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8-Day Tanzania Safari Tours
There are many great itineraries for a Tanzanian 8-day safari. The country has several safari circuits, and many parks and reserves, each with its own vibe. The experiences to be had in different parts of the country are unique. So, do some homework before you hone in on exactly where you would like to go. Is your priority the wildebeest migration, in the Serengeti National Park? Is it the Big Five that you really want to see? Or would the opportunity to encounter a pack of endangered African wild dog be more exciting? And did you know you can go chimp trekking on a Tanzanian safari? There are some real off-the-beaten-track options in Tanzania, as well as some must-see highlights.
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Top Rated Operator
8-Day Tanzania Safari & Beach Holiday
$1,625 to $1,685 pp (USD)
Tanzania: Private tour
Mid-range Lodge & HotelYou Visit: Arusha (Start), Tarangire NP, Ngorongoro Crater, Stone Town (Zanzibar), Nungwi (Zanzibar), Zanzibar Airport (End)
Lion King Adventures
5.0/5 – 585 Reviews
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8-Day Northern Circuit, Canoeing Activity + Nature Hikes
$2,995 pp (USD)
Tanzania: Private tour
Mid-range Lodge & Tented CampYou Visit: Arusha (Start), Arusha NP, Tarangire NP, Serengeti NP, Ngorongoro Highlands, Ngorongoro Crater, Lake Manyara NP, Arusha (End)
Kilimanjaro Adventure Safari Club
5.0/5 – 58 Reviews
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8-Day Tarangire - Ngorongoro - Serengeti- Zanzibar
$2,890 pp (USD)
Tanzania: Private tour
Mid-range Lodge & Tented CampYou Visit: Arusha (Start), Serengeti NP, Ngorongoro Crater, Tarangire NP, Zanzibar (End)
Migada Adventures
5.0/5 – 49 Reviews
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Best Seller
8-Day Safari (Including Serengeti) & Zanzibar Extension
$2,555 to $2,755 pp (USD)
Tanzania: Private tour
Mid-range Lodge & Tented CampYou Visit: Arusha (Start), Lake Manyara NP, Serengeti NP, Ngorongoro Crater, Zanzibar (End)
Soul of Tanzania
5.0/5 – 289 Reviews
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8-Day Beach & Safari Trip Zanzibar & Serengeti - (Bs325)
$2,759 pp (USD)
Tanzania: Private tour
Mid-range Tented Camp & ResortYou Visit: Zanzibar (Start), Stone Town (Zanzibar), Tarangire NP, Ngorongoro Crater, Serengeti NP, Zanzibar (End)
Paradise & Wilderness
4.8/5 – 49 Reviews
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8-Day Tanzania Wildlife Safari & Zanzibar Excursions
$1,648 pp (USD)
Tanzania: Shared tour (max 6 people per vehicle)BudgetCamping & Lodge
You Visit: Arusha (Start), Tarangire NP, Serengeti NP, Ngorongoro Crater, Stone Town (Zanzibar), Zanzibar (End)
Colours Africa Tours and Safaris
5.0/5 – 72 Reviews
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8-Day Top Safari & Beach Combination Package
$2,010 to $2,065 pp (USD)
Tanzania: Private tour
Mid-range Lodge & Tented CampYou Visit: Arusha (Start), Tarangire NP, Ngorongoro Crater, Serengeti NP, Lake Manyara NP, Nungwi (Zanzibar), Zanzibar (End)
African Big Cats Safaris
5.0/5 – 129 Reviews
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8-Day Safari of Life Time That Follow Great Migration
$2,989 pp (USD)
Tanzania: Private tour
Mid-range Lodge & Tented CampYou Visit: Arusha (Start), Tarangire NP, Serengeti NP, Ngorongoro Crater, Ngorongoro Crater, Arusha (End)
African Savannah Trekkers
5.0/5 – 69 Reviews
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8-Day Beat About the Bush Mid Range
$2,503 pp (USD)
Tanzania: Private tour
Mid-range Lodge & Tented CampYou Visit: Arusha (Start), Tarangire NP, Lake Natron, Central Serengeti, Ngorongoro Crater, Lake Manyara NP, Arusha (End)
Tales of Tanzania Safaris
5.0/5 – 2 Reviews
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8-Day Selous, Ruaha and Mikumi Park Safari
$2,050 pp (USD)
Tanzania: Private tourBudgetLodge & Tented Camp
You Visit: Dar Es Salaam (Start), Nyerere NP, Mikumi NP, Ruaha NP, Dar Es Salaam (End)
Kitonga Tours and Safaris
5.0/5 – 7 Reviews
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8-Day Tarangire, Serengeti & Ngorongoro Crater Mid Range
$2,180 pp (USD)
Tanzania: Private tour
Mid-range Lodge & Tented CampYou Visit: Arusha (Start), Tarangire NP, Western Serengeti, Serengeti NP, Ngorongoro Crater, Materuni (Highlight), Arusha (End)
Safari Soles
5.0/5 – 118 Reviews
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Top Rated Operator
8-Day Wildebeest Migration in Serengeti Camping Safari
$1,780 pp (USD)
Tanzania: Shared tour (max 6 people per vehicle)BudgetCamping & Hotel
You Visit: Arusha (Start), Arusha NP, Tarangire NP, Serengeti NP, Ngorongoro Crater, Lake Manyara NP, Arusha (End)
Meru Slopes Tours & Safaris
5.0/5 – 212 Reviews
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Top Rated Operator
8-Day Northern Parks Lodge Comfort (Migration)
$3,100 pp (USD)
Tanzania: Private tour
Mid-range Tented Camp & BungalowYou Visit: Arusha (Start), Tarangire NP, Ngorongoro Crater, Serengeti NP, Greater Serengeti, Lake Natron, Lake Manyara NP, Arusha (End)
Shemeji Safari Tanzania
5.0/5 – 252 Reviews
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8-Day The Great Migration Tour at Mara River Crossing
$2,420 pp (USD)
Tanzania: Private tour
Mid-range Lodge & Tented CampYou Visit: Moshi (Start), Arusha (City), Tarangire NP, Serengeti NP, Northern Serengeti, Ngorongoro Crater, Lake Manyara NP, Moshi (End)
Serengeti Smile
5.0/5 – 16 Reviews
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Best Seller
8-Day Wonders of Kenya & Tanzania - Mid-Range
$3,450 to $4,350 pp (USD)
Kenya & Tanzania: Private tour
Mid-range Tented Camp & Tented Bush CampYou Visit: Nairobi (Start), Masai Mara NR, Serengeti NP, Ngorongoro Crater, Arusha (End)
Spirit of Kenya
5.0/5 – 325 Reviews
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8-Day Amazing Safari Mikumi NP, Ruaha NP, Selous GR
$1,890 pp (USD)
Tanzania: Private tour
Mid-range Lodge & HotelYou Visit: Dar Es Salaam (Start), Mikumi NP, Ruaha NP, Morogoro (City), Nyerere NP, Zanzibar Airport (End)
Uwanda Tours and Safaris
4.9/5 – 28 Reviews
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8-Day Tanzania Wildlife & Culture Experience Safari
$2,700 pp (USD)
Tanzania: Shared tour (max 7 people per vehicle)
Mid-range Lodge & Tented CampYou Visit: Arusha (Start), Tarangire NP, Serengeti NP, Ngorongoro Highlands, Ngorongoro Crater, Lake Eyasi, Lake Manyara NP, Arusha (End)
Migration Venture Africa Ltd
5.0/5 – 209 Reviews
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8-Day Southern Parks - Nyerere NP, Mikumi and Ruaha NP-
$1,850 to $1,880 pp (USD)
Tanzania: Private tour
Mid-range LodgeYou Visit: Dar Es Salaam (Start), Nyerere NP, Mikumi NP, Ruaha NP, Dar Es Salaam (End)
Smile With Us Tours In Africa
5.0/5 – 99 Reviews
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8-Day Tanzania Budget Safari
$2,400 pp (USD)
Tanzania: Shared tour (max 6 people per vehicle)BudgetCamping
You Visit: Arusha (Start), Arusha NP, Tarangire NP, Lake Manyara NP, Central Serengeti, Serengeti NP, Ngorongoro Crater, Arusha (End)
Kili Slope Tours And Safaris Ltd
4.9/5 – 103 Reviews
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8-Day Ngorongoro Crater Rim Trekking and Game Drive
$2,060 pp (USD)
Tanzania: Private tourBudgetCamping & Bush Camp
You Visit: Arusha (Start), Tarangire NP, Ngorongoro Crater, Serengeti NP, Central Serengeti, Mto wa Mbu (Town), Lake Manyara NP, Arusha (End)
AAA Express Adventure
4.8/5 – 60 Reviews
5 Questions About 8-Day Tanzania Safaris

Answered by
Ariadne van Zandbergen
Ariadne is a renowned Africa expert. She and her husband write and update many Bradt guides together, including the Tanzania guide. She first visited Tanzania 25 years ago, and returns to visit the parks and reserves at least every three to four years. She has led several group safaris in Tanzania.
5 Questions About 8-Day Tanzania Safaris

Is 8 days a good length for a safari in Tanzania?
“Eight days is a good length for a safari in Tanzania, however, you’ll have to choose which area to focus on. It is impossible to visit all the main parks of Tanzania in one holiday. You’ll be able to visit one of Tanzania’s 3 safari circuits, though on a fly-in holiday, you can mix and match to some extent. It is a common mistake to try and cram too much into a safari. Rather, leave enough time to enjoy every moment. I prefer to spend at least two or three days in each destination instead of rushing from park to park. Days on safari usually start before dawn. Early morning is the best time for wildlife viewing. When spending more than one night in a place, you sometimes get a break in the middle of the day before heading out again in the afternoon. That way you’re charged up for the afternoon drive or activity. It’s a lovely rhythm, typical of spending time in the bush. And don’t worry about covering the same ground twice, as every game drive is different. You never know what you’ll see next. In 8 days you’ll have a chance to get away from the busiest traveler hot spots, which are difficult to escape on shorter safaris. ”
1What can I fit in during an 8-day safari in Tanzania?
“On an 8-day Tanzanian safari, you’ll be able to satisfy many of your priorities. When going on a road safari, I suggest focusing on one of the country’s 3 main safari circuits. The Northern circuit includes the most-famous Tanzanian parks, Serengeti NP and the Ngorongoro Crater. These two parks are on most people’s bucket list when coming to Tanzania for the first time. The Serengeti is the setting for the annual wildebeest migration. It is easy to spend 8 days here, stopping at the Ngorongoro Crater for a night en route. Alternatively, you can add a few days in Lake Manyara or Tarangire National Parks (best in the Dry season). For a second Tanzanian safari, or if you prefer to go more remote, the Southern circuit is perfect. Some of the country’s top guides work in Ruaha NP, and walking safaris are particularly recommended here. Selous GR is another gem of the south. Boat safaris on the Rufiji River, which teems with croc and hippo, offer a nice change from vehicle-based safaris. Fly-in safaris offer a chance to pick and choose from the main parks of the north and south. They also give an opportunity to visit the remote western parks. Mahale Mountains and Gombe National Parks are located on the shore of Lake Tanganyika, and arguably offer the best chimp trekking in Africa. Mahale is often paired with Katavi National Park on 8-day packages. With a limited number of small lodges serving a large wilderness area, Katavi NP is one of Tanzania’s best-kept safari secrets.”
2What kind of accommodation can I expect on a Tanzanian safari?
“A wide range of accommodation is available on a Tanzanian safari. The main parks and reserves have lodges and hotels at different comfort and price levels, ranging from budget to mid-range to luxury. Even within the luxury category, there are big differences, as some lodges literally exceed any expectations. The sky is the limit. Budget lodges are often outside the parks and reserves, sometimes even in a nearby town. The mid-range lodges inside the parks can be no-frills tented camps or large hotels. The latter sometimes lack atmosphere, but they are often in prime positions with great views. If you favor a proper hotel room and prefer not to be in the bush at night, you might choose these hotel-like lodges over the more expensive but rustic ecocamps. Luxury lodges are usually small and intimate. They tend to blend into the bush and give a very outdoor experience. Most people fly to these places, and the service, food and guiding are superb. As an alternative to a lodge safari, you can also opt for a budget camping safari. This is not only the cheapest option, it also gives you an authentic bush experience. The campsites in the parks and reserves are unfenced. Imagine falling asleep listening to the sounds of the bush with nothing between you and the outside world but a piece of canvas. ”
3Which animals can I expect to see on an 8-day safari?
“Tanzania has an incredible wealth of wildlife, and you’ll be able to see a wide variety of animals on an 8-day safari. For sheer numbers, you have to go to northern Tanzania. The Serengeti NP ecosystem supports vast herds of ungulates and high densities of predators, such as lion, leopard and cheetah. Most spectacular is the annual wildebeest migration where millions of wildebeest, accompanied by plains zebra and gazelle, move in search of greener pastures. Seeing them walking determinedly across the savannah is special, but more exciting is seeing a river crossing and the spectacle of huge croc feeding on them. Seeing the Big Five isn’t difficult on an 8-day safari. Elephant and buffalo are common enough in all the main parks, but your best chance to see black rhino is in the Ngorongoro Crater. Lion are plentiful in the Northern and Southern circuits. Katavi NP in the west also has a very healthy lion population. Wherever you go, leopard are notoriously elusive and secretive, but you’ll have a very good chance of spotting one in Serengeti and Ruaha NPs. Wild dog are very rare in the Serengeti. For a better chance to see these endangered social animals, you need to visit Selous GR or Ruaha NP. ”
4How much does an 8-day safari cost in Tanzania?
“There is a wide range of prices for a Tanzanian 8-day safari. At the budget end, you can find 8-day safaris advertised from about US$1500 per person. Mid-range tours range between US$2000 and US$3500, while luxury tours generally range between US$3500 and US$7500. There are many factors determining the cost. The type of accommodation used on the tours will greatly influence the overall price. Cheaper tours will use budget hotels or camping, while mid-range tours mostly use simple safari lodges, tented camps or larger hotels inside the parks. Top of the range are the luxury designer lodges and tented camps. Shared tours are often cheaper than private tours, especially for single travelers. Families might find there is little difference between a shared and private tour. Luxury tours often fly guests between parks and reserves. These fly-in tours come at a premium compared to road safaris. This way of travel is obviously very comfortable, and you won’t waste precious time. However, if you would like to see more of the countryside, road trips are a good option. Lastly, you can often pick up good deals when traveling out of season or even in the shoulder months. This period generally sees more rain, which means that some parks, for instance Katavi NP, might be completely out-of-bounds. But other parks, like Serengeti NP, are lovely during the rains. There are fewer crowds, the scenery is lush, and baby animals abound. ”
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The capital of safari in word and deed
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"National Geographic"-like holidays but in real life !
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