Tanzania · Safari

8-Day Tanzania Safari through Serengeti and Ngorongoro

8 Days Round trip from Arusha Easy pace

The journey

Trip highlights
  • 01 Explore Tarangire National Park with its large elephant herds and ancient baobab trees
  • 02 Discover diverse wildlife in Lake Manyara National Park, including tree-climbing lions and flamingos
  • 03 Experience a full-day game drive inside the Ngorongoro Crater to spot rhinos, lions, buffaloes, and hippos
  • 04 Enjoy multiple game drives in Serengeti National Park to see big cats, migration herds, and possible river crossings

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.

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, Lake Manyara, Tarangire National Park
Languages English, French, German, Italian, Spanish, Swahili

Day by day

The itinerary

1
Day 01

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.

2
Day 02

Game Drive in Tarangire National Park

  • Drive to Tarangire National Park, approximately 2 to 3 hours.
  • 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.

3
Day 03

Lake Manyara Wildlife and Karatu Stay

  • Take a short drive to Lake Manyara National 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.

4
Day 04

Full-Day Safari in Ngorongoro Crater

  • Descend early in the morning into Ngorongoro Crater for a full-day game drive.
  • 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.

5
Day 05

Scenic Drive to Central Serengeti

  • Take a scenic drive through the Ngorongoro Conservation Area to Serengeti National Park.
  • Conduct game drives en route.

  • Check in at a luxury tented camp or lodge in Central Serengeti (Seronera).

6
Day 06

Serengeti Game Drives and Migration Viewing

  • Participate in full-day game drives in various regions, including Central, Northern, or Southern Serengeti, depending on the migration season.
  • 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.

7
Day 07

Morning Game Drive and Return to Arusha

  • Take a morning game drive if time allows before departure.
  • Fly or drive back to Arusha.

  • Use a dayroom or have lunch at Arusha Coffee Lodge.

  • Transfer to the airport for your international departure.

Tarangire National Park's baobab-studded plains, Lake Manyara National Park's flamingo-lined shores, Ngorongoro Crater's volcanic floor, Central Serengeti (Seronera) grasslands

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

Where you'll travel

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

The fine print

Trip details

What's Included

  • 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

What's Not Included

  • 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

What to bring

  • 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

Know before you go

  • Domestic flight from Serengeti to Arusha is optional.

Logistics

Meeting & route

Meeting point
Kilimanjaro International Airport, Kilimanjaro Airport Road, Tanzania
Tour start
Arusha, Tanzania
Tour ends at the same location as the start point.
End of the journey

Your 8 days finish where they began, in Arusha.

Watch the tourHQ film Watch the film

Create your own adventure

Can't find the perfect tour? Tailor your dream trip.

  • Tell us your destination, dates and group size.
  • Our travel experts and local guides design a tailored itinerary, just for you.
  • Enjoy your trip with peace of mind, knowing everything is taken care of.
Plan my holiday

Say goodbye to travel stress.

Starting from

USD 3,080 /person
Book This Tour

When

Travellers

Total