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Tanzania, East Africa

8 Day Tanzania Safari

Serengeti, Ngorongoro, Lake Natron & Hadzabe Tribe

Big Five Encounters Hadzabe Cultural Visit Private 4x4 Safari

The Experience

8 Day Tanzania Safari

Discover the beauty of East Africa with our 8 Days Tanzania Safari, an unforgettable wildlife adventure by Safari Peak Adventure. Starting and ending in Arusha, this journey combines Tanzania’s iconic national parks, remote cultural destinations, spectacular landscapes, and exciting game drives. Explore Tarangire National Park, experience local culture around Lake Eyasi, discover the dramatic scenery of Lake Natron, and search for wildlife across Northern and Central Serengeti before visiting the world-famous Ngorongoro Crater.

Route Overview

The Northern Circuit

8 Day Tanzania Safari

  • Start
    Kilimanjaro Int. Airport (JRO)
    Day 1
  • Day 2
    Tarangire National Park
    Day 2
  • Day 3
    Lake Eyasi — Hadzabe Tribe
    Day 3
  • Day 4
    Lake Natron
    Day 4
  • Day 5
    Serengeti National Park
    Day 5
  • Day 6
    Full Serengeti
    Days 6–7
  • End
    Ngorongoro Crater — Departure
    Day 8
End point: Kilimanjaro International Airport (JRO) — dropped off at JRO Airport

Detailed Itinerary

Day by Day Journey

Day 1: Arrival in JRO

Welcome to Tanzania! Upon arrival at Kilimanjaro International Airport (JRO), your Safari Peak Adventure representative will welcome you and arrange your transfer to Arusha. Depending on your arrival time, you can relax at your hotel, enjoy the views of Mount Meru, and prepare for your upcoming adventure. Your safari guide will brief you on the itinerary, wildlife viewing, and what to expect during your 8 Days Tanzania Safari.

Meals: Dinner
Overnight: Arusha area
Accommodation — Night 1
Mid-Range
Moivaro Coffee Plantation Lodge
Arusha, Tanzania
Luxury
Lake Duluti Lodge
Arusha, Tanzania
High-End
Gran Meliá Arusha
Arusha, Tanzania

Day 2: Tarangire National Park

After breakfast, travel to Tarangire National Park for an exciting game drive. Famous for its giant baobab trees, large elephant herds, and diverse wildlife, Tarangire offers excellent opportunities to spot giraffes, zebras, wildebeest, buffaloes, and various antelope species. With luck, you may also encounter lions or leopards. Enjoy a picnic lunch in the park before continuing your wildlife exploration. In the late afternoon, transfer to your lodge or tented camp for dinner and an overnight stay.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Overnight: Karatu area
Accommodation — Night 2
Mid-Range
Mvuli Mountain Lodge Ngorongoro
Karatu, Tanzania
Luxury
Ngorongoro Coffee Lodge
Karatu, Tanzania
High-End
Kitela Lodge
Karatu, Tanzania

Day 3: Lake Eyasi — Hadzabe Tribe

After breakfast, journey towards Lake Eyasi, a beautiful seasonal lake located in Tanzania's Great Rift Valley. The area is known for its distinctive landscapes and cultural heritage. With a locally arranged visit, you can learn about the traditions and daily life of the Hadzabe and Datoga communities through respectful cultural interaction. Depending on local arrangements and timing, activities may include learning about traditional skills, crafts, and local livelihoods. Enjoy the scenery around the lake before dinner and an overnight stay in the Lake Eyasi area.

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Overnight: Karatu area
Accommodation — Night 3
Mid-Range
Mvuli Mountain Lodge Ngorongoro
Karatu, Tanzania
Luxury
Ngorongoro Coffee Lodge
Karatu, Tanzania
High-End
Kitela Lodge
Karatu, Tanzania

Day 4: Lake Natron

Travel through the dramatic landscapes of northern Tanzania to Lake Natron, a remarkable destination near the active volcanic mountain Ol Doinyo Lengai. This remote region is famous for its striking scenery, alkaline lake, and lesser flamingos, which gather here when conditions are suitable. Depending on the season and local conditions, enjoy birdwatching, photography, or a guided walk around designated areas. You may also visit the Ngare Sero area if conditions and arrangements permit. Later, relax at your lodge or camp and enjoy the peaceful atmosphere of this extraordinary landscape.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Overnight: Karatu area
Accommodation — Night 4
Mid-Range
Mvuli Mountain Lodge Ngorongoro
Karatu, Tanzania
Luxury
Ngorongoro Coffee Lodge
Karatu, Tanzania
High-End
Kitela Lodge
Karatu, Tanzania

Day 5: Northern Serengeti National Park

After breakfast, depart for the legendary Serengeti National Park, travelling towards its northern region. The journey reveals changing scenery, from rugged volcanic terrain to expansive savannah plains. Upon entering the park, begin your game drive in search of lions, elephants, giraffes, zebras, and other wildlife. Northern Serengeti is particularly renowned for seasonal Great Migration activity around the Mara River, although sightings and river crossings cannot be guaranteed. Arrive at your camp or lodge, surrounded by the sounds and atmosphere of the African wilderness.

Meals: Breakfast, Picnic Lunch, Dinner
Overnight: Serengeti National Park
Accommodation — Night 5
Mid-Range
Suenos de Africa Camps
Serengeti, Tanzania
Luxury
Nakupenda Serengeti Luxury Camps
Serengeti, Tanzania
High-End
Warangi Ridge Lodge
Serengeti, Tanzania

Day 6: Full day Game Serengeti

Dedicate the day to exploring the Serengeti's remarkable wildlife habitats. Start early when many animals are active, then follow your professional safari guide through the plains and riverine areas in search of predators and grazing herds. The Serengeti supports lions, cheetahs, leopards, hyenas, elephants, and many other species. Depending on wildlife movements, your guide may focus on areas with promising sightings. Enjoy a picnic lunch during the day's exploration and continue photographing the incredible landscapes. Return to your accommodation for dinner and overnight.

Meals: Breakfast, Picnic Lunch, Dinner
Overnight: Serengeti National Park
Accommodation — Night 6
Mid-Range
Suenos de Africa Camps
Serengeti, Tanzania
Luxury
Nakupenda Serengeti Luxury Camps
Serengeti, Tanzania
High-End
Warangi Ridge Lodge
Serengeti, Tanzania

Day 7: Central Serengeti National Park

After breakfast, continue south towards Central Serengeti, enjoying wildlife viewing along the way. The Seronera region is well known for its extensive plains, rocky kopjes, and river habitats that support a variety of wildlife throughout the year. These habitats offer opportunities to look for lions resting on rocky outcrops, leopards in suitable woodland areas, cheetahs on open plains, and large herbivore herds. Your guide will choose the route according to wildlife activity and road conditions. Arrive at your Central Serengeti accommodation and enjoy dinner beneath the African sky.

Meals: Breakfast, Picnic Lunch, Dinner
Overnight: Serengeti National Park
Accommodation — Night 7
Mid-Range
Suenos de Africa Camps
Serengeti, Tanzania
Luxury
Nakupenda Serengeti Luxury Camps
Serengeti, Tanzania
High-End
Warangi Ridge Lodge
Serengeti, Tanzania

Day 8: Ngorongoro Crater & Departure

After an early breakfast, travel to the Ngorongoro Conservation Area and descend into the spectacular Ngorongoro Crater for a memorable game drive. This remarkable volcanic caldera provides habitat for zebras, wildebeest, buffaloes, hippos, lions, and many other animals. With luck, you may spot the endangered black rhinoceros. Enjoy a picnic lunch in an approved area before ascending from the crater and returning towards Arusha or Kilimanjaro International Airport, depending on your onward travel arrangements. Your 8 Days Tanzania Safari concludes with unforgettable memories of Tanzania's wildlife, landscapes, and cultural heritage.

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch
Overnight: No overnight — return to Arusha, drop-off at JRO

What's Covered

Included & Excluded

Included

  • Private 4x4 safari vehicle
  • Professional licensed guide
  • All park & conservation fees
  • Accommodation (selected tier)
  • All meals (full board)
  • Drinking water throughout

Excluded

  • International flights
  • Tanzania visa fees
  • Tips & gratuities
  • Personal expenses & laundry

Transparent Pricing

Price Per Person

Group Size Mid-Range Luxury High-End
2 People $3,580 On Request
4 People $2,910 On Request
6 People $2,685 On Request

Pricing for this itinerary is being finalised — contact us for a custom quote.

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