8 Days Tanzania Safari | Tarangire, Serengeti & Ngorongoro Crater
This 8-day Tanzania safari is our best-selling private tour! It’s ideal for those who want to explore the most iconic wildlife parks in Northern Tanzania — Tarangire National Park, the legendary Serengeti, and the majestic Ngorongoro Crater.
Throughout your journey, you’ll enjoy the freedom of a private safari vehicle, expert local guide, and comfortable Silver Class accommodations (Gold or Platinum upgrades available). This tour offers flexibility, unforgettable landscapes, and thrilling wildlife sightings.
Day-by-Day Itinerary – 8 Days Tanzania Safari
🛬 Day 1: Arrival in Tanzania – Welcome to Arusha
Upon arrival at Kilimanjaro International Airport (JRO), you will be warmly greeted by our professional guide. From here, you’ll be transferred to your hotel in Arusha for check-in.
Later in the evening, you’ll receive a short pre-safari briefing to prepare for the adventure ahead.
Overnight: Mvuli Hotel, Arusha
Meals: Dinner
🐘 Day 2–3: Tarangire National Park – Into the Land of Giants
After breakfast, you’ll begin your journey to Tarangire National Park. Known for its large herds of elephants, ancient baobab trees, and the Tarangire River that draws wildlife all year round, this park offers spectacular game viewing opportunities.
Over the next two days, you will enjoy full-day game drives, allowing you to explore various ecosystems within the park.
Wildlife you may see: Elephants, lions, giraffes, buffalo, leopards
Overnight: Oliver’s Camp, Tarangire
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
🦓 Day 4: Tarangire to Serengeti – Journey to the Endless Plains
Following breakfast, you’ll depart for the world-famous Serengeti National Park. As you travel through the Great Rift Valley and Ngorongoro highlands, the scenery transitions into vast savannahs filled with life.
In the afternoon, enjoy a thrilling game drive across the Serengeti plains, searching for big cats and massive herds of wildebeest and zebra.
Overnight: Kon Tiki Serengeti Camp
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
🐃 Day 5–6: Northern Serengeti – Witness the Great Migration
Over the next two days, you’ll explore the Northern Serengeti, particularly near the Mara River, where the Great Wildebeest Migration crosses between Tanzania and Kenya.
Depending on the time of year, you may witness the dramatic river crossings, where crocodiles lie in wait and thousands of wildebeests and zebras risk everything for greener pastures.
Thanks to your private guide, your itinerary remains flexible and may be adjusted based on the movement of the migration.
Overnight: Kon Tiki Serengeti Camp
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
🌋 Day 7: Serengeti to Ngorongoro – Into the Crater Highlands
After an early breakfast, enjoy one final morning game drive in the Serengeti before continuing your journey toward the Ngorongoro Conservation Area.
As you ascend to the crater rim, the landscape changes dramatically — offering breathtaking views of the world’s largest unbroken volcanic caldera.
Overnight: Ngorongoro Rhino Lodge
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
🦏 Day 8: Ngorongoro Crater Safari – Return to Arusha
This morning begins with an early descent into the Ngorongoro Crater. Known as Africa’s “Garden of Eden,” the crater floor is teeming with wildlife — from endangered black rhinos to lions, elephants, hippos, and hyenas.
After a 5-hour game drive and a picnic lunch by the Hippo Pool, you’ll ascend back up and drive to Arusha, arriving in the evening.
This marks the end of your unforgettable Tanzania safari.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Drop-off: Arusha hotel or Kilimanjaro International Airport
✅ What’s Included in Your Safari Package:
✅ Airport transfers (Kilimanjaro International Airport)
✅ Private 4×4 Land Cruiser with pop-up roof
✅ Expert English-speaking safari guide
✅ All national park fees and crater service charges
✅ Accommodation as per itinerary (Silver Class)
✅ Meals: Full board on safari, half board in Arusha
✅ Bottled drinking water during game drives
❌ What’s Not Included:
❌ International flights
❌ Tourist visa fees (approx. $100 for U.S. citizens)
❌ Travel insurance
❌ Tips to guide and lodge staff
❌ Personal expenses and souvenirs
📸 Optional Add-Ons:
🎈 Hot air balloon safari over the Serengeti
🏖️ Beach holiday extension in Zanzibar
🏞️ Maasai cultural village visit
