Arrival in Arusha and Safari Briefing
- Arrive at Kilimanjaro International Airport (JRO) or Arusha Airport.
Meet your guide and transfer to a hotel or lodge in Arusha.
Relax and receive a safari briefing.
Tanzania · Safari
The journey
Explore the highlights of Northern Tanzania on an unforgettable 8-day safari adventure through Tarangire, Lake Manyara, Ngorongoro, and the Serengeti. See large elephant herds and majestic baobab trees in Tarangire, discover Lake Manyara's diverse wildlife including tree-climbing lions and flamingos, and enjoy a full-day game drive in the spectacular Ngorongoro Crater. Continue through the Ngorongoro Conservation Area to the Serengeti for multiple game drives in search of big cats, migration herds, and possible river crossings.
Continue through the Ngorongoro Conservation Area to the Serengeti for multiple game drives in search of big cats, migration herds, and possible river crossings.
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Day by day
Meet your guide and transfer to a hotel or lodge in Arusha.
Relax and receive a safari briefing.
Embark on a game drive to see large elephant herds and iconic baobab trees.
Overnight at a lodge or camp inside or near the park.
Explore diverse wildlife, including tree-climbing lions, baboons, and flamingos.
Drive to Karatu in the afternoon for an overnight stay near the Ngorongoro Highlands.
Spot rhinos, lions, buffaloes, and hippos in this unique volcanic setting.
Enjoy a picnic lunch inside the crater.
Overnight at a lodge on the crater rim or in Karatu.
Conduct game drives en route.
Check in at a luxury tented camp or lodge in Central Serengeti (Seronera).
Witness lion prides, cheetahs, leopards, and possibly river crossings during migration.
Opt for a hot air balloon safari at sunrise (extra cost).
Overnight in Serengeti.
Fly or drive back to Arusha.
Use a dayroom or have lunch at Arusha Coffee Lodge.
Transfer to the airport for your international departure.
Where this trip takes you
Tarangire National Park's baobab-studded plains, Lake Manyara National Park's flamingo-lined shores, Ngorongoro Crater's volcanic floor, Central Serengeti (Seronera) grasslands
The route
The fine print
Airport transfers
Accommodation ranging from mid-range to luxury based on preference
All meals on safari (full board)
4x4 safari vehicle with pop-up roof and English-speaking guide
All national park fees and conservation charges
Bottled water provided during game drives
International flights
Travel insurance
Tanzanian visa fee (fifty to one hundred US dollars)
Tips for guide and camp staff (customary fifteen to thirty US dollars per day per guest)
Optional activities such as hot air balloon rides and cultural tours
Personal expenses including alcohol, laundry, and souvenirs
Soft-sided luggage (fifteen to twenty kilograms maximum if flying)
Light, neutral-colored clothing
Warm jacket or fleece for early mornings and the chilly crater rim
Hat, sunglasses, and sunscreen
Insect repellent with a DEET base
Binoculars and a camera with extra batteries
Passport, travel insurance, and yellow fever certificate if applicable
Logistics
Your 8 days finish where they began, in Arusha.
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