Kenya, Tanzania · Safari

8-Day Tanzania Wildlife Safari with Great Migration and Big Five

8 Days Round trip from Arusha Easy pace

The journey

Trip highlights
  • 01 Observe the wildebeest migration in the Serengeti
  • 02 Get a chance to view the Big Five at Ngorongoro Crater
  • 03 Unique wildlife sightings such as tree-climbing lions and oryx
  • 04 Known for tree-climbing lions and large troops of baboons
  • 05 Stunning views of the Great Rift Valley escarpment
  • 06 Marvel at giant crocodiles near the Gurmeti River

Embark on an unforgettable 8-day safari adventure through Tanzania's most iconic landscapes. Begin in Arusha before journeying to Tarangire, known for its vast elephant herds and diverse wildlife. Experience the magic of the Serengeti, witnessing the Great Migration along the Mara River. Explore the breathtaking Ngorongoro Crater, home to Africa's Big Five, and discover the hidden gems of Lake Manyara.

This park consists of the largest uninterrupted caldera in the world and one of the natural wonders of Africa.

From the itinerary

At a glance

What this trip includes

Duration 8 Days
Tour type Private
Activity level Easy
Accommodation Included · Standard
Transport Included
Wheelchair access Not applicable
Cities Arusha, Mount Kilimanjaro, Serengeti National Park, Ngorongoro Conservation Area, Lake Manyara, Tarangire National Park
Languages English, French, German, Spanish, Swahili

Day by day

The itinerary

1
Day 01

Arrival in Arusha

  • At Kilimanjaro (or Arusha) International Airport, our guide will meet you and take you to your Arusha hotel for the night.
  • One option is to take a free tour of Arusha city with our guide. Make sure you get enough sleep so you can go on safari tomorrow!

Accommodation: Mrimba Palm Lodge

2
Day 02

Arusha to Tarangire National Park

  • Today you'll be picked up from the lodge early in the morning to start a beautiful journey to Tarangire National Park. You will carry a boxed lunch to eat along the way.
  • Tarangire is well known for its large elephant herds and diverse landscapes, from seasonal swamps to savannah plains.
  • We may have the experience of watching a lion stalking her prey or leopards relaxing in the trees above.
  • After the game drive, you'll make your way to the lodge for dinner and your overnight stay.

Accommodation: Crater Rim View Karatu

3
Day 03

Game Drive in Central Serengeti

  • After breakfast, you will make your way into the central Serengeti for a game drive.
  • You'll eat lunch inside the park and continue your game drive into the afternoon before reaching your camp.
  • The Serengeti is known for its great migrating herds of zebra, antelope, and wildebeest. Be ready to see resident predators, including leopards, cheetahs, and lions, fulfilling their role in the circle of life.

Accommodation: Central Serengeti Camp

4
Day 04

Northern Serengeti and Mara River

  • After an early breakfast, you'll travel to the northern Serengeti and the Mara River to see the Great Migration.
  • Your safari guide will help you find the best spot.
  • The Great Migration is the largest herd of wildebeests, zebra, and other animals crossing the Mara River to the Masai Mara in Kenya. The best time to visit is from July to early October every year.

Accommodation: Heritage Mara Camp

5
Day 05

Great Migration Game Drive

  • Get up early and enjoy breakfast before continuing with your game drive to see the Great Migration. Later, we will drive back to the central area of the park for our overnight stay.
  • The Great Migration is the largest herd movement of wildebeests, zebra, and other animals crossing the Mara River to the Masai Mara in Kenya. The best time to visit is from July to early October every year.

Accommodation: Heritage Mara Camp

6
Day 06

Serengeti to Ngorongoro Crater

  • After breakfast, we'll make our way to the Ngorongoro Crater with lunch boxes in hand for another game drive.
  • This park consists of the largest uninterrupted caldera in the world and one of the natural wonders of Africa.
  • About 30,000 large mammals reside here year-round, including buffaloes, lions, elephants, cheetahs, and rhinos. A large variety of birds also call the crater home.

Accommodation: Ngorongoro Tortilis Camp

7
Day 07

Ngorongoro to Lake Manyara National Park

  • After breakfast, you'll depart for Lake Manyara with a lunch box in hand.
  • Once we finish our game drive here, you will be transferred to Arusha for your overnight stay.
  • Lake Manyara is famous for its arboreal lions, which hide among the tree branches, and the numerous baboon colonies that populate the forest. The baboons will accompany you along the road from the moment you enter the park!

Accommodation: Crater Rim View Lodge Karatu

8
Day 08

Arusha and Departure

  • After breakfast, you'll relax at the lodge and, if time allows, take a short tour of Arusha for some shopping.
  • Later, you'll be transferred to the airport to finish your adventure.
Tarangire National Park elephant herds, Mara River migration crossings, Ngorongoro Crater caldera

Where this trip takes you

Tarangire National Park elephant herds, Mara River migration crossings, Ngorongoro Crater caldera

The route

Where you'll travel

Tour route map
Round trip from Arusha 6 cities · 8 Days

The fine print

Trip details

What's Included

  • All applicable park entry fees as per the program
  • Government taxes and local levies
  • Unlimited game drives/all activities (unless labeled as optional)
  • Service of an English-speaking professional driver guide
  • All taxes/VAT
  • Pick-up and drop-off at the airport
  • Picnic lunch or hot lunch on safari, depending on the onward program
  • Meals on a full-board basis and accommodation (unless listed as an upgrade) on safari, as indicated in the shared program
  • Unlimited drinking water (as specified in the day-by-day section)
  • Refreshments during the safari in the safari vehicle
  • Private transport in a customized pop-up top 4x4 safari Land Cruiser with plugs to charge mobile phones and cameras, an intercooler to keep drinks cold, and a full AC system

What's Not Included

  • International flights (from/to home)
  • Domestic flight
  • Medical/luggage insurance
  • Additional accommodation before and at the end of the tour
  • Tips (tipping guideline for safari guides: $10-20 per day)
  • Personal items (souvenirs, travel insurance, visa entry fees upon arrival at the airport, etc.)
  • Government-imposed increases in taxes and/or park fees
  • Any extra orders at meals are not included. Set menu meals are part of the package.

What to bring

  • Camera and memory cards
  • Sweater or fleece pullover to keep warm
  • Sturdy boots or sandals
  • Sun hat
  • Sunglasses
  • T-shirts or polo shirts (2-5, depending on how often you want to change)
  • Sleeve shirts (lightweight)
  • Shorts
  • Long trousers
  • Socks
  • Sleepwear
  • Travel towel
  • Thermal underwear, gloves, and a warm hat (during May-Sept)
  • Raincoat and rain trousers (during the rainy season, Mar-May and Oct-Dec)
  • Binoculars
  • Sunscreen
  • Wet wipes
  • Insect repellent
  • Personal toiletries (soap, shampoo, toothbrush, eye drops, etc.)
  • Malaria tablets
  • Flashlight or headlamp
  • Chargers and extra batteries for your camera, phone, etc.
  • The power adapter to fit the UK-style electrical socket

Know before you go

  • This tour starts and ends in Arusha.
  • The operator can help select your international or domestic flights, but you must book them yourself.
  • Fly to/from Kilimanjaro Airport (JRO - check price) near Arusha. Or fly to/from Arusha Airport (ARK - check price) via Dar es Salaam or Nairobi (Kenya).
  • A transfer from and back to the airport is included.
  • Additional accommodation before and at the end of the tour can be arranged for an extra cost.

Logistics

Meeting & route

Meeting point
Arusha, Tanzania
Tour start
Arusha, Tanzania
Tour ends at the same location as the start point.
End of the journey

Your 8 days finish where they began, in Arusha.

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Single Room €2,627.00 — €5,317.00
Double Sharing €2,627.00 — €3,596.00

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