8 Days
Private
10-20 People
Any Language
Wild, authentic, thrilling, stunning, and addictive are just a few superlatives to describe Tanzania, but words do not truly do justice to this incredible jewel of Africa, for its grandeur is truly unparalleled. You will have no doubt heard of the great wildebeest migration. As phenomenal as this is to witness first-hand (definitely worth adding to the bucket list!), it is worth bearing in mind that this incredible country has so many more highlights to offer, suiting both first-time and seasoned safari aficionados. You’ll get to see most of its highlights on our 8 Day Tanzania Private Safari. This private safari will begin in the city of Arusha. The subsequent days take you to other prominent national parks, including Tarangire, Serengeti, Ngorongoro Crater, and Lake Manyara. The last day takes you on a cultural visit to the Maasai village.
On arrival at Kilimanjaro or Arusha airport, you will be met by our representative and get transferred to Arusha.
Depending on your time of arrival you will get time to explore the city.
Arusha city, Tanzania is the country’s safari capital located in the north of the country. It has a population of 427,185 plus 323,198 in the surrounding Arusha District ( 2012 census). This city is located on a plateau in the Great Rift Valley amidst the Serengeti plains, Ngorongoro Crater, Lake Manyara, Tarangire National Park, and Mount Kilimanjaro.
Arusha is a small town nestled in the shadow of Mount Meru with commanding views of the mighty Mount Kilimanjaro. Although Dar es Salaam is larger, Arusha tends to be visited more by tourists as it is the gateway to the northern safari circuit to Serengeti, Ngorongoro, Lake Manyara, Tarangire, and Arusha National Park. The closest park to this City is Arusha National park. It is likely to be the start of your adventure to the famous parks of northern Tanzania.
Tour Type: Walking Only
Tour Highlights:
Arusha city tour: 3-4 hrs
Take your time to discover the beauty of Arusha city from Clock tower (the halfway between Cairo Egypt to Johannesburg South Africa) and take walking to Maasai Market, proceed to Arusha Declaration monument and museum, central market to learn different African spices, vegetable and fruits, visit Arusha City bus terminal, then later drive back to your hotel.
Overnight at Mvuli Hotel or Tulia Boutique Hotel
Meals plan: Bed and Breakfast
After breakfast, drive to Tarangire National Park, enjoy a full-day game drive with a picnic lunch. The park consists of natural vegetation mainly of Acacia woodland and giant African Baobab trees, with huge swamp areas in the south. Both the river and the swamps act like a magnet for wild animals, during Tanzania's dry season. The Tarangire National Park is reputed to contain some of the largest elephant herds in Africa. This African National Park is also home to three rare species of animals - the Greater Kudu, the Fringed-eared Oryx, as well as a few Ashy Starlings.
Dinner and overnight at Octagon Lodge
Meals plan: Lunch, Dinner, and Breakfast.
After breakfast, we head towards the Serengeti National Park, via the beautiful high lying farmland of Karatu and the Ngorongoro Conservation Area. Leaving the highlands behind, we descend into the heart of wild Africa - the Serengeti National Park - with its endless plains, rolling into the distance as far as the eye can see.
We head to the central park area, known as the Seronera area, one of the richest wildlife habitats in the park, featuring the Seronera River, which provides a valuable water source to this area and therefore attracts wildlife well representative of most of the Serengeti's species.
Dinner and overnight at Tukaone Tented Camp
Meals plan: Lunch, Dinner and Breakfast
After breakfast, have a full-day game drive in the park, lunch at the lodge /campsite. The park has an endless plain which is a home for lions, leopards, elephants, cheetah, buffalo, wildebeest migration, eland, wild dog, gazelle, crocodiles, and many more. Also, you will enjoy a variety of birds that decorate the park with different sounds.
Dinner and overnight at Tukaone Tented Camp
Meals plan: Lunch, Dinner, and Breakfast
Enjoy early breakfast, have a morning game drive, Then we depart to Ngorongoro Conservation area with game drive en route.
Dinner and overnight at Octagon Lodge
Meals plan: Lunch, Dinner, and Breakfast.
After breakfast, you descend into the crater, enjoy a game drive in the crater. The Ngorongoro Crater is one of the most densely crowded African wildlife areas in the world and is home to an estimated 30,000 animals including some of Tanzania's last remaining black rhinos. Supported by a year-round water supply and fodder, the crater supports a vast variety of animals, which include herds of wildebeest, zebra, buffalo, eland, warthog, hippo, and giant African elephants. Another big draw card to this picturesque national park is its huge population of predators, which include lions, hyenas, jackals, cheetahs, and the ever-elusive leopard. We will enjoy a picnic lunch on the crater floor.
Dinner and overnight at Octagon Lodge
Meals plan: Lunch, Dinner, and Breakfast.
Early morning breakfast, then depart to Lake Manyara for game drive. The park has a varied habitat that attracts a wide variety of animals, including one of Africa's largest concentrations of elephants, Lake Manyara's unique tree-climbing lions, zebra, buffalo, giraffe, baboons, warthog, as well as large flocks of flamingos attracted by the algae in the lake.
Dinner and overnight at Octagon Lodge
Meals plan: Lunch, Dinner and Breakfast
You will visit Maasai village to learn about the local culture. You will visit Maasai families at Mto wa Mbu. You will be able to discover the traditional life of the Maasai, their culture, their traditions and visit their bomas (grouping of huts of an extended family).
Departure: Depending on your flight details you will get transferred to Kilimanjaro or Arusha Airport to connect your flight back home
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Every traveler has questions before starting a journey. Our FAQs highlight the most important details about this itinerary—covering activities and experiences—so your safari feels less uncertain, more exciting, and truly tailored to the adventure ahead.
Travelers who want to go on a safari will want to know all the information about the Tanzania Destinations they would like to visit.
This particular package will take you to four well-known Tanzania National Parks as well as Arusha City:
You will also visit Maasai families at Mto wa Mbu village.
With our 8–Day Tanzania Safari, you can enjoy daily game drives, outdoor lunches, and see a wide variety of wildlife including elephants, rhinos, flamingos, and more.
Some prominent wildlife you are likely to encounter:
This eight-day safari is an excellent way to experience Tanzania’s wildlife, scenic beauty, and memorable activities. Explore Arusha City on the first day and meet the Maasai at Mto wa Mbu village on the last day.
For more activities, please review our 'What to do in Tanzania' page.
This Tanzania Safari Tour includes accommodations, meals, a private guide, a 4×4 vehicle, park fees, government taxes, and bottled water.
Excluded are tips, personal expenses, visa costs, international flights, travel insurance, and alcoholic beverages.
For smart preparation tips, visit our Tanzania Travel Guide, covering visas, safari costs, tipping guidelines, and more essential information.
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