Best 8 Days Arusha National Park, Tarangire, Manyara, Serengeti, Ngorongoro & Materuni Falls Tanzania Safari
This 8 Days Arusha National Park, Tarangire, Lake Manyara, Serengeti, Ngorongoro Crater & Materuni Falls Tanzania Safari covers 1 night in Arusha City depending on your arrival schedule, 1 day exploration in Arusha National Park, 1 night near/within Tarangire National Park or Lake Manyara area, 1 night near Lake Manyara National Park or Karatu area, 2 nights within Serengeti National Park, 1 night near/within the Ngorongoro Highlands or Karatu area, and a final Materuni Falls and coffee tour experience depending on your departure schedule. The safari can start from Arusha Airport, Kilimanjaro International Airport, or Arusha City and is designed specifically for travelers who want to explore Tanzania’s famous northern safari circuit while also enjoying waterfalls, coffee culture, Mount Meru scenery, wildlife viewing, beautiful landscapes, and unforgettable safari experiences. Accompanied by our professional, certified, experienced and passionate safari guides, this journey offers unforgettable wildlife encounters and memories that will last a lifetime.
Starting from Arusha Airport, Kilimanjaro International Airport, or Arusha City, this safari is one of the best options for travelers who want to experience Arusha National Park, Tarangire National Park, Lake Manyara National Park, Serengeti National Park, Ngorongoro Crater, and Materuni Falls in one well-planned itinerary. The journey combines Mount Meru views, forest scenery, Momella Lakes, large elephant herds, baobab landscapes, Great Rift Valley scenery, birdlife, endless Serengeti plains, predator action, crater wildlife, waterfalls, coffee farms, Chagga culture, and incredible wildlife diversity that make Tanzania one of Africa’s leading safari destinations.
Your safari journey begins with arrival at Arusha Airport, Kilimanjaro International Airport, or Arusha City. Depending on your arrival time, you may spend the first night in Arusha City before entering the parks. This overnight stay allows you to recover from your flight, organize your safari equipment, meet your guide, receive a safari briefing, and prepare for the adventure ahead.
Depending on your travel arrangements, you can be picked up from Arusha Airport, Kilimanjaro International Airport, your hotel in Arusha, or another designated location. At the end of the safari, you can be dropped at your hotel, Arusha Airport, Kilimanjaro International Airport, Moshi, or another agreed location depending on your travel plan.
Throughout this safari, you will travel in a comfortable 4x4 safari Land Cruiser with a pop-up roof. This provides excellent visibility for wildlife viewing, photography, and enjoying the spectacular landscapes of northern Tanzania.
This 8 Days Arusha National Park, Tarangire, Manyara, Serengeti, Ngorongoro & Materuni Falls Tanzania Safari is ideal for wildlife enthusiasts, photographers, couples, families, solo travelers, nature lovers, birdwatchers, first-time safari travelers, cultural travelers, waterfall lovers, and anyone seeking a complete Tanzania safari experience through national parks, scenic landscapes, and cultural nature attractions.
8 Days Tanzania Safari at a Glance
- Safari Name: 8 Days Arusha National Park, Tarangire, Manyara, Serengeti, Ngorongoro & Materuni Falls Tanzania Safari
- Starting Point: Arusha Airport, Kilimanjaro International Airport, or Arusha City
- Ending Point: Arusha City, Arusha Airport, Kilimanjaro International Airport, Moshi, or designated departure point
- Accommodation Before Safari: Optional overnight stay in Arusha depending on arrival time
- Night 1: Hotel / Lodge in Arusha City depending on arrival schedule
- Night 2: Lodge / Tented Camp near/within Tarangire National Park or Lake Manyara area
- Night 3: Lodge / Tented Camp near Lake Manyara National Park or Karatu area
- Night 4: Lodge / Tented Camp within Serengeti National Park
- Night 5: Lodge / Tented Camp within Serengeti National Park
- Night 6: Lodge / Tented Camp near/within Ngorongoro Highlands or Karatu area
- Night 7: Hotel / Lodge in Arusha City, Moshi, or accommodation near departure point depending on Materuni Falls and flight schedule
- Main Attractions: Arusha National Park, Mount Meru views, Momella Lakes, Tarangire National Park, Lake Manyara National Park, Serengeti National Park, Ngorongoro Crater, Materuni Falls, coffee tour, Ngorongoro Highlands, Great Rift Valley
- Wildlife: Elephants, lions, leopards, cheetahs, giraffes, zebras, buffaloes, wildebeest, hippos, hyenas, rhinos if lucky, flamingos, baboons, blue monkeys, colobus monkeys, antelopes, and many bird species
- Nature & Cultural Experience: Arusha National Park scenery, Materuni Falls hike, Chagga cultural experience, coffee-making tour, waterfalls, village landscapes, and Mount Kilimanjaro foothill scenery
- Best For: Wildlife lovers, photographers, couples, families, solo travelers, nature lovers, birdwatchers, cultural travelers, first-time safari travelers, and safari adventurers
Important Travel Information
| Location | Distance & Travel Time |
|---|---|
| Kilimanjaro International Airport to Arusha City | Approximately 50 km | About 1 hour drive depending on traffic and road conditions |
| Arusha Airport to Arusha City | Approximately 8 km | About 15 minutes drive depending on traffic |
| Arusha City to Arusha National Park | Approximately 35 km to 45 km | About 45 minutes to 1.5 hours drive depending on traffic, route, and park entry procedures |
| Arusha National Park Exploration | Half-day to full-day exploration with game drive, Mount Meru views, Momella Lakes, forest scenery, giraffes, buffaloes, monkeys, birdlife, and optional walking safari depending on arrangement |
| Arusha to Tarangire National Park | Approximately 120 km | About 2 to 3 hours drive depending on traffic, stops, and road conditions |
| Tarangire Game Drive | Half-day to full-day wildlife exploration across river areas, baobab landscapes, woodland zones, and open savannah |
| Tarangire / Lake Manyara Area to Lake Manyara National Park | Approximately 30 km to 90 km | About 45 minutes to 2 hours drive depending on accommodation location and route |
| Lake Manyara Game Drive | Half-day to full-day wildlife exploration across groundwater forest, open grasslands, acacia woodland, wetlands, lake shore areas, and Great Rift Valley scenery |
| Lake Manyara / Karatu Area to Serengeti National Park | Approximately 250 km to 280 km | About 5 to 7 hours drive including scenic stops, Ngorongoro transit, wildlife viewing, and park entry procedures |
| Serengeti Game Drives | Full-day wildlife exploration across endless plains, kopjes, river areas, woodland zones, predator territories, and seasonal migration routes |
| Serengeti to Ngorongoro Highlands | Approximately 145 km | About 3 to 4 hours drive with wildlife viewing along the route |
| Ngorongoro Crater Game Drive | Half-day wildlife exploration inside the crater floor |
| Ngorongoro Highlands / Karatu to Arusha | Approximately 160 km to 190 km | About 3 to 4 hours drive depending on traffic, stops, and road conditions |
| Arusha / Moshi to Materuni Falls | Approximately 80 km to 120 km from Arusha or about 15 km to 25 km from Moshi | Travel time depends on starting point, traffic, and road conditions |
| Materuni Falls and Coffee Tour | Guided village walk, waterfall hike, Chagga cultural experience, coffee-making experience, local scenery, and optional lunch depending on arrangement |
| Materuni Falls to Kilimanjaro International Airport | Approximately 45 km to 70 km | About 1 to 2 hours drive depending on route, traffic, and road conditions |
| Arusha City to Arusha Airport | Approximately 8 km | About 15 minutes drive depending on traffic |
Places You Will Visit on This 8 Days Tanzania Safari
Arusha City – Gateway to Northern Tanzania Safari
Arusha City is the main starting point for northern Tanzania safaris and serves as the tourism capital of Tanzania. It offers easy access to Arusha National Park, Tarangire National Park, Lake Manyara National Park, Serengeti National Park, Ngorongoro Crater, Materuni Falls, Mount Meru, and many other safari destinations.
Most travelers arrive through Arusha Airport or Kilimanjaro International Airport before beginning their safari. Depending on the arrival schedule, travelers may spend a night in Arusha before the safari begins, allowing time to rest, meet the guide, receive a safari briefing, and prepare before entering the wilderness.
Arusha National Park – Mount Meru Views, Forests and Lakes
Arusha National Park is one of the most beautiful and accessible national parks in northern Tanzania. Located near Arusha City, the park is known for Mount Meru views, Momella Lakes, forest landscapes, open grasslands, crater scenery, and peaceful wildlife viewing.
The park is home to giraffes, buffaloes, zebras, warthogs, bushbucks, waterbucks, blue monkeys, black-and-white colobus monkeys, flamingos, and many bird species. Although it does not offer the same big cat density as Serengeti or Ngorongoro, it provides a scenic and relaxed introduction to Tanzania’s wildlife and landscapes.
Visiting Arusha National Park at the beginning of this safari gives travelers an easy and beautiful start before heading deeper into the northern safari circuit.
Tarangire National Park – Elephants and Baobab Trees
Tarangire National Park is one of northern Tanzania’s most rewarding safari destinations and is famous for its large elephant herds, ancient baobab trees, seasonal wildlife movement, and beautiful river landscapes.
The park is home to elephants, giraffes, zebras, wildebeest, buffaloes, impalas, waterbucks, warthogs, lions, leopards, cheetahs, hyenas, and many bird species. During the dry season, animals gather near the Tarangire River, creating excellent game viewing opportunities.
Visiting Tarangire gives travelers a memorable safari experience filled with elephant herds, baobab landscapes, river scenery, and classic northern Tanzania wildlife before continuing towards Lake Manyara and Serengeti National Park.
Lake Manyara National Park – Scenic Beauty and Birdlife
Lake Manyara National Park is a beautiful safari destination located along the Great Rift Valley escarpment. The park is known for its diverse habitats, including groundwater forest, open grassland, acacia woodland, wetlands, and the alkaline lake.
The park is home to elephants, giraffes, zebras, buffaloes, wildebeest, hippos, baboons, monkeys, warthogs, antelopes, flamingos, pelicans, and many other bird species. Its compact size and scenic landscapes make it a rewarding destination for relaxed wildlife viewing and photography.
Lake Manyara adds beautiful scenery, birdlife, forest landscapes, and Great Rift Valley views to this 8 days Tanzania safari itinerary.
Serengeti National Park – Endless Plains and Big Cats
Serengeti National Park is one of Africa’s most famous wildlife destinations and one of the best places in Tanzania for big cats, open savannah landscapes, and unforgettable game drives. The park is also home to the world-famous Great Wildebeest Migration.
The park supports large populations of lions, leopards, cheetahs, hyenas, elephants, buffaloes, giraffes, zebras, wildebeest, gazelles, hippos, crocodiles, and many bird species. Its endless plains create one of the most spectacular safari landscapes on Earth.
Spending two nights inside Serengeti allows travelers to explore different wildlife regions and maximize opportunities for predator sightings, photography, migration activity, and classic Serengeti safari experiences depending on the season.
Ngorongoro Highlands – Scenic Views and Cultural Landscapes
The Ngorongoro Highlands are known for their cool temperatures, green hills, forests, farms, Maasai communities, and dramatic views. The region offers some of the most beautiful scenery in northern Tanzania.
The highlands provide an excellent base for visiting Ngorongoro Crater and offer a relaxing contrast to the open plains of Serengeti.
Ngorongoro Crater – Africa’s Wildlife Eden
Ngorongoro Crater is the world’s largest intact volcanic caldera and one of Africa’s most celebrated wildlife destinations. The crater floor supports a remarkable concentration of wildlife throughout the year.
Visitors may encounter lions, elephants, buffaloes, zebras, wildebeest, hippos, hyenas, gazelles, and the endangered black rhino within a relatively small area.
Its unique ecosystem and spectacular scenery make Ngorongoro Crater one of the highlights of any Tanzania safari.
Materuni Falls – Waterfall, Coffee Tour and Chagga Culture
Materuni Falls is a beautiful cultural and nature destination located near Moshi on the slopes of Mount Kilimanjaro. It is famous for its scenic waterfall, green village landscapes, coffee farms, Chagga culture, and relaxing nature experience.
A visit to Materuni Falls usually includes a guided walk through the village, a hike to the waterfall, a traditional coffee-making experience, local stories, cultural interaction, and beautiful views of the surrounding landscapes. The waterfall area is especially refreshing after several days of safari.
Ending this safari with Materuni Falls gives travelers a soft adventure experience, cultural connection, and relaxing nature moment before departure.
Why Choose This 8 Days Arusha National Park, Tarangire, Manyara, Serengeti, Ngorongoro & Materuni Falls Tanzania Safari?
- Explore Tanzania’s northern safari circuit and cultural nature attractions in one complete itinerary.
- Visit Arusha National Park, Tarangire National Park, Lake Manyara National Park, Serengeti National Park, Ngorongoro Crater, and Materuni Falls.
- Start conveniently from Arusha Airport, Kilimanjaro International Airport, or Arusha City.
- Experience Arusha National Park’s Mount Meru views, forests, lakes, giraffes, monkeys, and birdlife.
- Experience Tarangire’s elephant herds and baobab landscapes.
- Enjoy Lake Manyara’s forest scenery, birdlife, and Great Rift Valley views.
- Spend two nights inside Serengeti National Park for excellent wildlife viewing opportunities.
- Visit the world-famous Ngorongoro Crater.
- Search for lions, leopards, cheetahs, elephants, rhinos if lucky, giraffes, zebras, wildebeest, and many other wildlife species.
- End with Materuni Falls, coffee tour, Chagga culture, waterfall hiking, and beautiful Kilimanjaro foothill scenery.
- Professional English-speaking safari guide.
- Comfortable 4x4 safari Land Cruiser with pop-up roof.
- Outstanding photography opportunities.
- Suitable for couples, families, solo travelers, groups, birdwatchers, cultural travelers, photographers, and nature lovers.
- Explore Tanzania’s iconic wildlife destinations and cultural highlights in one complete safari itinerary.
Best Time for This 8 Days Tanzania Safari
This 8 Days Arusha National Park, Tarangire, Manyara, Serengeti, Ngorongoro & Materuni Falls Tanzania Safari can be enjoyed throughout the year, although the dry season from June to October is especially popular for wildlife viewing. During this period, animals often gather around rivers, waterholes, and open plains, making sightings easier and photography more rewarding.
The green season from November to May offers lush landscapes, fewer crowds, fresh vegetation, newborn animals, excellent birdwatching opportunities, and beautiful scenery across Arusha National Park, Tarangire, Lake Manyara, Serengeti, Ngorongoro, and Materuni Falls. This period is also ideal for travelers who enjoy peaceful landscapes, photography, birdlife, waterfall scenery, cultural experiences, and seasonal wildlife activity.
Short Itinerary
- Day 1 -Arusha to Arusha National Park. Game drives and walking tour in the park
- Day 2 -Transfer from Arusha to Tarangire. Game drives in Tarangire for rest of the day
- Day 3 - Game drives at Lake Manyara National park
- Day 4 - Transfer to Central Serengeti for afternoon game drives
- Day 5 - Full Day game drives in Central Serengeti
- Day 6 - Morning game drives in Central Serengeti and afternoon transfer to Ngorongoro/Karatu
- Day 7 -Ngorongoro crater tour (5 hours) to Arusha
- Day 8 - Visit to Materuni falls, chagga tribe and coffee plantation tour and drop at Arusha or Kili airport.
Ensuite Accommodation Packages
Below are packages with a few popular ensuite options for your private tour, starting on Nov 13, 2023, in a group of two adults. Ensuite hotels are tented camps/lodges that can be inside/around national parks. You will have a private room with attached bathroom. Meals are provided by hotels.
Option E1 : $2,595 per adult for safari with Land Cruiser
- Stay at Elanacha Hotel - Standard, Arusha
- Stay at Nsya Lodge & Camp - Standard Bungalow, Lake Manyara (Outside the Park)
- Stay at Tukaone Camps, Central Serengeti
- Stay at Omega View Hotel
- Stay at Elanacha Hotel - Standard, Arusha
Option E2 : $2,977 per adult for safari with Land Cruiser
- Stay at Zawadi House - Deluxe Room, Arusha
- Stay at Migombani Cottage, Lake Manyara (Outside the Park)
- Stay at Tanzania Bush Camps, Seronera, Central Serengeti
- Stay at Rhino Lodge, NCA
- Stay at Zawadi House - Deluxe Room, Arusha
Option E3 : $3,484 per adult for safari with Land Cruiser
- Stay at Four Points by Sheraton, Arusha - Traditional Queen, Arusha
- Stay at Ang'ata Tarangire Camp, Tarangire (Within the Park)
- Stay at Manyara Best View Lodge - Silver Room, Lake Manyara (Outside the Park)
- Stay at Serenity Nyota Camp, Central Serengeti
- Stay at Ngorongoro Serena Safari Lodge, NCA
- Stay at Four Points by Sheraton, Arusha - Traditional Queen, Arusha
Option E4 : $4,363 per adult for safari with Land Cruiser
- Stay at Hamerkop House by Lemala, Arusha
- Stay at Tarangire Ndovu Tented Lodge, Tarangire (Within the Park)
- Stay at Manyara's Secret, Lake Manyara (Outside the Park)
- Stay at Acacia Seronera Luxury Camp, Central Serengeti
- Stay at Lemala Ngorongoro, NCA
- Stay at Hamerkop House by Lemala, Arusha
Option E5 : $10,020 per adult for safari with Land Cruiser
- SStay at Hamerkop House by Lemala, Arusha
- Stay at Sanctuary Swala Camp, Tarangire (Within the Park)
- Stay at Lake Manyara Tree Lodge - Suite, Lake Manyara (Within the Park)
- Stay at Four Seasons Safari Lodge - Terrace Suite Water Hole View, Central Serengeti
- Stay at Ngorongoro Crater Lodge, NCA - Suite
- Stay at Hamerkop House by Lemala, Arusha
TRIP ITINERARY
Day
1
Arusha to Arusha National Park. Game drives and walking tour in the park
Today our safari begins! Your guide will pick you up from your hotel in or around Arusha between 8 to 8:30 AM and take you to Arusha National Park. This is a scenic park with a decent number of animals. The park is at the base of Mount Meru and has a range of habitats including forest – home to the black-and-white colobus monkey – and is excellent for birding. Lakes here often host flocks of flamingo. The park's appeal is mainly its scenery. After short game drives, we explore the park on foot where you might come across giraffes, buffalos and other animals from a distance. Post the game drive, you will head back to your camp/lodge where a delicious dinner awaits you.
Day
2
Transfer from Arusha to Tarangire. Game drives in Tarangire for rest of the day
We start at around 7:00 AM from Arusha and drive to Tarangire National park with packed lunch boxes. Tarangire gate will be about 2.5 hours drive away. Once we reach the park, we start game drives here. Tarangire 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. We will have a lunch break at a picnic scenic picnic spot. Post lunch, we will continue with game drives till around 5:00 PM or so and after the game drive, we will drive to accommodation. Dinner and overnight at this lodge.
Day
3
Lake Manyara National Park
After a good nights's rest, finish your breakfast and get ready by around 8:30 AM. Depart to Lake Manyara National Park with a picnic lunch for a full day game drive. As you enter the national park, lush forests of Acacia and Mahogany trees begin to set the mood for what is waiting ahead. The game drive will go on till around 5:00 PM or so with a small break for picnic lunch. During the game drive watch out for buffaloes, giraffes, impalas, baboons and the blue monkeys. Another spectacle of Lake Manyara National park is the tree climbing lions, however spotting them is a game of luck. In the right season, you can see the shoreline turning pink with millions of flamingos flocking there. Post the game drive, you will head back to your lodge to reach before 6:00 PM where a delicious dinner awaits you.
Optional add-on tours this day : Canoeing at Lake Manyara for about 2.5 hours ($74 per person ), Night game drives ($114 per person).
Day
4
Lake Manyara to Central Serengeti
After breakfast, we checkout from hotel around 9:00 AM and head towards Serengeti National Park, via the beautiful high lying farmland of Karatu and the Ngorongoro Conservation Area. After driving for about couple of hours, we Leave Ngorongoro highlands behind, and descend into dusty plains of Ngorongoro while passing next to Maasai villages. Around 1:00 PM, we reach the gate of the Serengeti National Park. After lunch, we check into park and head to the central park area, known as the Seronera area, one of the richest wildlife habitats in the park, featuring the Seronera River, which provides a valuable water source to this area and therefore attracts wildlife well representative of most of the Serengeti's species. We do an afternoon game drive in the Serengeti National Park till around 5:30 PM. The eventful day comes to an end with dinner and a good night’s rest in your accommodation.
Optional add-on tours this day : Maasai Village tour ($25 per person) or Olduvai gorge museum visit ($35 per person) in Ngorongoro on the way to Serengeti.
Day
5
Central Serengeti
We depart around 8:00 AM after breakfast, with packed lunch boxes for full day game drives that last for about 8-9 hours in Central Serengeti. We return to camp around 5:30 PM. The long day comes to an end with a good dinner and a good night’s rest in your accommodation.
Optional add-on tours this day : Balloon Safari in the morning ($540 per person) or Walking safari for 3-4 hours ($45 per person sharing or $60 for solo client) in Central Serengeti.
Day
6
Central Serengeti to Ngorongoro
After early breakfast, we depart at around 6:30 AM and will have game drives till around noon in Central Serengeti. Later depart for accommodation in Karatu, crossing Ngorongoro conservation area. The day comes to an end with a good dinner and a good night’s rest in your accommodation.
Optional add-on tours this day : Maasai Village tour ($25 per person) or Olduvai gorge museum visit ($35 per person) in Ngorongoro on the way from Serengeti.
Day
7
Ngorongoro Crater tour(5 hours) to Arusha
After an early breakfast, descend to the crater floor for game drive(5 hours). You can expect to see lions, elephants, zebras, hippos, hyenas, Jackals, rhinos and many birds. The birds seen here include eagle, vulture, flamingos in the Crater Lake, storks, giant vulture,and many more. Post the picnic lunch at the beautiful Hippo pool, you will begin a steep ascend to the top exit of the crater. With a 3.5 hr drive left to your accommodation in Arusha, the day will come to a close. Freshly made delicious dinner will be ready for you at your accommodation. All these days of the safari, will have you quite tired and a good rest is essential. You will also bid farewell to your safari guide and vehicle today as last leg of your tour will be done with a different vehicle (toyota alphard or similar) and driver.
Day
8
Visit to Materuni falls, chagga tribe and coffee plantation tour and drop at Arusha or Kili airport
After breakfast, around 8:00 AM we start the 2 hour drive to Materuni which is located under the foot of Mount Kilimanjaro. Upon arrival, you will do a 35 minutes hike to the waterfalls. If weather is clear, we might get decent views of Mt Kilimanjaro this day. Make sure to wear good boots as the trail can be often muddy. The pool at the bottom of the waterfall is a good place for a refreshing swim after the hike. 25-minute hike back from the waterfalls afterward you will join a local tribe with whom you will a enjoy delicious Swahili/Chagga lunch. After lunch, you will explore the coffee-making process and get to processes your own cup of coffee. Later you will be driven either back to the hotel in Arusha or to the airport. With an incredible experience and loads of memories to cherish, our tour comes to an end. Hotel in Arusha can be arranged at extra cost
Stay Locations
- Day 1 - Arusha
- Day 2 - Tarangire (Within the Park) or Tarangire (Outside the Park) or Lake Manyara (Within the Park) or Lake Manyara (Outside the Park)
- Day 3 - Lake Manyara (Within the Park) or Lake Manyara (Outside the Park)
- Day 4 - Central Serengeti
- Day 5 - Central Serengeti
- Day 6 -Karatu or NCA
- Day 7 - Arusha
Pre & Post Tour Hotels
Arusha is the base for safari tours in North Tanzania. If you need accommodation in Arusha before/after your safari tour you can check some popular hotel prices on bed and breakfast basis below.
Single Room
- - Crest Safari Lodge - USD 47
- - Kutoka Lodge - USD 64
- - Karama lodge - USD 113
- - The African Tulip - USD 149
- - Four Points by Sheraton, Arusha - Traditional queen room - USD 205
- - Elewana Arusha Coffee Lodge - Plantation room - USD 375
Double Sharing room
- - Crest Safari Lodge - USD 29
- - Kutoka Lodge - USD 49
- - Karama lodge - USD 76
- - The African Tulip - USD 112
- - Four Points by Sheraton, Arusha - Traditional queen room - USD 120
- - Elewana Arusha Coffee Lodge - Plantation room - USD 240
Triple Sharing Room
- - Crest Safari Lodge - USD 29
- - Kutoka Lodge - USD 40
- - Karama lodge - USD 73
- - The African Tulip - USD 93
- - Elewana Arusha Coffee Lodge - Plantation room - USD 180
Add-on tours in Serengeti
- Hot Air Balloon Ride: USD 540 per person
- Rhino Tracking: USD 110 per person
- Short Walking Tour (upto 4 hours): USD 45 per person
- Long Walking Tour (upto 6 hours): USD 60 per person
Add-on tours in Ndutu
- Hot Air Balloon Ride: USD 540 per person
- Short Walking Tour (upto 4 hours): USD 45 per person
- Long Walking Tour (upto 6 hours): USD 60 per person
Add-on tours in Ngorongoro
- Masai Village Tour: USD 25 per person
- Olduvai Gorge museum visit: USD 35 per person
- Ngorongoro Crater Rim Hike: USD 35 per person
Add-on tours in Tarangire
- Hot Air Balloon Ride: USD 540 per person
- Short Walking Tour (upto 4 hours): USD 45 per person
- Long Walking Tour (upto 6 hours): USD 60 per person
- Night Game Drives (for clients staying inside): USD 100-200 per person depending on lodge
Add-on tours in Karatu
- Coffee Plantation Tour: USD 20 per person
- Iraq Village Tour: USD 25 per person
- Endoro Falls & Elephant Caves visit: USD 35 per person
Transfers
This tour starts from Arusha. Kilimanjaro airport is the nearest international airport and Arusha airport is the nearest domestic airport.
Airport Pickup/Drop
Pickup or drop off at Arusha airport on the day of safari: No extra charge Pickup or drop off at Kilimanjaro airport on the day of safari: USD 30 per vehicle
Airport to Hotel transfers
Transfer from Arusha airport to Arusha hotel or vice versa: USD 25 per vehicle Transfer from Kilimanjaro airport to Arusha hotel or vice versa: USD 50 per vehicle
InterCity transfers
Transfer from Moshi to Arusha or vice versa: USD 100 per vehicle Transfer from Nairobi to Arusha or vice versa: USD 275 per vehicle
Flights
We do not book International Flights.
We can book local flights based on availability. Below are indicative additional costs for local flights.
Intercity Flights
- From Zanzibar to Arusha: From USD 100 per person (Morning flight)
- From Dar es salaam to Arusha: From USD 90 per person (Morning flight)
- From Arusha to Zanzibar: From USD 170 per person (Late Afternoon flight)
- From Arusha to Dar es salaam: From USD 110 per person (Late Afternoon flight)
This tour starts & ends at Arusha with road transfers between all locations. Central Serengeti is the farthest location you will be visiting in this tour and it is 7 hours from Arusha, each way. You can check about driving and flying to Serengeti here. To save drive time, you can directly fly into Central Serengeti where your safari vehicle with guide will be waiting to directly start the safari and cover other parks over the next few days making your way to Arusha by road on the last day. We will reroute the itinerary such that you cover all the parks included in the original itinerary with the same choice of accommodations & same number of nights as included in the original itinerary. This is called a Fly-in Safari
We can also reroute the itinerary such that you start with driving from Arusha on day 1 and cover other parks before you drive to Serengeti. We end the safari tour at Central Serengeti on the last day from where you can fly out to Ausha (or other cities). We will reroute the itinerary such that you cover all the parks included in the original itinerary with the same choice of accommodations & same number of nights as included in the original itinerary. This is called a Fly-out Safari.
Fly into Serengeti
- From Arusha to Central Serengeti: From USD 310 per person
- From Zanzibar to Central Serengeti: From USD 370 per person
- From Dar es Salaam to Central Serengeti: From USD 370 per person
Fly out of Serengeti
- From Central Serengeti to Arusha: From USD 200 per person
- From Central Serengeti to Zanzibar: From USD 420 per person
- From Central Serengeti to Dar es salaam: From USD 420 per person
Note 1 : Rates mentioned above are indicative and subject to change based on airlines and party(group) size
Note 2 : In the Fly into Serengeti rates mentioned above, in addition to airfare, above rates also include cost to send the safari landcruiser with guide a day in advance to Serengeti, in time for your arrival & additional park fees that results due to rerouting of itinerary.
Note 3 : Flights into Serengeti land at around 10:30 AM and game drives can start soon after landing while flights out of Serengeti depart around 11:00 AM and game drives can be done till about 45 min before flight departure.
Meals
- Day 1 - Lunch & Dinner
- Day 2 - Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
- Day 3 - Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
- Day 4 - Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
- Day 5 - Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
- Day 6 - Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
- Day 7 - Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
- Day 8 - Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
- Day 8 - Breakfast & Lunch
Drive Times
- Day 1 - Arusha to Arusha National Park takes about 1 to 1.5 hours (40 km))
- Day 2 - Arusha to Tarangire takes about 2.5 to 3 hours (106 km)
- Day 3 -Tarangire to Lake Manyara takes about 1.5 to 2 hours (88 km)
- Day 4 - Lake Manyara to Central Serengeti takes about 4 to 4.5 hours (192 km)
- Day 6 - Central Serengeti to NCA takes about 3 to 3.5 hours (151 km)
- Day 7 - NCA to Arusha takes about 4 to 4.5 hours (154 km)
- Day 8 - Arusha to Materuni Falls takes about 2 hours (97 km)
Note: These are estimated drive times. Because of the traffic, location of the accommodations, and several other factors, actual drive times may vary. Driving distances are approximate and do not account for exact places.
Safari Tour Inclusions & Exclusions
Below is a clear breakdown of what is included and excluded in your Tanzania safari package. This helps you understand exactly what to expect before your journey to Serengeti, Ngorongoro, and other parks.
What’s Included in Your Safari
What’s Not Included
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