8 Days Tanzania Highlights Safari
8 days · Elephants and baobabs in Tarangire
About this safari
Most first-time visitors to Tanzania want three places: Tarangire, the central Serengeti and the Ngorongoro Crater. This trip covers all three in eight days.
The pace is steady rather than rushed. It suits first-timers, families, photographers and anyone who simply loves wildlife.
Day by day
Day 1: Arrive at Kilimanjaro
We meet you at the airport and transfer you to Arusha for the night.
Day 2: Tarangire National Park
Spend a full day on game drives among the park's elephants and baobab trees.
Day 3: To the Serengeti
You drive to the Serengeti, with a game drive on the way.
Day 4: Central Serengeti
Today is a full day of game drives.
Day 5: Another day in the Serengeti
You spend the day around Seronera or Ndutu, depending on the season.
Day 6: To Ngorongoro
Enjoy a morning game drive, then transfer to the crater rim for the night.
Day 7: Into the crater
Go on a game drive on the crater floor, then drive to Karatu.
Day 8: Departure
We transfer you to Kilimanjaro or Arusha airport. Please book flights that leave after 16:00.
Where you stay
These are the lodges and camps we usually use on this route. If one is full on your dates, we book a similar property.
- Arusha Planet Lodge
- Tarangire Simba Lodge
- Serengeti Heritage Tented Camp
- Rhino Lodge (Ngorongoro)
- Country Lodge Karatu
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Ready to plan your safari?
Tell us your dates, group and what you want to see
You’ll get a route and a price back, not a template. Planned by the team in Kampala before you land in Entebbe.