Classic Safari in Tanzania - 8 Days

Discover the essence of African wildlife

Embark on a classic 8-day safari through northern Tanzania, exploring some of the most impressive national parks on the continent. This tour will take you through vast plains, diverse habitats, and unforgettable scenery where nature and wildlife take center stage.

Featured destinations

• Arusha - Start and end point of the safari.
• Serengeti National Park - Home of the Great Migration and one of Africa's most iconic reserves.

An authentic safari with the best combination of adventure and comfort

Enjoy a carefully designed trip that combines exciting game drives with comfortable accommodation in lodges and camps. This safari will allow you to observe the "Big Five" and other iconic species up close in their natural habitat.

Customizable itinerary

This safari can be adapted to your needs and preferences, ensuring a unique experience. Experience the magic of Tanzania with this classic safari and create unforgettable memories. Contact us for more information and customize your trip today.

Safari Itinerary

Day 1: Arrival at Kilimanjaro International Airport

(Please indicate your arrival time at the airport) Hello and welcome to Tanzania. Upon arrival at the airport, our driver-guide will be waiting for you. After the briefing, you will head to the city of Arusha for dinner and an overnight stay.

Recommended accommodation

• Amani Hotel
• Pazuri Inn

Day 2: From Arusha to Tarangire National Park - Full-day safari

After breakfast, you will head to Tarangire National Park in a 4x4 vehicle for a game drive. You will carry picnic lunch boxes. The park, founded in 1970, is named after the Tarangire River, a permanent water source that attracts a wide variety of wildlife. It is famous for its majestic baobabs and its large herds of elephants. During the dry season (July-September), animals gather around the river, making sightings easier. You may see wildebeest, buffalo, zebras, Thomson's gazelles, eland, hartebeest, and, with luck, leopards. Lunch will be a picnic in the park, and later we will head to Tanzania Bush Camp for dinner and an overnight stay.

Recommended accommodation

• Tanzania Bush Camps

Meal plan: Full board

Day 3: From Tarangire to Lake Eyasi and overnight in Karatu

Carrying a picnic lunch, we will head to Lake Eyasi, an alkaline lake about 50 km long. Its shores are home to leopards, hippos, monkeys, and a wide variety of birds. Here, we will enjoy the views of the Rift Valley escarpment and visit the Datoga pastoralists and the Hadzabe tribe, one of the last hunter-gatherer communities in Tanzania. Later, we will head to the Mto wa Mbu area to spend the night at a lodge.

Recommended accommodation

• Kirurumu
• Pamoja Lodge

Meal plan: Full board

Day 4: From Karatu to Serengeti National Park

After breakfast, we head to Serengeti National Park, crossing the farmlands of Karatu and the Ngorongoro Conservation Area. The Serengeti is famous for its endless plains and abundant wildlife. We will arrive in central Serengeti Seronera, home of the Seronera River, an important gathering point for wildlife. Lunch at camp, and an afternoon game drive in the park.

Recommended accommodation

• Central Serengeti Camps

Meal plan: Full board

Day 5: Full day in Serengeti National Park

We will enjoy a full-day game drive exploring the plains, rocky outcrops (kopjes), and valleys. We will spot lions, cheetahs, leopards, wildebeest, zebras, giraffes, gazelles, and, with luck, wild dogs. Morning and afternoon game drives will be conducted.

Recommended accommodation

• Tanzania Bush Camps

Meal plan: Full board

Day 6: Full day in central Serengeti

Another day exploring the richness of the Serengeti with early morning game drives. We will search for wildlife in different habitats within the park.

Recommended accommodation

• Central Serengeti Camps

Meal plan: Full board

Day 7: From Serengeti to Ngorongoro Crater and return to Arusha

After breakfast, we will head to the Ngorongoro Conservation Area. Here we will enjoy a game drive in the Ngorongoro Crater, a spectacular setting with around 30,000 resident animals. It is an excellent place to spot flamingos at Lake Magadi and the rare black rhino. After a picnic lunch in the crater, we will return to Arusha for dinner.

Recommended accommodation

• Amani Hotel
• Pazuri Inn

Meal plan: Full board

Day 8: Day trip to Lake Duluti - canoeing and hiking

After breakfast, we head to Lake Duluti for a day of relaxation and outdoor activities. We will take a guided walk around the lake, exploring its history and biodiversity. Then we will have the option to canoe, spot monitor lizards, or simply relax in the area. Return to Arusha for dinner. Depending on your flight schedule, transfer to the airport.

End of itinerary

Not included:

• International or domestic flights
• Tips, alcohol, cigarettes, and personal items
• Visas, travel insurance, or any other expense not mentioned