Tanzania · Safari

8-Day Tanzania Big Five Safari with Serengeti Migration

8 Days Round trip from Arusha Moderate pace

The journey

Trip highlights
  • 01 Witness vast herds of elephants and iconic baobab trees in Tarangire National Park
  • 02 Experience the Serengeti's Great Migration and spot predators like lions, cheetahs, and leopards
  • 03 Explore the Ngorongoro Crater, home to the Big Five and thousands of other wildlife species
  • 04 Discover Lake Manyara's unique tree-climbing lions, playful baboons, and rich birdlife

Explore Tanzania on an 8-day safari through its most iconic parks. Begin in Tarangire, home to vast elephant herds and towering baobabs. Journey into the Serengeti to witness migrating wildebeest, zebras, and resident predators in action. Continue to the Ngorongoro Crater, where the Big Five and flamingos thrive in a dramatic volcanic landscape. End at Lake Manyara, famous for its tree-climbing lions, baboons, and diverse birdlife, offering a perfect finale to your wildlife adventure.

Continue to the Ngorongoro Crater, where the Big Five and flamingos thrive in a dramatic volcanic landscape.

From the itinerary

At a glance

What this trip includes

Duration 8 Days
Tour type Private
Activity level Moderate
Accommodation Included · Standard
Transport Included
Wheelchair access Not applicable
Cities Arusha, Mount Kilimanjaro, Serengeti National Park, Ngorongoro Conservation Area, Lake Manyara, Tarangire National Park
Languages English, French, German, Spanish

Day by day

The itinerary

1
Day 01

Arrival in Arusha and Transfer to Your Lodge

  • Arrive at Kilimanjaro International Airport or Arusha Airport.
  • Meet your personal driver-guide or representative.
  • Transfer to your Arusha accommodation for dinner and an overnight stay.

Meals & Drinks: Dinner (breakfast and lunch not included), drinks not included.

2
Day 02

Full-Day Game Drive in Tarangire National Park

  • Breakfast at the lodge.
  • Enjoy a full-day game drive in Tarangire with lunch boxes.
  • Spot large elephant herds, baobab trees, lions, and leopards.
  • Return to the lodge for dinner and an overnight stay.

Meals & Drinks: All meals included, drinks not included.

3
Day 03

Journey to Central Serengeti with Game Drives

  • After breakfast, depart for Central Serengeti.
  • Enjoy game drives en route, with lunch inside the park.
  • Continue with an afternoon game drive before reaching the lodge.
  • Spot migrating zebras, wildebeest, and resident predators.

Meals & Drinks: All meals included, drinks not included.

4
Day 04

Northern Serengeti and the Mara River

  • Have an early breakfast, then drive to Northern Serengeti with a picnic lunch.
  • Stop at the Mara River to witness the Great Migration, depending on the season.
  • Watch wildebeest crossings, crocodiles, and predators in action.

Overnight in Northern Serengeti.

Meals & Drinks: All meals included, drinks not included.

5
Day 05

Morning Game Drive and Return to Central Serengeti

  • Enjoy breakfast followed by a game drive with a picnic lunch in Northern Serengeti.
  • Continue observing the Great Migration and predators.
  • Later, return to Central Serengeti for an overnight stay.

Meals & Drinks: All meals included, drinks not included.

6
Day 06

Ngorongoro Crater Wildlife Safari

  • After breakfast, drive to Ngorongoro Crater with a picnic lunch.
  • Enjoy a full-day game drive inside the UNESCO-listed crater.
  • Spot the Big Five, flamingos, and diverse bird species.

Dinner and overnight at a lodge near Ngorongoro.

Meals & Drinks: All meals included, drinks not included.

7
Day 07

Lake Manyara Game Drive and Return to Arusha

  • After breakfast, depart for Lake Manyara.
  • Enjoy a game drive with a picnic lunch.
  • Spot tree-climbing lions, baboons, elephants, and birdlife.
  • Later, transfer back to Arusha for an overnight stay.

Meals & Drinks: All meals included, drinks not included.

8
Day 08

Departure from Arusha

  • Breakfast at the lodge.
  • Enjoy an optional short shopping tour in Arusha, time permitting.
  • Transfer to Kilimanjaro International Airport or Arusha Airport for departure.

Meals & Drinks: Breakfast (lunch and dinner not included), drinks not included.

Tarangire National Park baobab plains, Mara River crossings in Northern Serengeti, Ngorongoro Crater volcanic basin, Lake Manyara tree-climbing lions

Where this trip takes you

Tarangire National Park baobab plains, Mara River crossings in Northern Serengeti, Ngorongoro Crater volcanic basin, Lake Manyara tree-climbing lions

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 for non-residents
  • All activities unless labeled as optional
  • All accommodation unless listed as an upgrade
  • A professional driver-guide
  • All transportation unless labeled as optional
  • All taxes and VAT
  • Meals as specified in the day-by-day section
  • Drinks as specified in the day-by-day section

What's Not Included

  • International flights from/to home
  • Roundtrip airport transfer
  • Additional accommodation before and at the end of the tour
  • Tips (tipping guideline: US $20-25 per person per day)
  • Personal items such as souvenirs, travel insurance, visa fees, etc.
  • Bath towels
  • Government-imposed increases in taxes and/or park fees
  • Some meals as specified in the day-by-day section

Logistics

Meeting & route

Meeting point
Arusha, 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.

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