8-Day Tanzania Authentic Wildlife Midrange Safari Safari
Overview
An 8-day safari gives you the perfect chance to experience the thrill of Africa’s wildlife and breathtaking nature. With Serengeti Affinity Safaris, you’ll enjoy an authentic encounter with the wild, spotting incredible animals up close and…
Safari price
Price per person, based on group size. Smaller groups pay a little more.
| Group size | Price per person |
|---|---|
| 2 people | $3,070 |
| 3 people | $2,650 |
| 4 people | $2,400 |
| 5 people | $2,270 |
| 6 people | $2,180 |
| 7 people | $2,110 |
Day-by-day itinerary
Arrival - Fun Retreat Resort, Arusha
Airport – Arusha town: 1 hour
After arrival our transfer guide will meet and welcome you, then pick you up at either Kilimanjaro International Airport or Arusha Airport and transfer you to your hotel in Arusha for relaxation and overnight. Before reaching the hotel if time allows feel free to explore Arusha city with our guide for free.
Arusha town
Nestled at the foot of Mount Meru, Arusha is known as the safari capital of northern Tanzania. The city serves as a perfect base for exploring the stunning surrounding landscapes, including the majestic Mount Kilimanjaro and the renowned Manyara, Tarangire, Ngorongoro and Serengeti National Parks.
Fun Retreat Resort
The Fun Retreat is a resort located in Arusha. This appropriately named resort offers fun for the whole family with large indoor and outdoor entertainment and play areas.
Tarangire National Park - Farm of Dreams Lodge
Arusha – Tarangire: 2 hours
We begin this day with an early pick-up from your hotel in Arusha and start a scenic drive toward Tarangire National Park while carrying packed lunch boxes, we’ll dive straight into the adventure with exciting game drives through stunning landscapes filled with wildlife and iconic baobab trees. Later in the afternoon, we transfer to Karatu for a delicious dinner and overnight stay.
Tarangire National Park
Tarangire National Park is a place of pure African romance, where sweeping golden plains meet the gentle curves of the Tarangire River and herds of elephants wander gracefully among towering baobab trees. Here, every moment feels alive lions may be seen stalking their prey, leopards lounging elegantly in the trees, and graceful giraffes, zebras, wildebeests, and impalas painting the landscape with motion and life. As the sun sets, the air fills with a warm glow, leading you to your cozy lodge for a delicious dinner, peaceful relaxation, and the soothing whispers of the African night.
Farm of Dreams Lodge
Farm of Dreams Lodge is located in the tourist town of Karatu on the Western south Slopes of Ngorongoro Crater. The accommodation offers well-appointed rooms with mosquito nets, en-suite bathrooms and private terraces with safari chairs. Guests can enjoy delicious meals at the on-site restaurant and lounge bar. Other facilities include a swimming pool, a conference and banquet hall, secure parking and a pool deck with sun beds.
Central Serengeti - Serengeti Classic View Camp
Karatu– Serengeti: 3 hours
After breakfast, we depart from Karatu to Central Serengeti Park, get ready to watch the open up landscapes as we approach one of Africa’s most iconic wildlife destinations. Once inside the park, we begin our game drive with great opportunities to spot animals along the way. We will enjoy our packed Lunch at a beautiful place inside the park, surrounded by the sights and sounds of nature. In the afternoon, we continue with more exciting wildlife viewing before reaching the camp for a relaxing evening in the heart of the savannah.
Central Serengeti
The Serengeti is famous for its large herds of wildebeest, zebras, and antelopes that move across the plains. As you explore, get ready to see resident predators like lions, leopards, and cheetahs, each playing an important part in fulfilling their daily natural circle of life.
Serengeti Classic View Camp – Mid range
Serengeti Classic View Camp is located in Central Serengeti, near the Seronera Airstrip. The camp offers spacious luxury tents with en-suite bathrooms and solar-powered lights. Some tents have private decks. Guests can take part in activities such as bush dinners, sundowners, and game drives.
Central Serengeti - Serengeti Classic View Camp
After delicious breakfast, we dedicate this for a full day game drives inside Serengeti Park for wildlife viewing to maximize your time with famous and well-known Serengeti Park.
Serengeti Classic View Camp – Mid range
Serengeti Classic View Camp is located in Central Serengeti, near the Seronera Airstrip. The camp offers spacious luxury tents with en-suite bathrooms and solar-powered lights. Some tents have private decks. Guests can take part in activities such as bush dinners, sundowners, and game drives.
Central Serengeti-Ngorongoro Region: Ang'ata Ngorongoro Camp
Serengeti – Ngorongoro: 2 hours
Today wake up early and enjoy magic game drives in Central Serengeti Park, then in the afternoon departure to Ngorongoro for overnight at the accommodation located inside Ngorongoro Conservation Area. This gives you a chance to depart and descend inside the Crater next day in early morning and see many animals when they are still more active.
Ngorongoro region
The Ngorongoro Region is known for its stunning natural beauty and rich wildlife. It includes the Ngorongoro Conservation Area, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, and the spectacular Ngorongoro Crater, which is one of the best places in Africa to see a large concentration of animals in a natural setting.
Ang'ata Ngorongoro Camp – Mid range
Ang'ata Ngorongoro Camp is set on the Eastern side of the Ngorongoro Crater’s rim close to the Crater lodge. The accommodation consists of eight guest tents, including a family unit tent equipped with en-suite bathrooms, showers, vanity desks and flush toilets.
Ngorongoro Crater - Farm of Dreams Lodge, Karatu
Ngorongoro – Karatu: 2 hours
After breakfast, we depart for an exciting game drive inside the magnificent Ngorongoro Crater, carrying lunch boxes to enjoy along the way. After exploring the crater’s breathtaking landscapes and abundant wildlife, we will continue the journey to Karatu, where a warm dinner and a comfortable overnight stay await.
Ngorongoro Crater
Ngorongoro Crater is a true jewel of Northern Tanzania, famed for its dramatic landscapes and extraordinary wildlife. Encircled by towering highlands, this UNESCO World Heritage site is the world’s largest intact volcanic caldera, a natural amphitheatre teeming with life. Lions, elephants, zebras, wildebeests, and rhinos roam its fertile plains, while flamingos may grace the crater’s soda lakes. With its stunning scenery and rich biodiversity, Ngorongoro offers a magical finale to any safari adventure.
Farm of Dreams Lodge
Farm of Dreams Lodge is located in the tourist town of Karatu on the Western south Slopes of Ngorongoro Crater. The accommodation offers well-appointed rooms with mosquito nets, en-suite bathrooms and private terraces with safari chairs. Guests can enjoy delicious meals at the on-site restaurant and lounge bar. Other facilities include a swimming pool, a conference and banquet hall, secure parking and a pool deck with sun beds.
Lake Manyara Park - Fun Retreat Resort, Arusha
Karatu – Lake Manyara: 35 minutes
After breakfast, depart for a short and scenic drive to Lake Manyara National Park with packed lunch boxes for your day’s adventure. Enjoy an exciting game drive through the park’s rich habitats, from dense forests to open grasslands, and along the shimmering lake shores. Later in the afternoon, we will transfer you to Arusha for dinner and overnight.
Lake Manyara National Park
The Lake Manyara is a paradise of contrasts and natural charm where emerald forests meet glistening waters and wildlife thrives in abundance. The park is renowned for its tree-climbing lions resting elegantly on acacia branches and its playful colonies of baboons that greet you at nearly every turn. Along the lake’s edge, flocks of flamingos paint the horizon pink, while elephants, giraffes, hippos, and zebras roam freely beneath the lush canopy. It’s a serene and magical setting, the perfect finale to your unforgettable safari adventure.
Fun Retreat Resort
The Fun Retreat is a resort located in Arusha. This appropriately named resort offers fun for the whole family with large indoor and outdoor entertainment and play areas.
Departure - End of Itinerary
to Airport – For your international flight
After breakfast relax at the lodge and if time allows take a short tour in Arusha city with our local guide for shopping, you will have a good time to explore the local markets, souvenirs shops, cultural sites within the city and if possible, take lunch within the local restaurants to experience different local food taste.
What’s included
- Transfers/Pick up/Drop off listed in the program
- Professional English-Speaking safari guide
- Transportation by 4x4 jeep Toyota Land Cruiser
- Bottled Mineral water for safari
- All Park fees, but for Single entry park fees expire 24 hours
- All Activities listed in the program
Not included
- International flights
- VISA
- All beverages at hotels/lodges/tented camps (Alcoholic beverages)
- Laundry service
- Tipping
- All personal expenses
- All what is not explicitly included in this program
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