8 Day Safari : Tarangire National Park, Manyara National Park, Serengeti National Park, Serengeti North & Ngorongoro Crater
This 8 day safari is the most complete safari exploration experience giving you access to all the important and glorious parks of Northern Tanzania. You will view all the local wildlife either big or small. From the flamingo flocking amazing landscapes of the Manyara National Park, to the elephant kingdom of Tarangire to the striking vast expanses of the Ngorongoro crater, to the world famous Serengeti National Park and Serengeti North which are considered World Heritage Sites teeming with wildlife. Follow the wildebeest migration of Serengeti, considered one of Africa's 8 natural wonders. This private Tanzania safari offers you the flexibility to travel at your own pace with a private safari vehicle and a knowledgeable English-speaking guide. The safari can be tailored made to your budget with camping arrangements, affordable comfort hotel options, luxurious safari lodges and impeccable hotels. Explore your accommodation options by pressing here.
Arrival Day : Pick Up From Airport
Meet on arrival at Kilimanjaro International Airport/ Arusha Airport. Transfer to your Hotel in Arusha for an overnight stay.
Day 1 : Arusha to Tarangire National Park
You'll depart from Arusha after breakfast and begin the drive to Tarangire National Park. The drive to the gate will take approximately 2 hours. Along the way you will take in the scenic views of the grassland plains speckled with the ancient baobab trees, traditional Maasai houses, and cattle being herded by the nomadic people. You will see all that natural treasures of the Tarangire National Park: the largest concentration of African elephants, the huge ancient baobab trees, tree climbing pythons, lions, leopards and cheetah. After a picnic lunch in midday, you will resume your game drive until late afternoon and then drive to your hotel, lodge or campsite for dinner and an overnight stay.
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Distance: 150 km
Game viewing time: 6-7 hours
Day 2 : Tarangire to Lake Manyara National Park
You'll depart from Arusha after breakfast and begin the drive to Tarangire National Park. The drive to the gate will take approximately 2 hours. Along the way you will take in the scenic views of the grassland plains speckled with the ancient baobab trees, traditional Maasai houses, and cattle being herded by the nomadic people. You will see all that natural treasures of the Tarangire National Park: the largest concentration of African elephants, the huge ancient baobab trees, tree climbing pythons, lions, leopards and cheetah. After a picnic lunch in midday, you will resume your game drive until late afternoon and then drive to your hotel, lodge or campsite for dinner and an overnight stay.
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Distance: 150 km
Game viewing time: 6-7 hours
Day 3 : Lake Manyara to Serengeti National Park
After breakfast you will start your drive to Serengeti National Park. This drive will take you through the Ngorongoro Conservation Area so you will be able to view the Ngorongoro Crater on the way. This drive will take around six hours depending on the game on the way because sometimes there is a high concentration of game on the southern plains. You will be able to spot lions, elephants, waterbucks, hippos, hyenas, wildebeest herds, golden jackals, antelopes and gazelles all basking in their natural habitat. You will stop for a picnic lunch on the way then proceeds to your camp/lodge with a game drive en-route arriving in the evening.
Distance: 243 km
Game viewing time: 6-7 hours
Day 4, 5 & 6 : Serengeti National Park (North)
Wildebeest Migration Watching
Rise up early for a full-day game viewing, moving with the herds across the plains exploring the Great Wildebeest Migration in the northern part toward the Mara River. The wildebeest migration is considered one of the natural wonders of Africa and one of the most sought-after experiences for wildlife and nature enthusiasts. The Great Migration is the largest herd movement of animals on the planet. In fact, with up to 1,000 animals per km², the great columns of wildebeest can be seen from space. The constant movement of columns of wildebeest, joined by a host of companions, follow an age-old route in search of grazing and water. You will also be able to spot lions, elephants, leopards, cheetahs and buffalos all in one park, the Serengeti is the place to be. In the evening, you will be transferred back to your camp/Lodge for dinner and an overnight stay.
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Distance: 243 km
Game viewing time: 6-7 hours
Day 7 : Serengeti To Ngorongoro Conservation Area
After breakfast you will drive through the Ngorongoro Conservation Area . Golden-maned lions sunbathing on a rock, an elusive leopard chilling out on a branch of an acacia tree and a cheetah chasing a gazelle at full speed on the never-ending sunburnt plains - to name just a few of the Serengeti’s magical beasts. Common sightings during the drive around the Ngorongoro area include lions, wildebeest herds, golden jackals, antelopes and gazelles among many others. This drive will take around six hours depending on the game on the way because sometimes there is a high concentration of game on the southern plains. You will stop for a picnic lunch on the way then proceed to your camp/lodge with a game drive en-route arriving in the evening.
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Distance: 135 km
Game viewing time: 6-7 hours
Day 8 : Ngorongoro Conservation Area
After an early breakfast, you will descend over 600 meters into the crater to view wildlife. In midday, you will have your lunch at the base of the crater. Ngorongoro is one of the 8th Wonders of the World, the crater is a very important refuge for a variety of wildlife. Most commonly seen are big bulls of elephants and the endangered black rhinos. The crater is also home to big herds of wildebeest and zebras, thomson and grant gazelles, hippopotamus, African cape buffalos, prides of lions, hyenas, serval cats, golden and black-backed jackals, and close to 400 species of birds.
Later on, will follow the transfer back to Arusha town, or directly to the airport.
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Distance: 185 km
Game viewing time: 5-6 hours
What is included:
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Safari 4x4 vehicle with a photographic roof hatch & on-board WiFi
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All airport transfers
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Professional English-speaking Safari guide
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Game viewing activities
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All wildlife reserve & national park fees
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All meals
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Accommodations (view our options)
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Refrigerated drinks and beverages during safari (Mineral water, soft drinks & wine)
What is excluded:
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International flight tickets and visa fee
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Travel insurance (travel /cancellation insurance, flying doctors)
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No change of date fee's:
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Up to 14 days prior to your arrival.
​No cancellation fee's:
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Just let us know 14 days prior to your arrival.
8 Day Safari
