8-Day Tanzania Safari through Serengeti with Maasai Boma Visit

The journey

Trip highlights

• 01 Witness the spectacular Great Wildebeest migration trails in Serengeti National Park
• 02 Discover Tarangire National Park, known for its dense wildlife and large elephant herds
• 03 Visit Olduvai Gorge and the Ngorongoro Conservation Area, including the crater
• 04 Enjoy game drives in the Serengeti National Park and the Ngorongoro Crater
• 05 Experience Maasai culture during a visit to a traditional Maasai boma

Embark on an 8-day safari in Tanzania through Tarangire National Park, Serengeti National Park, and the Ngorongoro Conservation Area. Look out for the Big Five and hundreds of other rare and exotic species while exploring some of the country's most celebrated wildlife areas, including the migration trails of the Serengeti. The journey also includes a visit to a Maasai boma for a cultural encounter with the Maasai people. This active safari combines outstanding game viewing with one of Tanzania's most iconic cultural experiences.

Track animals along the park's famous migration trails, which see more than a million wildebeests migrating every year.

From the itinerary

At a glance

What this trip includes

Duration 8 Days

Tour type Private

Activity level Easy

Accommodation Included · Standard

Transport Included

Wheelchair access Yes

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

Languages English, French, Italian, Spanish, Swahili

Day by day

The itinerary

1

Day 01

Arrival in Tanzania and Transfer to Arusha

• Arrive at Kilimanjaro International Airport and meet your representative, who will transfer you to your hotel in Arusha.
• Attend a short safari briefing session with the hotel representative before dinner and time to relax at the hotel (Mvuli Hotel Arusha B&B).

2

Day 02

Safari in Tarangire National Park

• Travel to Tarangire, Tanzania's third-largest national park, known worldwide for its dense population of herbivores and large herds of elephants. The park's lifeblood is the Tarangire River, which bisects it. Many animals, both predators and prey, gather around the river, providing an excellent game-viewing opportunity for all travellers.
• After your day-long safari, head to Comfort Octagon Lodge Safari or a similar lodge for dinner and your overnight stay.

3

Day 03

Journey to Serengeti via Olduvai Gorge

• Your next safari destination is the world-famous Serengeti National Park. Leave Tarangire for Serengeti at 09:00 in the morning.
• Travel through Olduvai Gorge on the way. The gorge is 50 km long and 90 m deep in some places. It not only acts as a drain for the water flowing down from the nearby mountains, but is also a veritable treasure trove for palaeontologists, having yielded significant numbers of ancient animal and human fossils.
• Stay overnight at Heart of Serengeti Shuhudia Adventure Tented Lodge or a similar property on a full-board basis.

4

Day 04

North Serengeti Safari and Migration Trails

• After breakfast, head out for a full-day safari in Tanzania's most famous national park. Track animals along the park's famous migration trails, which see more than a million wildebeests migrating every year.
• Enjoy a picnic lunch in the afternoon. Your guide will teach you more about this important annual migration.
• In the evening, as the sun goes down, drive back to your accommodation at Gnu Tented Lodge or a similar lodge.

5

Day 05

Full-Day Game Drive in Central Serengeti

• Enjoy a full-day game drive in the Serengeti and search for the Big Five animals.
• Have your meals and overnight stay at Shuhudia Adventure Tented Lodge or a similar property.

6

Day 06

Ngorongoro Transfer and Maasai Boma Visit

• Have breakfast, then enjoy your final game drive in the Serengeti.
• After lunch, continue to Ngorongoro for a Maasai boma visit. Interact with Maasai people and learn about their traditional culture and way of life.
• In the evening, enjoy a shower, dinner, and an overnight stay at Ngorongoro Wild Camp Tented Lodge or a similar place.

7

Day 07

Ngorongoro Crater Tour and Departure

• The crater floor is teeming with wildlife, as very few animals move in and out of its 2,000-foot-high walls. See lions, elephants, zebras, hippos, flamingos, jackals, rhinos, antelopes, and many bird species as you explore the crater's nooks and crannies.
• In the evening, return to Arusha or Kilimanjaro Airport for your departure.

The route

Where you'll travel

The fine print

Trip details

What's Included

• Flying Doctors' emergency coverage
• Full-board accommodation while on safari
• Professional safari driver/guide
• 4x4 safari jeep with a pop-up roof for game viewing
• All ground transfer services, including pickups and drop-offs
• All park entries and conservation fees
• Vehicles equipped with an ice chest for bottled water and drinks for all
• Government taxes, VAT, and service charges relating to accommodation and included meals

What's Not Included

• International tickets
• Tanzania visa
• Personal expenses (e.g. laundry, telephone, beverages, etc.)
• Meals not listed above
• Optional tours (balloon rides, etc.)
• Tips and any items of a personal nature

What to bring

• Camera
• Binoculars
• Sun hat
• Comfortable shoes

Logistics

Meeting & route

Meeting point

Kilimanjaro Airport Road, Tanzania

Tour start

Kilimanjaro Airport Rd, Tanzania

Tour ends at the same location as the start point.