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Experience the best of Northern Tanzania with this carefully designed 8-day safari by Nature Nest Safais. The journey takes you through Tanzania’s most iconic wildlife destinations, including Tarangire National Park, the vast Serengeti plains, the Ndutu region, and the world-famous Ngorongoro Crater.
Enjoy well-paced game drives, diverse landscapes, and excellent wildlife viewing, from large elephant herds and big cats to rich birdlife and open savannahs. Comfortable lodges and tented camps are selected for their locations, service, and views, ensuring a relaxing stay after each day of exploration.
This safari is ideal for travelers seeking an authentic wildlife experience combined with comfort, scenic drives, and expert local guidance, ending with a smooth transfer to Arusha for onward travel to Zanzibar.
Days Tanzania Safari Itinerary
Day 1: Arrival – Kilimanjaro International Airport (JRO) to Arusha
Upon arrival at Kilimanjaro International Airport (JRO), meet your safari guide and transfer to Arusha.
Overnight: Kibo Palace Hotel
Meals: Half Board
https://www.kibopalacehotel.com
Day 2: Arusha – Tarangire National Park – Karatu
After breakfast, depart Arusha for Tarangire National Park. Enjoy a game drive inside the park, famous for elephants, baobab trees, and the Tarangire River ecosystem.
After lunch and afternoon game viewing, continue to Karatu in the Ngorongoro Highlands.Overnight: Ngorongoro Oldeani Mountain Lodge
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
https://www.ngorongoro-oldeani.com
Day 3: Karatu – Ndutu (Southern Serengeti Ecosystem)
After breakfast, drive toward the Ndutu area, passing through the Ngorongoro Conservation Area. The landscape opens into vast grass plains dotted with wildlife.
Enjoy game viewing en route before arriving at camp.
Overnight: Masek Tented Camp
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
https://twctanzania.com/ngorongoro-conservation-area/masek-tented-lodge/
Day 4: Ndutu – Serengeti National Park (Central Serengeti)
Begin with a morning game drive in Ndutu, exploring Lake Ndutu and Lake Masek areas.
Later, drive to Serengeti National Park, enjoying wildlife sightings along the way as you head to Central Serengeti (Seronera region).
Overnight: Kubu Kubu Tented Camp
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
https://twctanzania.com/serengeti-national-park/kubu-kubu-tented-lodge/
Day 5: Full Day Game Drive – Central Serengeti
Enjoy a full day of game drives in Central Serengeti, with flexible timing depending on wildlife movement.
The Seronera Valley offers excellent year-round sightings of big cats and plains game.
Overnight: Kubu Kubu Tented Camp
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
https://twctanzania.com/serengeti-national-park/kubu-kubu-tented-lodge/
Day 6: Serengeti – Karatu
After breakfast, enjoy a morning game drive in Central Serengeti.
Later, exit the park and drive back through the Ngorongoro Conservation Area to Karatu, with scenic views of the highlands.
Overnight: Ngorongoro Farm House
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner.
https://twctanzania.com/ngorongoro-highlands/ngorongoro-farm-house/
Day 7: Karatu – Ngorongoro Crater – Karatu
After an early breakfast, drive to the Ngorongoro Crater rim and descend to the crater floor for a full-day game drive.
Explore this natural wildlife sanctuary with a picnic lunch inside the crater before returning to Karatu in the afternoon.
Overnight: Ngorongoro Farm House
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
https://twctanzania.com/ngorongoro-highlands/ngorongoro-farm-house/
Day 8: Karatu – Arusha – Departure
After breakfast at leisure, drive back to Arusha for your flight to Zanzibar
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