8-Day Northern Tanzania Savannah to Soda Lake Tour

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

Arrive Kilimanjaro Airport and transfer to Arusha

Upon arrival at Kilimanjaro International Airport, you’ll be warmly welcomed by your Ultimate Africa guide—your safari expert and guardian angel throughout the journey. Transfer to Arusha for a relaxing evening with dinner and overnight at the Tulia Boutique Hotel & Spa. This peaceful retreat offers bed and breakfast, the perfect start to your unforgettable adventure.

Main Destination:

Arusha (City)

Accommodation:

Tulia Boutique Hotel & Spa

• Mid-range hotel located in Arusha (City)

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Meals & Drinks:

• Breakfast (Lunch & dinner not included)
• Drinks not included

Arusha to Tarangire National Park

After breakfast in Arusha, meet your Ultimate Africa driver—your trusted guide and guardian angel for the journey ahead. Head to Tarangire National Park for a full-day game drive, exploring its iconic baobab-studded landscapes and abundant wildlife. Enjoy a scenic picnic lunch in the wild. Later in the afternoon, drive to Suricata Boma Lodge for dinner and overnight in a peaceful bush setting.

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:

Suricata Boma Lodge

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

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Meals & Drinks:

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

Lake Manyara National Park

After breakfast in the lodge, meet your Ultimate Africa driver—your trusted guide and guardian angel for the journey ahead. Depart for Lake Manyara National Park, famous for its lush forests, diverse birdlife, and tree-climbing lions. Enjoy a scenic game drive with picnic lunch boxes. In the afternoon, proceed to Karatu for dinner and overnight at the comfortable Marera Valley Lodge.

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:

Marera Valley Lodge

• Mid-range lodge located less than 1hr drive from Lake Manyara NP

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Meals & Drinks:

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

Drive to Serengeti National Park

After breakfast in the lodge, meet your Ultimate Africa driver—your trusted guide and guardian angel for the journey ahead. Depart for the world-famous Serengeti National Park, enjoying game drives with picnic lunch boxes en route. Traverse the stunning Ngorongoro highlands as wildlife begins to appear across the plains. Arrive in central Serengeti for dinner and overnight at Intimate Camp Seronera.

Main Destination:

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

Show more

GiraffeCommon

HippoCommon

HyenaCommon

LeopardOccasional

Black RhinoVery Rare

Wild DogVery Rare

White RhinoNone

Accommodation:

Intimate Camp Seronera

• Mid-range tented camp located inside Central Serengeti NP

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Meals & Drinks:

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

Serengeti National Park - Ngorongoro Conservation Area

Enjoy a morning game drive exploring the endless plains of Serengeti National Park—Tanzania’s most iconic safari destination. With your Ultimate Africa guide and guardian angel by your side, embark on a thrilling full-day adventure in search of the Big Five, cheetahs, giraffes, and massive wildebeest herds. Savor a picnic lunch in the wild, surrounded by stunning scenery. Later in the afternoon, drive to Ngorongoro for dinner and overnight at Ang'ata Ngorongoro Camp.

Main Destination:

Serengeti National Park

Accommodation:

Ang'ata Ngorongoro Camp

• Mid-range tented bush camp located on the crater rim of Ngorongoro Crater

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Meals & Drinks:

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

Ngorongoro Crater Tour

After breakfast in the lodge, meet your Ultimate Africa driver—your trusted guide and guardian angel for the journey ahead. Descend into the breathtaking Ngorongoro Crater for a full-day tour of this UNESCO World Heritage Site, home to an incredible concentration of wildlife including lions, rhinos, and elephants. Enjoy a picnic lunch on the crater floor. Later in the afternoon, drive to Karatu for dinner and overnight at Marera Valley Lodge.

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:

Marera Valley Lodge

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

Meals & Drinks:

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

Drive to Lake Natron

After breakfast in the lodge, meet your Ultimate Africa driver—your trusted guide and guardian angel for the journey ahead. Drive to the remote and stunning Lake Natron, arriving in time for lunch at the lodge. In the afternoon, enjoy breathtaking views of the lake, home to thousands of flamingos, and take a guided walk to the nearby waterfalls. All meals and accommodation at Africa Safari Lake Natron.

Optional Mount Ol Doinyo Lengai trek available at an extra cost.

Main Destination:

Lake Natron

Accommodation:

Africa Safari Lake Natron (Campsite)

• Near Lake Natron

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Meals & Drinks:

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

Drive to arusha

After breakfast in the lodge, meet your Ultimate Africa driver—your trusted guide and guardian angel for the journey back to Arusha. En route, visit an authentic Maasai boma for a rich cultural experience, learning about their traditions and way of life. Stop for lunch at a local spot or enjoy picnic lunch along the way. Later, continue to Arusha or transfer directly to Kilimanjaro International Airport for your onward journey.

Main Destination:

Arusha (City)

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.