Tanzania · Budget
8 Days Grand Tanzania Safari
Route at a glance
Best suited to budget, family, group travelers comfortable with a easy itinerary over 8 days. Final timings, accommodation and activities are confirmed for the travel dates.
Overview
8 Days Grand Tanzania Safari is a 8-day package covering Arusha, Tarangire, Lake Manyara, Serengeti, Ngorongoro Crater. It follows the destinations named in the itinerary title, with exact daily routing, accommodation level and pacing confirmed during enquiry.
Where Budget Camp and Midrange Lodge options are available, the displayed website price uses the lower Budget Camp starting price. Single-price mountain packages use the listed climb price.
The reservations team can quote lodge upgrades where applicable, refine the routing and confirm the final day-by-day timing before booking.
Highlights
- ✦Serengeti
- ✦Ngorongoro Crater
- ✦Tarangire
- ✦Lake Manyara
Day-by-day itinerary
- 1
Begin in Arusha
Arusha
Meet the local team in Arusha, check the next sector's timing and complete only the arrival or city activity listed in the quotation. Final timing and the named accommodation are confirmed before booking.
Meals: L, D · Stay: Arusha camp, hut or lodge named in the quotation
- 2
Explore Arusha
Arusha
Meet the local team in Arusha, check the next sector's timing and complete only the arrival or city activity listed in the quotation. Final timing and the named accommodation are confirmed before booking.
Meals: B, L, D · Stay: Arusha camp, hut or lodge named in the quotation
- 3
Arusha to Tarangire
Arusha → Tarangire
Move from Arusha to Tarangire with realistic meal, rest and check-in time. Game drive through Tarangire's river, baobab woodland and seasonal wetlands, with the route adapted to current wildlife concentrations. Final timing and the named accommodation are confirmed before booking.
Meals: B, L, D · Stay: Tarangire camp, hut or lodge named in the quotation
- 4
Explore Tarangire
Tarangire
Game drive through Tarangire's river, baobab woodland and seasonal wetlands, with the route adapted to current wildlife concentrations. Final timing and the named accommodation are confirmed before booking.
Meals: B, L, D · Stay: Tarangire camp, hut or lodge named in the quotation
- 5
Tarangire to Lake Manyara
Tarangire → Lake Manyara
Move from Tarangire to Lake Manyara with realistic meal, rest and check-in time. Explore Lake Manyara's groundwater forest, escarpment and lake-edge habitats; bird and mammal distribution varies with water conditions. Final timing and the named accommodation are confirmed before booking.
Meals: B, L, D · Stay: Lake Manyara camp, hut or lodge named in the quotation
- 6
Lake Manyara to Serengeti
Lake Manyara → Serengeti
Move from Lake Manyara to Serengeti with realistic meal, rest and check-in time. Explore the seasonally appropriate Serengeti sector on an extended game drive, choosing the day's circuit from current herd movement, water and road conditions. Final timing and the named accommodation are confirmed before booking.
Meals: B, L, D · Stay: Serengeti camp, hut or lodge named in the quotation
- 7
Explore Serengeti
Serengeti
Explore the seasonally appropriate Serengeti sector on an extended game drive, choosing the day's circuit from current herd movement, water and road conditions. Final timing and the named accommodation are confirmed before booking.
Meals: B, L, D · Stay: Serengeti camp, hut or lodge named in the quotation
- 8
Final Ngorongoro Crater stage and onward travel
Serengeti → Ngorongoro Crater
Move from Serengeti to Ngorongoro Crater with realistic meal, rest and check-in time. Use the permitted crater or highlands activity confirmed in the proposal, following current access hours and conservation-area rules. The onward connection is protected with an appropriate buffer.
Meals: B, L · Stay: Departure or hotel when quoted
Included
- ✓ Airport pickup and drop-off in Arusha or Kilimanjaro International (JRO)
- ✓ Full-board camping accommodation (twin tents, mattresses)
- ✓ 4x4 safari Land Cruiser with pop-top roof
- ✓ Professional driver-guide and dedicated camp cook
- ✓ All park entry, camping and crater service fees
- ✓ All meals prepared fresh in camp
- ✓ Bottled drinking water during the safari
- ✓ Game drives as per itinerary
- ✓ All government taxes
Not included
- ✕ International airfare to/from Kilimanjaro International (JRO)
- ✕ Tanzania entry visa (USD $50 single-entry, available on arrival or eVisa)
- ✕ Travel insurance (mandatory)
- ✕ Beverages, soft drinks, alcoholic drinks
- ✕ Tips and gratuities to driver-guide and lodge staff
- ✕ Personal expenses, laundry, telephone, souvenirs
- ✕ Optional balloon safari, walking safari, cultural tours
What to bring
- • Lightweight neutral-color clothing (khaki, olive, beige)
- • Warm fleece for cool early morning game drives
- • Sun hat and sunglasses with UV protection
- • High-SPF sunscreen and lip balm
- • Insect repellent (DEET)
- • Comfortable walking shoes and sandals
- • Swimsuit for lodge pools
- • Binoculars (8x42 ideal for safari)
- • Camera with telephoto lens (200mm+)
- • Spare batteries, memory cards, power bank
- • Refillable water bottle
- • Anti-malarial prophylaxis (consult your doctor)
- • Yellow-fever certificate (required if arriving from yellow-fever zones)
Frequently asked questions
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