Tanzania · Safari

8-Day Tanzania Safari through Serengeti and Ngorongoro Crater

8 Days Round trip from Arusha Easy pace

The journey

Trip highlights

01 Witness tree-climbing lions and vibrant flamingos
02 Encounter diverse African wildlife in Ngorongoro Crater
03 Experience the endless plains and wildlife-rich Seronera region
04 Explore Tarangire National Park on a game drive

This unforgettable Tanzanian safari journey takes you to Ngorongoro Crater, home to one of the highest concentrations of game in Africa, where you can witness an amazing spectacle of wildlife inside a self-contained world teeming with animals. It also leads into the heart of wild Africa at Serengeti National Park, a massive wilderness of 14,500 square km where every day brings a new landscape and a new adventure. Along the way, visit Lake Manyara National Park, one of Tanzania's most dramatically located wildlife areas, with its shallow but vast soda lake at the foot of the Great Rift Valley's western escarpment, and enjoy a game drive in Tarangire National Park.

This unforgettable Tanzanian safari journey takes you to Ngorongoro Crater, home to one of the highest concentrations of game in Africa, where you can witness an amazing spectacle of wildlife inside a self-contained world teeming with animals.

From the itinerary

At a glance

What this trip includes

Duration 8 Days

Tour type Shared

Activity level Easy

Accommodation Not included

Transport Included

Cities Arusha, Mount Kilimanjaro, Serengeti National Park, Ngorongoro Conservation Area, Lake Manyara, Tarangire National Park

Languages English, German, Italian, Spanish, Swahili

Day by day

The itinerary

Day 01

Arrival at JRO and Transfer to Arusha

Pick up from Kilimanjaro Airport (JRO) and transfer to Mount Meru Hotel in Arusha for an overnight stay.

Day 02

Arusha Briefing and Lake Manyara Game Drive

Meet your professional tour guide/driver in Arusha for a briefing.
Depart for Lake Manyara National Park.
Lunch at the lodge.
Enjoy an afternoon game drive in Lake Manyara National Park.

Dinner and overnight at your chosen accommodation.

Day 03

Ngorongoro Crater Safari

Breakfast.
Descend into Ngorongoro Crater for a morning game drive.
Picnic lunch in the crater.
Return to Arusha.

Overnight at your hotel.

Day 04

Journey to Serengeti's Seronera Area

Breakfast.
Depart for Serengeti National Park, specifically the Seronera area.
Lunch upon arrival.
Enjoy an afternoon game drive in Serengeti.

Dinner and overnight in Seronera.

Day 05

Full-Day Serengeti Safari

Optional hot air balloon safari (extra cost).
Full-day game drive in Serengeti National Park.
Opportunity to witness the wildebeest migration (seasonal).

Dinner and overnight in Seronera.

Day 06

Another Day Exploring the Serengeti Plains

Another full day exploring the Serengeti Plains.
Game drives to spot wildlife.

Overnight in Seronera.

Day 07

Transfer from Serengeti to Karatu

Breakfast.
Transfer to Karatu.

Relaxation and overnight in Karatu.

Day 08

Tarangire Game Drive and Departure

Visit Tarangire National Park.
Enjoy a game drive in the park.
Depending on your flight schedule, return to Arusha for your departure.

Where this trip takes you

Ngorongoro Crater, Seronera area, Lake Manyara National Park

The route

Where you'll travel

Tour route map — Round trip from Arusha 6 cities · 8 Days

The fine print

Trip details

What's Included

Park fees
Concession fees
Transport (4x4 pop-up roof land cruiser)
Government taxes
Mineral water

What's Not Included

Accommodation on arrival and on the last day
International/domestic flights
Tipping (recommended $15 per person per day)
Alcohol
Laundry
Vaccination

What to bring

Passport
Spending money

Know before you go

This tour can be booked at any time throughout the year. The climate in Tanzania is very friendly, especially in the northern circuit where you'll find Lake Manyara, Serengeti, Ngorongoro Crater, Tarangire, Mount Kilimanjaro, and Meru.

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