Upon arrival at Kilimanjaro International Airport, you will be warmly welcomed by our safari guide and transferred to your lodge in Arusha. The rest of the day is at leisure to relax after your flight. Depending on your arrival time, you may explore the town or simply enjoy the lodge facilities as you prepare for your adventure ahead.
Maranje Adventures
Kilimanjaro Climbing and Safaris
8 Days Tanzania Safari
8 Days Tanzania Safari Overview
This 8-day Tanzania safari takes you through some of the country’s most iconic parks and landscapes. From the birdlife and tree-climbing lions of Lake Manyara, to the large elephant herds and baobabs of Tarangire, and the endless plains of Serengeti, you’ll witness Africa’s most spectacular wildlife scenes. The adventure concludes at the Ngorongoro Crater, a natural wonder rich in wildlife, with a cultural and historical stop at Olduvai Gorge. With three nights in Serengeti, this itinerary offers excellent chances to see the Big Five and, depending on the season, the Great Migration.
Day 1: Arrival – Kilimanjaro / Arusha
Day 2: Arusha – Lake Manyara National Park
Day 3: Lake Manyara – Tarangire National Park
Day 4: Tarangire – Serengeti National Park
Day 5: Full Day Serengeti Safari
Day 6: Another Full Day in Serengeti
Day 7: Serengeti – Olduvai Gorge – Ngorongoro Crater Rim
Day 8: Ngorongoro Crater Tour – Departure
8 Days Wildlife Adventure Itinerary
Day 1 :
Arrival – Kilimanjaro / Arusha
After breakfast, drive to Lake Manyara National Park, famous for its tree-climbing lions, flamingos, and breathtaking scenery. Enjoy a game drive along the lake shores where elephants, giraffes, and hippos can often be spotted. In the afternoon, head to your lodge for dinner and overnight, surrounded by the park’s tranquil beauty.
Depart for Tarangire National Park, well known for its huge elephant herds and majestic baobab trees. Spend the day exploring the rolling savannah dotted with acacias and rivers that attract zebras, wildebeests, and predators. Picnic lunch will be served inside the park. Dinner and overnight at a lodge near the park.
After breakfast, journey through the Ngorongoro highlands toward the world-famous Serengeti. Enter the vast plains and enjoy an en-route game drive to your lodge. The Serengeti is home to the Big Five and the great wildebeest migration. Evening at leisure, dinner, and overnight in the heart of the park.
Day 5 :
Full Day Serengeti Safari
Spend the entire day exploring the Serengeti. Morning and afternoon game drives give you the best chances to witness predators in action, large herds of antelopes, elephants, and more. The open plains provide endless photographic opportunities. Return to your lodge in the evening for dinner and overnight.
Day 6 :
Another Full Day in Serengeti
Another exciting day in Serengeti with morning and afternoon game drives. Explore different parts of the park and follow wildlife movements. Depending on the season, you might witness the great migration, predators hunting, or resident animals grazing. Relax in the evening under the starlit African sky at your lodge.
Enjoy a morning game drive in Serengeti before departing toward Ngorongoro. On the way, stop at Olduvai Gorge, known as the cradle of humankind for its archaeological discoveries. Continue to the crater rim for breathtaking views. Dinner and overnight at a lodge perched on the edge of the Ngorongoro Crater.
Early breakfast before descending into the Ngorongoro Crater, a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Enjoy game viewing in this natural amphitheater, home to lions, rhinos, elephants, and countless other animals. After a picnic lunch, ascend the crater and transfer back to Arusha or directly to Kilimanjaro International Airport for your onward flight.
Included
- Accommodation in lodges/tented camps as per itinerary (full board: breakfast, lunch, dinner)
- All park entry fees and government taxes
- Professional English-speaking safari driver/guide
- 4x4 safari vehicle with pop-up roof for game viewing
- Unlimited game drives as per itinerary
- Bottled drinking water during safari
- Airport transfers (arrival & departure)
- Visit to Olduvai Gorge (if included in route)
- Cultural visit to Hadzabe and Datoga tribes at Lake Eyasi
Excluded
- International flights to/from Tanzania
- Visa fees & travel insurance
- Tips and gratuities for safari staff (guide, lodge/camp staff)
- Optional activities not mentioned in the itinerary
- Alcoholic and soft drinks at lodges/camps
- Personal expenses (souvenirs, laundry, phone calls, etc.)
