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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 Great Migration Safari
$3,135 pp (USD)
Tanzania: Private tour
Mid-range Lodge & Tented CampYou Visit: Arusha (Start), Tarangire NP, Central Serengeti, Northern Serengeti NP, Serengeti NP, Ngorongoro Crater, Foothills of Mt Kilimanjaro, Arusha (End)
Safari Soles
5.0/5 – 244 Reviews
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Top Rated Operator
8-Day Safari (Including Serengeti) & Zanzibar Extension
$2,740 to $3,540 pp (USD)
Tanzania: Private tour
Mid-range Lodge & Tented CampYou Visit: Arusha (Start), Lake Manyara NP, Serengeti NP, Ngorongoro Crater, Zanzibar (End)
Unlimited Expeditions: The Soul of Tanzania
4.9/5 – 438 Reviews
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Top Rated Operator
8-Day Best Mid-Range Safari and Kilimanjaro Hiking
$2,860 pp (USD)
Tanzania: Private tour
Mid-range Lodge & Tented CampYou Visit: Arusha (Start), Tarangire NP, Lake Manyara NP, Serengeti NP, Ngorongoro Crater, Mt Kilimanjaro, Arusha (End)
Meru Slopes Tours & Safaris
5.0/5 – 303 Reviews
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Top Rated Operator
8-Day Big 5 Camping Safari & Visiting the Hadzabe
$2,170 pp (USD)
Tanzania: Private tourBudgetCamping & Hotel
You Visit: Arusha (Start), Tarangire NP, Lake Manyara NP, Lake Eyasi, Serengeti NP, Ngorongoro Crater, Arusha (End)
Serengeti Wakanda Tours and Safaris
5.0/5 – 467 Reviews
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8-Day Midrange Great Migration Safari -Kogatende
$3,870 pp (USD)
Tanzania: Private tour
Mid-range Lodge & Tented CampYou Visit: Arusha (Start), Tarangire NP, Serengeti NP, Northern Serengeti NP, Central Serengeti, Ngorongoro Crater, Lake Manyara NP, Arusha (End)
Habitat Adventures Travel
5.0/5 – 37 Reviews
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8-Day Serengeti Wildlife Migration Safari
$4,835 pp (USD)
Tanzania: Private tour
Mid-range Lodge & Tented CampYou Visit: Arusha (Start), Tarangire NP, Lake Manyara NP, Central Serengeti, Northern Serengeti NP, Ngorongoro Crater, Arusha (End)
Connect African Safaris
4.9/5 – 32 Reviews
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Best Seller
8-Day Wonders of Kenya & Tanzania - Luxury
$4,370 to $6,250 pp (USD)
Kenya & Tanzania: Private tourLuxuryLodge & Tented Camp
You Visit: Nairobi (Start), Masai Mara NR, Serengeti NP, Ngorongoro Crater, Arusha (End)
Spirit of Kenya
4.9/5 – 480 Reviews
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8-Day Luxury Tanzania Lakes & Wildlife Tour
$6,276 to $7,154 pp (USD)
Tanzania: Private tourLuxuryLodge & Tented Camp
You Visit: Arusha (Start), Tarangire NP, Lake Manyara NP, Ngorongoro Crater, Serengeti NP, Lake Victoria, Arusha (End)
Orege Safari & Tours
5.0/5 – 4 Reviews
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8-Day In the Wild Safari with Zanzibar Extension
$1,980 pp (USD)
Tanzania: Private tour
Mid-range Lodge & HotelYou Visit: Arusha (Start), Tarangire NP, Ngorongoro Crater, Zanzibar (Beach), Matemwe Beach (Zanzibar), Zanzibar Airport (End)
Amshar Serengeti Adventures
5.0/5 – 63 Reviews
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8-Day The Best Migration Safari
$3,300 pp (USD)
Tanzania: Private tour
Mid-range Lodge & Tented CampYou Visit: Arusha (Start), Tarangire NP, Central Serengeti, Northern Serengeti NP, Karatu District, Arusha (End)
Njiro Legacy
5.0/5 – 3 Reviews
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Top Rated Operator
8-Day Northern Parks Comfort (Shm-8B)
$2,930 pp (USD)
Tanzania: Private tour
Mid-range Lodge & Tented CampYou Visit: Arusha (Start), Tarangire NP, Ngorongoro Crater, Serengeti NP, Greater Serengeti, Lake Natron, Lake Manyara NP, Arusha (End)
Shemeji Safari Tanzania
4.8/5 – 281 Reviews
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8-Day Beach Holiday and Game Drive Safari Mid-Range
$2,080 pp (USD)
Tanzania: Private tour
Mid-range Lodge & Tented CampYou Visit: Arusha (Start), Lake Manyara NP, Serengeti NP, Ngorongoro Crater, Zanzibar (Beach), Zanzibar Airport (End)
Kale Voyage Expedition
5.0/5 – 14 Reviews
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8-Day African Luxury Lodge Safari - Tanzania (Wps29)
$3,486 to $4,433 pp (USD)
Tanzania: Private tourLuxuryLodge & Tented Camp
You Visit: Arusha (Start), Tarangire NP, Lake Manyara NP, Serengeti NP, Ngorongoro Crater, Arusha (End)
Wild Pride Safaris
5.0/5 – 15 Reviews
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8-Day Beach & Safari Trip Zanzibar & Serengeti
$3,092 pp (USD)
Tanzania: Private tour
Mid-range Tented Camp & ResortYou Visit: Zanzibar (Start), Zanzibar (Beach), Tarangire NP, Ngorongoro Crater, Northern Serengeti NP, Serengeti NP, Zanzibar (End)
Paradise & Wilderness
4.8/5 – 119 Reviews
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8-Day Zanzibar Beach and Safari Holiday
$2,192 pp (USD)
Tanzania: Private tour
Mid-range Lodge & HotelYou Visit: Zanzibar (Start), Arusha (City), Tarangire NP, Ngorongoro Crater, Lake Manyara NP, Foothills of Mt Kilimanjaro, Stone Town (Zanzibar), Mnemba Island (Zanzibar), Zanzibar Airport (End)
Psalms Adventures
4.9/5 – 18 Reviews
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Best Seller
8-Day Great Migration Tour - Mara River Crossing
$2,603 pp (USD)
Tanzania: Private tour
Mid-range Lodge & Tented CampYou Visit: Moshi (Start), Arusha (City), Tarangire NP, Serengeti NP, Northern Serengeti NP, Ngorongoro Crater, Lake Manyara NP, Moshi (End)
Serengeti Smile
5.0/5 – 203 Reviews
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8-Day Northern Tanzania Safari & Zanzibar Island
$2,589 pp (USD)
Tanzania: Private tour
Mid-range Lodge & Tented CampYou Visit: Arusha (Start), Serengeti NP, Ngorongoro Crater, Lake Manyara NP, Zanzibar (Beach), Zanzibar Airport (End)
Brilliant Adventures and Safaris
5.0/5 – 53 Reviews
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8-Day Walking Safari & Fly Camping in the Serengeti
$7,191 pp (USD)
Tanzania: Private tourLuxuryLodge & Tented Camp
You Visit: Arusha (Start), Serengeti NP, Northern Serengeti NP, Arusha (End)
Viatu
5.0/5 – 41 Reviews
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8-Day Mid Luxury Tour to Serengeti, Crater & Zanzibar
$3,706 pp (USD)
Tanzania: Private tourLuxuryLodge & Tented Camp
You Visit: Arusha (Start), Ngorongoro Crater, Serengeti NP, Zanzibar (Beach), Zanzibar Airport (End)
Victorious Vacations
5.0/5 – 7 Reviews
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8-Day Ultimate Northern Tanzania Safari and Lake Natron
$2,057 to $2,074 pp (USD)
Tanzania: Shared tour (max 6 people per vehicle)BudgetCamping & Lodge
You Visit: Arusha (Start), Tarangire NP, Lake Manyara NP, Serengeti NP, Ngorongoro Crater, Lake Natron, Arusha (End)
See Endless Adventures Tanzania
5.0/5 – 27 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.› More about Ariadne
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 three 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 2 or 3 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 1 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 three main safari circuits. The Northern circuit includes the most-famous Tanzanian parks, Serengeti National Park 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. Nyerere NP 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 is one of Tanzania’s best-kept safari secrets.”
2What kind of accommodation can I expect?
“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?
“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 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 crocs 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. Lions are plentiful in the Northern and Southern circuits. Katavi National Park in the west also has a very healthy lion population. Wherever you go, leopards are notoriously elusive and secretive, but you’ll have a very good chance of spotting one in Serengeti and Ruaha. Wild dog are very rare in the Serengeti. For a better chance to see these endangered social animals, you need to visit Nyerere or Ruaha.”
4How much will this safari cost?
“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$1,800 per person. Mid-range tours range between US$2,000 and US$3,000, while luxury tours generally range between US$3,500 and US$7,500. 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, might be completely out-of-bounds. But other parks, such as Serengeti, are lovely during the rains. There are fewer crowds, the scenery is lush, and baby animals abound.”
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