Tanzania has a lot for you to see and explore and is one of the most popular tourist destinations in the whole of Africa. Our 8 Days Best of Tanzania Wildlife Adventure is planned to take you to explore the absolute best that this country has to offer. Visit the wonders of Lake Manyara National Park, Serengeti National Park, Ngorongoro Conservation Area and Tarangire National Park for some epic wildlife sightings. Contact us to book this 8 Days Best of Tanzania Wildlife Adventure.
Detailed Itinerary.
Day 1: Arrival – Arusha
Upon arrival at the airport you will be welcomed by a Unique Rwanda Vacation Experts company representative who will brief you on the Tanzania safari tour and then transfer you to your hotel in Arusha. Check in, have dinner and overnight stay.
Meal Plan: (Lunch, Dinner).
Accommodation Options: Arusha Coffee Lodge by Elewana, Arusha Safari Lodge, Amani Safari Lodge, Karama Lodge, Tulia Boutique Hotel & Spa.
Day 2: Transfer to Lake Manyara National Park
Today you will depart Arusha as you head towards Lake Manyara, driving via Makuyuni and Mto wa Mbu village. Apart from it’s abundant birdlife, Lake Manyara National Park is also famous for its tree-climbing lions. Arrive at your accommodation and get settled in. This afternoon you will head out on a game drive, seeking out baboons, hippos, impalas, elephants, wildebeest, buffalo, warthog and giraffes, just to name a few of the areas inhabitants.
Meal Plan: (Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner).
Accommodation Options: Lake Manyara Kilimamoja Lodge, Lake Manyara Wildlife Lodge, Lake Manyara Serena Safari Lodge, Manyara Wildlife Safari Camp.
Day 3: Transfer to Serengeti National Park
Depart for the Serengeti National Park, famed for its annual migration, when some six million hooves pound the open plains, as more than 200,000 zebra and 300,000 Thomson’s gazelle join the wildebeest’s trek for fresh grazing. Yet even when the migration is quiet, the Serengeti offers arguably the most scintillating game-viewing in Africa: great herds of buffalo, elephant and giraffe, and thousands upon thousands of eland, topi, kongoni, impala and Grant’s gazelle. Golden-maned lion prides feast on the abundance of plain grazers. Solitary leopards haunt the acacia trees lining the Seronera River, while a high density of cheetahs prowls the southeastern plains. In addition to a wide variety of mammals, over 300 species of birdlife have been recorded in this park. Enroute to Serengeti, you will drive through the Ngorongoro Conservation Area and the Ndutu Plains.
Meal Plan: (Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner).
Accommodation Options: Serengeti Serena Safari Lodge, Seronera Wildlife Lodge, Lobo Wildlife Lodge, Singita Mara River Tented Camp.
Day 4: Full Day Game Drive in Serengeti National Park
Today you will enjoy a full day of game drives in the majestic Serengeti. As far as the eye can see, thousands upon thousands of animals in herds, wildebeests and zebras migrating together, tall and graceful giraffes, jumping antelopes and gazelles, the powerful African elephant and the most respected group of animals: the predators. You will be able to spot lean cheetahs and shy leopards, foraging hyenas, and last but not least, the king himself; the lion. The Serengeti is also home to almost 500 different bird species, including; vultures, storks, flamingos, martial and fish eagles and ostriches.
Meal Plan: (Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner).
Accommodation Options: Serengeti Serena Safari Lodge, Seronera Wildlife Lodge, Lobo Wildlife Lodge, Singita Mara River Tented Camp.
Day 5: Transfer to Ngorongoro Conservation Area
Depart this morning for Ngorongoro Conservation Area. You will pass through the town of Karatu before reaching the Ngorongoro Conservation area. The crater is 2000ft. deep, and considered to be the 8th wonder of the world. Ngorongoro Crater is the largest intact caldera in the world with an abundance of wildlife permanently resident on the crater floor. Stop en-route at Olduvai Gorge, site of archeological findings where traces of pre-historic man dating back to 3.5 million years ago have been discovered. Visit the on-site museum and witness a panoramic view of the historical excavation site.
Meal Plan: (Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner).
Accommodation Options: Ngorongoro Serena Safari Lodge, Neptune Ngorongoro Luxury Lodge, Ngorongoro Forest Tented Lodge.
Day 6: Ngorongoro Crater Safari
A highlight awaits you this morning as you depart to explore what is commonly referred to as the World’s largest natural wildlife arena. After breakfast, you descend with a picnic lunch through the early morning mists and 2,000 feet into the crater. Ngorongoro Crater is the World’s largest intact volcanic caldera. Due to its size and diversity, the crater floor is comprised of several distinct areas, ranging from forest, swamps, lakes and springs, to open grassland and some sandy dunes. A truly unique wildlife experience. Enroute to the lodge, visit a local Maasai Boma (village) for a cultural experience.
Meal Plan: (Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner).
Accommodation Options: Ngorongoro Serena Safari Lodge, Neptune Ngorongoro Luxury Lodge, Ngorongoro Forest Tented Lodge.
Day 7: Transfer to Tarangire National Park
This morning you will depart for Tarangire National Park. You will pass the Ngorongoro Conservation area, the village of Karatu and drive down the Great Rift Valley where you will be able to see Lake Manyara to your right. The name Tarangire is derived from the Tarangire River which provides permanent water for wildlife. In addition to a wide variety of mammals, over 300 species of birdlife have been recorded in this park.
Meal Plan: (Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner).
Accommodation Options: Tarangire Safari Lodge, Ecoscience Luxury Lodge, Tarangire Simba Lodge, Maramboi Tented Lodge.
Day 8: Return to Arusha – Kilimajaro Airport – Departure
Depart after breakfast and head north east to Arusha with an optional stop over at the Cultural Heritage center for some souvenir shopping and to view the art gallery. On a clear day you will see Mt Meru standing tall over the city of Arusha. On arrival in Arusha lunch is provided followed by transfer to Kilimanjaro Airport where you will say goodbye to your driver/guide and check in for your departure flight.
Meal Plan: (Breakfast, Lunch).
End of the 8 Days Best of Tanzania Wildlife Adventure.
The 8 Days Best of Tanzania Wildlife Adventure includes;
- Accommodation and meals.
- Ground transportation.
- Services of an English-speaking tour guide.
- Wildlife Game Drives.
- Park Entrance fees.
However, the 8 Days Best of Tanzania Wildlife Adventure excludes;
- Airfares.
- Travel insurance.
- Tips.
- Items of personal nature such as cigarettes.
- Any items not mentioned as included.