8-Day Tarangire Serengeti Ngorongoro Crater & Manyara

• You'll be collected from the airport.
• Accommodation before the tour starts can be arranged for an extra cost.

Arrival in Arusha

Program of the day:

Upon arrival at Arusha or Kilimanjaro (JRO) Airport, our transfer guide will give you a warm welcome. You’ll be escorted to your lodge to unwind and settle in before your safari begins. Spend the night resting and preparing for the exciting adventure that awaits the next day.

Main Destination:

Arusha (City)

Accommodation:

Gold Crest Hotel Arusha

• Mid-range hotel located in Arusha (City)

Meals & Drinks:

• Breakfast & dinner (Lunch not included)
• Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

Arusha (Your Hotel) – Tarangire

Program of the day:

Your guide will pick you up at 8:00 AM with a packed lunch, and we’ll drive to Tarangire National Park. After registering at the park gate, enjoy an exciting game drive, keeping an eye out for large elephant herds and the park’s iconic baobab trees. Following the safari, you’ll be transferred to your lodge for dinner and an overnight stay.

Tarangire is famous for its impressive elephants and majestic baobabs, and during your exploration, you may also encounter zebras, impalas, lions, cheetahs, leopards, and other wildlife in their natural habitat.

Main Destination:

Tarangire National Park

Best Time To Visit July to November (Animals come to the Tarangire River)

High Season June to October (The park is full of visitors)

Best Weather June to October (Little rainfall)

Wildlife in Tarangire NP

ElephantAbundant

GiraffeCommon

LionCommon

BuffaloAbundant

ZebraAbundant

WildebeestAbundant

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HippoCommon

HyenaOccasional

LeopardRare

CheetahRare

Wild DogVery Rare

White RhinoNone

Black RhinoNone

Accommodation:

Hhando Coffee Lodge

• Mid-range lodge located 1-2hr drive from Tarangire NP

Meals & Drinks:

• All meals included
• Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

Full days in Central Serengeti

Program of the day:

After breakfast, we will drive to the Central Serengeti, stopping at Naabi Hill Gate for registration before beginning our exploration. Discover the park’s incredible wildlife, including the Big Five and many other species, and enjoy a scenic sunset drive before returning to your lodge for dinner and an overnight stay. The following three days are dedicated to thrilling game drives across the Central Serengeti.

The Central Serengeti, or Seronera area, lies at the heart of Serengeti National Park and is famous for predator sightings. It also plays a vital role in the Great Migration, with millions of wildebeest and zebras passing through annually.

Main Destination:

Central Serengeti National Park

Best Time To Visit January to February and June to October (Different areas are best at different times)

High Season July to March (The Seronera area is crowded)

Best Weather June to October (Little to no rainfall)

Wildlife in Serengeti NP

ElephantCommon

LionCommon

CheetahCommon

BuffaloAbundant

ZebraAbundant

WildebeestAbundant

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GiraffeCommon

HippoCommon

HyenaCommon

LeopardOccasional

Black RhinoVery Rare

Wild DogVery Rare

White RhinoNone

Accommodation:

Safari View Luxury Camp

• Mid-range tented camp located inside Central Serengeti NP

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Meals & Drinks:

• All meals included
• Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

Central Serengeti - Ngorongoro Crater

Program of the day:

After breakfast, with your packed lunch ready, we will set off for the Ngorongoro Crater for an exciting game drive. Descend into this unique caldera and spot the Big Five along with a variety of other fascinating wildlife. After the safari, you’ll be transferred to your lodge for an overnight stay.

The Ngorongoro Crater, often called “Africa’s Garden of Eden,” is one of northern Tanzania’s most extraordinary natural wonders. This enormous caldera was formed over 2.5 million years ago when a massive volcano, similar in size to Mount Kilimanjaro, erupted and collapsed.

Main Destination:

Ngorongoro Crater

Best Time To Visit June to October (Wildlife viewing is best)

High Season Most of the year – July to March (Expect crowds)

Best Weather June to October (Rainfall is little to none)

Wildlife in Ngorongoro Crater

Black RhinoCommon

LionCommon

BuffaloAbundant

ZebraAbundant

WildebeestAbundant

HyenaAbundant

Show more

ElephantCommon

HippoCommon

LeopardOccasional

GiraffeNone

White RhinoNone

CheetahNone

Wild DogNone

Accommodation:

Farm of Dreams Lodge

• Mid-range lodge located 1-2hr drive from Ngorongoro Crater

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Meals & Drinks:

• All meals included
• Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

Lake Manyara – Arusha

Program of the day:

After breakfast, we will drive to Lake Manyara National Park for an exciting game drive. Keep an eye out for the park’s famous tree-climbing lions, large elephant herds, and the vibrant birdlife that thrives around the lake. After the safari, you will be transferred to Arusha for your final overnight stay.

Lake Manyara, a shallow alkaline lake in northern Tanzania, is renowned for its breathtaking scenery and abundant wildlife. The park features lush groundwater forests, open grasslands, and natural hot springs, and is especially famous for its flamingo flocks and tree-climbing lions, with the lake’s size changing according to seasonal rainfall.

Main Destination:

Lake Manyara National Park

Best Time To Visit June to October (Easier to spot animals)

High Season July to March (The northern section gets crowded)

Best Weather June to October (Little rainfall)

Wildlife in Lake Manyara NP

ElephantCommon

GiraffeCommon

BuffaloCommon

ZebraCommon

WildebeestCommon

HippoCommon

Show more

LionOccasional

HyenaOccasional

LeopardRare

Wild DogVery Rare

White RhinoNone

Black RhinoNone

CheetahNone

Accommodation:

Gold Crest Hotel Arusha

• Mid-range hotel located in Arusha (City)

Meals & Drinks:

• All meals included
• Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

Arusha (Your Hotel) – Arusha/Jro Airport

Program of the day:

After breakfast, our transfer guide will take you to Arusha or Kilimanjaro (JRO) Airport. Please provide your flight details so the driver can ensure a smooth and comfortable transfer. This concludes your unforgettable safari adventure in Tanzania.

Main Destination:

Kilimanjaro Airport

Accommodation:

No accommodation (End of tour)

Meals & Drinks:

• Breakfast (Lunch & dinner not included)
• Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

• Additional accommodation can be arranged for an extra cost.
• You'll be dropped off at the airport.