8-Day Memorable Tanzania Safari: Luxury Experience with Serengeti & Ngorongoro

8 Days 7 Nights

Overview

This 8-day luxury Tanzania safari is designed for travelers seeking an unforgettable blend of wildlife, comfort, and scenic beauty. Begin in Arusha and journey through iconic parks including Tarangire, Lake Manyara, and the world-renowned Serengeti and Ngorongoro Crater. Stay in hand-picked, high-end lodges and tented camps that offer exceptional hospitality and breathtaking settings. Experience thrilling game drives, witness the Big Five, and immerse yourself in the landscapes that have made Tanzania one of Africa’s top safari destinations.

Itinerary

Arrive at Kilimanjaro International Airport (JRO) where a personal representative will welcome you and transfer you to Forest Hill Lodge. Depending on arrival time, enjoy a short city tour or relax.
Overnight: Forest Hill Lodge, Arusha
Meals: Dinner

Travel to Tarangire National Park, famous for elephant herds and baobab trees. Enjoy a full-day game drive with picnic lunch before heading 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. Relax at the lodge or take part in optional nature walks or cultural visits.
Overnight: Mawemawe Manyara Lodge
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Travel through Ngorongoro Conservation Area to Serengeti National Park. Enjoy your first game drive in the vast plains before settling into your luxurious tented suite.
Overnight: Melia Serengeti Lodge
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Optional sunrise balloon safari followed by game drives in the Central Serengeti. Return for lunch and dinner at your lodge.
Overnight: Melia Serengeti Lodge
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Morning game drive in Serengeti before traveling to Karatu via Ngorongoro Highlands. Enjoy beautiful scenery and settle into your highland lodge.
Overnight: The Retreat at Ngorongoro
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Descend into the Ngorongoro Crater for a day of game viewing. Spot rhinos, lions, and flamingos. Return to Arusha in the evening.
Overnight: Forest Hill Lodge, Arusha
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Relax at the lodge until your airport transfer. Optional extension to Zanzibar available.
Meals: Breakfast

Included & Excluded

  • All airport transfers
  • Accommodation in luxury lodges and tented camps
  • Meals as specified in the itinerary
  • All park entrance fees and government taxes
  • Private 4x4 safari vehicle with pop-up roof
  • Professional English-speaking driver-guide
  • Bottled drinking water during game drives
  • Game drives and sightseeing activities as per itinerary
  • AMREF Flying Doctor evacuation cover
  • International flights
  • Visa fees
  • Optional activities (e.g., hot air balloon safari)
  • Personal expenses (e.g., laundry, phone calls)
  • Travel insurance
  • Tips and gratuities
  • Alcoholic and soft drinks not included in meal plans
  • Zanzibar extension (optional, quoted separately)

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Frequent Asked Question

What is included in the 8-day Tanzania safari?

The tour includes all park entry fees, full-board accommodation, daily game drives, professional English-speaking guides, airport transfers, and bottled water during safaris. All meals as stated in the itinerary are also provided.

What is not included in the package?

International flights, travel insurance, visa fees, optional activities like the hot air balloon safari, tips to guides and lodge staff, alcoholic beverages, and personal expenses are not included.

What kind of accommodation can I expect?

This is a luxury safari, so you’ll stay in high-end lodges and tented camps such as Forest Hill Lodge, Mawemawe Manyara Lodge, Melia Serengeti Lodge, and The Retreat at Ngorongoro—each offering comfort, privacy, and great service.

Is this safari suitable for families or couples?

Yes, the itinerary is ideal for both families and couples. Lodges can accommodate various group sizes, and private safari vehicles can be arranged.

What is the best time to go on this Tanzania safari?

Tanzania offers great wildlife viewing year-round, but the best time for this safari is during the dry season from June to October when animal sightings are at their peak, especially in the Serengeti.

8-Day Memorable Tanzania Safari: Luxury Experience with Serengeti & Ngorongoro

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