8-Day Tanzania Wildlife and Volunteering Safari

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

Arrival in Arusha – Karibu Tanzania

Your journey begins as you land at Kilimanjaro International Airport (JRO) or Arusha Airport, where a friendly guide greets you with a warm Tanzanian welcome. You’ll be driven through the bustling town of Arusha to Kimaro Hostel, a cozy and welcoming place where you’ll feel at home immediately.

As you settle in, enjoy the calm surroundings and refreshing garden atmosphere. The hostel offers a wonderful mix of comfort and local authenticity, and is the perfect base to unwind after your journey to Tanzania. If your arrival is early, you might take a walk through the neighborhood, visit a local market, or relax on the terrace with a cup of chai.

Later in the evening, your group will gather for a brief orientation with your guide, who will walk you through the safari plan, answer your questions, and prepare you for the adventures ahead.

Accommodation: Pazuri Inn
Meals: Dinner
Drinks: Drinking water.

Main Destination:

Arusha (City)

Accommodation:

Pazuri Inn

• Mid-range hotel located in Arusha (City)

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Meals & Drinks:

• Dinner (Breakfast & lunch not included)
• Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

Tarangire National Park – Home of the Elephants

After a hearty breakfast, you’ll head to Tarangire National Park, one of Tanzania’s most diverse and underrated parks. The scenic 2.5-hour drive takes you through local villages, farmlands, and eventually into a landscape marked by rolling hills and massive baobab trees, often referred to as the “upside-down trees.” Tarangire is famous for its large herds of elephants and its picturesque setting along the Tarangire River, which serves as a year-round water source for wildlife. Your guide will lead you through the park, stopping for thrilling sightings of lions, zebras, wildebeests, giraffes, impalas, ostriches, and possibly even elusive leopards. Enjoy a picnic lunch inside the park at a scenic spot, then continue your afternoon game drive. In the evening, you’ll head to Karatu and check in to the charming Marera Valley Lodge, where you'll refresh and enjoy dinner.

Accommodation: Siafu Serenity Lodge
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
Drinks: Drinking water & non-alcoholic beverages.

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:

Siafu Serenity Lodge

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

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Meals & Drinks:

• All meals included
• Non-alcoholic drinks

Journey to Serengeti – Through the Great Rift to the Great Plains

Today, you set off for the crown jewel of African safari—Serengeti National Park. Your journey takes you through the Ngorongoro Conservation Area, a breathtaking drive through forested highlands, Maasai villages, and volcanic vistas. As you cross the plains into the Serengeti, you begin to understand why its name means “endless plains” in the Maasai language. This is the stage for the Great Migration—the largest animal movement on Earth—and a land filled with life. After lunch, begin your first Serengeti game drive, with chances to spot cheetahs, Zebras, giraffes, elephants, hippos, and even the elusive leopard. With luck, you’ll witness dramatic wildlife behaviors—like lions stalking prey or hyenas scavenging.

As the sun sets, arrive at Sidai Serengeti Camp, a comfortable tented camp located deep in the wilderness.

Accommodation: Sidai Serengeti Camp
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
Drinks: Drinking water & non-alcoholic beverages.

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:

Sidai Serengeti Camp

• Luxury tented camp located inside Serengeti NP

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Meals & Drinks:

• All meals included
• Non-alcoholic drinks

Full-Day Safari in Serengeti – In the Realm of the Wild

Begin the day with an early sunrise game drive, when the park comes alive with predators on the hunt and herbivores grazing in the soft light. As the day unfolds, your guide will tailor the route based on seasonal wildlife movements and your interests. Depending on the time of year, you may witness herds of wildebeest crossing rivers, lion cubs playing in the grass, or vultures circling above fresh kills. Midday, enjoy a bush lunch at a scenic spot before continuing your exploration. In the afternoon, stop to observe hippos wallowing in muddy pools or perhaps visit the hippo pool lookout.

After an exhilarating day, return to camp, take a hot shower, and gather for dinner under the stars. This is the Serengeti at its finest—raw, beautiful, and unforgettable.

Accommodation: Sidai Serengeti Camp
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
Drinks: Drinking water & non-alcoholic beverages.

Main Destination:

Serengeti National Park

Accommodation:

Sidai Serengeti Camp

• Luxury tented camp located inside Serengeti NP

Meals & Drinks:

• All meals included
• Non-alcoholic drinks

Ngorongoro crater-Nature Greatest Theater

Wake early and begin your return drive through the Serengeti, stopping for a final morning game drive en route to Ngorongoro Crater, a geological marvel and one of the most wildlife-dense places on Earth.

You’ll descend 600 meters into the crater floor, where over 25,000 animals live in a natural amphitheater. This is one of the best places to see the Big Five—lion, elephant, buffalo, leopard, and the critically endangered black rhino. Watch for flamingos dancing in Lake Magadi, zebras sharing grazing land with warthogs, and hyenas lurking in the background.

After an unforgettable crater drive and a picnic lunch, you’ll ascend and return to Arusha, arriving at Kimaro Hostel in the evening for a well-earned rest and dinner.

Accommodation: Pazuri Inn
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
Drinks: Drinking water.

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:

Pazuri Inn

• Mid-range hotel located in Arusha (City)

Meals & Drinks:

• All meals included
• Non-alcoholic drinks

Volunteering at Living Water Children Centre – A Day of Connection

Today, step into a world of compassion and purpose as you spend the day volunteering at Living Water Children Centre (LWCC), a home and school for orphaned and vulnerable children.

You’ll be welcomed with open arms and bright smiles. Activities may include helping with schoolwork, organizing games, teaching songs, sharing stories, or simply spending quality time with the children. Your presence alone brings joy and encouragement to young lives that are filled with both challenges and hope.

This is a chance not just to give—but to grow. To connect. To reflect on what truly matters.

By day’s end, you’ll be emotionally touched, perhaps even transformed, by the resilience and spirit of the children.

Accommodation: Pazuri Inn
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
Drinks: Drinking water.

Main Destination:

Arusha (City)

Accommodation:

Pazuri Inn

• Mid-range hotel located in Arusha (City)

Meals & Drinks:

• All meals included
• Non-alcoholic drinks

Visit Yakini School – Empowering the Future

After breakfast, head to Yakini Primary School, a vibrant educational space filled with energy, laughter, and promise. Meet local teachers and interact with curious students eager to learn and connect.

You may assist in classrooms, lead educational games, help with simple English or math lessons, or even share your own skills or cultural knowledge. For many travelers, this day deepens their understanding of the challenges and beauty of grassroots education in Africa.

In the afternoon, return to Kimaro Hostel and enjoy a special farewell dinner, where you’ll share reflections, laughter, and gratitude for the journey you've completed.

Accommodation: Pazuri Inn
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
Drinks: Drinking water &Non-alcoholic drinks (such as soda).

Main Destination:

Arusha (City)

Accommodation:

Pazuri Inn

• Mid-range hotel located in Arusha (City)

Meals & Drinks:

• All meals included
• Non-alcoholic drinks

Departure – Farewell, But Never Goodbye

After breakfast, take time to pack, relax, and prepare for departure. Depending on your flight schedule, you may have time for a final walk or to write in your journal.

Your guide will transfer you to Kilimanjaro International Airport (JRO). As you say goodbye to Tanzania, you’ll carry home not just photos—but memories, lessons, and a piece of Africa in your heart.

Meals: Breakfast
Drinks: Drinking water.

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.