8 Day Tanzania Safari

Pick up from the Airport/Hotel in Arusha and Drive to Tarangire National Park

Your adventure begins with an early breakfast, followed by a pick-up from your hotel in Arusha. You'll embark on a journey to Tarangire National Park, renowned for its diverse landscapes and the majestic baobab trees that dot its terrain. The park features nine distinct vegetation zones, offering a unique and varied backdrop for wildlife viewing. The Tarangire River attracts a wealth of wildlife, including lions, leopards, zebras, giraffes, buffaloes, antelopes, and a thriving population of elephants. During your lunch break, enjoy a picnic in a scenic area with breathtaking views of the river and wildlife. If you're lucky, you might even witness a hunt unfolding before your eyes. Afterward, continue your exploration with an afternoon game drive as you make your way to your accommodation.

• Meal Plan: Full Board
• Accommodation: Tarangire Simba Lodge

Transfer and Explore Lake Manyara National Park

After breakfast, you'll travel through the dramatic landscapes of the Great Rift Valley to reach Lake Manyara National Park. Despite its relatively small size, the park is celebrated for its stunning scenery, including lush acacia forests and giant fig trees. Lake Manyara is home to a variety of wildlife, including giraffes, elephants, buffaloes, and impalas. Keep an eye out for the park's rare and famous tree-climbing lions, as well as the flamingos that often grace the lakeshore.

• Meals: All Meals Included
• Accommodation: Manyara Wildlife Safari Camp

Transfer to Serengeti National Park

Following an early breakfast, you'll set out for the world-renowned Serengeti National Park. The journey, while long, is filled with breathtaking vistas, including a stop at the rim of the Ngorongoro Crater for an awe-inspiring view. The Serengeti is famous for the Great Migration, where millions of wildebeests, zebras, and various antelope species traverse the plains in search of fresh grazing.

• Meals: All Meals Included
• Accommodation: Serengeti Sopa Lodge

Enjoy Game Drives in Serengeti National Park for 2 Days

These two days are dedicated to exploring the Serengeti's vast landscapes through exhilarating game drives. The park is a haven for big cats and other predators, so be on the lookout for lions, cheetahs, leopards, and hyenas. In addition to its larger inhabitants, the Serengeti is home to smaller animals such as mongooses, foxes, honey badgers, jackals, baboons, and rock hyraxes. Birdwatchers will also be delighted by the park's more than 500 bird species.

• Meals: All Meals Included
• Accommodation: Serengeti Sopa Lodge

Transfer to Ngorongoro Conservation Area

Start your day with an early morning game drive, witnessing one of the most beautiful sunrises you’ll ever experience. After the drive, return to the lodge for a well-deserved brunch before continuing to the Ngorongoro Conservation Area. Known as the "8th Wonder of the Natural World," Ngorongoro is home to an incredible concentration of wildlife, including the rare black rhino. The area is also famous for its massive elephants, some of which boast the largest tusks in the world.

• Meals: All Meals Included
• Accommodation: Ngorongoro Sopa Lodge

Explore Ngorongoro and Transfer to Lake Eyasi

The day begins early with a descent into the Ngorongoro Crater for a morning of wildlife viewing in one of the most breathtaking places on Earth. The crater's diverse ecosystem includes a river, several swamps, a soda lake teeming with flamingos, a forest, and expansive open plains. After lunch, enjoy a short game drive before ascending the crater and heading towards Lake Eyasi. Here, you’ll prepare for a unique cultural experience the following day.

• Meals: All Meals Included
• Accommodation: Lake Eyasi Safari Lodge

Cultural Encounter with the Hadza Tribe and Return to Arusha

On this day, rise before dawn to meet the Hadza tribe, one of Africa's last remaining nomadic communities. You’ll have the rare opportunity to join the tribe's men on a hunting expedition or accompany the women as they gather fruits. After this immersive experience, visit Lake Eyasi, a seasonal shallow salt lake nestled in the Great Rift Valley. Following your time at the lake, you'll return to Arusha, where your safari adventure concludes.