8 Days Safari Tanzania Tour Itinerary

An 8 days safari Tanzania tour itinerary takes you through the famous Northern Safari Circuit, offering incredible wildlife encounters, dramatic landscapes, and unforgettable African scenery. This classic route is ideal for first-time visitors and wildlife lovers.

Main destinations included:

• Tarangire National Park

• Lake Manyara National Park

• Serengeti National Park

• Ngorongoro Crater

• Starting and ending in Arusha

This itinerary offers excellent chances to see the Big Five and, seasonally, the Great Migration.

Detailed 8 Days Tanzania Safari Itinerary

Day 1: Arrival in Arusha

• Arrival at Kilimanjaro International Airport

• Transfer to hotel in Arusha

• Safari briefing

• Overnight in Arusha

Day 2: Arusha – Tarangire National Park

• Drive to Tarangire (approx. 2–3 hours)

• Full-day game drive

• Highlights: elephant herds, baobab trees, lions, giraffes

• Overnight at lodge or tented camp

Day 3: Tarangire – Lake Manyara National Park

• Morning game drive in Tarangire

• Drive to Lake Manyara

• Afternoon game drive: tree-climbing lions, hippos, flamingos

• Overnight in Karatu area

Day 4: Lake Manyara – Serengeti National Park

• Scenic drive through Ngorongoro Highlands

• Stop at Ngorongoro Crater viewpoint

• Afternoon game drive in Central Serengeti

• Overnight in Serengeti

Day 5: Full Day Serengeti Safari

• Morning and afternoon game drives

• Lions, cheetahs, leopards, elephants, wildebeest

• Optional hot air balloon safari (extra cost)

• Overnight in Serengeti

Day 6: Serengeti – Ngorongoro Conservation Area

• Early morning wildlife viewing

• Transfer to Ngorongoro

• Optional Maasai village visit

• Overnight at crater rim lodge

Day 7: Ngorongoro Crater Safari

• Early descent into the crater

• High concentration of wildlife

• Chance to see endangered black rhino

• Picnic lunch inside the crater

• Overnight in Karatu

Day 8: Return to Arusha

• Breakfast at lodge

• Drive back to Arusha

• Airport transfer for departure

Safari Highlights

• Big Five wildlife viewing

• Ngorongoro Crater – UNESCO World Heritage Site

• Diverse ecosystems in one journey

• Great Migration (seasonal)

• Professional safari guide and 4×4 vehicle

Best Time to Visit

• June – October: Best wildlife viewing (dry season)

• December – March: Calving season in Serengeti

• April – May: Green season with fewer tourists

Estimated Cost Per Person

Prices vary depending on accommodation level, group size, and travel season.

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