8 Day Tarangire Ngorongoro and Serengeti Safari

This 8 day Tarangire Ngorongoro and Serengeti safari spends 7 nights in northern Tanzania, with 3 nights in the Serengeti following the Great Migration, a Ngorongoro Crater game drive and a Lake Manyara night drive.

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Overview

This 8 day Tarangire Ngorongoro and Serengeti safari is a 7-night northern Tanzania trip from Kilimanjaro Airport: 1 night at Serval Wildlife, 1 near Tarangire, 1 at Lake Manyara, 3 in the Serengeti and 1 at the Ngorongoro Crater. The Serengeti days follow the Great Migration wherever the herds are. It costs from USD 6,180 per adult and USD 4,368 per child, and suits couples and families.

It suits travellers who want comfortable lodges, a private 4WD Land Cruiser and extra activities such as cycling, a Maasai village visit, a canoe ride and a night game drive, all on full board with an English or bilingual driver-guide.

Why choose an 8 day Tarangire Ngorongoro and Serengeti safari?

This Tarangire, Ngorongoro and Serengeti safari covers the four big parks of the northern circuit with time to enjoy each one. Tarangire is known for its elephant herds and baobab trees, Lake Manyara for its groundwater forest and tree-climbing lions, and the Ngorongoro Crater for black rhino.

The Serengeti gets 3 nights and two full days, so your guide can drive to wherever the wildebeest and zebra herds are, from the calving plains in the south to the river crossings in the north. A sundowner on the Serengeti plains is included.

Families: a gentle start at Serval Wildlife and a cycling and village day at Mto wa Mbu.
Migration seekers: two full Serengeti days planned around the herds.
Comfort lovers: lodges such as Mbali Mbali Soroi Serengeti Lodge and Ngorongoro Oldeani Mountain Lodge.

What to expect on the 8 day Tarangire Ngorongoro and Serengeti safari

Day 1 starts at Kilimanjaro International Airport with a transfer of about 2 hours, an up-close wildlife experience at Serval Wildlife and a night at Serval Wildlife Villas. Day 2 is about 3 hours’ drive to Tarangire National Park for elephants, baobabs and a picnic by the Tarangire River, then a night at Manyara Secret Lodge or Escarpment Luxury Lodge Manyara.

Day 3 is spent around Mto wa Mbu, about 2 hours away, with cycling, a Maasai village visit, an evening canoe ride and a night game drive in Lake Manyara National Park, then a night at Lake Manyara Kilimamoja Lodge. Day 4 is about 5 hours’ drive through the Ngorongoro Conservation Area to the Serengeti, with an afternoon game drive.

Days 5 and 6 are full Serengeti game drives following the migration, with nights at Mbali Mbali Soroi Serengeti Lodge or Melia Serengeti Lodge. Day 7 is about 4 hours to the Ngorongoro Crater for a picnic by a hippo pool and a crater game drive, then a night at Ngorongoro Oldeani Mountain Lodge or Melia Ngorongoro Crater. Day 8 is about 4 hours back to Kilimanjaro Airport.

When is the best time for a Serengeti migration safari?

The Serengeti migration can be seen all year because the herds move in a loop. Calving on the southern plains usually peaks around January to March, and the river crossings in the north usually happen from about July to October. This itinerary changes its Serengeti game drives to match the season. Read our Serengeti migration guide to pick your dates.

What is included in this Tarangire, Ngorongoro and Serengeti safari?

The price includes a meet and greet with a safari briefing, all transport in a 4WD Land Cruiser, 7 nights’ accommodation on full board, all park entry and conservation fees, an English or bilingual driver-guide, unlimited game drives on the itinerary with drinking water, the Lake Manyara night game drive, cycling, the Maasai village visit, the canoe ride and a sundowner on the Serengeti plains.

Not included are international flights, visas, travel insurance, the Serengeti hot air balloon flight, tips (about USD 10 per person per day is suggested), drinks and personal items. Read our Lake Manyara National Park guide and our Ngorongoro Crater lodges guide, or see the lower-priced 8 day great migration northern Tanzania safari.

How much does the 8 day Tarangire Ngorongoro and Serengeti safari cost?

From USD 6,180 per adult (USD 4,368 per child). The final price depends on your travel dates, group size and which of the two lodge options you choose each night, and we confirm every lodge in your written quote.

WhatsApp us on +254 706 223888, email [email protected] or request a free tailor-made quote, and we will reply with dates and availability.

Highlights

Up-close wildlife experience at Serval Wildlife on day 1
Elephant herds and baobab trees in Tarangire National Park
Cycling, Maasai village visit, canoe ride and night game drive at Lake Manyara
Two full Serengeti days following the Great Migration, with a sundowner
Ngorongoro Crater game drive with a picnic by a hippo pool

Day 01 :

BEGIN YOUR GREAT MIGRATION SAFARI

As you walk out of Kilimanjaro International Airport ready to begin your Tanzania Wildebeest Migration Safari your personal Divulge Adventures guide greets you with a big smile: 'Karibu Tanzania - welcome to Tanzania!'

The guide takes you straight to your hotel approximately 2 hours’ drive, where you can relax and take in the African atmosphere.

Afterwards, you will head to Serval Wildlife, where you will get a chance to interact with wildlife up close to even feeding and patting them with your own hands.

Afterwards, you will be taken to your hotel for hot lunch, followed by afternoon relaxing. Later, dinner and overnight at Serval Wildlife Villas

Day 02 :

SERVAL WILDLIFE to TARANGIRE NATIONAL PARK

After your morning breakfast, you will check out and proceed to Tarangire National Park, approximately 3 hours’ drive to begin your Tanzania Wildebeest Migration Safari.

Enjoy the Tarangire diverse landscapes, marvel at massive elephant herds and ancient baobab trees. Enjoy a scenic picnic lunch overlooking the Tarangire River, a vital wildlife lifeline.

Afterwards, exit Tarangire National Park and head to your hotel. Dinner and Overnight and Manyara Secrete Lodge | Escarpment Luxury Lodge Manyara

Day 03 :

TARANGIRE NATIONAL PARK to MTO WA MBU (LAKE MANYARA PARK)

After your delicious breakfast,begin your Tanzania Wildebeest Migration Safari with a drive and proceed to Mto wa Mbu, approximately, 2 hours’ drive.

Upon arrival, you will enjoy cycling in/near Mto wa Mbu area, get to visit the community plains .

At the Maasai village visit: you will get to learn traditions, see dances, homes and interactive cultural activities for all ages.

You will return back to the lodge for hot lunch and afternoon relaxing.

Later in the evening, set out for a Canoe Ride the deepest lake in Africa.

Afterwards, you will head back to the lodge to prepare for your night game drive at Lake Manyara National Park. Dinner and overnight at Lake Manyara Kilimamoja Lodge.

Day 04 :

LAKE MANYARA NATIONAL PARK to SERENGETI NATIONAL PARK

After your steamy hot breakfast,begin your Ngorongoro & Serengeti Safari with a drive and you will exit Lake Manyara National Park and drive from Karatu to Serengeti approximately 5 hours, drive, transiting through Ngorongoro Conservation Area with scenic stops and possible wildlife viewing en route.

Afterwards, you will head to Serengeti arriving by around lunchtime, check-in for lunch followed by afternoon siesta.

Later in the afternoon set out for afternoon game drive at the great plains of Serengeti National Park.

Then return to the camp for dinner and overnight at Mbali Mbali Soroi Serengeti Lodge | Gran Melia Serengeti Lodge

Day 05 & 06 :

TWO FULL DAYS ON A TANZANIA WILDEBEEST MIGRATION SAFARI

Experience the ultimate Ngorongoro & Serengeti Safari with two immersive days exploring the vast Serengeti plains.

Your two-day Serengeti expedition plunges you into the heart of the Great Migration, where millions of wildebeest and zebras paint the plains in a living mosaic of movement.

Your safari game drive will focus on the herd’s current location, whether you’re witnessing the desperate, dust-filled river crossings in the north or the vulnerable calving season in the south.

Between the adrenaline of the hunt and sightings of the Big Five, you’ll experience the raw, unscripted beauty of the African savannah, culminating in an unforgettable journey through one of nature’s last great spectacles. Dinner and overnight at Mbali Mbali Soroi Serengeti Lodge | Melia Serengeti Lodge

Day 07 :

SERENGETI NATIONAL PARK to NGORONGORO CRATER

Morning after steamy hot breakfast and having had an experience of Ngorongoro & Serengeti Safari exit Serengeti National Park with a packed lunch and head to Ngorongoro crater approximately 4 hours’ drive.

You will begin by enjoying a scenic picnic lunch near a hippo pool, surrounded by the sights and sounds of the wild.

Afterward, your afternoon game drive at Ngorongoro & Serengeti Safari traverses this self-contained paradise, home to the densest concentration of lions and the rare black rhino.

Navigating through golden grasslands and lush forests, you’ll witness a remarkable sanctuary where wildlife thrives in stunning abundance. Later, ascend in the evening, dinner and overnight at Ngorongoro Oldeani Mountain Lodge | Melia Ngorongoro Crater

Day 08 :

NGORONGORO CRATER to ARUSHA (DEPARTURE)

After your breakfast, depending on your flight time you will be transferred to Kilimanjaro Airport approximately 4 hours’ drive for your outbound flight, Marking the end of your Ngorongoro & Serengeti Safari

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When is the best time for the 8 day Tarangire Ngorongoro and Serengeti safari?

The 8 day Tarangire Ngorongoro and Serengeti safari runs all year, and the Serengeti game drives follow the herds. Calving on the southern plains usually peaks around January to March, and the northern river crossings usually happen from about July to October. Tarangire is busiest with elephants in the dry months.

What is included in the 8 day Tarangire Ngorongoro and Serengeti safari?

The 8 day Tarangire Ngorongoro and Serengeti safari includes 7 nights on full board, a 4WD Land Cruiser, a driver-guide, all park and conservation fees, game drives, drinking water, the Lake Manyara night drive, cycling, a Maasai village visit, a canoe ride and a Serengeti sundowner. Flights, visas, insurance, the balloon flight, tips and drinks are extra.

Which lodges are used on this Tarangire, Ngorongoro and Serengeti safari?

This Tarangire, Ngorongoro and Serengeti safari uses Serval Wildlife Villas, Manyara Secret Lodge or Escarpment Luxury Lodge Manyara, Lake Manyara Kilimamoja Lodge, Mbali Mbali Soroi Serengeti Lodge or Melia Serengeti Lodge for 3 nights, and Ngorongoro Oldeani Mountain Lodge or Melia Ngorongoro Crater. We confirm each lodge in your quote.

Is the Tarangire, Ngorongoro and Serengeti safari good for families?

Yes, the Tarangire, Ngorongoro and Serengeti safari works well for families. It has a child price of USD 4,368, a gentle first day at Serval Wildlife and activities for all ages at Mto wa Mbu. Some drives take 4 to 5 hours, so tell us your children’s ages and we will check lodge rules and plan breaks.

How do I book the 8 day Tarangire Ngorongoro and Serengeti safari?

To book the 8 day Tarangire Ngorongoro and Serengeti safari, send the enquiry form on this page, WhatsApp us on +254 706 223888 or email [email protected] with your dates, group size and lodge preference. We reply with a written quote and availability, and we suggest booking early for the July to October crossing months.