8-Days Full Tour in the Best Tanzanian National Parks
8 Days safari in the Best Tanzanian National Parks is the Best Ready to live an unforgettable experience in the heart of Tanzania? With this 8-day safari tour you will be able to explore and experience on your skin the beauties of this magical land and its most beautiful national parks, such as the Tarangire, Serengeti, Ngoro Ngoro Crater all gifted with wildlife. National parks like Serengeti National park one of the greatest wilderness areas in the world, the park supports a magnificent diversity and abundance of animals like large buffalo and Elephant herds, Antelopes, Warthogs, Zebras, magnificent Wildebeests, Giraffes and so many other animals. Besides other activities like hiking mountain Kilimanjaro, game driving, nature walks among others.
Tarangire National Park
Tarangire National Park is another captivating wildlife conservation area in Tanzania, known for its unique landscapes, diverse wildlife, and impressive baobab trees. Situated in the northern part of the country, it’s a popular destination for safari enthusiasts and offers a different experience compared to other parks in the region. Here’s some key information about Tarangire National Park:
- Landscape and Baobab Trees: Tarangire is characterized by its diverse landscapes, which include open grasslands, acacia woodlands, swamps, and the iconic baobab trees. These massive trees create striking silhouettes against the horizon and provide shade for wildlife.
- Wildlife: While Tarangire may not have the same volume of large predators as some other parks, it is known for its high density of elephants. During the dry season (June to October), large herds of elephants gather around the Tarangire River, making it a great place to see these majestic creatures up close. Other animals commonly seen in the park include giraffes, zebras, wildebeest, impalas, buffaloes, and various antelope species.
- Birdlife: Tarangire National Park is a paradise for birdwatchers, with over 550 bird species recorded. You can spot various birds of prey, vibrant bee-eaters, and other avian species in different habitats throughout the park.
- Lesser-Known Wildlife: While predators like lions and leopards are present, Tarangire is also home to less common species like fringe-eared oryx and greater kudu. These unique animals add to the park’s biodiversity.
- Tarangire River: The Tarangire River is a lifeline for the park’s wildlife, especially during the dry season when water sources are scarce. Animals congregate around the river to drink and cool off, providing excellent opportunities for wildlife viewing.
- Scenic Views: The landscapes in Tarangire National Park are picturesque, with rolling hills, expansive grasslands, and the distinct baobab trees creating a backdrop for memorable safari experiences.
Lake Manyara National Park
Lake Manyara National Park is a compact yet ecologically diverse national park located in northern Tanzania. It’s a relatively small park but offers a wide range of landscapes, wildlife, and birdlife. Here’s an overview of what you can expect to experience in Lake Manyara National Park:
- Lake Manyara: The park is named after Lake Manyara, a shallow soda lake that stretches along its eastern border. The lake is known for its vibrant pink flamingos, which flock to its shores in large numbers. The lake’s alkaline waters support a variety of bird species and provide a scenic backdrop for wildlife viewing.
- Wildlife: Despite its size, Lake Manyara National Park is home to diverse wildlife. The park is known for its tree-climbing lions, which are a unique sight as they lounge in acacia trees. Other animals that can be spotted in the park include elephants, giraffes, zebras, wildebeest, buffalo, hippos, impalas, and various monkey species.
- Birdlife: Lake Manyara is a paradise for birdwatchers, with over 400 bird species recorded. Along with the flamingos, you can see pelicans, storks, herons, and a wide range of other waterbirds. The park’s varied habitats also attract numerous other bird species, including raptors, forest birds, and more.
- Ecological Diversity: The park’s landscapes range from open savannah to acacia woodlands and groundwater forests. The diversity of habitats supports a variety of animal species, making it possible to encounter different wildlife as you explore the park.
- Hot Springs: Lake Manyara National Park is also known for its hot springs, which are found in a section of the park known as Maji Moto. These springs are a result of the volcanic activity in the region.
The Serengeti National Park in Tanzania
One of the most famous and iconic wildlife conservation areas in the world. It is known for its vast savannah landscapes, diverse wildlife, and the annual Great Migration, where millions of wildebeest, zebras, and other herbivores move in search of water and greener pastures. Here’s a glimpse of the incredible wildlife you can encounter in the Serengeti:
- Big Five: The Serengeti is home to all members of the “Big Five” — lions, elephants, buffaloes, leopards, and rhinoceros. These animals are some of the most sought-after sightings on safari, and the Serengeti provides excellent opportunities to see them in their natural habitat.
- Great Migration: The Great Migration is one of the most spectacular wildlife events on Earth. Each year, over a million wildebeest, accompanied by hundreds of thousands of zebras and other ungulates, make a circular journey between the Serengeti in Tanzania and the Masai Mara in Kenya in search of food and water. The migration is a dramatic display of nature’s cycles and survival instincts.
The Ngorongoro Crater
A natural wonder and one of the most iconic and unique features of the African continent. It is located in northern Tanzania, within the Ngorongoro Conservation Area. Which is a UNESCO World Heritage Site. The Ngorongoro Crater is often referred to as the “Eighth Wonder of the World”. Due to its stunning beauty and incredible biodiversity. Here’s some key information about the Ngorongoro Crater:
- Geological Formation: The Ngorongoro Crater is actually a large volcanic caldera, formed millions of years ago. By the collapse of a massive volcano. The caldera floor covers an area of about 260 square kilometers (100 square miles), and its walls rise steeply to heights of up to 600 meters (2,000 feet).
- Wildlife: The Ngorongoro Crater is a natural haven for wildlife. Often referred to as a “natural zoo.” The diverse ecosystems within the crater support a wide range of animals. Including lions, elephants, buffaloes, rhinos, leopards, cheetahs, hippos, and various antelope species. The concentration of animals in the relatively small area of the crater. Makes it a prime location for wildlife viewing and photography.
- Big Five: The Ngorongoro Crater is one of the few places in Africa. Where you can find all members of the “Big Five” (lion, elephant, buffalo, leopard, and rhinoceros) within a relatively small area.
Detailed itinerary
Day 1: Arrival at the airport and transfer to Arusha
Meanwhile, on your arrival at the Kilimanjaro Airport, you’ll be collected from the airport to start your adventures by our staff will welcome you to take you to your lodge in Arusha. If you have time, desire and energy, you can take a tour of the city and the markets, accompanied by the guide.
Alternatively, relax in the hotel. While, dinner and overnight stay will be at Planet Lodge (or similar category).
Main destination Arusha (City)
Accommodation option:
Arusha Planet Lodge
Mid-range lodge
Meals plan:
Break first, lunch and dinner
Water and fruits throughout
Day 2: Tarangire National Park
After your Break first, you will visit the Tarangire National Park. Here the sylvan savannah, dotted with majestic baobabs, many of which date back to over 2000 years ago, is home to the largest population of elephants in northern Tanzania.
During the advanced dry season,8Day Full Tour in the Best the park is home to the highest density of wildlife on the continent and the observation of the animals is absolutely amazing. Departure for the park early in the morning. Lunch in an area equipped for lunch in the park.
In the afternoon, transfer to Mto WA Mbu and arrival in the lodge by h. 18:00. (Tarangire – Mto WA Mbu transfer: about 1 hour, by road) while, dinner and overnight stay will be at the Manyara Wild Life Camp (or similar category).
Main destination Tarangire National Park
Accommodation option:
Manyara Wildlife Safari Camp
Mid-range tented camp
Meals plan;
Break first, lunch and dinner
Water and fruits throughout
Day 3: Lake Manyara National Park
After your Break first, you will visit the Lake Manyara National Park, one of the Tanzanian parks with the highest biodiversity, with five different ecosystems. However, the park is inhabited by over 380 types of birds and many animal types including elephants, buffaloes, zebras, giraffes, leopards, lions, baboons, hippos, antelopes, warthogs and many others.
Departure for the park early in the morning. Lunch in an area equipped for lunch in the park. Transfer to Karatu and arrival in the lodge by h. 18:00. (Manyara – Karatu transfer: 40 minutes, by road). While, dinner and overnight stay will be at Marera Valley Lodge (or similar category).
Main destination Lake Manyara National Park
Accommodation option:
Marera Valley Lodge
Mid-range lodge
Meals plan:
Break first, lunch and dinner
Water and fruits throughout
Day 4: Serengeti National Park
After your Break first, you will discover the Serengeti National Park, the extraordinary place where legend meets reality, it represents the oldest and largest park in Tanzania, covering an area of 14,763 square kilometers, so much that the name, of Maasai origin, Siringet, means “Plain without borders”.
Endless plains, the great migration of herbivores, especially wildebeest and zebras, the herds of lions and other predators such as hyenas, cheetahs, leopards, jackals, crocodiles await you. Departure for the park early in the morning. Lunch in a picnic area in the park. Return to the tented camp by h. 18:00. While, dinner and overnight stay will be at the Serengeti Thorn Tree Tented Camp (or similar category).
Main destination Serengeti National Park
Accommodation option:
Thorn Tree Camp
Mid-range tented bush camp
Meals plan:
Break first, lunch and dinner
Water nd fruits throughout
Day 5: The Serengeti Park and its faun
After your Break first, you will continue to visit the extraordinary Serengeti National Park. The boundless grasslands are occasionally interrupted by bizarre granite formations, the kopjes, where large predators such as lions love to lie down or hide there waiting for the passage of a possible prey.
Along the rivers you can spot crocodiles, hippopotamuses and many other animals while they are drinking, but also leopards that often bask in the branches of the umbrella acacias present here. Departure for the park early in the morning.
Lunch in a picnic area in the park. Later return to the tented camp by h. 18:00. While, dinner and overnight stay will be at the Serengeti Thorn Tree Tented Camp (or similar category).
Main destination Northern Serengeti National Park
Accommodation option:
Thorn Tree Camp
Mid-range tented bush camp
Meals plan:
Break first, lunch and dinner
Water and fruits throughout
Day 6: Serengeti Park and Ngoro Ngoro Crater
After your Break first, we continue photo Safari in the Seronera. Lunch in a picnic area in the park. After lunch, you will proceed on the way to the NCA, to arrive in the Ngoro Ngoro crater. You will visit the Ngoro Ngoro Conservation Area, one of the most famous safari destinations in the world, declared a World Heritage Site by UNESCO in 1978 and the International Biosphere Reserve in 1981.
Meanwhile, You will enter the Ngoro Ngoro crater, which is located at 2.2000 meters above sea level and is the largest unbroken caldera in the world and one of the natural wonders of Africa with around 30.000 large mammals living there all year round, such as buffaloes, lions, elephants, cheetahs and rhinos, and many varieties of birds, such as flamingos, eagles, buzzards, ostriches and hawks. While, dinner and overnight stay at the Ngoro Ngoro Serena Lodge (or similar category).
Main destination Ngoro Ngoro Crater
Accommodation option:
Ngoro Ngoro Serena Safari Lodge
Luxury lodge
Meals plan:
Break first, lunch and dinner
Water and fruits throughout
Day 7: Ngoro Ngoro Crater and transfer to Karatu
After your Break first, you will continue your visit to Ngoro Ngoro with a photo safari. Afterward your lunch, you will proceed along the road to exit the NCA, and then continue to Karatu. While, dinner and overnight will be stay at the Ngoro Ngoro Coffee Lodge (or similar category).
Main destination Ngoro Ngoro Crater
Accommodation option:
Ngoro Ngoro Coffee Lodge Mid-range lodge
Meals plan:
Break first, lunch and dinner
Water and fruits throughout
Day 8: Transfer to airport
After your Break first, if possible, we’ll visit an Iraq Boma. Then, we will take you back to the airport, to return at home with a heart filled with an unforgettable experience. Thus the end of our safari.
Main destination Arusha (City)
Accommodation option: Not included(end of tour)
Meals plan:
Break first(lunch and dinner)
Water and fruits throughout
Meanwhile, you’ll be dropped off at the airport to catch a flight.
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