8 days best of Tanzania Wildlife Safari

8 days best of Tanzania Wildlife Safari covers the best national parks in Tanzania which include Tarangire national park, Ngorongoro Crater, Serengeti National park, and Lake Manyara National park. This 8 days best of Tanzania Wildlife safari includes 8 days and 7 nights allowing travelers to explore the beauty that lies within the magnificent and magical nature of Tanzania. By the time you complete these 8 days in Tanzania, you will have encountered lots of wildlife species including the big five games.

Highlights of this 8 days best of Tanzania wildlife safari

Day 1: Arrival and Transfer to Arusha
Day 2: Transfer to Tarangire National Park
Day 3: Morning game drive and Transfer to Ngorongoro Crater Conservation area
Day 4: Full day in Ngorongoro crater conservation area
Day 5: Transfer to Serengeti National park
Day 6: Full day in Serengeti National park
Day 7: Transfer to Lake Manyara National park
Day 8: Morning Game Drive and Transfer back to Arusha

Detailed Safari Itinerary

Day 1. Arrival and Transfer to Arusha

Arrival: on day 1 of 8 days best of Tanzania wildlife safari, you will be met by Achieve Global Safaris company representative in Tanzania who will pick you up from the airport. You will have a briefing about Tanzania and the beautiful things that you will encounter while on your 8 days safari.
Transfer to Arusha: Throughout the briefing, you will be transferred to Arusha city where you will check-in at the lodge for relaxation. Depending on your arrival time, you will have a meal and have a brief city tour around Arusha before returning to the lodge for dinner and overnight.
Meal plan: Lunch and Dinner

Day 2: Transfer to Tarangire National Park and Afternoon game drive

Transfer to Tarangire National park: On the second day of 8 days Best of Tanzania Wildlife Safari, you will have an early morning breakfast then check out of the lodge and meet your driver to transfer to Tarangire National park. This will take roughly 2 hours’ drive from Arusha so expect to arrive very early to check-in at the lodge as you await for lunch.
Afternoon game drive: Once you are done with Lunch, you will meet your driver for an afternoon and evening game drive in the nearby locations within the park. During the game drive, you will spot lots of wildlife species such as Lions, Elephants, Buffaloes, and many more. When the sun goes down, you will be driven back to the lodge for dinner and Overnight.
Meal plan: Breakfast, Lunch, and Dinner

Day 3. Morning game drive and Transfer to Ngorongoro Crater Conservation Area.

Transfer to Ngorongoro Conservation area: On day 3 of 8 days best of Tanzania wildlife safari, you will wake up for breakfast, and have an early morning game drive to spot more wildlife including those seen previously during the afternoon and evening drive. After the game drive, return to the lodge for a meal and then check out of the lodge to meet your driver for a ride to the Ngorongoro crater Conservation area where you will arrive in the evening, check-in at the lodge and enjoy your dinner.
Meal plan: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner

Day 4. Full day in Ngorongoro crater conservation area

Full day exploration in Ngorongoro Conservation area: On the 4th day of 8 days best of Tanzania Wildlife Safari, you will arise in the morning for a cup of tea then head out with your driver to explore the Ngorongoro conservation area where you will spot lots of wildlife species such as Leopards, Lions, buffaloes, elephants and even spend ample time enjoying the caldera within this area. You will be in a position to encounter the endangered black Rhinos. You may opt to go with a packed lunch box or return to the lodge during lunch hours for a lunch break then return to have an evening drive around the crater and later in the evening be driven to the lodge for dinner and sleep.
Meal plan: Breakfast, Lunch, and Dinner

Day 5. Transfer to Serengeti National Park.

Transfer to Serengeti national park: on day 5 of 8 days Best of Tanzania Wildlife Safari, you will wake up for breakfast then drive to exit the Ngorongoro crater conservation area and embark on the journey to Serengeti National park. You will have a stopover at Olduvai Gorge and then proceed to the park where you will be driven directly to the lodge for check-in, relaxation, and lunch. Once you are done with lunch, you may meet your driver for a game drive in the nearby parts of Serengeti national park until the sunset since this park is very large with lots of attractions.
Meal plan: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner

Day 6: Full day in Serengeti National park

Full day exploration of Serengeti National Park: on this day 6 of 8 days best of Tanzania wildlife safari, you will have breakfast then pack a meal box before meeting your driver to go and spend a full day in this magnificent national park filled with lots of eye-catching attractions. However, you may also be driven back for a hot meal during lunch hours. During the game drive, you will be in a position to encounter different mammal species such as Lions, elephants, wildebeests, Cheetahs, Giraffes, Kob, and many more. Since Serengeti national park is situated in close vicinity to Masai Mara national reserve, you will be able to view the wildebeests as they prepare to migrate from one park to another via the river and witness the crocodiles as they grab the unfit wildebeest for a meal.
Note: You may opt for an air balloon safari on this day 6 so as to have an aerial view of the park and the wildlife in it from above.
Meal plan: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner

Day 7: Transfer to Lake Manyara National park

Transfer to Lake Manyara National park: on the second last day which is day 7 of 8 days best of Tanzania Wildlife safari, you will have to check out of the lodge after breakfast and be driven to Lake Manyara National Park basically known as the home to the rare and unique tree-climbing lions. Once you get to the park, you will be driven to the lodge for check-in, have lunch and then drive around the lodge to spot some mammal species such as Elephants, Leopards, Tree climbing lions among others. Then return to the lodge for dinner and have an overnight.
Meal plan: Breakfast, Lunch, and Dinner

Day 8: Morning Game Drive and Transfer back to Arusha

Morning game drive: on the last day which is day 8 of 8 days best of Tanzania Wildlife safari, you will have an early breakfast then meet your driver for a morning game drive on this last day before exiting the park.
Transfer to Arusha: After the brief game drive, you will return to the lodge for a meal, then check out and be driven back to Arusha and then to the airport for departures to the next destination.
Meal plan: Breakfast and Lunch

End Of 8 Days Best of Tanzania Wildlife Safari

Inclusive

Park entrance fees
Airport pickup and drop off
All activities as mentioned in the Itinerary
All meals as per Itinerary
Accommodation a per Itinerary
A 4×4 safari van with Fuel
An English speaking guide
Enough bottled drinking water

Exclusives

Visa and flight ticket
Life insurance
Other drinks other than water
Optional activities
Tip
Laundry fees
Souvenirs