8-Day Tarangire Serengeti Ngorongoro & Manyara

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

Arusha/Jro Airport – Your Hotel

Program of the day:

Upon arrival at Arusha or Kilimanjaro (JRO) Airport, you will be warmly welcomed by our transfer guide. You will then be driven to your lodge to relax and prepare for your safari adventure the following day. Enjoy an overnight stay as you get ready for an exciting journey ahead.

Main Destination:

Arusha (City)

Accommodation:

Gold Crest Hotel Arusha

• Mid-range hotel located in Arusha (City)

Meals & Drinks:

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

Drive Arusha (Your Hotel) – Tarangire

Program of the day:

Your guide will pick you up at 8:00 AM sharp with a packed lunch. We will drive to Tarangire National Park, register at the park gate, and begin an exciting game drive. Look out for large elephant herds and the iconic baobab trees. After the game drive, you will be transferred to your lodge for dinner and an overnight stay.

Tarangire is renowned for its impressive elephant populations and majestic baobab trees. While exploring, you may also spot 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)

Central Serengeti

Program of the day:

After breakfast, we will drive to the Central Serengeti, registering at Naabi Hill Gate before exploring the park. Experience the wonders of the Serengeti, including the Big Five and other wildlife. The day concludes with a sunset drive before returning to your lodge for dinner and an overnight stay. The next three days are dedicated to amazing game drives in the Central Serengeti.

The Central Serengeti, also known as the Seronera area, is the heart of Serengeti National Park. It is renowned for predator sightings and plays a crucial role in the Great Migration, with millions of wildebeest and zebras passing through each year.

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 lunch box packed, we will begin our journey to the Ngorongoro Crater for a game drive. Descend into the crater and enjoy sightings of the Big Five along with many other fascinating animals. After the game drive, you will be transferred to your lodge for an overnight stay.

The Ngorongoro Crater, often called “Africa’s Garden of Eden,” is a remarkable natural wonder in northern Tanzania. This vast caldera was formed over 2.5 million years ago when a massive volcano, roughly the size of 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 a game drive. Look out for the famous tree-climbing lions, large elephant herds, and vibrant birdlife around the lake. After the game drive, you will be transferred to Arusha for your final overnight stay.

Lake Manyara is a shallow, alkaline lake in northern Tanzania, celebrated for its stunning scenery and rich wildlife. The park features lush groundwater forests, open grasslands, and hot springs. It is particularly famous for its flocks of flamingos and tree-climbing lions, with the lake’s size varying 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 drive you to Arusha or Kilimanjaro (JRO) Airport. Kindly share your flight details with us so that our driver can ensure a comfortable transfer. This marks the conclusion of your unforgettable safari adventure in Tanzania.

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.