8-Day Tanzania Lodge Safari & Cultural Experience
Experience Tanzania’s wildlife and rich culture on this 8-Day Tanzania Lodge Safari & Cultural Experience. This itinerary combines luxury and comfort at lodges with immersive game drives in Tarangire, Lake Manyara, Serengeti, and Ngorongoro Crater, alongside visits to local villages to discover traditional Maasai and Hadzabe lifestyles. Perfect for travelers seeking a mix of wildlife adventure and cultural encounters.
Day 1: Arrival in Arusha
Arrive at Kilimanjaro International Airport or Arusha city. Your professional safari guide will meet you and transfer you to a lodge in Arusha for rest and orientation. Depending on your arrival time, enjoy lodge facilities or explore Arusha town.
Dinner and overnight stay at the Arusha lodge.
Day 2: Arusha to Tarangire National Park
Drive to Tarangire National Park, famous for its elephant herds, baobab trees, and diverse wildlife. Enjoy a full-day game drive spotting lions, zebras, giraffes, wildebeest, and numerous bird species.
Dinner and overnight stay at a luxury lodge near Tarangire.
Day 3: Tarangire to Lake Manyara National Park
Travel to Lake Manyara National Park, known for tree-climbing lions, hippos, and flamingos. Explore the park on a guided game drive through forested areas and open plains.
Optional cultural visit to Mto wa Mbu village, learning about local traditions and crafts. Dinner and overnight stay at a lodge near Lake Manyara.
Day 4: Lake Manyara to Serengeti National Park
Drive through the Ngorongoro Highlands to reach Serengeti National Park, home to the Big Five and seasonal wildebeest migration. Begin your afternoon game drive in the Serengeti, spotting predators and wildlife herds.
Dinner and overnight stay at a lodge in central Serengeti.
Day 5: Full-Day Serengeti Safari
Spend the full day exploring the Serengeti, visiting prime wildlife areas. Depending on the season, witness parts of the Great Wildebeest Migration. Spot lions, leopards, elephants, giraffes, and vast herds of wildebeest and zebras.
Picnic lunch in the park before returning to your lodge for dinner and overnight stay.
Day 6: Serengeti to Ngorongoro Highlands
Enjoy a morning game drive before leaving the Serengeti for the Ngorongoro Conservation Area, with an optional stop at Olduvai Gorge to learn about early human history.
Arrive at your lodge near the crater rim for dinner and overnight stay, enjoying breathtaking views.
Day 7: Ngorongoro Crater Safari & Cultural Visits
Descend into the Ngorongoro Crater for a full-day game drive. Spot elephants, lions, buffalo, flamingos, and the rare black rhino.
After the crater safari, visit a Maasai village or local community to experience traditional lifestyles, crafts, and cultural performances. Return to your lodge for dinner and overnight stay.
Day 8: Return to Arusha
After breakfast, drive back to Arusha, enjoying scenic views along the route. Arrive in the afternoon for airport transfer or onward travel, concluding your 8-Day Tanzania Lodge Safari & Cultural Experience.
Safari Includes
- Transport in a 4×4 safari vehicle with pop-up roof
- Professional English-speaking driver/guide
- Park entrance fees for Tarangire, Lake Manyara, Serengeti, and Ngorongoro
- Accommodation in comfortable lodges throughout the safari
- All meals during the safari (breakfast, lunch, dinner)
- Bottled water during game drives
- Cultural visits to Mto wa Mbu village and Maasai or Hadzabe communities
- Government taxes and levies
Safari Excludes
- International and domestic flights
- Visa and travel insurance
- Tips for driver/guide and lodge staff
- Personal expenses (souvenirs, drinks, laundry, optional activities)
- Optional balloon safari or additional excursions
- Email: info@mandaritravel.com
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