8-Day Tanzania Serengeti & Ngorongoro Safari
Endless plains in the Serengeti, dense wildlife in the Ngorongoro Crater.
Go beyond the expected.
A comprehensive northern Tanzania circuit through Tarangire, the Serengeti and Ngorongoro Crater, covering baobab-studded plains, endless grassland and one of Africa's densest wildlife concentrations.
- Multiple game drives across the Serengeti
- Full day exploring the Ngorongoro Crater floor
- Tarangire National Park and its baobab landscapes
- Strong odds of the Big Five across the circuit
- Optional sunrise hot air balloon safari over the Serengeti
What's included
Included
- All accommodation as specified
- Private 4x4 safari vehicle with driver-guide
- Park and conservation area entrance fees
- Meals as specified in the day-by-day itinerary
- Bottled water in the vehicle
Not included
- International flights
- Visa fees
- Travel insurance
- Tips and gratuities
- Hot air balloon safari (optional add-on)
- Personal expenses
Confirm current park fees, permit availability, accommodation and pricing before booking, since these can change with season and demand.
Day by day
Day 1 Arrival in Arusha
Arusha
Arrive at Kilimanjaro International Airport and transfer to your hotel in Arusha, the gateway to Tanzania's northern safari circuit.
Day 2 Tarangire National Park
Tarangire National Park
Drive to Tarangire, known for its ancient baobab trees and large elephant herds, with game drives through the afternoon.
Day 3 Transfer to the Serengeti
Serengeti National Park
A full day's drive across the Ngorongoro Highlands into the Serengeti, with game viewing along the way as the landscape opens into endless plains.
Day 4 Full day in the Serengeti
Serengeti National Park
A full day of game drives across the Serengeti's plains, timed where possible around the migration or resident predator activity depending on season.
Day 5 Further Serengeti game drives
Serengeti National Park
A second full day exploring a different area of the Serengeti, covering more of its varied terrain from open plains to riverine woodland.
Day 6 Transfer to Ngorongoro Crater rim
Ngorongoro Conservation Area
Drive back across the highlands to the rim of the Ngorongoro Crater, with time to settle in ahead of the next day's crater floor visit.
Day 7 Full day on the Ngorongoro Crater floor
Ngorongoro Crater
A full day descending onto the crater floor, one of the densest concentrations of wildlife in Africa, with strong odds of the Big Five in a single day.
Day 8 Return to Arusha and departure
Arusha
Drive back to Arusha in time for your onward flight.
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Questions about 8-Day Tanzania Serengeti & Ngorongoro Safari
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