8 Days Safari from Arusha – Northern Circuit Tanzania

An 8 days safari from Arusha is one of the most popular Tanzania wildlife tours, offering a complete Northern Circuit experience. Starting in Arusha, this safari takes you through iconic parks including Tarangire National Park, Serengeti National Park, Ngorongoro Crater, and Lake Manyara National Park.

This itinerary is ideal for travelers seeking the Big Five, dramatic landscapes, and the Great Migration (seasonal).

8 Days Safari Itinerary from Arusha

Day 1: Arrival in Arusha

• Arrival at Kilimanjaro International Airport

• Transfer to hotel in Arusha

• Safari briefing and overnight stay

Day 2: Arusha – Tarangire National Park

• Morning drive to Tarangire

• Full-day game drive

• Large elephant herds and ancient baobab trees

• Overnight at lodge or tented camp

Day 3: Tarangire – Lake Manyara

• Drive to Lake Manyara National Park

• Game drive to spot tree-climbing lions and flamingos

• Scenic Rift Valley escarpment views

• Overnight in Karatu area

Day 4: Lake Manyara – Serengeti National Park

• Scenic drive via Ngorongoro Highlands

• Stop at Ngorongoro viewpoint

• Afternoon game drive in Central Serengeti

• Overnight in Serengeti safari lodge or tented camp

Day 5: Full Day Serengeti Safari

• Morning and afternoon game drives

• Lions, cheetahs, leopards, elephants, zebras

• Seasonal Great Migration viewing

• Overnight in Serengeti

Day 6: Serengeti – Ngorongoro Conservation Area

• Early morning game drive

• Transfer to Ngorongoro Conservation Area

• Optional Maasai village visit

• Overnight at crater rim lodge

Day 7: Ngorongoro Crater Safari

• Early descent into the crater

• Spot black rhino, hippos, lions, and buffalo

• Picnic lunch inside the crater

• Overnight in Karatu

Day 8: Return to Arusha

• Morning breakfast

• Drive back to Arusha

• Transfer to airport or hotel

Safari Highlights

• Big Five wildlife viewing

• Great Migration (seasonal)

• Ngorongoro Crater – UNESCO World Heritage Site

• Diverse ecosystems in one itinerary

• Professional safari guide and 4×4 vehicle

Best Time to Visit

• June – October: Best wildlife viewing

• December – March: Calving season in Serengeti

• April – May: Low season with fewer tourists

Estimated Cost Per Person

Includes park fees, accommodation, meals, private safari vehicle, and guide.

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