8 Days The Highlights of Tanzania
Tarangire, the central Serengeti and the Ngorongoro Crater in eight days: the three places most first-time visitors come for, at a steady pace.
Tour details
Duration: 8 days
Best for: First-time visitors, wildlife lovers, photographers, families
Group size: Private tour, your group and your guide
Travel style: Safari, wildlife, photography
Introduction
Is this the right first Tanzania safari? Yes. In eight days you see Tarangire, the central Serengeti and the Ngorongoro Crater, the three places most first-timers come for. The pace is steady, not rushed.
On this journey, you will explore the following highlights:
Tarangire National Park
Serengeti National Park
Ngorongoro Crater
Big Five & Wildlife
Going on Safari
Day to day programme
Day 1: Arrive at Kilimanjaro
Transfer to Arusha for the night.
Day 2: Tarangire National Park
A full game drive among the elephants and baobabs.
Day 3: To the Serengeti
Drive to the park with a game drive on the way.
Day 4: Central Serengeti
A full day of game drives.
Day 5: Another day in the Serengeti
Depending on the season, you'll be around Seronera or Ndutu.
Day 6: To Ngorongoro
A morning game drive, then a transfer to the crater rim for the night.
Day 7: Into the crater
A game drive on the crater floor, then a drive to Karatu.
Day 8: Departure
Transfer to Kilimanjaro or Arusha. Book flights after 16:00.
Meals
Full board or half board.
Price
Every tour is private, and prices vary by season and group size, so we quote each trip individually.
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What's included
Includes
- Airport transfers
- Accommodation on full board or half board
- Private 4×4 safari vehicle and guide
- Bottled drinking water
- Park entry fees
- All activities mentioned in the itinerary
Excludes
- International flights and visa
- Optional activities
- Travel insurance
- Tips and personal expenses
- Drinks not mentioned in the itinerary
Accommodations
During the trip, you will stay at:
Arusha Planet Lodge
Tarangire Simba Lodge
Serengeti Heritage Tented Camp
Rhino Lodge (Ngorongoro)
Country Lodge Karatu
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