8-Day: Tanzania Wildlife Adventure: From Tarangire to the Serengeti
Discover the incredible wildlife and landscapes of Tanzania on an unforgettable 8-day wildlife safari through the country's most iconic northern safari destinations. This carefully designed journey combines Tarangire National Park, Ngorongoro Crater, Serengeti National Park, and Lake Manyara, giving you an excellent mix of elephants, big cats, wildebeest, giraffes, zebras, hippos, flamingos, and spectacular scenery. Travel in a comfortable safari 4×4 with an experienced guide and enjoy a balance of full-day game drives, scenic landscapes, and comfortable safari accommodation.
Duration
8 Days
Style
Private
Difficulty
Easy
Best Season
January to February and June to October
Highlights
- Day 1: Arusha – Tarangire National Park
- Depart Arusha after breakfast and drive to Tarangire National Park.
- Enjoy your first game drive among the park's famous baobab trees and large elephant herds. Keep an eye out for giraffes, zebras, buffalo, wildebeest, lions, and numerous bird species.
- Overnight: Lodge/camp, Tarangire
- Meals: Lunch & Dinner
- Day 2: Full-Day Tarangire Safari
- Spend a full day exploring Tarangire.
- Your guide will take you to different areas of the park in search of wildlife. The Tarangire River attracts animals during the dry season, making it an excellent location for wildlife viewing.
- Overnight: Lodge/camp, Tarangire
- Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
- Day 3: Tarangire – Lake Manyara National Park
- After breakfast, drive to Lake Manyara National Park for a game drive.
- Explore the park's forests, grasslands, and lakeshore. Look for elephants, giraffes, buffalo, zebras, hippos, monkeys, and colorful birdlife.
- Overnight: Lodge/camp, Manyara/Karatu
- Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
- Day 4: Lake Manyara – Ngorongoro Highlands
- Enjoy a morning game drive or optional cultural experience before continuing toward the Ngorongoro Highlands.
- Arrive at your accommodation and enjoy the spectacular scenery around the crater highlands.
- Overnight: Lodge/camp, Ngorongoro
- Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
- Day 5: Ngorongoro Crater – Serengeti
- Descend into the Ngorongoro Crater early in the morning for an unforgettable game drive.
- Explore the crater floor in search of lions, elephants, buffalo, zebras, wildebeest, hippos, and potentially black rhinos.
- After lunch, continue toward the Serengeti, with wildlife viewing along the route.
- Overnight: Lodge/camp, Serengeti
- Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
- Day 6: Full-Day Serengeti Safari
- Enjoy a full day of game drives in the legendary Serengeti.
- Search for the Big Five and other wildlife while your guide follows the latest wildlife activity.
- Depending on the season and location of the herds, you may also have an opportunity to witness the Great Wildebeest Migration.
- Overnight: Lodge/camp, Serengeti
- Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
- Day 7: Serengeti – Final Wildlife Adventure
- Enjoy another full day in the Serengeti.
- Explore a different area of the park and spend time looking for predators such as lions, cheetahs, and leopards, as well as elephants, giraffes, zebras, and wildebeest.
- Overnight: Lodge/camp, Serengeti
- Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
- Day 8: Serengeti – Arusha
- Enjoy an early morning game drive before breakfast.
- After breakfast, begin your return journey to Arusha, or take an optional flight from the Serengeti to Arusha/Zanzibar for your onward holiday.
- Meals: Breakfast & Lunch
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Day by Day
Included
- 7 nights accommodation
- Safari 4×4 vehicle
- Professional English-speaking safari guide
- Private or shared safari option
- Tarangire National Park fees
- Lake Manyara National Park fees
- Ngorongoro Conservation Area and crater fees
- Serengeti National Park fees
- Game drives as specified
- Arusha pick-up and drop-off
- Meals as specified
- Bottled drinking water during game drives
- Government taxes and applicable tourism levies
Excluded
- International flights
- Tanzania visa
- Travel insurance
- Domestic flights unless specifically included
- Alcoholic and premium beverages
- Tips and gratuities
- Personal expenses and souvenirs
- Laundry
- Optional activities
- Accommodation before or after the safari
- Hot-air balloon safari
- Any services not specifically listed under What's Included
Practical Information
- Why Choose This Safari?
- 8 days of unforgettable Tanzanian wildlife
- Visit four iconic safari destinations
- Excellent opportunities to see the Big Five
- Explore the spectacular Ngorongoro Crater
- Experience the legendary Serengeti
- See Tarangire's famous elephant herds
- Discover Lake Manyara's diverse landscapes and birdlife
- Opportunity to include the Great Wildebeest Migration
- Available as a shared or private safari
- Flexible budget, mid-range, and luxury accommodation
- Ideal for first-time visitors and wildlife enthusiasts
Frequently Asked Questions
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