8-Day Classic Tanzania Wildlife Safari Itinerary
Embark on an 8-Day Classic Tanzania Wildlife Safari and experience the best of Northern Tanzania’s national parks ,Tarangire, Lake Manyara, Serengeti, and Ngorongoro Crater. This well-balanced itinerary is ideal for travelers seeking a deeper connection with nature, diverse landscapes, and thrilling wildlife encounters, including the Big Five and the Great Migration.
Day 1: Arrival in Arusha
Arrive at Kilimanjaro International Airport and transfer to your hotel in Arusha for a safari briefing and overnight rest before your adventure begins.
Day 2: Arusha – Tarangire National Park
Depart from Arusha to Tarangire National Park, famous for its elephant herds and massive baobab trees. Enjoy a full-day game drive exploring the park’s rich wildlife, including lions, giraffes, zebras, and wildebeests, before heading to your campsite or lodge for the evening.
Day 3: Tarangire – Lake Manyara National Park
After breakfast, travel to Lake Manyara National Park, known for its tree-climbing lions and pink flamingos. Take a scenic game drive through the park’s forested and lakeside areas before heading to your overnight stay in Karatu.
Day 4: Lake Manyara – Serengeti National Park
Drive through the Ngorongoro highlands into the world-famous Serengeti National Park. Along the way, enjoy breathtaking views and possible wildlife sightings. Enter the Serengeti in time for an afternoon game drive across its endless plains.
Day 5: Full-Day Game Drive in Serengeti
Spend the entire day exploring Serengeti National Park, known for its spectacular wildlife and seasonal Great Migration. Spot predators like lions, cheetahs, and leopards as they hunt in the vast grasslands.
Day 6: Serengeti -Ngorongoro Conservation Area
Depart the Serengeti after breakfast and drive toward the Ngorongoro Conservation Area, with en route game drives. Stop at Olduvai Gorge, an important archaeological site, before continuing to the crater rim for the night.
Day 7: Ngorongoro Crater Exploration
Descend 600 meters into the Ngorongoro Crater, one of the world’s most unique wildlife areas and a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Enjoy a thrilling game drive spotting lions, elephants, rhinos, buffaloes, and hippos in the lush crater floor before returning to Karatu or Arusha.
Day 8: Departure
After breakfast, transfer to Kilimanjaro International Airport for your onward flight or extend your trip to Zanzibar for a beach holiday.
Safari Includes
- Park entrance and conservation fees
- Ngorongoro Crater service fees
- Professional English-speaking driver-guide
- 4×4 safari vehicle with pop-up roof for game viewing
- Bottled drinking water during safari
- Government taxes and levies
Safari Excludes
- International and domestic flights
- Tanzania Visa fees
- Tips and gratuities
- Personal travel insurance
- Alcoholic and soft drinks
- Optional activities not mentioned in itinerary
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