8 Days Tanzania Safari
SAFARI ITINERARY Overview
Tarangire, Lake Manyara, Serengeti, Ngorongoro Crater and Lake Eyasi. This 8-Days Superior African Safari is our most iconic safari holiday itinerary as it represents what our company is all about. During this Tanzanian safari tour you will have the chance of, not only visiting all the parks of the Northern Safari Circuit of Tanzania (including 3 nights in the Serengeti which is, for us, the ideal timeframe), but also have fascinating cultural experiences in lake Eyasi with the Hadzabe tribe.
Day 1: Arrival Day
Kilimanjaro International Airport
Mount Meru Hotel
Day 01: Arrival Day
On the first day of your safari, your guide will meet you at the airport with a warm welcome before transferring you to Arusha. Upon arrival, check in at the elegant Mount Meru Hotel, where you will enjoy lunch and settle in after your journey.
In the afternoon, take a short tour of Arusha to experience the charm of this vibrant city before returning to your hotel. Later, savor a delightful dinner and spend the night surrounded by the comfort and tranquility of your accommodation.
Accommodation: Mount Meru Hotel
Kilimanjaro International Airport
Mount Meru Hotel
Day 2: Arusha to Tarangire National Park
Wildlife Experience
Acacia Farm Lodge
Day 02: Arusha - Tarangire
We will pick you up from your hotel in Arusha at 7:30 am and transfer you to the spectacular Tarangire National Park, renowned for its diverse landscapes spanning nine distinct vegetation zones. The park is especially famous for its majestic ancient Baobab trees, which tower over the wildlife and create a truly unique safari backdrop.
Tarangire is home to an incredible variety of wildlife, from lions, leopards, zebras, giraffes, buffaloes, and antelopes, to the country’s largest concentration of African elephants, offering rare opportunities to observe their social interactions. After a morning game drive, enjoy a scenic lunch before heading out for an afternoon drive to spot more wildlife. In the evening, check in at Acacia Farm Lodge, where you will relax and enjoy dinner surrounded by the serene Tanzanian landscape.
Accommodation: Acacia Farm Lodge
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, and Dinner
Tarangire Wildlife Experience
Acacia Farm Lodge
Day 3: Tarangire - Lake Manyara National Park
Wildlife Experience
Acacia Farm lodge
Day 03: Tarangire - Lake Manyara
Enjoy a scenic drive across the Great Rift Valley to Lake Manyara National Park for a full-day game drive. Though relatively small at 205 sq. miles, the park is renowned for its stunning landscapes, lush acacia forests, giant figs, and mahogany trees. Wildlife is abundant, including giraffes, African elephants, impalas, buffaloes, and a growing population of baboons and blue monkeys. The lake itself is home to numerous hippos and vibrant flocks of flamingos.
Lake Manyara is also famous for unique sights such as tree-climbing lions, Ground Hornbills, and Crested Eagles. The game drives provide fantastic photo opportunities, capturing giraffes and buffaloes with the lake and flamingos in the background. For those seeking extra adventure, optional activities like a bike tour or boat excursion can be arranged. In the afternoon, transfer to Acacia Farm Lodge for dinner and overnight relaxation.
Accommodation: Acacia Farm Lodge
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, and Dinner
Lake Manyara Wildlife
Acacia farm lodge
Day 4: Lake Manyara - Serengeti National Park
Wildlife Experience
Serengeti Serena Safari Lodge
Day 04: Manyara - Serengeti
After an early breakfast, depart towards the most famous safari park in the World, the Serengeti. The driving itself, although long, is spectacular. You will drive up the crater highlands, making a quick stop at the rim for an out of this world view of Ngorongoro Crater. This will be an unforgettable moment for anyone seeing it for the first time. As you progress well into the Serengeti, you will see why the name means, in local language, “endless plains”.
The park has 6,900 sq. mile (18,000 sq. km) and for most of it, the plains will stretch to the horizon defying your senses and perception of distances. It is the home of the Great Migration and to 2 million wildebeests, hundreds of thousands of zebras and all kinds of antelopes including the abundant impalas and Thomson’s gazelles. As for Big Cats and large predators, it’s the place of choice to look out for lions, cheetahs, leopards, hyenas, with many television scenes like the famous river crossings having been filmed in this park. Smaller animals like foxes, mongoose, honey badgers, jackals, monkeys, baboons, rock hyrax and african hares, together with more than 500 species of birds, also inhabit this park.
On the way to the park you will have the option to stop for a visit to Olduvai Gorge, a famous place where Dr. Louis and Mary Leakey discovered the remains of the first man who walked on Earth. This trip includes a short lecture describing the archeological digs and geologic characteristics of the gorge, as well as a visit to their museum.
- Accommodation: Serengeti Serena Safari Lodge.
- Meals: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner
Wildlife in Serengeti
Serengeti Serena Safari Lodge
Day 5: Derengeti Full Day
Wildlife Experience
Serengeti Serena Safari Lodge
Day 05: Serengeti Full Day
Full day in the Serengeti National Park. We are completely flexible with your preferences and this day will be organized according to your wishes. On every day of the safari tour, your guide will discuss with you the best timings for you, including the game drives and the wake up time. For example, on this day, you could do a morning game drive, return to the lodge camp for lunch and relaxation and finish with an afternoon game drive, or you could do a full day game drive with picnic lunch
- Accommodation: Serengeti Serena Safari Lodge.
- Meals: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner
Wildlife in Serengeti
Serengeti Serena Safari Lodge
Day 6: Serengeti National Park - Ngorongoro crater
Wildlife Experience
Ngorongoro Serena Safari Lodge
Day 06: Serengeti - Ngorongoro
In this day we suggest a very early wake up in order to do an early morning game drive (when the animals are more active) and see one of the best sunrises you’ll ever witness. It’s really one of the most beautiful experiences to have. After the game drive, we return to the camp for a rewarding brunch and then we’ll proceed to Ngorongoro Conservation Area, the 8th wonder of the Natural World. The crater spreads for 102 sq. miles and has 2.000 ft high walls, making it virtually a Noah’s ark and inhabiting almost every species of wildlife that is indigenous to East Africa. It’s one of the very rare locations in the whole continent where you can witness the black Rhino. The concentration of African wildlife if the greatest in the continent. The crater has a river, several swamps, a soda lake with a great concentration of flamingos, a forest and open plains. It’s also famous for its elephants which are the largest in the world and have huge tusks. This is due to the rich mineral content of the volcanic soil and its grasses. Ngorongoro Crater is truly a Wonder of the Natural World.
You will reach Ngorongoro in time for a sundowner.
- Accommodation: Ngorongoro Serena Lodge.
- Meals: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner
Ngorongoro Experience
Ngorongoro Serena Safari Lodge
Day 7: Ngorongoro Crater - Lake Eyasi
Wildlife Experience
Acacia Farm Lodge
Day 07: Ngorongoro- Lake Eyasi
Begin the day with an early breakfast before departing from the breathtaking Ngorongoro Crater. Descend briefly into the crater floor for a short game drive, witnessing the diverse wildlife, including lions, elephants, buffaloes, and the rare black rhino, set against dramatic crater walls. After your morning adventure, enjoy a scenic drive through the highlands as you make your way toward Lake Eyasi, taking in the rolling landscapes and traditional villages along the route.
Arrive at Acacia Farm Lodge, where you can relax and soak in the serene surroundings of the lodge nestled near the lake. Enjoy a hearty lunch followed by some leisure time to unwind or explore the lodge’s surroundings. In the evening, savor a delicious dinner and spend the night at the lodge, preparing for the cultural experiences and departure planned for the following day.
Accommodation: Acacia Farm Lodge
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, and Dinner
Lake Eyasi Experience
Acacia farm Lodge
Tour Include
- Lodge safari according to the itinerary
- Transportation in a 4×4 safari vehicle
- Professional, English-speaking guide
- Overnight accommodation according to the itinerary
- Meals according to the itinerary
- Mineral water
- All mentioned activities
- All national park fees
Tour Exclude
- Flights
- Optional activities
- Alcoholic and soft drinks
- Visa fees
- Tips
- Personal spending money for souvenirs etc.
- Travel insurance
Safari Price (USD)
Price is per person based on the Group size:
| Season | 1 Pax | 2 Pax | 3 Pax | 4 Pax | 5 Pax | 6 Pax |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
HIGH SEASON
(ADULT)
|
6,808 |
5,845 |
5,433 |
5,239 |
5,115 |
5,047 |
|
CHILD 5 – 15 YEARS
(HIGH SEASON) |
3,463 |
3,069 |
2,853 |
2,751 |
2,646 |
2,541 |
|
LOW SEASON
(ADULT) |
5,859 |
4,980 |
4,567 |
4,373 |
4,249 |
4,181 |
|
CHILD 5 – 15 YEARS
(LOW SEASON) |
2,989 |
2,519 |
2,330 |
2,126 |
1,922 |
1,718 |
