Experience Tanzania’s iconic wildlife on this 8-day mid-range safari. Explore Arusha National Park, Tarangire, Central Serengeti, Ngorongoro, and Lake Manyara while searching for the Big Five and diverse birdlife. Enjoy comfortable accommodations and a blend of adventure, game drives, nature walks, and authentic cultural experiences. This itinerary offers the perfect balance of safari excitement, nature immersion, and true Tanzanian encounters.
8-Day Tanzania Wilderness Safari (Mid-Range) - All Parks
Experience Tanzania’s iconic wildlife on this 8-day mid-range safari. Explore Arusha National Park, Tarangire, Central Serengeti, Ngorongoro, and Lake Manyara while searching for the Big Five and diverse birdlife. Enjoy comfortable accommodations and a blend of adventure, game drives, nature walks, and authentic cultural experiences. This itinerary offers the perfect balance of safari excitement, nature immersion, and true Tanzanian encounters.
8-Day Tanzania Wilderness Safari (Mid-Range) - All Parks highlights
- Game drives
- Photography
- Bird watching
- Wildlife viewing
- Ngorongoro crater
- Arusha National Park
- Tarangire National Park
- Lake Manyara National Park
- Central Serengeti National Park
8-Day Tanzania Wilderness Safari (Mid-Range) - All Parks
Experience Tanzania’s iconic wildlife on this 8-day mid-range safari. Explore Arusha National Park, Tarangire, Central Serengeti, Ngorongoro, and Lake Manyara while searching for the Big Five and diverse birdlife. Enjoy comfortable accommodations and a blend of adventure, game drives, nature walks, and authentic cultural experiences. This itinerary offers the perfect balance of safari excitement, nature immersion, and true Tanzanian encounters.
Arrive at Kilimanjaro International Airport and transfer to your mid-range accommodation. Settle in and enjoy a warm welcome to Tanzania, relaxing after your journey. Depending on your arrival time, take a short walk to explore the surroundings. Dinner and overnight at your accommodation in preparation for the safari ahead.
After breakfast, embark on a morning game drive in Arusha National Park, exploring its forested slopes, crater lakes, and scenic landscapes while spotting giraffes, zebras, buffalo, and colobus monkeys. Enjoy a guided nature walk with a park ranger to experience the park’s wildlife, waterfalls, and vegetation up close before settling down for a picnic lunch within the park. In the afternoon, take a short game drive through another section of the park, then return to your mid-range accommodation for dinner and overnight.
Drive to Tarangire National Park, known for its large elephant herds, lions, and iconic baobab trees. Spend the day on game drives spotting wildlife and abundant bird species. Stop for lunch in a scenic location before continuing your afternoon safari. Check in at your mid-range accommodation near Tarangire for dinner and overnight.
Begin the day with a visit to a traditional Maasai Boma, where you can experience local culture, customs, and daily life. Afterwards, travel to Central Serengeti National Park and embark on an afternoon game drive, spotting lions, cheetahs, and herds of plains game. Take time to capture photographs and admire the breathtaking Serengeti landscapes before returning to your mid-range accommodation for dinner and an overnight stay.
Spend a full day in Central Serengeti National Park with morning and afternoon game drives. Observe elephants, buffalo, giraffes, and predators in their natural habitat. Enjoy a scenic picnic lunch amidst the wilderness. Return to your mid-range accommodation for dinner and evening relaxation.
Begin the day with a sunrise game drive for spectacular wildlife viewing and photography. Track lions, leopards, cheetahs, and herds of plains game across the park’s iconic landscapes. Stop for a picnic lunch in the heart of the Serengeti before continuing afternoon drives. Conclude the day at your mid-range accommodation for dinner and overnight.
Drive to Ngorongoro Conservation Area and descend into the crater for a full-day safari. Spot the Big Five, hippos, and other wildlife amidst dramatic crater scenery. Enjoy a picnic lunch on the crater floor with stunning views. Ascend in the late afternoon and stay at your mid-range accommodation near Ngorongoro for dinner and overnight.
After breakfast, visit Lake Manyara National Park for a morning game drive among tree-climbing lions, flamingos, and abundant birdlife. Explore the park’s scenic landscapes and wetlands before returning to Arusha. Transfer to Kilimanjaro International Airport for your departure. Conclude your 8-day wilderness safari with unforgettable memories of Tanzania’s wildlife.
Inclusions and Exclusions
Cost Inclusions
- Roundtrip airport transfer
- A professional driver/guide
- All accommodation
- All transportation
- All Taxes/VAT
- Gorilla permits
- Chimp permits
- All activities
- Park fees
- Meals
- Drinks.
Cost Exclusions
- • International flights(From/to home)
- • Tips(Tipping guideline US$10.00 pp per day)
- • Some meals(As specified in the day-by-day section)
- • Government imposed increase of taxes and/or park fees
- • Personal items(Souvenirs, travel insurance, visa fees, etc.)
- • Additional accommodation before and at the end of the tour.
Frequently Asked Questions
Yes. Families with children enjoy this itinerary, but it’s best suited for children above 6 years due to long game-drive hours. Child-friendly accommodations and meals can be arranged.
Game drives typically last between 4–8 hours depending on the day’s plan. Some days—such as in the Serengeti—may involve full-day game drives with picnic lunches.
You will travel in a custom 4×4 Land Cruiser equipped with a pop-up roof for game viewing, charging ports, and comfortable seats. Vehicles are serviced regularly to ensure safety and comfort.
Pack light, breathable clothing, a warm jacket for early mornings, comfortable shoes, a hat, sunscreen, insect repellent, personal medication, and a good-quality camera or binoculars. A full packing list can be provided upon request.
It depends on the month you’re travelling. The Great Migration is a year-round movement across different parts of the Serengeti. With your travel dates, we can advise whether your itinerary can be tailored to catch the herds.
Tanzania is great year-round, but the best periods are:
- June to October for the dry season and excellent wildlife viewing
- December to March for the calving season in the Serengeti
If you want to witness the Great Migration, your travel dates will determine the best location—your consultant will advise accordingly.
Exclusions typically include:
- International flights
- Travel insurance
- Personal expenses (e.g., tips, drinks at the bar, laundry)
- Visas
- Optional activities (balloon safari, cultural visits, etc.)
The tour includes:
- Full-board accommodation (breakfast, lunch & dinner)
- Park entry fees
- Professional English-speaking safari driver-guide
- 4×4 safari vehicle with a pop-up roof
- Drinking water during game drives
- Airport transfers
- All scheduled activities in the itinerary
You will stay in a mix of comfortable lodges, tented camps, or mid-range hotels depending on the package selected. All accommodations are clean, safe, serviced daily, and located inside or near the national parks to maximize your wildlife experience.
The tour typically includes Arusha, Tarangire National Park, Lake Manyara, Serengeti National Park, and Ngorongoro Crater. Some itineraries may also include cultural visits to Mto wa Mbu or a Maasai village. Your exact itinerary will be shared upon booking.