The Best 8 Days of Tanzania itinerary: Park Tours & Safaris

The Best 8 Days of Tanzania Safaris: The best places in Tanzania to see wildlife are Lake Manyara, Ngorongoro Conservation Area, Serengeti National Park, and Tarangire National Park. This safari is a guided camping safari. In the company of a knowledgeable safari driver and guide, you will be able to witness the unparalleled diversity and concentration of animals while relaxing in your 4×4 Land Cruiser.

The itinerary summarized for you

• Day 1: Arrival Day to Moshi
• Day 2: Moshi to Tarangire National Park
• Day 3: Tarangire National Park to Ngorongoro Crater
• Day 4: Ngorongoro to Serengeti National Park
• Days 5 & 6: Full-Day Serengeti National Park
• Day 7: Serengeti National Park to Lake Manyara National Park
• Day 8: Lake Manyara National Park to Arusha, Moshi & Departure

Detailed Itinerary: The Best 8 Days of Tanzania itinerary

Day 1: Arrival Day to Moshi

Upon your arrival at Kilimanjaro International Airport, our representative will meet you, and your driver will transfer you to a designated hotel in Moshi.

Day 2: Moshi to Tarangire National Park

Following breakfast, embark on a journey to Tarangire National Park. Enjoy lunch at Tarangire Wildlife Lodge and later partake in an afternoon game drive. Known for its giant baobab trees and diverse wildlife, Tarangire showcases its spectacle during the dry season, especially from June to September, when herds of wildebeest, zebra, and various other animals migrate in search of water. The evening concludes with dinner and an overnight stay at the Kigongoni campsite.

• Accommodation: Luxury, Midrange & Budget
• Meal Plan: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner

Day 3: Tarangire National Park to Ngorongoro Crater

After breakfast, proceed to the Ngorongoro Conservation Area, where lunch awaits at your lodge on the crater rim. The lodge offers breathtaking views of the collapsed volcano. After a brief rest, embark on an afternoon tour of the Ngorongoro Crater, descending 600 meters to its floor. The crater, spanning 260 sq km, supports a diverse resident population of wildlife and birdlife. Spot lion, elephant, rhino, buffalo, and numerous other species before ascending for dinner and an overnight stay at the Simba campsite.

• Accommodation: Luxury, Midrange & Budget
• Meal Plan: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner

Ngorongoro, #1 Safari Tanzania!? Travel Guide to the Crater and Great Migration

Day 4: Ngorongoro to Serengeti National Park

Following breakfast, journey to Serengeti National Park via Olduvai Gorge, a site significant in the discovery of early human evolution. Arrive in Serengeti by lunchtime, enjoy a hot lunch at the lodge, and rest briefly. Embark on an afternoon game drive to explore the park’s vast wilderness, renowned for its large mammal population, including the Big Five. Dinner and overnight accommodations are provided at the Seronera Campsite.

• Accommodation: Luxury, Midrange & Budget
• Meal Plan: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner

Days 5 & 6: Full-day game drive Serengeti National Park

Start the day with an early morning game drive, returning for breakfast. Pack a picnic lunch for a full day of game viewing in Serengeti. After a day in the wild, return to the lodge for a hot shower, dinner, and an overnight stay at Seronera Campsite.

• Accommodation: Luxury, Midrange & Budget
• Meal Plan: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner

Day 7: Serengeti National Park to Lake Manyara National Park

Embark on an early morning game drive in Serengeti, followed by breakfast. Drive to the Ngorongoro Highlands, enjoying lunch at Gibbs Farm. Visit waterfalls en-route to Lake Manyara, arriving in time for a hot shower, dinner, and an overnight stay at Twiga Campsite.

• Accommodation: Luxury, Midrange & Budget
• Meal Plan:  Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner

Day 8: Lake Manyara National Park to Arusha, Moshi & Departure

After breakfast, enjoy a morning game drive in Lake Manyara National Park, known for its diverse ecosystem and tree-climbing lions. Return to the lodge for lunch and a short rest, followed by an afternoon game drive. In the late afternoon, depart for Arusha and transfer to Kilimanjaro International Airport for your departure.

• Accommodation: Luxury, Midrange & Budget
• Meal Plan: Breakfast & Lunch

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