8-Day Tanzania Serengeti Safari
Overview
This 8-Day Tanzania Serengeti Safari takes you on an incredible journey through two of Tanzania’s most iconic locations: the Serengeti and Ngorongoro Crater. Experience wildlife viewing on the plains of the Serengeti, where the Great Migration is often in full swing, and explore the Ngorongoro Crater’s rich wildlife and stunning views. This adventure offers a comprehensive overview of Tanzania’s spectacular landscapes and abundant animal life.
Day by Day
- Day 1: Arrival in Arusha and Transfer to Tarangire National Park
Arrive in Arusha and meet your guide, who will transfer you to Tarangire National Park. Spend the day exploring the park’s unique landscapes and abundant wildlife. Tarangire is known for its large elephant population and is a great place to spot other animals like zebras and wildebeests. Enjoy your first African sunset at your lodge.
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- Day 2: Full Day in Tarangire National Park
After breakfast, enjoy a full day of game viewing in Tarangire. The park offers diverse ecosystems, from savannah to wetlands. Keep an eye out for wildlife such as lions, leopards, and numerous bird species. Your guide will take you to the best spots for wildlife photography and help you track animals, ensuring an immersive experience.
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- Day 3: Tarangire to Lake Manyara National Park
Leave Tarangire and head to Lake Manyara National Park, which offers a stunning mix of landscapes, including a soda lake surrounded by forests and cliffs. Explore the park with a game drive to spot flamingos, giraffes, and the famous tree-climbing lions. Enjoy a picnic lunch while overlooking the lake and surrounding escarpment.
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- Day 4: Lake Manyara to Ngorongoro Crater
Travel to the Ngorongoro Crater, one of the most famous wildlife destinations in the world. Spend the day exploring the crater floor, where you can spot the Big Five. With its dense population of animals, it’s a great place to see lions, elephants, and rhinos in their natural habitat. The landscape of the crater is breathtaking and offers great opportunities for photography.
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- Day 5: Ngorongoro Crater to Serengeti National Park
On this day, leave Ngorongoro and drive to the Serengeti, where the adventure intensifies. The Serengeti’s vast plains offer some of the best game viewing in Africa. You’ll have a chance to see large herds of wildebeest, zebras, and predators such as lions, cheetahs, and leopards. Spend the night at a lodge within the park.
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- Day 6: Full Day in Serengeti National Park
Explore the Serengeti on a full-day game drive. Depending on the time of year, you may witness the Great Migration, with millions of wildebeest and zebras crossing the plains. The Serengeti’s ecosystem is incredibly diverse, and your guide will ensure you see the best of its wildlife, including lions and elephants. Enjoy a picnic lunch in the park before continuing your game drive.
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- Day 7: Serengeti National Park
On your final full day in the Serengeti, you’ll have more opportunities to spot wildlife, including the elusive leopard and cheetah. Visit different regions of the park, including the Seronera Valley, to see a wide range of animals. Your guide will take you to the most scenic spots for your final game drive, providing plenty of time for photography.
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- Day 8: Serengeti to Arusha and Departure
After breakfast, experience on one last morning game drive in the Serengeti before heading back to Arusha. Your safari ends with a transfer to the airport for your return flight, filled with incredible memories of Tanzania’s natural wonders.
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- Inclusions:
- Transfer Airport to your hotel
- Park fees as per itinerary
- Accommodation and meals as per itinerary
- Game drives as indicated in the Itinerary.
- Service of English Speaking guide.
- Drinking water while on safari
- One-way flight from Dar es Salaam to Zanzibar
- Game drive in a safari vehicle with pop up roof and/or open sided vehicle
- Boat safari at Selous/ Nyerere National Park
- Exclusions:
- Any International flights
- Any Domestic flights not mentioned above
- Visa
- Optional activities such as walking safari and Night Game Drive
- Travel and medical Insurance
- Zanzibar Infrastructure fee, payable direct to the hotel
- Tips for driver or camp/lodge staff
- All items of a personal nature such as laundry, phone calls and drinks
- Any other items or activities not specified above