8-Day Safari to Ngorongoro Crater, Tarangire and Serengeti National Parks with Mara River Crossing
Highlights
Tarangire National Park, Serengeti National Park, Ngorongoro Conservation Area
nature, safari, Wildlife
Group Tour
8 Days
Easy
English
Description
Embark on a captivating 8-day Tanzania safari that takes you through some of the country's most iconic wildlife destinations. Begin in the elephant-rich Tarangire National Park, journey into the vast plains of the Central and Northern Serengeti—home to the legendary Great Migration—and descend into the Ngorongoro Crater, a UNESCO World Heritage Site renowned for its unmatched density of wildlife. Enjoy expertly guided game drives, comfortable lodge accommodations, and immersive cultural experiences.
Itinerary
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Day 1 – Arrive at Kilimanjaro International Airport (JRO)
- Arrive at Kilimanjaro International Airport.
Meet your safari guide upon arrival and receive a warm welcome.
Transfer to your accommodation in Arusha.
Attend a pre-safari briefing, followed by dinner and overnight stay.
Meals included: Lunch and Dinner (depending on arrival time)
Accommodation: Tanzania Safari Lodge -
Day 2 – Explore Tarangire National Park
- Depart after breakfast for Tarangire National Park.
Drive through beautiful landscapes and arrive for a full day of game viewing.
Discover the park's iconic baobab trees and the highest concentration of elephants in the world.
Spot wildlife along the Tarangire River, the park’s life source during dry seasons.
Return to your lodge for a hot meal and evening relaxation.
Meals included: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner
Accommodation: Naibala Lodge -
Day 3 – Transfer to Central Serengeti
- Travel from Tarangire to the Central Serengeti, a region rich in year-round wildlife.
Enjoy game drives across open plains teeming with antelope, lions, leopards, and elephants.
Explore the Seronera Valley, known for its dense populations of predators.
Arrive at your lodge in time for a delicious dinner and overnight stay.
Meals included: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner
Accommodation: Baobab Serengeti Central -
Day 4 – Journey to Northern Serengeti (Kogatende)
- Depart for Northern Serengeti and drive through scenic terrain.
Spend the day game driving along the Mara River.
Search for wildebeest migration herds and observe possible river crossings.
Look out for crocodiles, big cats, and herds of zebra and antelope.
Settle into your lodge, located near the migration route.
Meals included: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner
Accommodation: Baobab Serengeti Kogatende -
Day 5 – Continue Game Viewing in Northern Serengeti
- Begin your morning with a sunrise game drive for prime wildlife sightings.
Explore more of the Northern Serengeti’s dramatic river crossings and savannah landscapes.
Enjoy lunch and relax briefly at the lodge before heading out again for evening viewing.
Return to your lodge to unwind and enjoy a peaceful Serengeti sunset.
Meals included: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner
Accommodation: Baobab Serengeti Kogatende -
Day 6 – Return to Central Serengeti
- Depart Northern Serengeti after breakfast and journey back to the Central region.
Continue game drives en route to view lions, cheetahs, giraffes, and elephants.
Take advantage of one more chance to witness the herds or predators in action.
Arrive at your lodge for a warm dinner and a final night in the heart of the Serengeti.
Meals included: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner
Accommodation: Baobab Serengeti Central -
Day 7 – Explore Ngorongoro Crater
- Depart after breakfast and drive to Ngorongoro Conservation Area.
Descend into the crater, the world’s largest unbroken volcanic caldera.
Observe the Big Five and over 30,000 animals including endangered black rhinos.
Choose to visit a Maasai Boma for cultural interaction (optional).
Ascend the crater and return to Arusha for your final overnight stay.
Meals included: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner
Accommodation: Maasailand Coffee Lodge -
Day 8 – Depart Tanzania from Kilimanjaro International Airport
- Eat breakfast and relax before checking out.
Transfer to Kilimanjaro International Airport in time for your departing flight.
Say farewell to your guide and reflect on your safari memories.
Meals included: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner (depending on departure time)
Accommodation: None
What's Included
What's Excluded
Meeting Point
Cancellation Policy
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For cancellations upto 2 days before the tour -
Refund of 80% of the tour price.
Price
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| 1 to 10 | /person |
| Child | |
| 1 to 10 | /person |
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This is a group tour |
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