Eight days Tanzania safari

8 days—This 8 days Tanzania safari starts and ends in Arusha tour to takes you to the 4 popular destinations: Tarangire, Serengeti, Ngorongoro and Manyara.

$1600-5000 USD

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Safari summary

The 8 days Tanzania safari is the ideal tour that begins and ends in Arusha, the starting point of most safaris in Tanzania, and allows you to visit the most stunning parks in northern Tanzania. The distance from Arusha starting point to Tarangire is approximately 118 kilometers and it takes around 2-3 hours to drive there, depending on traffic and road conditions. An eight-day Tanzania safari is the best choice all type of travelers: solo traveler, family, friend, group. In Tarangire National Park, the elephants' kingdom, your safari will begin, visit the renowned Serengeti, which is the setting for the magnificent wildebeest migration and a variety of species, as well as the impressive Ngorongoro Crater, a natural wonder with the highest wildlife concentration in the entire globe. On this incredible safari, you can see these two of Africa's seven natural wonders and Lake Manyara is Lake Manyara, with its picturesque landscapes and diverse wildlife, is a captivating oasis nestled at the foot of the Great Rift Valley escarpment.

The best time for a safari in Tanzania is during the dry season, from late June to October in 2023, 2024, 2025 and any year when wildlife is easier to spot due to reduced vegetation and animals gather around water sources.

The best and affordable price for the best 8 days Tanzania safari is from $1600 to $5000 per traveler, This cost depends on transportation using the pop-up-roof 4x4 vehicle. The price can also be paid in USD, EUR, pounds and Tanzanian shillings.

About this tour

	Tour type	Set-date, set-itinerary, group
	Main focus	Game drives
	Activity level	Easy activity
	Best months	All months
	Countries	Tanzania
	Parks	Lake Manyara Ngorongoro Crater Serengeti Tarangire

Fine details

Safari highlights

Bird watching—with professional guide

What’s included?

Accommodation
Meals
Private vehicle and driver

What’s not included?

International flights
Tips and gratuities
Visas

Itinerary

Day 1: Arrival in Arusha

Arrive at Kilimanjaro International Airport in Arusha to transfer to your accommodation. Rest and prepare for the safari.

Arusha town

Day 2: Tarangire National Park

Tarangire

Depart from Arusha to Tarangire National Park (approximately 2 hours) to enjoy a full day game drive in Tarangire. Spot diverse wildlife such as elephants, lions, zebras, and giraffes. Dinner and an overnight stay near the park at Mto wa Mbu.

camp/ lodge

Day 3: Serengeti (Northern)

Serengeti

After breakfast, drive to the Serengeti (approximately 5-6 hours). Enter Serengeti National Park and enjoy a game drive en route to the northern part of the park. Dinner and an overnight stay in the park

camp/ lodge

Day 4: Serengeti (Northern)

Serengeti

Spend the day exploring the northern Serengeti to witness the Great Migration (seasonal) and observe large herds of wildebeest and zebras. Keep an eye out for predators such as lions, cheetahs, and leopards. Dinner and an overnight stay in the park

camp/ lodge

Day 5: Serengeti (Central)

Serengeti

Depart from the northern Serengeti and drive towards the central part of the park to enjoy a game drive en route to the central Serengeti. Explore the central Serengeti's diverse landscapes and abundant wildlife. Dinner and an overnight stay in the park.

camp/ lodge

Day 6: Ngorongoro Conservation Area

Ngorongoro Crater

Leave the Serengeti and drive to the Ngorongoro Conservation Area. Descend into the Ngorongoro Crater for a full-day game drive. Experience the stunning crater landscape and encounter a wide range of wildlife, including the "Big Five." Dinner and an overnight stay in the crater rim.

camp/ lodge

Day 7: Lake Manyara National Park

Lake Manyara

Depart from the Ngorongoro Conservation Area and drive to Lake Manyara National Park (approximately 2 hours) to enjoy a game drive in Lake Manyara and admire the park's diverse birdlife and tree-climbing lions. Witness the stunning views of the Rift Valley Escarpment. Dinner and an overnight stay near the park at Mto wa Mbu.

camp/ lodge