8-Day Experience the Wild Plains of Tanzania Safari

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

Arusha - Tarangire National Park

Our staff and driver guide will pick you up in the morning from Arusha and then transfer you to Tarangire National Park with a picnic lunch in hand for a full-day game drive. Tanzania’s third-largest national park is known for its majestic baobab trees that dot the landscape, dwarfing the animals that feed beneath them. The Tarangire River is the centerpiece of the park and is famous for hosting some of the largest herds of elephants in Africa. You may also see lion, leopard, cheetah, lesser kudu, buffalo, oryx, eland, giraffe, and zebra. After the game drive, you will head back to your camp or lodge, where a delicious dinner awaits you and you will spend the night.

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:

Tarangire Osupuko Lodge

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

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Meals & Drinks:

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

Tarangire National Park - Serengeti National Park

You will have an early morning breakfast, then head out towards Serengeti National Park, traveling through the never-ending grassy plains. The Serengeti is arguably the most impressive wildlife sanctuary in the world. You will enjoy an afternoon game drive amidst the vast plains, with the chance to see the great herds of wildebeest, zebras, and gazelles, or a pride of lions lounging in the shade. A picnic lunch will be provided during the day-long game drive. The eventful day will end with a hearty dinner and a good night’s rest at your accommodations.

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:

Moyo Tented Camp

• Luxury 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

Today, you will have the option to either enjoy a relaxed breakfast or depart for a game drive at 9:00 AM with a packed lunch in hand. Alternatively, you can choose an early morning game drive departing at 6:00 AM. Later, you’ll return to your accommodations for breakfast, briefly relax, and then depart for the Central Serengeti with a packed lunch in hand. The four-hour drive to the center will include a mild en route game drive.

The drive south from the Mara River Valley takes you through hills, the Lobo area, woodlands, and back into the Seronera terrain. The central part of the Serengeti—known as the Seronera area—is one of the richest wildlife habitats in the park. It features the Seronera River, a key water source that attracts wildlife representative of most Serengeti species. In Seronera, watch for the many lion prides that thrive in this region. The eventful day will end with a hearty dinner and a good night’s rest at your accommodations.

Main Destination:

Northern Serengeti National Park

Accommodation:

Kontiki Kogatende Camp

• Mid-range tented camp located inside Northern Serengeti NP

Meals & Drinks:

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

Serengeti National Park

Today, you will have the option to either enjoy a relaxed breakfast or depart for a game drive at 9:00 AM with a packed lunch in hand. Alternatively, you can choose an early morning game drive departing at 6:00 AM. Later, you’ll return to your accommodations for breakfast, briefly relax, and then depart for the Central Serengeti with a packed lunch in hand. The four-hour drive to the center will include a mild en route game drive.

The drive south from the Mara River Valley takes you through hills, the Lobo area, woodlands, and back into the Seronera terrain. The central part of the Serengeti—known as the Seronera area—is one of the richest wildlife habitats in the park. It features the Seronera River, a key water source that attracts wildlife representative of most Serengeti species. In Seronera, watch for the many lion prides that thrive in this region. The eventful day will end with a hearty dinner and a good night’s rest at your accommodations.

Main Destination:

Northern Serengeti National Park

Accommodation:

Kontiki Kogatende Camp

• Mid-range tented camp located inside Northern Serengeti NP

Meals & Drinks:

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

Serengeti National Park

Starting your full-day game drive at 8:00 AM after a filling breakfast, you will explore the central portion of Serengeti National Park. The legendary Serengeti is renowned for its incredible population of lions and leopards. The central region, known as the Seronera area, is one of the park’s richest wildlife habitats. It features the Seronera River, a vital water source that attracts a wide variety of wildlife representative of most Serengeti species.

During the off-season of the Great Migration, this area is particularly notable for its many lion prides. Their interactions and survival strategies offer an excellent game viewing experience year-round. A picnic lunch will be provided during the full-day drive, which will conclude around 5:00 PM.

The long and rewarding day ends with a hearty dinner and a good night’s rest at your accommodations.

Main Destination:

Central Serengeti National Park

Accommodation:

Moyo Tented Camp

• Luxury tented camp located inside Central Serengeti NP

Meals & Drinks:

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

Serengeti National Park

Start your full-day game drive at 8:00 AM after a filling breakfast and spend the day exploring the central portion of Serengeti National Park. The legendary Serengeti is one of the most renowned safari destinations in the world, especially famous for its dense population of lions and leopards. The central region, known as the Seronera area, is among the park’s richest wildlife habitats. The Seronera River flows through this region, providing a vital water source that attracts a wide variety of species found across the Serengeti.

During the off-season of the Great Migration, the Seronera area is especially notable for its thriving lion prides. Observing their behavior and interactions offers a rewarding game viewing experience throughout the year. A picnic lunch will be provided during the day, and the game drive will conclude around 5:00 PM.

Return to your accommodations in the evening for a hearty dinner and a restful overnight stay.

Main Destination:

Central Serengeti National Park

Accommodation:

Moyo Tented Camp

• Luxury tented camp located inside Central Serengeti NP

Meals & Drinks:

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

Serengeti National Park - Ngorongoro Crater

After breakfast, you will have a morning game drive in Serengeti National Park. Later, you’ll depart for Ngorongoro Crater Rim with a picnic lunch in hand. Ngorongoro Crater is the largest collapsed volcanic crater in the world and fourteen kilometers of isolated natural beauty. It is surrounded by a ring of extinct volcanoes, and the floor, dotted with watering holes, shelters some 30,000 animals. The eventful day comes to an end with a hearty dinner and a good night’s rest at your accommodations.

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:

Ngorongoro Safari Lodge

• Mid-range lodge located outside Ngorongoro Crater

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Meals & Drinks:

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

Ngorongoro Crater - Arusha

After a quick breakfast, you will make an early descent into the crater floor at around 8:30 AM. The five-hour game drive on the crater floor will offer plenty of animal action, so keeping your camera ready is highly recommended. African elephants, buffalo, black rhinos, hippos, hyenas, cheetahs, and lions are commonly seen. After a picnic lunch at the beautiful Hippo Pool, you will begin a steep ascent to the top exit of the crater. You will then be dropped off in Arusha with an incredible experience and many memories to cherish.

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.