Tour Package Overview
This 8-day Tanzania safari is designed to offer an unforgettable journey through the best of Tanzania’s wildlife destinations. From the elephant-dominated landscapes of Tarangire, the bird-filled forests of Lake Manyara, and the predator-rich plains of the Serengeti, to the dramatic volcanic scenery of the Ngorongoro Crater, this itinerary is the ultimate Northern Circuit safari.
With extra time in the Serengeti, including both central and northern regions (ideal for witnessing the Great Migration, depending on the season), travelers get unmatched opportunities for game viewing, photography, and immersion in nature.
Enjoy personalized service, experienced guides, and comfortable lodges and tented camps as you explore Tanzania’s iconic landscapes with Proud Of Tanzania Safaris.
Safari Snapshot
Duration: 8 Days / 7 Nights
Start/End: Arusha
Destinations: Tarangire, Lake Manyara, Serengeti (Central & North), Ngorongoro Crater
Activities: Game drives, crater tour, optional Maasai visit, optional hot air balloon
Accommodation: Mix of safari lodges and tented camps (budget, midrange, or luxury)
Best For: Wildlife lovers, photographers, couples, families, migration watchers
Day 1: Arusha – Tarangire National Park
Highlights: Elephants, baobabs, birdlife
Depart Arusha at 7:30 AM with your professional guide.
Game drive in Tarangire National Park, known for large elephant herds and iconic baobabs.
Picnic lunch inside the park.
Evening transfer to Karatu for overnight stay.
🏨 Overnight: Lodge in Karatu (e.g., Marera Valley Lodge)
Day 2: Lake Manyara National Park
Highlights: Tree-climbing lions, flamingos, groundwater forest
After breakfast, head to Lake Manyara National Park.
Explore its diverse habitats and wildlife including hippos, monkeys, elephants, and hundreds of bird species.
Picnic lunch in the park.
Return to the same lodge in Karatu for dinner and rest.
🏨 Overnight: Same lodge in Karatu
Day 3: Karatu – Central Serengeti (via Ngorongoro Highlands)
Highlights: Scenery en route, first views of Serengeti wildlife
Depart early and enjoy a scenic drive through the Ngorongoro Conservation Area.
Optional stop at Olduvai Gorge or a Maasai village.
Game drive in Central Serengeti on the way to your camp.
🏨 Overnight: Tented Camp in Central Serengeti (e.g., Into Wild Africa Camp)
Day 4: Full Day Game Drive – Central Serengeti
Highlights: Big cats, dramatic landscapes, abundant wildlife
Early morning game drive (high chance of predator sightings).
Full-day exploration of the Seronera Valley—home to lions, leopards, elephants, and more.
Picnic lunch in the bush or return to camp for hot lunch.
Optional sunset drive in the evening.
Overnight: Same camp in Central Serengeti
Day 5: Serengeti – Northern Serengeti
Highlights: Great Migration (seasonal), Mara River
Morning breakfast and drive north through the Serengeti.
Enjoy wildlife viewing en route to Northern Serengeti—home to dramatic wildebeest river crossings (July–October).
Afternoon game drive along the Mara River.
Overnight: Camp in Northern Serengeti (e.g., Mara Under Canvas, Heritage Mara Camp)
Day 6: Northern Serengeti – Full Day Game Drive
Highlights: River crossings, crocodiles, large herds
Early game drive in Mara River region—watch out for migration herds and predators.
Picnic lunch in the field or return to camp.
Optional hot air balloon safari (extra cost, pre-booking required).
Overnight: Same camp in Northern Serengeti
Day 7: Northern Serengeti – Ngorongoro Area
Highlights: Wildlife en route, crater rim sunset
Early breakfast and begin a full day of game viewing as you drive south from the Serengeti.
Stop for a picnic lunch on the way.
Arrive in the Ngorongoro Conservation Area in the late afternoon.
Overnight: Lodge near crater rim (e.g., Rhino Lodge or Ngorongoro Farm House)
Day 8: Ngorongoro Crater – Arusha
Highlights: Big Five, crater floor game drive
Early morning descent into the Ngorongoro Crater.
Half-day game drive to spot lions, rhinos, elephants, hippos, and more.
Picnic lunch at a scenic spot inside the crater.
Ascend and return to Arusha, arriving in the late afternoon.
Drop-off: Arusha hotel or Kilimanjaro Airport (JRO)
✅ What’s Included
Private 4×4 safari vehicle with pop-up roof
Professional English-speaking guide
All park entry fees & Ngorongoro crater service fee
7 nights accommodation (full board)
All meals during safari
Bottled drinking water
Daily game drives and cultural insights
Government taxes and levies
❌ What’s Not Included
International/domestic flights
Tips for guide and lodge staff
Personal insurance & visas
Optional activities (e.g., balloon safari, Maasai village visit)
Alcohol & soft drinks
