8-Day Tarangire, Manyara, Ngorongoro & Serengeti Safari

Arrival to Tanzania and Overnight in Arusha

Day 1Arrival to Tanzania and Overnight in Arusha Arrival to Tanzania and Overnight in Arusha You'll get ready to be amazed when you step off the plane! Once you clear border control, look for a sign with your name —our driver will be there to assist with your luggage and take you to your hotel. You'll ride in a modern, comfortable minivan with AC and soft drinks — perfect for unwinding after a long flight. This is a private tour, and airport transfers are shared within your group. If you need an extra transfer, check with your travel manager, as additional charges may apply. We recommend coordinating arrival and departure times with your group to avoid extra costs. Main Destination: Arusha (City) Accommodation: Gran Meliá Arusha Luxury hotel located in Arusha (City) +14 Photos +13 Photos Meals & Drinks: Meals at own expense Drinks not included

From Arusha to Tarangire National Park

Day 2From Arusha to Tarangire National Park From Arusha to Tarangire National Park Today, your safari takes you to Tarangire National Park, one of Tanzania’s most exciting wildlife spots! The Tarangire River runs through the park, attracting giraffes, zebras, antelopes, and buffaloes, along with the lions that follow them. You’re almost certain to see these majestic predators! During the Dry season, the river becomes the only water source for miles, drawing huge elephant herds. Tarangire has Northern Tanzania’s largest elephant population for much of the year (especially June to October and December to March). These gentle giants aren’t shy and often come close to safari vehicles — completely safe, as they have no natural enemies and are simply curious. Main Destination: Tarangire National Park Best Time To Visit July to November (Animals come to the Tarangire River) High Season June to October (The park is full of visitors) Best Weather June to October (Little rainfall) Wildlife in Tarangire NP ElephantAbundant GiraffeCommon LionCommon BuffaloAbundant ZebraAbundant WildebeestAbundant Show more HippoCommon HyenaOccasional LeopardRare CheetahRare Wild DogVery Rare White RhinoNone Black RhinoNone Accommodation: Mawe Mawe Lodge Luxury lodge located 1-2hr drive from Tarangire NP +15 Photos +14 Photos Meals & Drinks: All meals included Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

Lake Manyara National Park

Day 3Lake Manyara National Park Lake Manyara National Park You will spend the full day in Lake Manyara. Your guide will take you on a drive along the lakeshore, surrounded by a beautiful green forest whose greenery attracts many animals to feed on it: zebras, antelopes, buffaloes, giraffes, and many others. The entire territory of this park is cut through with groundwater streams that provide a favorable environment for plants and, in addition, for a multitude of birds (including pink flamingos) and African forest animals. Around lunchtime, you will visit the Maji Moto hot springs. The driver will provide you with personal lunchboxes. After this stop, the safari will continue, and by evening, you will be transferred to the hotel. Main Destination: Lake Manyara National Park Best Time To Visit June to October (Easier to spot animals) High Season July to March (The northern section gets crowded) Best Weather June to October (Little rainfall) Wildlife in Lake Manyara NP ElephantCommon GiraffeCommon BuffaloCommon ZebraCommon WildebeestCommon HippoCommon Show more LionOccasional HyenaOccasional LeopardRare Wild DogVery Rare White RhinoNone Black RhinoNone CheetahNone Accommodation: Mawe Mawe Lodge Luxury lodge located on the escarpment above Lake Manyara NP Meals & Drinks: All meals included Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

Ngorongoro Crater

Day 4Ngorongoro Crater Ngorongoro Crater On this day, we highly recommend leaving the hotel as early as possible. Your breakfast will be packed in lunchboxes specifically for this purpose. This way, you will catch the precious morning hours in the Ngorongoro Crater when the animals are most active and extremely engaging to watch. At 6:30 AM, you will set off for the Ngorongoro Conservation Area, and in about an hour, you will already be inside the crater. Ngorongoro is one of Tanzania's most famous and exciting national parks! Here you can find the highest concentration of animals and the widest diversity per square kilometer. You will have the chance to see buffaloes, elephants, lions, wildebeests, zebras, hippos, and feline species such as caracals and servals. The luckiest travelers might even see rhinos, whose numbers are rapidly declining today. You will have lunch near the lake inhabited by hippos and continue your safari around the crater. Closer to the evening, you will start the drive towards a hotel in Serengeti. Main Destination: Ngorongoro Crater Best Time To Visit June to October (Wildlife viewing is best) High Season Most of the year – July to March (Expect crowds) Best Weather June to October (Rainfall is little to none) Wildlife in Ngorongoro Crater Black RhinoCommon LionCommon BuffaloAbundant ZebraAbundant WildebeestAbundant HyenaAbundant Show more ElephantCommon HippoCommon LeopardOccasional GiraffeNone White RhinoNone CheetahNone Wild DogNone Acc

Central Serengeti

Day 5Central Serengeti Central Serengeti Serengeti is home to incredible wildlife, including lions, elephants, giraffes, buffaloes, zebras, and various antelopes. You might even spot cheetahs, serval cats, and other rare species here. This landscape inspired Disney’s The Lion King, though the real Serengeti is even more breathtaking. You have a full day to explore the Serengeti at your own pace! Your guide will help you spot the wildlife you're most excited to see and adjust the schedule to suit your preferences. You can either spend the whole day out with a picnic lunchbox or return to the lodge at midday for a break and a meal at the restaurant. The choice is yours! Serengeti’s wildlife is endless. Just keep your eyes open and take it all in! Main Destination: Serengeti National Park Best Time To Visit January to February and June to October (Different areas are best at different times) High Season July to March (The Seronera area is crowded) Best Weather June to October (Little to no rainfall) Wildlife in Serengeti NP ElephantCommon LionCommon CheetahCommon BuffaloAbundant ZebraAbundant WildebeestAbundant Show more GiraffeCommon HippoCommon HyenaCommon LeopardOccasional Black RhinoVery Rare Wild DogVery Rare White RhinoNone Accommodation: Sound of Silence Tented Camp Luxury tented camp located inside Central Serengeti NP Meals & Drinks: All meals included Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

Central Serengeti

Day 6Central Serengeti Central Serengeti In Serengeti, each day brings something new and exciting. You won’t have the same experience as before. Yesterday’s sleepy lions might be hunting today, and the elephants you saw leaving might be curious now. This is also a great opportunity to see the famous kopjes — beautiful rock formations from ancient volcanic eruptions. Animals love to rest in their shade, giving you the perfect photo opportunities in Central Serengeti. Main Destination: Serengeti National Park Accommodation: Sound of Silence Tented Camp Luxury tented camp located inside Central Serengeti NP Meals & Drinks: All meals included Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

Central Serengeti

Day 7Central Serengeti Central Serengeti Your adventure in the Central Serengeti continues! Seronera is vast and full of life — there is too much to see in just one day. Today, your guide will take you to new areas and hidden wildlife spots, increasing your chances of spotting rare animals. On your way back to Arusha, you’ll pass through the Ngorongoro Conservation Area. As you drive through breathtaking landscapes, keep an eye out for baboons, buffaloes, and elephants! Main Destination: Serengeti National Park Accommodation: Gran Meliá Arusha Luxury hotel located in Arusha (City) Meals & Drinks: Breakfast & lunch (Dinner not included) Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

Departure from Tanzania

Day 8Departure from Tanzania Departure from Tanzania Your Altezza driver will pick you up from your accommodation and take you to the airport. For international flights, please be ready to leave 4 hours before departure. For domestic flights, departure from the hotel should be 3 hours before your flight. Wishing you a smooth and pleasant journey! Note: Standard check-out at Gran Melia Arusha is noon. If you need a late check-out, please inform our manager in advance. Main Destination: No major destination visited Accommodation: No accommodation (End of tour) Meals & Drinks: Breakfast (Lunch & dinner not included) Drinks not included End of tour (See Getting There for more details)End of tour (See Getting There for more details) Additional accommodation can be arranged for an extra cost. You'll be dropped off at the airport. Interested in This Tour? Request a Quote We advise requesting quotes from 3 operators (Learn why) Requests are sent directly to the tour operator If preferred, you can contact the tour operator directly Next: Overview Next: Day by Day Next: Rates Next: Inclusions Next: Getting There Next: Offered By Best price guarantee Your request will be sent directly to the operator If preferred, you can contact the operator directly Next: Request a Quote Request a Quote Disclaimer This tour is offered by Altezza Travel, not SafariBookings. This operator reserves the right to change rates advertised on SafariBookings. If you request changes to this tour, the a