8-Day Tanzania Safari & Cultural Discovery

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & DinnerFollowing breakfast, drive to Tarangire National Park (2 hrs). Tarangire is renowned for its large herds of elephants and impressive baobab trees. You’ll enjoy an early afternoon game drive exploring the park’s riverbanks and swamps, home to lions, giraffes, wildebeests, and zebras. After a picnic lunch in the park, continue your game drive until late afternoon before driving to Karatu for dinner and overnight in a lodge with scenic views of the Ngorongoro Highlands.

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & DinnerAfter breakfast, travel through the Ngorongoro Conservation Area toward Serengeti National Park. The drive offers incredible views of the Great Rift Valley. Upon arrival in the Serengeti, start your game drive, known for its large predator populations, including lions, cheetahs, and leopards. You’ll stop at Naabi Hill for a spectacular view over the Serengeti plains. Continue to your tented camp for dinner and overnight under the stars in the heart of Serengeti.

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & DinnerBegin your day with a morning game drive as the Serengeti comes to life with wildlife at dawn. During this full-day safari, you’ll explore the Serengeti’s diverse landscapes, from river valleys to open savannahs. Look out for the Great Migration (seasonal), as well as lions hunting, giraffes grazing, and buffalo herds crossing the plains. A picnic lunch will be served in the park, and you’ll continue your exploration in the afternoon. Return to your camp for dinner and a restful overnight stay.

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & DinnerAfter breakfast, leave the Serengeti and drive towards Ngorongoro Crater. Once you arrive, descend into the Ngorongoro Crater, a UNESCO World Heritage Site known for its incredible density of wildlife. Spend the day exploring this natural wonder — look out for the Big Five (lion, elephant, buffalo, rhino, and leopard) and other species like hippos, hyenas, and flamingos. Enjoy a picnic lunch at the crater floor and continue exploring before ascending to the crater rim for dinner and overnight in Karatu.

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & DinnerAfter breakfast, depart for Lake Manyara National Park, famous for its tree-climbing lions and large populations of flamingos along the lake’s shores. Your morning game drive will take you through varied landscapes: groundwater forests, savannah, and the lake’s alkaline shores. You’ll also encounter wildlife like elephants, giraffes, and baboons. Enjoy a picnic lunch inside the park. In the late afternoon, return to Arusha for dinner and overnight at your lodge.

Meals: Breakfast & LunchAfter breakfast, head to Materuni Village for a cultural immersion. Hike through lush rainforests to reach the stunning Materuni Waterfalls, where you can take a refreshing swim or enjoy the surrounding nature. Then, experience the traditional Chagga coffee tour, where local farmers will demonstrate the entire process of coffee production — from picking to roasting and brewing. After lunch at the village, head back to Arusha for dinner and relaxation at your lodge.

Meals: BreakfastAfter breakfast, depending on your flight schedule, you’ll either be transferred to Kilimanjaro International Airport for your departure or enjoy a relaxing morning in Arusha. If you wish to extend your adventure, this is a perfect opportunity to add a Zanzibar beach extension or additional activities.