (flamingos, buffalo, distant rhinos—Big 5 complete!) Arusha Tips: Currency Exchange: 1:380 (better than banks) Half-Day Activity: Cultural Heritage Center (art & crafts) 3 2️⃣ Serval Wildlife + Kikuletwa Hot Springs $140 (Arusha → Moshi transfer, entry fees, lunch). Serval Wildlife: Close animal encounters (warning: my friend got bitten by a zebra—rabies shots in 3 countries!). Kikuletwa: Jungle swimming & cliff jumping—so fun! 3️⃣ Zanzibar Island (2 Weeks) 🚗 Road Trip (3D2N, $25/day + $10 for local license): Zanzibar Butterfly Centre Kizimkazi ($25 dolphin tour) Salaam Cave Aquarium ($11, sea turtles) Paje (itesurfing!) The Rock Restaurant (must-visit at high tide) Nungwi Beach (chill vibes) 🏝️ Post-Trip Relaxation: Stone Town Stay: Bin Omair Malindi Apartment ($40/night) 49 Food Recs: Pagoda Chinese Restaurant (amazing seafood) Corner BBQ (budget-friendly) 🌊 Kitesurfing Fail: 4hr lesson ($25/hr) = mastered the kite… but wiped out every board attempt 😂 🌊 Blue Safari: Boat day (seasickness warning!). 💰 Budget Breakdown Safari: ~$1,305 Serval/Kikuletwa: $140 Zanzibar Car Rental: $85 (3D2N) Kitesurfing: $100 (4hr) Accommodation: ~$560 (14 nights) Total: ~17,000 RMB (excl. flights) #Tanzania #Zanzibar #Safari #BudgetTravel