Tour Overview
Explore Lake Manyara, Tarangire, and Serengeti National Park on an eight-day Tanzania safari designed for an unforgettable wildlife experience. Enjoy diverse landscapes, guided game drives, and extended time in the Serengeti to search for lions, elephants, leopards, cheetahs, and seasonal Great Migration herds.
A Relaxed Safari Experience
With more time in the Serengeti, you can enjoy additional wildlife-viewing opportunities without rushing between destinations. Your experienced safari guide will adapt game drives to wildlife activity, seasonal conditions, and your interests.
Accommodation Options to Suit Your Budget
Choose from public campsites, comfortable tented camps, or luxury safari lodges, depending on your budget and preferred level of comfort. Accommodation choices affect the final safari price.
Before booking, confirm your accommodation category, the number of full Serengeti game-drive days, included park fees, and whether you prefer a private safari or a shared group departure.
Detailed Itinerary
Depart Arusha and travel to Tarangire National Park for a game drive among ancient baobab trees, large elephant herds, and diverse wildlife. After your safari, continue to Esee Manyara Lodge for dinner and an overnight stay.
Destination: Tarangire National Park
Overnight: Esee Manyara Lodge
Enjoy a game drive in Lake Manyara National Park, known for its scenic landscapes, groundwater forests, diverse birdlife, elephants, and tree-climbing lions. After exploring the park, return to Esee Manyara Lodge for dinner and overnight accommodation.
Destination: Lake Manyara National Park
Overnight: Esee Manyara Lodge
Travel towards the Serengeti through the Ngorongoro Highlands, enjoying spectacular landscapes along the way. Enter Serengeti National Park and begin wildlife viewing as you make your way to camp. Your route and campsite location will depend on seasonal wildlife movements.
Destination: Serengeti National Park
Overnight: Nyani Campsite
Spend a full day exploring the Serengeti's vast plains in search of lions, leopards, cheetahs, elephants, giraffes, and other wildlife. Your guide will select game-drive areas according to recent sightings and seasonal conditions.
Destination: Serengeti National Park
Overnight: Nyani Campsite or another designated campsite, depending on the itinerary
Continue exploring the Serengeti with morning and afternoon game drives. Depending on the season, you may explore Central Serengeti or travel towards Northern Serengeti to look for migrating wildebeest and zebra herds.
Destination: Serengeti National Park
Overnight: Nyani Campsite or another designated campsite, depending on the itinerary
Enjoy another day of wildlife viewing across the Serengeti ecosystem. The extended stay allows more opportunities to explore different habitats, observe predators, and follow seasonal wildlife movements without rushing between destinations.
Destination: Serengeti National Park
Overnight: Nyani Campsite or another designated campsite, depending on the itinerary
After breakfast, enjoy a final game drive as you leave the Serengeti and travel towards the Ngorongoro Highlands. Take in the changing landscapes on your journey to Simba Campsite, located near the Ngorongoro Crater rim, where you will spend the night.
Destination: Ngorongoro Conservation Area
Overnight: Simba Campsite
Descend into the Ngorongoro Crater for a memorable game drive in one of Tanzania's most remarkable wildlife destinations. Look for lions, elephants, buffaloes, zebras, hippos, and, with luck, the endangered black rhino. After your crater safari, ascend to the crater rim and drive back to Arusha, where your safari concludes.
Destination: Ngorongoro Crater
Overnight: No overnight accommodation included
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Frequently Asked Questions
This safari visits Tarangire National Park, Lake Manyara National Park, Serengeti National Park, and Ngorongoro Crater. Each destination offers different landscapes and wildlife experiences.
You will spend four calendar days in the Serengeti, including your arrival day from Ngorongoro Highlands and three additional days of wildlife exploration. This extended stay provides more opportunities to discover different areas of the park.
Accommodation includes Esee Manyara Lodge for the first two nights, Nyani Campsite in the Serengeti, and Simba Campsite near Ngorongoro Crater. Depending on seasonal wildlife movements, the Serengeti campsite may change, particularly when travelling towards Northern Serengeti.
Yes. Accommodation can be arranged according to your preferred comfort level and budget, ranging from public campsites to comfortable tented camps and luxury safari lodges. The final safari price will depend on accommodation availability and your selected properties.
Yes. You can book this safari as a private trip for your family or group, or enquire about joining other travellers where departures are available. Private safaris offer greater flexibility over your travel arrangements and game-drive schedule.
Prices by Group Size
All prices are shown in USD per person. Choose your group size or contact us for a tailored quote.
| Climbers / Travellers | Price per Person (USD) |
|---|---|
| 1 person | $3,850 |
| 2 people | $2,650 |
| 3 people | $2,150 |
| 4 people | $1,800 |
| 5 people | $1,650 |
| 6 people | $1,450 |
What's Included & Excluded
Included
Enjoy carefully selected safari lodges, tented camps, or camping accommodation according to your chosen package. Accommodation is arranged based on your itinerary and preferred comfort level.
Your package includes the applicable park entry, conservation, and other required fees for the destinations listed in your confirmed safari itinerary.
Explore Tanzania with an experienced English-speaking safari guide who shares knowledge of wildlife, animal behaviour, local cultures, and the country's remarkable landscapes.
Travel in a well-equipped 4x4 safari vehicle with a pop-up roof, offering excellent opportunities for wildlife viewing and photography throughout your safari.
Enjoy freshly prepared meals according to your selected package and accommodation arrangements. Full-board safari packages include breakfast, lunch, and dinner as specified in your itinerary.
Stay refreshed throughout your safari with drinking water, juice, and soft drinks provided during your safari activities, as specified in your package.
We arrange your safari itinerary, accommodation bookings, park entry logistics, and scheduled transfers to help ensure a smooth and enjoyable experience from start to finish.
Applicable taxes and VAT are included in your quoted package price, as specified in your safari quotation.
Transfers between the airport, hotel, and safari starting or ending points are included only where specified in your confirmed itinerary
Not Included
Travel documents, entry requirements and suitable personal travel insurance are the traveller’s responsibility unless the written booking terms say otherwise.
Tips are not included and are entirely at your discretion. They are appreciated as recognition of the service and hospitality provided during your safari.
Additional hotel nights before or after your scheduled safari are not included unless specifically stated in your package.
Alcoholic drinks, specialty beverages, and drinks not specified in your package are excluded unless otherwise agreed.
Laundry, telephone calls, souvenirs, personal shopping, and other individual expenses are not included.
Optional experiences, such as cultural visits, hot-air balloon safaris, and other activities not listed in your confirmed itinerary, are charged separately.
Transfers outside your confirmed itinerary and additional costs resulting from requested changes are not included unless agreed in advance.
Any service or expense not expressly listed under the inclusions in your confirmed safari quotation is excluded. Additional costs arising from unforeseen circumstances will be discussed with you where applicable.
