This 8-day safari is designed for travelers who want the most comprehensive yet budget-friendly Tanzania wildlife adventure. It covers the country’s most famous safari destinations — Tarangire, Serengeti, Ngorongoro Crater, and Lake Manyara — with extended time in Serengeti to follow the Great Migration (seasonal) and maximize wildlife viewing.
Highlights
Explore four world-class safari parks in 8 days.
Four days in Serengeti for deep exploration and following migration routes.
High chances of spotting the Big Five (lion, leopard, elephant, buffalo, rhino).
Ngorongoro Crater — one of the world’s most spectacular wildlife havens.
Lake Manyara’s flamingos, hippos, monkeys, and famous tree-climbing lions.
Budget-friendly lodges or public campsites, with all meals included.
Day 1: Arusha → Tarangire National Park
Morning departure from Arusha.
Full-day game drive in Tarangire, famous for elephants, giraffes, and baobabs.
Picnic lunch inside the park.
Overnight stay at Mto wa Mbu/Karatu (budget lodge or campsite).
Day 2: Tarangire → Serengeti National Park
After breakfast, drive through the Ngorongoro highlands to Serengeti.
Afternoon en-route game drive across Serengeti plains.
Dinner and overnight in central Serengeti (budget campsite or lodge).
Day 3: Serengeti National Park (Full Day)
Sunrise game drive for predator activity.
Full-day safari across central Serengeti, picnic lunch in the bush.
Dinner and overnight in Serengeti.
Day 4: Serengeti National Park (Second Full Day)
Explore different Serengeti regions (Seronera Valley, Western Corridor, or North depending on migration season).
Look out for wildebeest herds, big cats, and crocodiles near river crossings.
Dinner and overnight in Serengeti.
Day 5: Serengeti National Park (Third Full Day)
Another day of game drives, maximizing chances to see predators and migration herds.
Evening sundowner views from your campsite/lodge.
Overnight in Serengeti.
Day 6: Serengeti National Park (Fourth Full Day)
Final morning and afternoon game drives in Serengeti.
Optional: hot-air balloon safari at sunrise (extra cost).
Dinner and overnight in Serengeti.
Day 7: Serengeti → Ngorongoro Conservation Area
Morning Serengeti game drive en route to Ngorongoro.
Stop at Olduvai Gorge (optional, historical site of early human fossils).
Dinner and overnight at a campsite/lodge on Ngorongoro Crater rim.
Day 8: Ngorongoro Crater → Lake Manyara → Arusha
Early morning descent into Ngorongoro Crater for half-day game drive.
Spot rhinos, elephants, lions, hippos, and more.
Picnic lunch inside the crater.
Afternoon transfer to Lake Manyara National Park for a short game drive — flamingos, tree-climbing lions, and forest monkeys.
Evening return to Arusha, marking the end of the safari.
Package Includes
Transport in 4×4 safari vehicle with pop-up roof.
Professional English-speaking driver/guide.
Park entry fees to all mentioned destinations.
Full board accommodation (budget camps/lodges).
Bottled drinking water.
Package Excludes
International flights & visas.
Travel insurance.
Tips for guide/driver & lodge staff.
Optional activities (balloon safari, Maasai village visit, canoeing, etc.).
Soft drinks & alcoholic beverages.
