This 8-Day Tanzania Safari is run by Serengeti Wildlife Safaris, a locally based Tanzanian operator. You travel with an experienced local guide, and we plan every detail with you.
First, every 8-Day Tanzania Safari we run is tailor-made, so we can adjust the dates, accommodation and pace. In addition, our local team supports you from arrival to departure. Before you travel, you can also read about the area on the official Tanzania National Parks (TANAPA) website. For more ideas, see our other Serengeti National Park tours.
This 8-day luxury Tanzania safari blends wildlife, comfort and scenic beauty into one unforgettable trip. First, you begin in Arusha. Then you journey through iconic parks such as Tarangire, Lake Manyara, the world-renowned Serengeti and the Ngorongoro Crater.
Along the way, you stay in hand-picked, high-end lodges and tented camps with exceptional hospitality and breathtaking settings. In addition, you enjoy thrilling game drives and a chance to see the Big Five. As a result, you discover the landscapes that have made Tanzania one of Africa’s top safari destinations.
Arrive at Kilimanjaro International Airport (JRO) where a personal representative welcomes you. Next, you transfer to Forest Hill Lodge. Depending on your arrival time, you can then enjoy a short city tour or simply relax.
Overnight: Forest Hill Lodge, Arusha
Meals: Dinner
Today you travel to Tarangire National Park, famous for its elephant herds and baobab trees. Here you enjoy a full-day game drive with a picnic lunch. Afterwards, you head to your lodge near Lake Manyara.
Overnight: Mawemawe Manyara Lodge
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Explore Lake Manyara, known for flamingos, tree-climbing lions and diverse habitats. Later, you can relax at the lodge. Alternatively, join an optional nature walk or cultural visit.
Overnight: Mawemawe Manyara Lodge
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
First, you travel through the Ngorongoro Conservation Area to Serengeti National Park. Then you enjoy your first game drive on the vast plains. Finally, you settle into your luxurious tented suite.
Overnight: Melia Serengeti Lodge
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Start the day with an optional sunrise balloon safari. After that, you set off on game drives in the Central Serengeti. Later, you return to your lodge for lunch and dinner.
Overnight: Melia Serengeti Lodge
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Enjoy a morning game drive in the Serengeti. Then travel to Karatu via the Ngorongoro Highlands. Along the way, take in the beautiful scenery before you settle into your highland lodge.
Overnight: The Retreat at Ngorongoro
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Today you descend into the Ngorongoro Crater for a day of game viewing. Look out for rhinos, lions and flamingos. In the evening, you return to Arusha.
Overnight: Forest Hill Lodge, Arusha
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Relax at the lodge until your airport transfer. You can also add an optional extension to Zanzibar.
Meals: Breakfast
The tour includes all park entry fees, full-board accommodation and daily game drives. It also covers professional English-speaking guides, airport transfers and bottled water during safaris. In addition, you receive all meals as stated in the itinerary.
The package does not include international flights, travel insurance or visa fees. It also excludes optional activities such as the hot air balloon safari. In addition, tips for guides and lodge staff, alcoholic drinks and personal expenses are extra.
This is a luxury safari, so you stay in high-end lodges and tented camps. These include Forest Hill Lodge, Mawemawe Manyara Lodge, Melia Serengeti Lodge and The Retreat at Ngorongoro. Each one offers comfort, privacy and great service.
Yes, the itinerary suits both families and couples. The lodges can host various group sizes. We can also arrange private safari vehicles.
Tanzania offers great wildlife viewing all year round. However, the best time for this safari is the dry season from June to October. During these months, animal sightings peak, especially in the Serengeti.
