Best 8 Days Tanzania Safari / 8 Days Tanzania Lodge Safari

Welcome Upon arrival at Kilimanjaro International Airport or Arusha Airport, you’ll be met by our friendly safari team and transferred to your lodge in Arusha. After check-in, take time to rest and recover from your flight or explore the lush gardens of your lodge. Arusha sits at the base of Mount Meru and offers views of both Meru and Kilimanjaro on clear days. In the evening, enjoy a welcome dinner and safari briefing from your guide. Meals: Dinner
Accommodation: Arusha Coffee Lodge / Mount Meru Hotel / Similar

Land of Elephants After an early breakfast, your guide will pick you up and drive through the scenic countryside towards Tarangire National Park. The drive takes approximately 2.5 hours, passing through rural villages, farmland, and Maasai homesteads. Enter the park by late morning and begin your game drive, exploring the vast savannahs and ancient baobab forests. Tarangire is famous for its large population of elephants and seasonal river that attracts numerous animals during the dry months. Enjoy a picnic lunch at one of the designated sites inside the park, followed by an afternoon game drive. Return to your lodge in the early evening for relaxation and dinner. Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Accommodation: Tarangire Sopa Lodge / Karibu Elephants Lodge / Similar

Into the Wild Today marks the beginning of your Serengeti adventure. After breakfast, you will drive through the Ngorongoro highlands toward Serengeti National Park. En route, you may stop at Olduvai Gorge—a world-renowned archaeological site where some of the earliest human fossils were discovered. After entering the Serengeti, begin your first game drive en route to your lodge or camp. The park’s landscape transitions from acacia woodlands to expansive plains dotted with wildlife. Depending on the season, you might witness massive herds of wildebeest and zebra or predators like lions and hyenas on the hunt. Arrive at your lodge in time for sunset, followed by dinner and storytelling around the campfire. Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Accommodation: Karibu Sametu Camp / Kubu Kubu Tented Lodge

After an early breakfast, set out on a full-day game drive in the Serengeti. With your private guide, you’ll explore different regions of the park, maximizing wildlife viewing. Central Serengeti offers a high concentration of resident predators including lions, leopards, and cheetahs. If you’re visiting between July and October, you may head north to witness the dramatic Mara River crossings during the Great Migration. Stop for a hot bush lunch or a picnic in the wild. As you traverse the plains, you’ll encounter elephants, giraffes, buffalo, and many species of antelope and birds. Return to your lodge for a sunset drink and dinner. Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Accommodation: Karibu River Camp / Four Seasons Serengeti (ultra-luxury)

Enjoy a relaxed morning game drive in the Serengeti before brunch at your lodge. Afterward, begin your journey to the Ngorongoro Conservation Area. This scenic drive takes you through Maasai villages, rolling hills, and wide vistas. Along the way, stop at viewpoints overlooking the crater or visit cultural bomas to learn about traditional Maasai lifestyles. As you ascend to the crater rim, you’ll notice a change in vegetation, with cooler temperatures and dense forest cover. Arrive at your lodge perched on the edge of the crater for dinner with panoramic views. Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Accommodation: &Beyond Ngorongoro Crater Lodge / Karibu Lion Paws Camp

Natural Wonder of the World Today is a highlight of your safari. After an early breakfast, descend into the Ngorongoro Crater—a UNESCO World Heritage Site and the largest unbroken volcanic caldera in the world. The crater’s diverse ecosystems host nearly 30,000 animals, including rhinos, lions, elephants, hippos, and flamingos. Enjoy a full-day game drive on the crater floor with a picnic lunch near the hippo pool. Your guide will help spot elusive species and share insights about the region’s geology and wildlife. In the afternoon, ascend the crater wall and either return to your lodge or begin your journey back toward Arusha, depending on your preference. Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Accommodation: Return to lodge at Ngorongoro or drive back to Arusha for overnight

Choose between two captivating experiences:

1. Lake Manyara National Park: Explore this compact park renowned for tree-climbing lions, alkaline lakeshores teeming with flamingos, and dense groundwater forests. Spot troops of baboons, giraffes, and over 400 bird species.

2. Lake Eyasi Cultural Tour: Visit the Hadzabe tribe, one of Africa’s last hunter-gatherer communities. Participate in a traditional bushwalk, learning ancient survival skills, or meet the Datoga people, skilled blacksmiths.

Return to your lodge near Karatu, where a farewell dinner celebrates the culmination of your Tanzanian adventure.

On your final day, delve into Chagga culture with a visit to Materuni Village, nestled in the foothills of Mount Kilimanjaro. Tour a coffee plantation, where farmers demonstrate traditional cultivation and roasting methods. Participate in a coffee-making ceremony, savoring freshly brewed Arabica paired with local bananas. Hike through lush rainforests to Materuni Waterfall, a 90-meter cascade surrounded by tropical greenery. After lunch, transfer to Kilimanjaro Airport, enriched by memories of Tanzania’s wildlife, landscapes, and vibrant cultures.