8 Days Tanzania Safari
Jema Safaris: 8 Days Tanzania Safari
This 8-day itinerary offers a rich and immersive journey into Tanzania’s most celebrated national parks. It’s perfect for travelers looking for an ideal mix of wildlife, nature, and culture. From the majestic elephants of Tarangire and the tree-climbing lions of Lake Manyara, to the vast plains of the Serengeti and the rare rhinos of Ngorongoro Crater, each day delivers extraordinary safari moments. A combination of comfortable lodges and luxury tented camps ensures you travel in style and wake up surrounded by the wilderness.
- Availability: Year-round from 2026
- Duration: 8 Days / 7 Nights
- Start/End: Kilimanjaro International Airport (JRO)
- Destinations: Arusha – Tarangire – Lake Manyara – Serengeti – Ngorongoro Crater
- Accommodation: Planet Lodge, Eileen’s Trees Inn, Serengeti Heritage Camp, Hhando Coffee Lodge
Itinerary Details
Arrive at Kilimanjaro International Airport (JRO), Tanzania
Transfer to Arusha
Overnight at Planet Lodge
Upon arrival at Kilimanjaro International Airport, you’ll be warmly welcomed by a Jema Safaris representative and transferred to the charming Arusha Coffee Lodge. Set within one of Tanzania’s largest coffee plantations, this boutique lodge offers a peaceful escape with views of Mount Meru. Settle in and unwind, or enjoy a stroll through the lush gardens before dinner.
Drive to Tarangire National Park
Overnight at Eileen's Trees Inn
Drive to Tarangire National Park. Known for its massive baobab trees and large elephant herds, this park offers a wild, off-the-beaten-path safari experience. Enjoy expertly guided game drives, sundowners overlooking the river. The slower pace and fewer crowds make Tarangire a hidden gem.
Head to Lake Manyara, home to tree-climbing lions, flamingos, and lush groundwater forests. After a half-day game drive, continue to the Karatu highlands for a peaceful evening.
Accommodation: Marera Valley Lodge or similar
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Scenic drive through Ngorongoro Highlands
Game drive en route to Central Serengeti
Overnight at Serengeti Heritage Camp
Venture into the legendary Serengeti, Tanzania’s most famous wildlife haven. Pass through breathtaking scenery before arriving in time for your first game drive across the vast plains.
Sunrise and afternoon game drives
Relax at camp or enjoy optional balloon safari
Overnight at Serengeti Heritage Camp
Today, you’ll enjoy a full day exploring the Serengeti, tracking big cats, herds of wildebeest and zebra, elephants, and perhaps a cheetah on the hunt. Optional: add a sunrise hot air balloon safari for a bird’s-eye view of the wild.
Early game drive en route out of the Serengeti
Optional stop at Olduvai Gorge
Overnight at Hhando Coffee Lodge near Crater rim
After breakfast and a morning drive, continue toward the lush Ngorongoro highlands, rich in scenery and cultural history. Settle into your lodge and prepare for tomorrow’s crater descent.
Day 7: Ngorongoro Crater – Arusha
Early descent into the Ngorongoro Crater
Game drive on the crater floor
Return to Arusha
Overnight at Planet Lodge (or optional airport drop-off)
Spend the morning in one of the world’s most concentrated wildlife areas – the Ngorongoro Crater. Home to lions, elephants, buffalos, hippos, and rhinos, the crater offers unmatched wildlife viewing in a dramatic setting.
Rates :All Safaris
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- All accommodations (safari lodges, tented camps & Zanzibar hotel)
- All park fees and crater service fees
- Private 4x4 safari vehicle with professional English-speaking guide
- All park fees, game drives, and crater fees
- Airport transfers (Kilimanjaro & Zanzibar)