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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.

Destination Ngorongoro Crater, Tarangire National Park, Lake Manyara National Park & Serengeti National Park
Duration 8 Days / 7 Nights
Tour Type Private Safari
Best for Wildlife Viewing, Diverse Landscapes, volcanic craters ,Big five, the great migration(seasonal) and Birdwatching

Day 1: Arusha – Tarangire National Park

Amboseli Hotel

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

Amboseli Hotel

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

Amboseli Hotel

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

Amboseli Hotel

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

Amboseli Hotel

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

Amboseli Hotel

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

Amboseli Hotel

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

Amboseli Hotel

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)
  • Bottled drinking water
  • Government taxes

Not Included:

  • International/domestic flights
  • Travel insurance
  • Tips & personal expenses

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