Best Tanzania Big Five Safari.

8 days—Popular must-see destinations on a 8-day safari in Tanzania are: the Tarangire, world-famous Serengeti, the iconic Ngorongoro and the Lake Manyara.

$1600-6000 USD

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Safari summary

With Africa Natural Tours you will gate a excellent opportunities to visit the oldest National Parks as well as conservation area in the world. This 8-day Tanzania safari is ideal for your choice to experience the magnificence and beauty of Tanzania.

This 8-day Tanzania safari is the best and most popular adventure that gives you a special chance to visit the 5 top and most beautiful parks for safari in Tanzania: the Tarangire, the legendary Serengeti, the world-famous Ngorongoro Creator, the Lake Manyara, and the Lake Natron. This 8 days Tanzania safari is an excellent way to explore the diverse wildlife, landscapes, and cultural heritage that this East African country has to offer.

This 8 days Tanzania safari is an excellent way to explore the diverse wildlife, landscapes, and cultural heritage that Tanzania has to offer. The Tanzania private safari costs from $1600 to $6000 per person per trip, and this price depends on transportation by 4x4 land cruiser.

This 8-day Tanzania safari is unique and specially designed to allow you to experience the highlights of the northern safari circuit of Tanzania, mixing it with culture and walking safari in the heart of Serengeti National Park. You will experience breathtaking wildlife in the midst of some of the most diverse landscapes imaginable. This trip is adventurous and fun, and it is recommended year-round.


About this tour

Tour type Set-date, set-itinerary, group
Main focus Game drives
Activity level Easy activity
Best months January, February, June, July, August, September, October, November, December
Countries
Parks

Fine details

Safari highlights
  • Bird watching—with professional guide
  • Photography safari—with professional guide
  • Wildlife sanctuaries
What’s included?
  • Private vehicle and driver
What’s not included?
  • Park fees
  • Tips and gratuities
  • Visas

Itinerary

Day 1: Arrival in Arusha Tanzania

You will be picked up from the airport by our guide and transported to your accommodations in Arusha, where you will stay overnight, relax, and prepare for your adventures to come. Accommodation Lodge is an oasis of calm and aesthetic pleasure. Arusha is Located below Mount Meru on the eastern edge of the eastern branch of the Great Rift Valley, Arusha has a temperate and comfortable climate. The city is close to many of Tanzania’s greatest attractions and is major international diplomatic hub

Day 2: Tarangire National Park

Tarangire

After breakfast, drive to Tarangire National Park (approximately 2-3 hours). Full-day game drive in Tarangire, known for its large elephant herds, baobab trees, and diverse wildlife. Picnic lunch within the park. Evening move to your lodge/camp for dinner and overnight.

Day 3: Lake Manyara National Park

Lake Manyara

After breakfast, pick up at 08:00 am then drive to Lake Manyara National Park for a day of game a drive. In this small, but beautiful park with dense forest you can spot lots of monkeys, giraffes, elephants, impalas, hippos, flamingos and if you are lucky you may spot the rare tree climbing lions, a part from the animals the contrasting landscape is stunning with the biggest diversity of habitat than the Serengeti national park.

Day 4: Serengeti National Park

Serengeti

After breakfast, you will continue towards the fertile highlands where wheat, coffee, and corn are grown by the people. You will be able to see the breathtaking Ngorongoro Crater before traveling onwards to the Serengeti, which you will reach by midday. Serengeti National Park is the largest park in Tanzania. The biggest wildebeest and zebra migration takes place here and, depending on the season, you may witness thousands of animals.

Day 5: Serengeti National Park

Serengeti

Today, you will head out early on your morning game drive for a chance to witness a magnificent African sunrise in the bush. Head out after a cup of coffee and experience the wilderness and its magnificent creatures as they wake up among the dew-covered grasses. You will head out once more for another chance to explore the plains in search of the African wildlife as you exit the park. Late afternoon you will be heading to Ngorongoro for relaxation, diner and overnight stay

Day 6: Ngorongoro Crater

Ngorongoro Crater

After breakfast, you will be drive heading to Ngorongoro crater, you will depart the campsite with a picnic lunch and descend into the amazing Ngorongoro Crater. Explore the magnificent world of diversity that lies within, surrounded by the imposing walls that encircle the reserve. It is possible to see all of Africa's Big Five within the crater among a vast array of other wildlife, including hundreds of bird species.

Day 7: Lake Natron

After breakfast, you will head to Lake Natron. The drives from the Ngorongoro conservation area are remote, with a desolate, other-worldly beauty and an incomparable feeling of space and antiquity. Dinner and overnight stay at Lake Manyara National Park

Day 8: Lake Natron - Arusha

Lake Manyara

In the morning, your guide will take you for an adventurous walk to the waterfalls (make sure to bring walking shoes). Several Maasai villages are found nearby and your guide for the hike will be a Maasai. After lunch, you will proceed with game drive until evening at Arusha Town.

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