8 Days Mid-Range Tanzania Safari
Safari Overview
Experience Tanzania’s top wildlife parks in comfort on this 8-day Mid-Range Tanzania safari. Visit Tarangire for elephants and baobabs, then head to the Serengeti for thrilling game drives and the Great Migration. Explore the stunning Ngorongoro Crater, home to abundant wildlife and breathtaking views. Stay in cozy lodges, enjoy delicious meals, and travel with expert guides in a 4×4 vehicle. All park fees, meals, and accommodations are included for a worry-free adventure.
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Detailed Full Itineray
You’ll depart from Arusha or Moshi after breakfast for the approximately two-hour drive to Tarangire National Park for the 8-Days Tanzania Tour. Along the way, you’ll pass bustling Maasai villages and the vast, open plains that have become synonymous with images of Africa. Tarangire National Park is where you could have a chance to see the groups of elephants. Overnight at Farm of Dreams Lodge.
After breakfast, you will continue towards the fertile highlands where wheat, coffee, and corn are grown by the Iraqw people. Passing through the Ngorongoro Conservation Area, you will be able to see the breathtaking Ngorongoro Crater before traveling onwards to the Serengeti National Park, which you will reach by midday. The Serengeti National Park is the largest in Tanzania, with diverse landscapes and habitats, such as grassy plains, swamps, lakes, savannah, and mountains. After an extensive game drive, you will drive to your accommodation where you will enjoy overnight at Katikati Tented Camp.
After breakfast, you will continue towards the fertile highlands where wheat, coffee, and corn are grown by the Iraqw people. Passing through the Ngorongoro Conservation Area, you will be able to see the breathtaking Ngorongoro Crater before traveling onwards to the Serengeti National Park, which you will reach by midday. The Serengeti National Park is the largest in Tanzania, with diverse landscapes and habitats, such as grassy plains, swamps, lakes, savannah, and mountains. After an extensive game drive, you will drive to your accommodation, where you will enjoy dinner overnight at Farm of Dreams Lodge
After breakfast, you will embark upon another incredible game drive in the Serengeti before travelling to the Ngorongoro Crater. Arriving at the edge of the crater in the afternoon, you will have your first glimpse of what awaits you the following day – glistening streams, open grassland, and an infinite number of animals. You will spend the night at a nearby lodge, with the orange glow of sunset surrounding you as you drift off to sleep, overnight at Katikati Tented Camp.
Early risers are rewarded with breathtaking views of the rising sun over the crater’s edge, and after a hearty breakfast, you will drive down the adventurous track into the crater. Formed millions of years ago, it is 610 m deep and covers roughly 260 square kilometers. Due to its dense animal population of approximately 25,000, the crater offers the best game viewing of all the parks in Tanzania. In a matter of minutes, you will be able to see wildebeest, zebras, gazelles, elephants, and some of the more than 500 bird species in the area. With a little bit of luck, you might catch a glimpse of the endangered black rhino horns peeking through the grass. After lunch, you will ascend the steep walls of the crater and head to Lake Eyasi. Breakfast, Lunch, &Dinner. Overnight at Lake Eyasi Lodge.
Very early morning (0545am), you’ll drive to the dwellings of the famous Hadzabe tribe in the bush for cultural interaction. Join the Hadzabe tribe and go to forage, and during the course of the day, eat while foraging, and also bring back some honey, fruit, or wild game when available.
While traditionally considered an East African branch of the Khoisan peoples, primarily because their language has clicks, modern genetic research suggests that they may be more closely related to the Pygmies. Get an opportunity to walk with them and watch the way they hunt or collect honey and insects. Breakfast, Lunch, &Dinner. Overnight at Migombani Tented Camp.
Your final stop of 8 Days Tanzania Budgeted Tour will be the tour to the small Lake Manyara National Park, named after the shallow alkaline lake covering roughly 200km² of the park. The park is known for its diverse landscapes, not only open grassy plains but also primate-filled woodlands and baobab-dotted cliffs. Apart from the spectacular and diverse birdlife of over 400 species, the park is also home to hippos, elephants, baboons, wildebeest, and the peculiar tree-climbing lions. After an extensive game drive through the park, you will leave the cascades of flamingos.
After lunch, we will start the journey back to Moshi or Arusha, where the 8 Days Tanzania Budgeted Tour ends.
What is Included and Excluded in the Package
INCLUDED
- Transport with a qualified driver/guide in 4×4 vehicles with a viewing roof
- Lodge/camping accommodation
- Meals as outlined in the itinerary
- Camping equipment, if necessary, eg, Tent, sleeping bag, and mattress
- National Park gate fees
- All Park expenses. (including VAT)
- Bottled mineral water 1.5Ltr per person per day
EXCLUDED
- Optional activities
- Alcohol and soft drinks
- Tips for the driver/guide (recommended: $35 per day)
Travel
8 Days, 5 National Parks
Accommodation
7 Nights
Meals
Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
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Frequently Asked Questions for a Tanzania Lodge Safari
Accommodation, all meals, park fees, game drives, and transportation included. Most lodge safari packages are comprehensive, covering comfortable accommodation with private bathrooms, three daily meals, all national park entrance fees, professional guide services, game drives in 4WD vehicles, and airport transfers for a hassle-free experience.
Lodges offer private rooms, hot showers, restaurants, and enhanced comfort.
Safari lodges provide hotel-style amenities including en-suite bathrooms with hot water, comfortable beds, electricity, dining facilities, and often additional services like spa treatments, swimming pools, and evening entertainment while maintaining an authentic African wilderness atmosphere.
Most lodges cater to vegetarian, vegan, and special dietary needs. Safari lodges typically offer diverse menu options and can accommodate various dietary restrictions including vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free, and other special requirements. It’s recommended to inform your tour operator about specific dietary needs during booking.
Big Five, wildebeest migration, zebras, giraffes, and over 500 bird species.
Tanzania’s diverse ecosystems host incredible wildlife, including lions, elephants, leopards, rhinos, buffalo, cheetahs, hippos, crocodiles, various antelope species, and exceptional birdlife. Seasonal Great Migration offers spectacular wildebeest and zebra river crossings and calving periods.
Most vehicles accommodate 6-7 passengers with guaranteed window seats.
Safari vehicles are specially modified 4WD Land Cruisers or similar with pop-up roofs for optimal game viewing. Each passenger gets a guaranteed window seat and ample space for photography equipment, ensuring comfortable wildlife observation throughout your journey.
Yes, most lodges welcome families with special programs for kids.
Family-friendly lodge safaris offer children’s activities, educational programs, cultural experiences, and specialized game drives. Some lodges provide babysitting services, children’s meals, and family rooms. Minimum age restrictions may apply for certain activities for safety reasons.
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