8 days Ngorongoro, Tarangire, Lake Manyara & Serengeti National Park
Experience the best of Tanzania with this incredible 8-day Ngorongoro, Tarangire, Lake Manyara & Serengeti National Park safari itinerary.
DestinationNgorongoro Crater, Tarangire National Park, Lake Manyara National Park & Serengeti National Park
Duration8 Days / 7 Nights
Tour TypeGroup joining Safari
Best forBudget travelers seeking an extended group safari experience, Wildlife lovers wanting to see the Big Five and migration herds, Adventurers exploring Tanzania’s top national parks
Day 1: Arusha – Tarangire National Park
Morning
06:30 AM - 07:30 AM
Pick-up from Arusha hotel & safari briefing
07:30 AM - 10:00 AM
Drive to Tarangire National Park
10:00 AM - 10:30 AM
Arrival and park registration
10:30 AM - 01:00 PM
Morning game drive (elephants, lions, baobab trees)
Afternoon/Evening
01:00 PM - 02:00 PM
Picnic lunch in the park
02:00 PM - 04:30 PM
Afternoon game drive
04:30 PM - 06:00 PM
Drive to Mto wa Mbu for overnight stay
07:00 PM - 09:00 PM
Dinner and rest
Day 2: Tarangire – Serengeti National Park
Morning
06:30 AM - 07:30 AM
Breakfast at the lodge
07:30 AM - 10:30 AM
Drive to Serengeti via Ngorongoro Conservation Area
10:30 AM - 12:00 PM
Stop at Ngorongoro Crater viewpoint
12:00 PM - 01:00 PM
Picnic lunch en route
Afternoon/Evening
01:00 PM - 04:30 PM
Game drive in Serengeti (big cats, wildebeest, giraffes)
04:30 PM - 06:00 PM
Drive to campsite/lodge for overnight stay
07:00 PM - 09:00 PM
Dinner and overnight in Serengeti
Day 3: Full-Day Serengeti Safari
Morning
06:00 AM - 07:00 AM
Early breakfast
07:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Morning game drive (sunrise views, hunting predators)
12:00 PM - 01:00 PM
Picnic lunch
Afternoon/Evening
01:00 PM - 04:30 PM
Afternoon game drive (cheetahs, elephants, zebras)
04:30 PM - 06:00 PM
Return to campsite/lodge for rest
07:00 PM - 09:00 PM
Dinner and overnight in Serengeti
Day 4: Full-Day Serengeti Safari
Morning
06:00 AM - 07:00 AM
Early breakfast
07:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Game drive in different Serengeti regions
12:00 PM - 01:00 PM
Picnic lunch
Afternoon/Evening
01:00 PM - 04:30 PM
Final game drive in Serengeti
04:30 PM - 06:00 PM
Drive to campsite/lodge for overnight stay
07:00 PM - 09:00 PM
Dinner and overnight in Serengeti
Day 5: Serengeti – Ngorongoro Conservation Area
Morning
06:00 AM - 07:00 AM
Early breakfast
07:00 AM - 10:00 AM
Final morning game drive in Serengeti
10:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Drive to Ngorongoro Conservation Area
12:00 PM - 01:00 PM
Picnic lunch en route
Afternoon/Evening
01:00 PM - 03:30 PM
Optional visit to Maasai village
03:30 PM - 06:00 PM
Drive to lodge/campsite near Ngorongoro Crater
07:00 PM - 09:00 PM
Dinner and overnight stay
Day 6: Ngorongoro Crater Safari
Morning
06:00 AM - 07:00 AM
Early breakfast
07:00 AM - 08:00 AM
Descend into Ngorongoro Crater
08:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Game drive (Big Five, hippos, rhinos)
12:00 PM - 01:00 PM
Picnic lunch at Hippo Pool
Afternoon/Evening
01:00 PM - 03:30 PM
Final game drive in the crater
03:30 PM - 06:00 PM
Drive to Karatu for overnight stay
07:00 PM - 09:00 PM
Dinner and overnight rest
Day 7: Lake Manyara National Park
Morning
07:00 AM - 08:00 AM
Breakfast at the lodge
08:00 AM - 09:30 AM
Drive to Lake Manyara National Park
09:30 AM - 12:30 PM
Game drive (tree-climbing lions, flamingos, hippos)
Afternoon/Evening
12:30 PM - 01:30 PM
Picnic lunch
01:30 PM - 04:00 PM
Final game drive in Manyara
04:00 PM - 06:00 PM
Drive to Arusha for overnight stay
07:00 PM - 09:00 PM
Dinner and rest
Day 8: Arusha – Departure
Morning
08:00 AM - 09:00 AM
Breakfast at the hotel
09:00 AM - 11:00 AM
Optional city tour or shopping
11:00 AM - 12:30 PM
Transfer to airport or hotel drop-off
Accommodation Options:
Package Inclusions:
Private 4x4 safari vehicle with a pop-up roof
Park entry fees for Lake Manyara & Ngorongoro Crater
Professional English-speaking guide
Full-board accommodation (1 night)
Meals (lunch, dinner on Day 1; breakfast, lunch on Day 2)
