8 Days Best of Tanzania Wildlife Safari (8 Days Tanzania Wildlife Safari Itinerary)
This 8 Days Best of Tanzania Wildlife Safari is a classic Tanzania Wildlife Safari Package that takes you to some of the country’s epic wildlife safari parks in the northern safari circuit. This 8 Days Tanzania wildlife safari is best suited for travelers who wish to experience Tanzania’s wildlife on their African Safari holidays.
Witness from the famous ‘‘African Big Five’’ to the world’s renowned natural spectacle ‘‘Wildebeest Migration’’ on this 8 Days Best of Tanzania Wildlife Safari – enjoy unbeatable adventures on an African Safari Holiday. The 8 Days Best of Tanzania Wildlife Safari is one of the best Tanzania Safari Itineraries. This Package grants you an opportunity to unlock your inner explorer, discover new things outside your usual environment.
Tanzania is renowned for its incredible wildlife Safari that offer unparallel opportunities to witness Africa’s most iconic wildlife species. Tanzania is home to a diverse range of wildlife including the African Big Five (lion, elephant, buffalo, leopard, and rhinoceros) and several other species like giraffes, zebras, wildebeests, cheetahs, hippos, crocodiles, and an astonishing variety of birdlife.
This 8 Days Best of Tanzania Wildlife Safari will take you to Tanzania’s iconic National Parks like Serengeti National Park, Ngorongoro Crater, Tarangire National Park, and Lake Manyara National Park for epic wildlife viewing. You will also enjoy witnessing one of the world’s most famous wildlife migration, ‘‘Great wildebeest Migration’’ in Serengeti on this 8 Days Best of Tanzania Wildlife Safari.
Wildlife Safaris in Tanzania offer thrilling adventure, whether you are embarking on game drives, walking safaris, hot air balloon rides, or even camping under the stars in the heart of the African bush. On this 8 Days Best of Tanzania Wildlife Safari, whether you are a wildlife enthusiast, nature lover or simply looking for an unforgettable adventure, rest assured of an experience like no other.
Detailed Day by Day 8 Days Best of Tanzania Wildlife Safari itinerary
Day 01: From Arusha, transfer to Lake Manyara National Park
Your driver guide will pick you up from Arusha and transfer you to Lake Manyara National Park to start your 8 days Tanzania wildlife safari. Lake Manyara National Park is one of Tanzania’s most famous safari parks, boasting several wildlife species and birdlife, making it a good spot to start your Tanzania wildlife safari.
You will drive to Lake Manyara National Park and arrive in time for lunch. Proceed to your lodge for check-in and have lunch. After lunch, and a short rest at the lodge, embark on an evening game drive to explore the diversity in the park. Among the wildlife species that can be spotted in the park are lions, leopards, and elephants, Lake Manyara hosts one of the largest populations of African elephants.
Meal Plan: Lunch & Dinner
Day 02: Morning game drive in Lake Manyara and transfer to Serengeti National Park
Wake up and have an early morning breakfast at your lodge. After breakfast, embark on a thrilling morning game drive once more in this amazing safari park. You will enjoy from the unique landscape to abundant wildlife. Explore the shallow alkaline lake, dense forests, grassy plains, and dramatic escarpments that add to the stunning beauty of Lake Manyara National Park. You will have the opportunity to spot the famous tree-climbing lions, elephants, buffalos, hippos, crocs, giraffes, Zebras, and wildebeests.
After this unforgettable safari experience that combines both stunning sceneries and close encounters with wildlife, you will return to your lodge. You will then Have lunch and prepare for a two-and-a-half-hour drive to the renowned Serengeti National Park. Arrive in Serengeti in the late afternoon and proceed to your lodge for relaxation, dinner and an overnight stay.
Meal Plan: Breakfast, Lunch, and Dinner
Day 03&04: Serengeti National Park
For these two days, you will adventure Serengeti on Full Day Game drive. Wake up early in the morning and have breakfast at your lodge. After breakfast, depart with your packed lunch and embark on a full-day game drive in the Park. Explore the Central Serengeti, that gives prime opportunities to spot wildlife all year-round, visit the Seronera River Valley to spot lions, leopards, cheetahs, elephants, giraffes, and a wide variety of antelopes. Adventure this Park while keeping an eye out for the iconic African Big Five Animals (lion, leopard, elephant, rhino, and Buffalo).
You will also explore the southern section of this Park, especially the Ndutu Area for spectacular wildlife Sightings. While at Ndutu, you will have the opportunity to spot thousands of wildebeest, Zebras, and other herbivores as they graze. The large concentration of Herbivores here also attracts a number of predators thus giving you an opportunity to witness a kill in action.
Meal Plan: Breakfast, Lunch, and Dinner
Day 05: Serengeti – Ngorongoro Crater
Today following an early morning breakfast, embark on your last a game drive in Serengeti National Park. This give you opportunity to experience this world renowned safari park one more time while sighting several wildlife species, including those that you might have missed in the previous game drives. After your morning game drive, return to your lodge where you will have lunch.
After lunch, depart Serengeti and drive to the world’s renowned Ngorongoro Cater for your next adventure. Arrive in Ngorongoro in the late afternoon and proceed to your booked safari accommodation for relaxation, dinner and an overnight stay.
Meal Plan: Breakfast, Lunch, and Dinner
Day 06: Exploring Ngorongoro Crater
Today after breakfast, you will descend 600m into the spectacular crater for a full day game drive. The Ngorongoro Crater is a natural wonder, one of Africa’s most Iconic Safari Destinations for wildlife watching safaris. This Crater is the world’s largest intact Volcanic Caldera, formed over two million years ago as a result of eruption and collapse.
The crater floor offers a diverse habitat for its large wildlife populations ranging form grasslands, savannas, forests, and wetlands. The Crater floor is home to a diverse range of wildlife species including the African Big Five animals (lion, leopard, rhino, buffalo, and elephants). Other resident wildlife includes; cheetahs, wildebeests, Zebras, giraffes, hippos, and several antelope species. You will enjoy witnessing diversity on your game drive in the craters. After your adventure, return to your lodge for dinner and an overnight stay.
Meal Plan: Breakfast, lunch, and Dinner
Day 07: Morning Game drive in Ngorongoro and Transfer to Tarangire National Park
Today you will wake up early in the morning and embark on a thrilling morning game drive in the crater once more to have a recap of this magnificent crater and it diversity. After this short morning game drive, return to your lodge and have breakfast. After breakfast, depart your lodge with packed lunch boxes and embark on a transfer to Tarangire National Park for your next adventure.
Arrive in Tarangire in the Late afternoon and proceed to your lodge. You will have an overnight stay and dinner at your lodge.
Meal Plan: Breakfast, Lunch, and Dinner
Day 08: Tarangire National Park – Arusha
Today following an early morning breakfast, embark on a thrilling game drive in Tarangire National Park. Famous for its large herds of elephants, Tarangire is a superb Safari park to experience unbeatable wildlife sightseeing experience. You will experience from its famous giant baobab trees to the distinctive landscapes, vast grass lands and seasonal swamps.
This National Park is home to remarkable wildlife and birdlife. Tarangire is home to lerge herds of elephants that usually congregate along the river banks. You will also spot several other wildlife species including; lions, leopards, cheetahs, giraffes, zebras, wildebeests, buffaloes, and various antelope species.
After exploring this charming safari Park, you will return to your lodge. At the lodge, have lunch and prepare for a transfer back to Arusha. At Arusha, your driver guide will drop you off at your preferred drop-off point.
Meal Plan: Breakfast & Lunch
End of 8 Days Best of Tanzania Wildlife Safari
Tour Summary for 8 Days Best of Tanzania Wildlife Safari
Day 01: Arusha – Lake Manyara National Park
Day 02: Lake Manyara – Serengeti National Park
Day 03&04: Serengeti National Park
Day 05: Serengeti – Ngorongoro Crater
Day 06: Ngorongoro Crater
Day 07: Ngorongoro – Tarangire National Park
Day 08: Tarangire National Park – Arusha
About this Tour
Tour type: Tailored/Private/Family
No. of People: Tailored
Duration: 6 Days (5 nights)
Availability: All year round
Age eligible: 7 years and above
Destination Country: Tanzania
Price: Request a Quote for this package
Safari Quote includes;
Ground transfer in 4*4 safari vehicle
Services of a professional Driver guide
Park entrance fees
Accommodation for 7 nights
All activity mentioned in the itinerary
Meals mentioned in the itinerary
Applicable government taxes
Safari Quote excludes;
International flight fee
Visa
Tipping
Extras at the lodge (laundry, drinks, etc)
Souvenirs
Travel Insurance
Accommodation before and after the trip