8 Days Drive in & Fly-Out to Serengeti Mid-Range Safari

Embark on an unforgettable 8-day journey through Tanzania’s most iconic wildlife destinations, combining classic game drives with seamless fly-out convenience from the Serengeti. This itinerary takes you from the elephant-rich landscapes of Tarangire and the lush habitats of Lake Manyara to the endless plains

8-day Tanzania safari · From $3,800 USD per person

Destinations: Lake Manyara National Park · Tarangire National Park · Serengeti National Park · Mount Kilimanjaro National Park · Ngorongoro Conservation Area

What's included

• Airport pick-up and drop-off
• All park entrance fees.
• Accommodation as per itinerary.
• Professional Guide
• Transportation in a 4x4 safari vehicle
• Bottled mineral water
• free Wi-Fi

Itinerary

1. Day 1: Arrival → Arusha

   Arrive at Kilimanjaro or Arusha Airport, where your driver-guide will warmly welcome you. Transfer to your hotel in Arusha for rest and safari briefing.Overnight in Arusha.

2. Day 2: Arusha → Tarangire National Park

   Depart after breakfast for Tarangire, famous for large elephant herds and ancient baobab trees. Enjoy a full game drive with lunch inside the park.Dinner and overnight in Tarangire or Karatu.

3. Day 3: Tarangire → Ngorongoro Crater

   After breakfast, drive to the Ngorongoro Conservation Area. Descend into the crater for a stunning game drive—home to the Big Five and rich wildlife.Overnight in Ngorongoro Highlands / Karatu.

4. Day 4: Ngorongoro → Central Serengeti

   Travel through the Ngorongoro highlands into the Serengeti. Enjoy game viewing en route as you enter Central Serengeti, known for lions, leopards, and endless plains.Dinner and overnight in Central Serengeti.

5. Day 5: Full Day in Central Serengeti

   Spend a full day exploring Central Serengeti, focusing on big cats and other wildlife. Picnic lunch in the park, followed by an afternoon game drive.Overnight in Central Serengeti.

6. Day 6: Central Serengeti → Northern Serengeti

   After breakfast, head north, enjoying game drives along the way. Reach the Northern Serengeti, famous for river crossings during the Great Migration season.Dinner and overnight in Northern Serengeti.

7. Day 7: Full Day in Northern Serengeti

   Enjoy a full day following the Great Migration herds and searching for Big Cats. Explore the Mara River area, where dramatic wildlife action unfolds during the migration period.Overnight in Northern Serengeti.

8. Day 8: Northern Serengeti → Fly Out to Zanzibar/Arusha

   After breakfast, drive to the airstrip for your scheduled flight to Zanzibar or Arusha. End of your unforgettable safari adventure.

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