8-Day Lake Manyara, Ngorongoro, Serengeti & Tarangire
8-Day Lake Manyara, Ngorongoro, Serengeti & Tarangire
8-Day Lake Manyara, Ngorongoro, Serengeti & Tarangire
8 Days in South Africa
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This luxury Tanzania safari tour focuses on the country's incredible northern safari circuit, offering an opportunity to visit Tarangire National Park, Lake Manyara, the world-famous Ngorongoro Crater and the iconic Serengeti, all in one tour. See tree-climbing lions, witness the Great Migration tick off Africa's Big Five (lion, leopard, elephant, buffalo and rhino), whilst spotting big game on morning and evening game drives, walking safaris and even canoe safaris.
Tour Summary
Ethiopia Congo (DRC) Madagascar Seychelles Mauritius Reunion Swaziland Botswana Kenya Malawi Mozambique Namibia Rwanda South Africa Lesotho Tanzania Uganda Zambia Zimbabwe
You'll go to Tanzania
You'll visit Arusha, Tarangire NP, Lake Manyara NP, Ngorongoro Crater & Serengeti NP
This tour starts and ends in Arusha - Getting there
Tour Features
Luxury tour
This luxury tour uses lodges and tented camps.
Private tour
This tour will be organized exclusively for you. However, wildlife viewing activities are run by the lodges/camps and will be shared with others.
Can start any day
If availability permits, this tour can start on any day.
Can be customized
You can request minor changes to the accommodations and destinations of this tour.
Suitable for solo travelers
Solo travelers can book this private tour.
12
Minimum age of 12 years
The minimum age for this tour is 12 years.
Activities & Transportation
Activities: game drives
Getting around: pop-up roof 4x4 vehicle
This operator can book your international flights help
A transfer from and back to the airport is included
Accommodation & Meals
Additional accommodation before and at the end of the tour can be arranged for an extra cost
Day Accommodation Meals
1 Mbali Mbali Tarangire River Camp
Luxury tented camp bordering Tarangire NP without fences
All Meals Included
2 Rhotia Valley Tented Lodge
Mid-range tented camp in or near Karatu Region
All Meals Included
3-4 Ngorongoro Serena Safari Lodge
Luxury lodge on the crater rim of Ngorongoro Crater
All Meals Included
5-7 Kubu Kubu Tented Camp
Luxury tented camp inside Central Serengeti
All Meals Included
8 End of tour
(No accommodation)
Breakfast Included
Next:Day by Day

Arrival

(See Getting there for more details)
  • You'll be collected from the airport.
  • Accommodation before the tour starts can be arranged for an extra cost.
Arrive in Tarangire National Park

Day 1 Arrive in Tarangire National Park

Upon arrival in Tanzania, you'll leave the city of Arusha and head to Tarangire National Park (journey time of approximately three to four hours), located in the Manyara region. Tarangire National Park is the sixth largest national park in Tanzaniaand the name of the park originates from the Tarangire River, which winds through the parklands. Tarangire is a seasonal park and the long dry season (June to October) is the best time to visit, as during these months the park offers incredible wildlife viewing opportunities. You can expect to see plenty of big game, including large herds of elephant congregating along the riverbanks and waterholes. Tarangire is also one of the few parks in Tanzania where you can enjoy night safaris, as well as walking safaris and fly camping trips.
Main Destination: Tarangire National Park
Best Time to Visit
June to October (Animals come to the river)
High Season
June to October (The park is full of tourists)
Best Weather
June to October (Little rainfall)

Wildlife in Tarangire National Park

Elephant Elephant Abundant
Giraffe Giraffe Common
Lion Lion Common
Buffalo Buffalo Common
Zebra Zebra Abundant
Wildebeest Wildebeest Abundant
Hippo Hippo Common
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Accommodation: Mbali Mbali Tarangire River Camp
  • Luxury tented camp bordering Tarangire NP without fences
Meals & Drinks:
  • All meals included
  • Drinking water (Other drinks not included)
Transfer to Lake Manyara National Park

Day 2 Transfer to Lake Manyara National Park

After breakfast, you'll be driven to Lake Manyara National Park, located beneath the cliffs of the Manyara Escarpment, on the edge of the Rift Valley. The alkaline soda of Lake Manyara, which covers 230 square kilometres, attracts pink flamingos and other bird life. You have time for a game drive in Lake Manyara National Park this afternoon or a range of optional activities like the Treetop Canopy Walk, mountain biking, visiting a local community project and more.
Main Destination: Lake Manyara National Park
Best Time to Visit
June to September (easier to spot animals)
High Season
July to March (Northern section gets crowded)
Best Weather
June to October (few showers of rain)

Wildlife in Lake Manyara National Park

Elephant Elephant Abundant
Giraffe Giraffe Common
Buffalo Buffalo Common
Zebra Zebra Common
Wildebeest Wildebeest Common
Hippo Hippo Common
Lion Lion Occasional
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Accommodation: Rhotia Valley Tented Lodge
  • Mid-range tented camp located in or near Karatu Region
Meals & Drinks:
  • All meals included
  • Drinking water (Other drinks not included)
Explore Lake Manyara and transfer to Ngorongoro Crater

Day 3 Explore Lake Manyara and transfer to Ngorongoro Crater

At Lake Manyara National Park, you’ll see resident hippo pods at the lake, tree-climbing lions, large herds of elephant, wildebeest, buffalo, giraffe, zebra, warthog and impala, plus you may be lucky enough to spot leopards and hyenas. There’s also a huge primate population including common monkey, vervet monkey and baboons. You can spot wildlife on a canoe safari on the lake. After your day exploring the park you will be driven the approximately 2 hours to the rim of the Ngorongoro Crater where you spend the night overlooking the magnificent crater below!
Main Destination: Lake Manyara National Park
Accommodation: Ngorongoro Serena Safari Lodge
  • Luxury lodge located on the crater rim of Ngorongoro Crater
Meals & Drinks:
  • All meals included
  • Drinking water (Other drinks not included)
Ngorongoro Crater full day

Day 4 Ngorongoro Crater full day

Journey to the floor of the Ngorongoro Crater early this morning as you enjoy a full day exploring a unique natural phenomenon and a UNESCO World Heritage Site. The Crater is undoubtedly one of the most breathtaking wildlife safari sites in the world, with the 600-metre high crater wall offering incredible wildlife viewing opportunities. You can expect to see a diverse range of wildlife, including buffalo, warthog, wildebeest, zebra, hippo and elephant. There’s also a huge population of predators: lion, hyena, jackal, cheetah and leopard. The resident population of black rhino is a real treat, as they’re very difficult to spot elsewhere in Tanzania.
Main Destination: Ngorongoro Crater
Best Time to Visit
June to September (General wildlife viewing is best)
High Season
Most of the year – July to March (Expect crowds)
Best Weather
June to October (Rainfall is little to none)

Wildlife in Ngorongoro Crater

Black Rhino Black Rhino Common
Lion Lion Common
Cheetah Cheetah Common
Zebra Zebra Abundant
Wildebeest Wildebeest Abundant
Hyena Hyena Abundant
Elephant Elephant Common
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Accommodation: Ngorongoro Serena Safari Lodge
  • Luxury lodge located on the crater rim of Ngorongoro Crater
Meals & Drinks:
  • All meals included
  • Drinking water (Other drinks not included)
Transfer to Serengeti National Park

Day 5 Transfer to Serengeti National Park

After breakfast, you’ll leave Lake Manyara and drive to the Serengeti, Tanzania’s most famous national park. The Serengeti offers some of the best wildlife viewing in Africa and is home to the greatest wildlife spectacle on Earth, the Great Migration. Every year, over two million wildebeest and zebra migrate north from Serengeti National Park to the Masai Mara Reserve in Kenya.
Main Destination: Serengeti National Park
Best Time to Visit
June to February (Areas are best at different times)
High Season
July to March (The Seronera area is crowded)
Best Weather
June to October (Little to no rainfall)

Wildlife in Serengeti National Park

Elephant Elephant Common
Giraffe Giraffe Common
Lion Lion Common
Cheetah Cheetah Common
Zebra Zebra Abundant
Wildebeest Wildebeest Abundant
Buffalo Buffalo Common
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Accommodation: Kubu Kubu Tented Camp
  • Luxury tented camp located inside Central Serengeti
Meals & Drinks:
  • All meals included
  • Drinking water (Other drinks not included)
Explore Serengeti National Park

Day 6-7 Explore Serengeti National Park

During the Great Migration, herds must brave the perilous Mara River, which runs through the Masai Mara Game Reserve on the Kenyan side and Serengeti National Park on the Tanzanian side. They face treacherous water currents and dangerous predators as they cross the river in search of greener pastures. With crocodiles lurking in the muddy waters and lions, cheetahs, leopards and hyenas patrolling the river banks, this is a particularly dangerous time to be a wildebeest or a zebra. You can also enjoy bush walks in the Serengeti led by local Maasai warriors, providing an authentic walking safari experience.
Main Destination: Serengeti National Park
Accommodation: Kubu Kubu Tented Camp
  • Luxury tented camp located inside Central Serengeti
Meals & Drinks:
  • All meals included
  • Drinking water (Other drinks not included)
Departure

Day 8 Departure

Spend your final day with a morning game drive before heading onto your next destination. Hop across the sea for some time relaxing by the beach on the paradise island of Zanzibar or head back to Arusha for your onward flight.
Main Destination: Arusha
Accommodation: No accommodation
Meals & Drinks:
  • Breakfast (Lunch & dinner not included)
  • Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

End of tour

(See Getting there for more details)
  • You'll be collected from the airport.
  • Accommodation before the tour starts can be arranged for an extra cost.
Next: Rates

Important to Know

  • Rates are per person and exclude the international flight from/to your home country.
  • This tour must be paid in British Pounds (GBP). The ZAR rates shown are converted for information purposes only. Disclaimer
  • This tour accepts children who are 12 years and older.

Rates Per Person

Start dates
Solo 1 room
2 people 1 room
3 people 2 rooms
4 people 2 rooms
5 people 3 rooms
6 people 3 rooms
7+ people 
Jan 6, 2020 - Mar 31, 2020
$8671
$6490
$6435
$6381
$6381
$6315
Apr 1, 2020 - May 31, 2020
$8017
$5835
$5781
$5726
$5726
$5770
Jun 1, 2020 - Jun 30, 2020
$8235
$6053
$5999
$5944
$5835
$5770
Jul 1, 2020 - Oct 31, 2020
$8889
$6708
$6642
$6599
$6599
$6544
Nov 1, 2020 - Dec 20, 2020
$8562
$6381
$6326
$6271
$6271
$6315
Dec 21, 2020 - Jan 3, 2021
$9216
$7035
$6970
$6926
$6926
$6860
Jan 4, 2021 - Mar 31, 2021
$8671
$6490
$6435
$6381
$6381
$6315
Apr 1, 2021 - May 31, 2021
$8017
$5835
$5781
$5726
$5726
$5770
Jun 1, 2021 - Jun 30, 2021
$8235
$6053
$5999
$5944
$5835
$5770
Jul 1, 2021 - Oct 31, 2021
$8889
$6708
$6642
$6599
$6599
$6544
Nov 1, 2021 - Dec 19, 2021
$8562
$6381
$6326
$6271
$6271
$6315
Dec 20, 2021 - Dec 31, 2021
$9216
$7035
$6970
$6926
$6926
$6860
N/A* = Not Available. This is Unavailable For Single Travelers.
Jan 6, 2020 - Mar 31, 2020
Apr 1, 2020 - May 31, 2020
Jun 1, 2020 - Jun 30, 2020
Jul 1, 2020 - Oct 31, 2020
Nov 1, 2020 - Dec 20, 2020
Dec 21, 2020 - Jan 3, 2021
Jan 4, 2021 - Mar 31, 2021
Apr 1, 2021 - May 31, 2021
Jun 1, 2021 - Jun 30, 2021
Jul 1, 2021 - Oct 31, 2021
Nov 1, 2021 - Dec 19, 2021
Dec 20, 2021 - Dec 31, 2021
N/A* = Not Available. This is Unavailable For Single Travelers.
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Included
  • Park fees(For non-residents)
  • All activities(Unless labeled as optional)
  • All accommodation(Unless listed as upgrade)
  • A professional driver/guide
  • All transportation(Unless labeled as optional)
  • All Taxes/VAT
  • Roundtrip airport transfer
  • Meals(As specified in the day-by-day section)
  • Drinking water(On all days)
Excluded
  • International flights(From/to home)
  • Additional accommodation before and at the end of the tour
  • Tips(Tipping guideline US$10.00 pp per day)
  • Personal items(Souvenirs, travel insurance, visa fees, etc.)
  • Government imposed increase of taxes and/or park fees
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Included
  • Park fees(For non-residents)
  • All activities(Unless labeled as optional)
  • All accommodation(Unless listed as upgrade)
  • A professional driver/guide
  • All transportation(Unless labeled as optional)
  • All Taxes/VAT
  • Roundtrip airport transfer
  • Meals(As specified in the day-by-day section)
  • Drinking water(On all days)
Excluded
  • International flights(From/to home)
  • Additional accommodation before and at the end of the tour
  • Tips(Tipping guideline US$10.00 pp per day)
  • Personal items(Souvenirs, travel insurance, visa fees, etc.)
  • Government imposed increase of taxes and/or park fees
Getting There
This tour starts and ends in Arusha
This operator can book your international flights help
Fly to/from Kilimanjaro Airport (JRO - Check price) near Arusha. Or fly to/from Arusha Airport (ARK - Check price) via Dar es Salaam or Nairobi (Kenya)
A transfer from and back to the airport is included
Additional accommodation before and at the end of the tour can be arranged for an extra cost
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