8 days Ultimate Tanzania Safari tour to see wild animals, plants, wildlife habitat, bush, birds, rocks, Serengeti kopjes, geographical features, local people and much more. Tarangire, Serengeti and Ngorongoro wildlife safari itinerary designed to give you maximum wild animals exposure, wilderness camps, nature admires cultural tourism to experience local people lives. Now please read below safari itinerary and advise if you need any changes.
Day 01: 2025-2026 Arrive Arusha;
Distance: 120 km; time to drive: around 45 minutes to 1 hour.
You will be picked up by our professional driver guide from your hotel at African Tulip.BB
Meals: BB
Accommodation:
Midrange Opt 1: Mount Meru Game lodge
Comfort (semi luxury) African Tulip
Day 02-3: Tarangire National Park.
Distance: 120km time to drive is about 3hrs
Drive to Tarangire National park with your picnic lunch. One of the largest national parks in Tanzania located in Manyara region, this park is especially known for Tarangire River which flows all year round and the only source of water for wild animals during dry seasons. Once in the park you will be immersed in Tarangire’s unique landscape characterized by its massive Baobab trees and the Tarangire River which attracts a wide variety of wildlife including large herds of elephants. This park is well known for its high concentration of elephants and you are likely to spot these gentle giants during your visit, other animals frequently seen in the park includes lions, cheetahs, Leopards, Hyenas, big herds of Buffaloes, Zebras, and Wildebeests. Others are Impalas, Waterbucks, Warthogs, Ostriches, Tarangire Park is also a rich diversity of bird species. The park offers fantastic panoramic views from elevated area like the Silale Swamp view point, providing a chance to see vast stretches of the park and its wildlife.
Meals: FB
Accommodation:
Midrange Opt 1: Tarangire Safari Lodge
Comfort (semi-luxury): Sopa Lodge
Day 04: Mto wa mbu village
Distance: time to drive is about 1.5hrs
Mto wa mbu village known for its diverse cultural heritage and rich agricultural lands. It is a fascinating destination for travelers who want to experience traditional Tanzanian village life and learn about the country’s many different ethnic groups, including the Maasai, Chaga and many others. Visitors can explore the local market, simple delicious fresh produce, and participate in cultural activities such as traditional dance performances and guided walks through the lush countryside, explore a banana plantation and have lunch with a local family.
Meals: B, L, D
Accommodation:
Midrange Opt1: Marera valley
Comfort (semi Luxury) Escarpment Luxury tented lodge.
Day 05-06: Central Serengeti National Park
Distance: 220km time to drive around 4-5 hours
After breakfast, we will drive to Serengeti National Park in the Central Seronera,
This park is well known for its healthy stock of resident wildlife, particularly the “Big Five”: Lion, Leopard, Elephant, Rhino, and Buffalo.
Lions: Serengeti is believed to hold the largest population of lions in Africa due in part to the abundance of prey species. More than 3,000 lions live in this ecosystem.
African Leopard: These reclusive predators are commonly seen in the Seronera region but are present throughout the national park with a population of around 1,000.
Serengeti, a UNESCO world heritage site is home to around 200,000 zebras, and 300,000 Thomson’s gazelle joining the wildebeest’s trek for fresh grazing. Listen to the exotic sounds of over 6 million hooves pounding the open plains of Serengeti just like how you imagined African wild life to be.
Meals: B, L, D
Accommodation:
Mid-range: Into Wild Africa camp
Comfort (semi-luxury): Sametu camp
Day 07: Ngorongoro Crater
Distance: 145km time to drive around 3 hours from Serengeti
After breakfast, we will leave for an early morning drive to Ngorongoro Conservation Area for a game drive. In the evening drive to your accommodation for dinner and overnight.
This is another UNESCO World Heritage Site located west of Arusha in the crater highlands of Tanzania. This area is named after Ngorongoro Crater, the world’s largest caldera. The stunning landscape of Ngorongoro with its vast expanses of highland plains and concentration of wildlife of some 25,000 animals makes this place one of the most exotic natural wonders on earth.
Meals: B, L, D
Accommodation:
Mid-range Opt1: Ngorongoro farmhouse
Comfort (semi luxury) Lion’s Paws
Day 08: Drive to Arusha to Jro.
Distance: 160km time to drive is about 3hrs.
INCLUDED IN THE ABOVE RATES ARE:
- Private Toyota land cruiser 4WD vehicle with pop up roof, as specified in the itinerary.
- All pick up and drop off transfers.
- Park fees as specified in the itinerary.
- Crater service fee in Ngorongoro Crater as specified in the itinerary.
- Night’s Accommodation and Meals at Tented Camps/Lodges/classic camps as specified in the Itinerary.
- Domestic flight from Northern Serengeti to Arusha
- Unlimited bottled of Mineral water during safari.
- Unlimited Soft drinks, during game drives
- Unlimited tea and coffee during game drives
- Safari Guide Services
- Government tax.
- Private professional English speaking guide.
- Unlimited game mileage during safari game drives
- Hot air Balloon ride in Northern Serengeti
NOT INCLUDED IN THE ABOVE RATES ARE:
- International flights.
- Any other items of a personal nature, i.e. Telephone, beverages not included in the accommodation rates etc.
- Tips for the driver guide highly recommended $25+ per person per day.
- Any Insurance package
- Visas
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