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8 Days Tanzania Safari Tarangire/ Serengeti Park/ Ngorongoro Crater & Lake Manyara

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All about the 8 Days Tanzania Safari Tarangire/ Serengeti Park/ Ngorongoro Crater & Lake Manyara.

Tarangire National Park, Serengeti National Park, Ngorongoro Crater, and Lake Manyara are iconic destinations within Tanzania that form part of the country’s exceptional wildlife and natural wonders. Here’s a detailed overview of each location :

Tarangire National Park:
Tarangire National Park, located in northern Tanzania, is known for its vast savannahs, ancient baobab trees, and diverse wildlife. The park is named after the Tarangire River, which flows through its boundaries and attracts a wide array of animals during the dry season. Tarangire is renowned for its large elephant herds, as well as sightings of lions, giraffes, zebras, wildebeests, and numerous bird species. It offers a more off-the-beaten-path experience compared to other parks, with fewer crowds and a sense of unspoiled wilderness.

Serengeti National Park:
Serengeti National Park is one of Africa’s most renowned wildlife destinations and a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Located in northern Tanzania, it is famous for its vast plains, sweeping grasslands, and the Great Migration—an annual spectacle where millions of wildebeests, zebras, and other herbivores migrate in search of fresh grazing lands. Serengeti is home to a remarkable concentration of wildlife, including lions, leopards, cheetahs, elephants, buffalo herds, and a diverse bird population. Its vast expanse offers incredible opportunities for game drives, hot air balloon safaris, and immersive wildlife experiences.

Ngorongoro Crater:
Ngorongoro Crater is a geological marvel and a conservation area located in northern Tanzania. Formed by the collapse of a volcano millions of years ago, the crater is now a natural enclosure that hosts an incredible array of wildlife within its walls. Often referred to as the “Eighth Wonder of the World,” Ngorongoro Crater offers a unique safari experience, as visitors can witness the Big Five (lions, elephants, buffaloes, rhinoceroses, and leopards) in close proximity. The crater’s diverse ecosystems support a wide range of animals, including hippos, flamingos, hyenas, and various bird species. The breathtaking landscapes and the chance to spot rare and endangered species make Ngorongoro Crater a must-visit destination.

Lake Manyara National Park:
Lake Manyara National Park, located in northern Tanzania at the foot of the Great Rift Valley, is a compact yet diverse wildlife destination. The park’s main feature is Lake Manyara, a shallow alkaline lake that attracts a large number of flamingos, pelicans, and other water birds. The park’s varied landscapes include dense forests, open grasslands, and acacia woodlands, providing habitats for elephants, giraffes, zebras, lions, and unique tree-climbing lions that are known to inhabit the area. Lake Manyara National Park offers an immersive experience with its diverse birdlife, picturesque scenery, and the opportunity to spot wildlife up close. Visitors can enjoy game drives, birdwatching, walking safaris, and cultural encounters with the local Maasai communities residing near the park.

In summary, Tarangire National Park, Serengeti National Park, Ngorongoro Crater, and Lake Manyara collectively offer unparalleled wildlife and natural experience in Tanzania. From the diverse wildlife and ancient baobab trees of Tarangire to the breathtaking landscapes and the Great Migration in Serengeti, the remarkable concentration of wildlife in Ngorongoro Crater, and the diverse birdlife and picturesque Lake Manyara, these destinations provide unforgettable encounters with nature, cultural interactions, and the opportunity to witness the raw beauty of the African wilderness.

The tour package inclusions and exclusions at a glance
What is included in this tour?Items that are included in the cost of tour price.

 Transportation in a 4×4 safari vehicle
 Professional, English-speaking guide
 Overnight accommodation according to the itinerary
 Meals according to the itinerary
 Mineral water
 All mentioned activities
 All national park fees
 Airport pick up and drop off

What is not included in this tour?Items that are not included in the cost of tour price.

 Flights
 Optional activities
 Alcoholic and soft drinks
 Visa fees
 Tips
 Personal spending money for souvenirs etc.
 Travel insurance

  1. DAY 1 ARUSHA TO TARANGIRE NATIONAL PARK

    Pick up from your accommodation in Arusha and head to Tarangire National Park. This park’s endless grasslands, enormous baobab trees, the perennial Tarangire River and seasonal swamps are home to the largest elephant herds in northern Tanzania. Animals gather at the river, you will be able to see elephants, giraffes, bushbucks, hartebeests, dik-diks, waterbucks, warthogs and reedbucks all year round.
    Furthermore, the park is also home to buffaloes, zebras and wildebeests which are always closely followed by predators such as lions. Leopards are seen every once in a while but cheetahs are rarely spotted. After an extensive game drive, you will leave the park in the late afternoon and head to Karatu for dinner and overnight Tarangire Boabab (B, L, D)

  2. DAY 2 TARANGIRE TO SERENGETI NATIONAL PARK

    After breakfast, depart for Serengeti National Park leaving the highlands behind, we descend into the heart of wild Africa – the Serengeti National Park – with its endless plains, rolling into the distance as far as the eye can see. Then head to the central park area, known as the Seronera area, one of the richest wildlife habitats in the park, featuring the Seronera River, which provides a valuable water source to this area and therefore attracts wildlife well representative of most of the Serengeti’s species. Arrive in time for lunch and enjoy an afternoon game drive, overnight inside the park. (B, L, D)

  3. DAY 3 FULL DAY IN SERENGETI NATIONAL PARK

    This entire day is committed to wildlife viewing inside the Serengeti. The areas to be visited will depend on where the groups are generally found. Wildebeests and zebras are
    discovered in the short stormy period of October and November, moving from the slopes of the North to the primary fields of the south. Furthermore, during the extended stormy periods of April, May and  June, they return to the North. Our guide will know the specific area to spot the herds and where the best views may be. You will overnight inside the park. ( B, L, D)

  4. DAY 4 SERENGETI NATIONAL PARK – Ngorongoro Conservation Area

    Dawn, is a good time to watch wildlife,  be up early to join an early morning game drive and return to the camp for breakfast before heading out for another game drive, In the park  Seronera Region you often see wildebeests and zebras near lions and other predators such as leopards and cheetahs. After a picnic lunch, you will continue your journey towards the Ngorongoro Conservancy. Once you have reached the crater rim, you will enjoy fantastic views of this 600 m-deep collapsed volcano. You will stay inside the park situated on the crater rim. Dinner and overnight at Ngorongoro. (B)

  5. DAY 5 NGORONGORO CRATER

    Today we are exploring the beautiful Ngorongoro Conservancy that holds the world’s 7th wonder. You will get to see all the wild animals. Retire back to the hotel for dinner and overnight (B, L, D)

  6. DAY 6 NGORONGORO CRATER

    After an early breakfast, you will drive down the narrow steep road into the crater. The slopes are forested, but soon the landscape changes to savannah. Here the wildlife is just breathtaking, you can observe the Big Five – lion, elephant, buffalo, rhino and leopard – in just a few hours. You should also see warthogs, wildebeests, zebras, hippos and some of the more than 500 bird species in the area. Back in the evening for dinner and overnight at the Lodge (B, L, D)

  7. DAY 7 LAKE MANYARA

    After breakfast, depart to Lake Manyara Park famous for its tree-climbing lions, also known as the home of baboons, giraffes, elephants, hippos and much more.

    You will also get to enjoy a canopy walk at Manyara National Park.

    Enjoy your packed lunch in the park,  later head out of the park and head towards Arusha for the overnight.

  8. DAY 8 DEPARTURE

    After breakfast transfer to the airport for your flight to your next destination (B)

Single Person & Couple Package

NIGHTS

LOCATION

ACCOMMODATION

1

 ARUSHA 

MOUNT MERU HOTEL ARUSHA 

2

TARANGIRE

BAOBAB TENTED CAMP

3

SERENGETI

SERENGETI ACACIA BLISS 

4

SERENGETI

SERENGETI ACACIA BLISS

5

NGORONGORO CRATER

ACACIA FARM LODGE

6

NGORONGORO CRATER

ACACIA FARM LODGE

7

 ARUSHA 

MOUNT MERU HOTEL ARUSHA 

The tour package inclusions and exclusions at a glance.
Tour package inclusions

 Transportation in a 4×4 safari vehicle
 Professional, English-speaking guide
 Overnight accommodation according to the itinerary
 Meals according to the itinerary
 Mineral water
 All mentioned activities
 All national park fees
 Airport pick up and drop off

Tour package exclusions

 Flights
 Optional activities
 Alcoholic and soft drinks
 Visa fees
 Tips
 Personal spending money for souvenirs etc.
 Travel insurance

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