Experience an 8-day Tanzania luxury lodge safari through Arusha, Tarangire, Lake Manyara, Serengeti National Park and Ngorongoro Crater with carefully selected lodge stays and classic northern circuit wildlife viewing.
Overview
This 8-day Tanzania luxury lodge safari begins with arrival in Arusha, then travels through Tarangire National Park, Lake Manyara National Park, Serengeti National Park and Ngorongoro Crater.
The itinerary combines lodge comfort with rich wildlife viewing, from elephant country and lake landscapes to Serengeti game drives and a final crater experience before returning to Arusha.
Highlights
Tarangire National Park
Elephants, baobabs and classic northern Tanzania wildlife.
Lake Manyara
Escarpment scenery, lake habitats and a relaxed lodge stay.
Serengeti National Park
Two nights of Serengeti game drives from a luxury lodge base.
Ngorongoro Crater
Crater floor wildlife viewing before returning to Arusha.
Places on this trip Serengeti National ParkNgorongoro Conservation AreaTarangire National ParkLake Manyara National Park
Day-by-day itinerary
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Day 1: Arusha
Arrive at Kilimanjaro International Airport and transfer to Arusha. Settle into your hotel, rest after your journey and prepare for the safari ahead.
OvernightArusha Serena Hotel — luxury hotel less than 1hr drive from Arusha CityMealsDinner (Breakfast & lunch not included) -
Day 2: Arusha - Tarangire National Park
Drive from Arusha to Tarangire National Park for a game drive among elephant herds, baobab trees, river landscapes and varied wildlife before overnighting inside the park.
MealsAll meals included -
Day 3: Tarangire - Lake Manyara National Park
Travel to Lake Manyara National Park for a game drive through diverse habitats, with lake views, escarpment scenery and wildlife viewing before continuing to your lodge.
MealsAll meals included -
Day 4: Lake Manyara - Serengeti National Park
Drive toward Serengeti National Park, arriving for lunch and an afternoon game drive across the plains before settling into your Serengeti lodge.
Spend two days exploring Serengeti National Park with game drives in search of migration herds, big cats, plains wildlife and unforgettable Serengeti landscapes.
MealsAll meals included -
Day 7: Serengeti - Ngorongoro Crater
Travel from Serengeti to Ngorongoro Crater for a crater tour, descending to the floor for wildlife viewing before continuing to your crater-rim lodge.
OvernightNgorongoro Serena Safari Lodge — luxury lodge on the crater rimMealsAll meals included -
Day 8: Ngorongoro - Arusha
After breakfast, drive back to Arusha with optional time for markets or onward arrangements, marking the end of your Tanzania luxury lodge safari.
OvernightNo accommodation — End of tourMealsBreakfast & lunch (Dinner not included)
Where you'll stay
Day 2
Tarangire Elephant Springs Camp
luxury tented camp inside Tarangire National Park View lodge
Day 3
Lake Manyara Serena Safari Lodge
luxury lodge on the escarpment above Lake Manyara National Park View lodge
Day 4
Serengeti Serena Safari Lodge
luxury lodge inside Serengeti National Park View lodge
Prices
| Travel dates | 2 people | 3 people | 4 people | 5 people | 6 people |
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| Jun 1–Dec 31, 2026 | $5,077 | $4,642 | $4,425 | On request | On request |
| Jan 1–Mar 31, 2027 | $5,162 | $4,727 | $4,509 | On request | On request |
| Apr 1–May 31, 2027 | $3,983 | $3,549 | $3,332 | On request | On request |
| Jun 1–Dec 31, 2027 | $5,162 | $4,727 | $4,509 | On request | On request |
Need different dates or a private arrangement?
Flexible dates · Custom itineraries · Private departures
Included & not included
What's included
- Park fees for non-residents
- Activities unless labeled optional
- Meals as specified in the itinerary
- Drinking water except where the itinerary states otherwise
- Accommodation listed in the itinerary
- Professional driver-guide
- Transportation stated in the itinerary
- Taxes and VAT
Not included
- International flights from or to home
- Transport to Zanzibar Airport unless added to the customized itinerary
- Additional accommodation before or after the tour
- Tips
- Personal expenses, insurance and visa fees
- Government-imposed increases in taxes or park fees
- Meals and drinks specifically excluded in the itinerary
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