8 Days Tanzania Wilderness

Day 1: Arrival in Arusha
Arrive in Arusha, the gateway to Tanzania’s northern safari circuit. Transfer to your lodge for an overnight stay and rest after your journey. Depending on your arrival time, you may have the chance to explore Arusha or enjoy a relaxing evening at the lodge.

Day 2: Arusha to Tarangire National Park
Depart from Arusha in the morning and head to Tarangire National Park. Known for its large elephant herds and ancient baobab trees, Tarangire offers excellent game viewing opportunities. Enjoy a game drive throughout the day and a picnic lunch within the park. In the late afternoon, transfer to your lodge or camp for the night.

Day 3: Tarangire to Lake Manyara National Park
After breakfast, drive to Lake Manyara National Park. Famous for its tree-climbing lions and diverse birdlife, this park provides unique wildlife experiences. Spend the day exploring the park with game drives and enjoy a picnic lunch by the lake. In the evening, transfer to your lodge near the park for a relaxing overnight stay.

Day 4: Lake Manyara to Serengeti National Park
Begin your journey to the Serengeti National Park, Tanzania’s most renowned wildlife destination. Drive through the Ngorongoro Conservation Area and enter the Serengeti, where the vast plains offer exceptional game viewing. Enjoy an afternoon game drive and settle into your lodge or camp for the night.

Day 5: Serengeti National Park
Spend a full day in the Serengeti, exploring its diverse ecosystems and observing its abundant wildlife. Depending on the time of year, you might witness the Great Migration, with millions of wildebeest and zebras traversing the plains. Enjoy morning and afternoon game drives, and return to your lodge or camp for dinner and overnight.

Day 6: Serengeti to Ngorongoro Crater
After breakfast, depart the Serengeti and head towards the Ngorongoro Crater. Arrive at your lodge located on the crater’s rim and enjoy panoramic views. In the afternoon, you can relax at the lodge or take an optional tour of a local Maasai village.

Day 7: Ngorongoro Crater
Descend into the Ngorongoro Crater for a day of game viewing in this unique caldera. The crater floor is home to a variety of wildlife, including black rhinos, lions, elephants, and flamingos. Enjoy a picnic lunch inside the crater and continue exploring until late afternoon. Return to your lodge for your final night of the safari.

Day 8: Ngorongoro to Arusha and Departure
After breakfast, drive back to Arusha. Depending on your flight schedule, you may have time for some last-minute shopping or sightseeing in Arusha. Transfer to the airport for your departure flight.