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8 Days Arusha, Lake Manyara, Serengeti, Ngorongoro Crater And Tarangire Safari Overview

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This tour will cover some of the most famous destinations in Tanzania - Arusha National Park, Lake Manyara National Park, Central Serengeti, Ngorongoro Crater, Tarangire National Park. Tour starts and ends at Arusha. Get ready to have an adventure of a lifetime. The safari includes accommodation on Full Board Basis, Safari in a 4x4 Land Cruiser, All Park Entry Fees, English Speaking Guide and Pick up & Drop off at your hotel in Arusha town.

Lake Manyara National Park is located on the northwest bank and a portion of the alkaline Lake itself is a part of the Great Rift Valley. Perhaps the park is best known for pelicans, cormorants & flamingos. However it is also a home to more than hundred species of rare birds. For birdwatchers, this is a true paradise.

Moving on we head to Serengeti National Park, which is one of the most epic safari destinations in the world. The rolling savannah grasslands of Serengeti plays host to the great wildebeest migration. You will also sight the big cats, and other games like Zebra, Giraffe, Hippo, Crocodile, Hyena, Cheetah, Topi, Gazelle, Serval Cats, etc.

Finally proceed to Ngorongoro Conservation Area for a crater tour and then to Tarangire National Park before dropping off to Arusha.

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8 Days Arusha, Lake Manyara, Serengeti, Ngorongoro Crater And Tarangire Safari Itinerary

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Arusha National Park

Pick up at 8:30 AM from your Hotel in Arusha & depart for Arusha National Park. Walking with an Armed Ranger, you will have a picnic lunch and game drive in the park. The park is at the base of Mount Meru, which is suitable for climbing. It has a range of habitats, including forest – home to the black-and-white colobus monkey – and is excellent for birding. Several lakes often host flocks of flamingos. The park's appeal is mainly its scenery. The habitat diversity spans from montane (mountain) rain forest to moist savannah to alpine moorland. Post the game drive, and you will head back to your camp/lodge, where a delicious dinner awaits you.

Meal Plan: Lunch & Dinner

Drive Time: 40 minutes

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Arusha To Lake Manyara

Pick up in the morning at 08:00 AM from your hotel in Arusha and leave for Lake Manyara National Park along with a picnic lunch for a full day game drive. Positioned on the edge of the Rift valley, Lake Manyara is a exceptionally species-rich reserve, primarily known for its birds, elephants, flamingos, and tree-climbing lions. En-route to Ngorongoro Crater and the Serengeti, Lake Manyara is a well-deserving stop in its own right.

Its forests, bush plains, baobab-strewn cliffs, and hot springs offer an unbelievable variety in a small area. The alkaline soda lake is home to a fantastic array of birdlife with the best birding moments from November to April. During this time, migratory birds from Europe and Northern Africa can be seen, and many birds can be seen in their breeding plumage.

Meal Plan: Lunch & Dinner

Drive Time: 3 Hours

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Lake Manyara To Central Serengeti

After breakfast, we head out to Serengeti National Park. Your will pass through lush green uplands. The soil being very fertile supports crops like wheat, corn, coffee etc. The name “Serengeti” origins from the Masai word “Siringitu” and means “endless plains”. You will witness why the Masai Tribe gave this name as the Savannah lands stretches till the horizon giving a sense of never ending. On arrival and after lunch we head out for an afternoon game drive till sunset spotting the games like Leopards, Rhino, Buffalo, Zebra, Wildebeest, Lion, Giraffe, Elephants, Hippos etc.

On arrival in Serengeti you will have any afternoon game drive till sunset.

Meal Plan: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner

Drive Time: 4 Hours

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Central Serengeti

Either you can have a relaxed breakfast and depart for game drives around 9:00 AM with already packed lunch or you can leave at 6:00 AM for an early morning game drive. Later return for breakfast and freshen up for a bit and depart to Central Serengeti with packed lunch. As you make your way into the Seronera region, you will begin to notice the hilly and broken terrain altering into plain grasslands. In Seronera, one must really look out for the many lions prides that live in this region. The connections and endurance of these lion pride provide an excellent game viewing experience all year round. A picnic lunch will be made during the day-long drive itself.

The eventful day comes to an end with a heavy dinner and a good night’s rest in your accommodation.

Meal Plan: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner

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Central Serengeti To Ngorongoro Conservation Area

After breakfast, you will have a morning game drive in Serengeti National Park. Later depart for Ngorongoro Conservation Area with a picnic lunch.

The Ngorongoro Crater is the world’s largest unbroken volcanic caldera and is regarded as the 8th wonder of the world. It is one of the most diverse and fascinating areas of Tanzania and has been given the status of a World Heritage site and International Biosphere Reserve. The fertile slopes and steep forest-covered walls are home to approximately 30,000 animals including the rare black rhino. The various ecosystems found within the 260 sq km crater floor sustain Cape buffalo, elephants, wildebeest, zebras, elands, gazelles, hippos, numerous bird species as well as a high concentration of predators.

The eventful day end with a heavy dinner and a good night’s rest in your accommodation.

Meal Plan: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner

Drive Time: 3 Hours

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Ngorongoro Crater Tour (5 hours) To Tarangire

After an early breakfast, descend to the crater floor for a game drive(5 hours). Post Ngorongoro Crater Safari we head to Tarangire National Park.

Tarangire is made up of low-lying, rolling hills, natural vegetation of acacia woodland, and giant baobabs altered by huge areas of swamp. The swamps of black cotton mud produce rich grasslands, while the watercourses are lined by huge trees including sycamore fig, tamarind and sausage trees. Tarangire features some of the greatest concentrations of game in Tanzania, second only to the Ngorongoro crater but with far fewer tourists. There are several dry-country species such as eland, oryx, Grant’s gazelle, and gerenuk. These are unlikely to be seen in the bigger parks to the west. Birdlife is plentiful all year round, but bird watching is at its best when the European and North African migratory birds are present (November to April). Nesting among the resident birds takes place during the same time.

After a 2 hour drive, the day will come to an end. Delicious dinner will be kept ready for you at your accommodation. The next day you will start the last day of your safari.

Meal Plan: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner

Drive Time: 3 Hours

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Tarangire National Park To Arusha

The final day of your safari will begin as usual by 8:00 AM after a luscious breakfast. The destination for today is Tarangire National Park where you will have a Full day game drive.

Tanzania’s third largest National park is known for its majestic baobab trees that dot the landscape, dwarfing the animals that feed beneath them. The Tarangire River is the centerpiece of this park which is famous for some of the largest herds of elephants in Africa. Here you may see lion, leopard, cheetah, lesser kudu, buffalo, Oryx, eland, giraffe and zebra. By mid afternoon, you will branch out and head towards Arusha where you will be dropped off to your preferred location by about 6 PM in the evening. With an incredible experience and loads of memories to cherish, this is the time you bid goodbye to your team.

Meal Plan: Breakfast & Lunch

Drive Time: 3 Hours

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Day 1 :

Arusha National Park

Day 2 :

Arusha To Lake Manyara

Day 3 :

Lake Manyara To Central Serengeti

Day 4 & 5 :

Central Serengeti

Day 6 :

Central Serengeti To Ngorongoro Conservation Area

Day 7 :

Ngorongoro Crater Tour (5 hours) To Tarangire

Day 8 :

Tarangire National Park To Arusha

8 Days Arusha, Lake Manyara, Serengeti, Ngorongoro Crater And Tarangire Safari Map

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What's Included

  • Park Fees (for Non-Residents)
  • Concession/ Camping Fees
  • Daily game drives while on Safari
  • A professional driver/ guide
  • 4x4 Land Cruiser
  • All Taxes and VAT
  • Meals as per itinerary
  • Drinking water while on safari (2 litres per person per day)

What's Excluded

  • International flights
  • Airport Transfers (Unless mentioned otherwise)
  • Additional accommodation before and at the end of the tour (Unless mentioned otherwise)
  • Tips
  • Personal Items (Souvenirs, Travel Insurance, Visa Fees, etc.)
  • Government imposed increase of Taxes and or Park Fees
  • Any activities not mentioned in the itinerary

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