8 Day Tanzania Classic private Wildlife Safari
Embark on an exceptional 8 Day Tanzania Classic private Wildlife Safari, featuring the renowned Serengeti, Ngorongoro Crater, Tarangire, and Lake Manyara National Parks. This schedule is crafted for best game viewing and comfort, balancing exhilarating wildlife experiences with tranquil evenings at well-appointed midrange lodges and tented camps.
Your 8 Day Tanzania Classic private Wildlife Safari commences and concludes at Kilimanjaro International Airport (JRO), with private transports and knowledgeable guides facilitating a seamless experience. This safari provides memorable experiences in Africa’s most renowned landscapes, from the Great Migration to the Big Five.
Day 1: Arrival at Kilimanjaro Airport – Transfer to Arusha
Upon arrival at Kilimanjaro International Airport (JRO), you will be cordially welcomed by your safari guide and transported to your midrange lodge in Arusha, approximately a one-hour drive away. Prepare for a leisurely evening with a briefing of your forthcoming adventure.
Accommodation: Comfortable mid-tier lodge in Arusha. Dinner is included.
Day 2: Arusha to Tarangire National Park
Following breakfast, proceed to Tarangire National Park, renowned for its substantial elephant populations and venerable baobab trees. Experience a comprehensive day-long game drive accompanied by a picnic lunch at a picturesque vantage point.
Investigate the Tarangire River habitat, observing lions, leopards, and migratory herds. Subsequently, proceed to your midrange resort or tented camp for dinner and overnight accommodations.
Day 3: Transfer from Tarangire to Lake Manyara National Park
Morning safari at Tarangire before to proceeding to Lake Manyara National Park, renowned for its tree-climbing lions and coastlines populated by flamingos. Partake in an afternoon safari around the shoreline of the lake.
Spend the night at a moderately priced lodge offering breathtaking vistas of the Great Rift Valley.
Day 4: Transfer from Lake Manyara to Serengeti National Park
Commence with breakfast before to embarking on a drive towards the renowned Serengeti National Park, traversing the Ngorongoro Conservation Area. Make an optional stop at a Maasai settlement prior to descending into the Serengeti plains.
Afternoon wildlife drive en approach to your camp, offering opportunities to observe cheetahs, hyenas, and the Great Migration (season-dependent). Viewing of the sunset during the game prior to check-in.kpp
Days 5-6: Full Day in the Serengeti
Two complete days investigating the Serengeti’s varied ecosystems. Morning and afternoon game drives transport you to great wildlife regions such as the Seronera Valley, Moru Kopjes, or the Western Corridor, contingent upon migration patterns.
Key features encompass:
Interactions between predators and prey (lions, cheetahs, and hyenas)
Seasonal river crossings during the Great Migration
Optional hot-air balloon excursion (extra fee)
Sunset cocktails amid the wilderness
Day 7: Serengeti to Ngorongoro Conservation Area
Embark on a sunrise wildlife drive before departing the Serengeti, providing final opportunities to observe secretive leopards. Proceed to the Ngorongoro Conservation Area, with an optional stop at Olduvai Gorge for a museum visit.
Reach your lodging on the crater rim prior to sunset. Appreciate expansive vistas and ready yourself for the impending crater drop.
Day 8: Ngorongoro Crater – Return to Arusha – Departure
Descend 600 meters into the Ngorongoro Crater for a half-day safari. This UNESCO World Heritage Site is abundant in lions, rhinos, flamingos, and hippos.
Following a picnic lunch at the hippo pool, ascend and return to Arusha by vehicle. Proceed to Kilimanjaro Airport for your subsequent flight, or prolong your trip to Zanzibar.
