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8 Day itinerary in Tanzania, Africa

Northern Tanzania

Start off this 8-day safari adventure in the beautiful Lake Manyara National Park, ideal for bird watching. Then travel to Serengeti National Park and Ngorongoro Crater for amazing game drives.

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Overview

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Recommended Age

Everyone

Operated in

English

GUIDANCE

Driver as a Guide

starting point

Arusha

trip type

Private

trip attributes

Cycling

Kayaking

Hiking

Rafting

Snorkeling/Diving

Skiing/Snowboarding

Outdoors & Nature

Adventure

Start

Night

End

Highlights

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Game viewing

2

Nature Walks

3

Conoeing

4

Get the change to see the big 5

Itinerary

Mid-Range Accommodation expand_more

Day 1

place Arrival Day

On arrival in Tanzania, you will be welcomed by your guide who will then transfer you to the hotel.

Meals: Dinner

Accommodation:

  • Mid-Range Accommodation: Game Lodge
Day 2

place Head to Lake Manyara

After breakfast, depart and head to Lake Manyara National Park arriving in time for lunch. After lunch, go for the afternoon game drive Crater Highlands. The park is known for the tree climbing lions.

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Accommodation:

  • Mid-Range Accommodation: Lake Manyara Hotel
Day 3

place Off to Serengeti

After breakfast, drive to Olduvai Gorge for a visit to the remains of prehistoric man. Then proceed to Serengeti which was named after the Masai Word, ‘Siringet’ which means endless plains of short and long grass. The park is famous for its large prides of lions, cheetah, wild dogs and wildebeest. Have lunch at the lodge then go for the afternoon game drive.

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Accommodation:

  • Mid-Range Accommodation: Seronera Wildlife Lodge
Day 4

place Full day in Serengeti

After you breakfast, go for the morning game drive and return to lodge for lunch. After lunch, you can go back for the afternoon game drive then head to Seronera.

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Accommodation:

  • Mid-Range Accommodation: Seronera Wildlife Lodge
Day 5

place Off to explore Ngorongoro Crater

After your healthy breakfast, drive and head for Ngorongoro conservation area which is believed to be the birth place for mankind arriving in time for lunch. After lunch, you can go for the afternoon game drive or relax at the lodge.

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Accommodation:

  • Mid-Range Accommodation: Ngorongoro Sopa Lodge
Day 6

place Explore Ngorongoro Crater and head to Tarangire NP

Enjoy the different views of the crater as the sun rises. After your breakfast, descend 2000 feet below the rim of the crater for a morning game viewing. The crater hosts the ‘Big Five’ as well as the back Rhinos, Buffalo and Jackal. Afternoon ascend to the crater rim for Tarangire.

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Accommodation:

  • Mid-Range Accommodation: Tarangire Safari Lodge
Day 7

place Explore Tarangire National Park and end the day in Arusha

After breakfast, morning game drive to explore more of the beauty of the park with its wildlife. In the afternoon drive to Arusha.

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Accommodation:

  • Mid-Range Accommodation: Meru View Lodge
Day 8

place Departure Day

After breakfast, depending on the time of your flight, you may combine both guided walking safari and game drive in Arusha National Park, then later drop off Kilimanjaro International Airport.

Meals: Breakfast

What’s Included

Accommodation expand_less

  • Game Lodge
  • Lake Manyara Hotel
  • Seronera Wildlife Lodge
  • Ngorongoro Sopa Lodge
  • Tarangire Safari Lodge
  • Meru View Lodge

Meals expand_less

  • Dinner (7)
  • Breakfast (7)
  • Lunch (6)

Transport expand_less

  • Boat cruises
  • Airport transfers
  • Safari Land Cruiser

Activities expand_less

  • As per itinerary

Extras expand_less

  • All government taxes, levies, and fees
  • Bottled mineral water during game drives
  • Park entrance fees

Not Included expand_less

  • Tips and gratuities for your driver/guide
  • Drinks
  • Personal Expenses
  • Insurance
  • International airfares and departures taxes

About Maseruka

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After my graduation, I joined the banking industry. Then moved to Tourism where I have been for 13 years now. I first worked with conservation and some travel companies in East and Southern Africa for five years. Then started my own safari company.

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