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8-Day Wildlife Photography Safari: Tarangire, Serengeti, Lake Manyara and Ngorongoro Crater

📅8 Days / 7 Nights
🦁Private Safari
👥Private — 2 to 6 People
💰$2,550
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🌍 Safari Overview
8 Days / 7 Nights
Duration
Private — 2 to 6 People
Group Size
Breakfast, lunch and dinner
Meals
June to October is the main dry-season window; January to February is another practical period for northern Tanzania.
Best Season
Private Safari
Tour Style
Private
Accommodation

This 8-day Tanzania safari follows a defined route through Tarangire, Serengeti, Lake Manyara and Ngorongoro Crater. The sequence of parks and areas gives the itinerary its character, while the day-by-day plan sets the pace for drives, stops and overnight stays.

The daily plan moves through Arusha – Tarangire National Park, Full-Day Game Drive in Tarangire National Park, Mto wa Mbu – Serengeti National Park and the remaining scheduled stops.

The itinerary is arranged as a private departure, allowing the guide to manage driving time and stops around the agreed route. The published schedule should be checked against the requested travel dates before confirmation.

Overnight stays use selected lodge or tented-camp accommodation, with the exact properties confirmed in the accommodation section. Group size, meal arrangements and included services should be reviewed together because they affect the practical cost of the route.

Listed inclusions include All national park entrance fees and conservation levies, Accommodation as specified, All meals: breakfast, lunch and dinner.

✨ Safari Highlights

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Serengeti game drives
Drive across the Serengeti plains with time set aside for wildlife viewing.
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Ngorongoro Crater
Descend into the crater for a concentrated wildlife drive and crater-floor views.
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Tarangire landscapes
Explore Tarangire’s river corridor, baobabs and elephant country.
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Lake Manyara
Travel through Lake Manyara National Park for forest, lake and open-plain habitats.

📋 Day-by-Day Itinerary

1
Arusha - Tarangire National Park
Arusha - Tarangire National Park
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  • After breakfast at your hotel in Arusha, meet your professional safari guide and begin your journey to Tarangire National Park. Upon arrival, enjoy your first exciting game drive through the park, accompanied by a picnic lunch in a scenic location.
  • Tarangire National Park is renowned for its magnificent baobab trees, vast elephant herds, and the life-giving Tarangire River, which attracts an incredible concentration of wildlife during the dry season.
  • Keep your camera ready to capture elephants, lions, giraffes, zebras, wildebeests, buffaloes, and a variety of bird species against spectacular landscapes.
  • As the afternoon game drive comes to an end, continue to your luxury tented camp inside the park for dinner and your overnight stay.
🏕️Ang'ata Tarangire Camp
🍽️Lunch & Dinner Drinks: All drinks included (excluding spirits and liquor)
2
Full-Day Game Drive in Tarangire National Park
Full-Day Game Drive in Tarangire National Park
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  • Spend a full day exploring the remarkable landscapes of Tarangire National Park, one of Tanzania's hidden safari gems. The park's diverse habitats-including open savannah, riverine forests, and seasonal swamps-support an impressive variety of wildlife.
  • Photographers will enjoy excellent opportunities to capture large elephant families, graceful giraffes, lions resting beneath acacia trees, zebras, wildebeests, impalas, and countless bird species. The iconic baobab trees provide dramatic backdrops for unforgettable wildlife photography.
  • In the late afternoon, leave the park and drive to Mto wa Mbu for dinner and an overnight stay.
🏕️Suricata Boma Lodge
🍽️Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner Drinks: All drinks included (excluding spirits and liquor)
3
Mto wa Mbu - Serengeti National Park
Mto wa Mbu - Serengeti National Park
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  • After breakfast, depart for the world-famous Serengeti National Park. Enjoy a scenic drive through the Ngorongoro Highlands before entering the endless plains of the Serengeti.
  • Upon arrival, begin an afternoon game drive while making your way toward Central Serengeti. Keep watch for elephants, lions, cheetahs, leopards, giraffes, hyenas, and numerous antelope species.
  • The Serengeti is home to the Great Migration, where more than 1.5 million wildebeests and hundreds of thousands of zebras move across the plains in search of fresh grazing, creating one of the greatest wildlife spectacles on Earth.
  • After your safari, arrive at your tented camp for dinner and an overnight stay.
🏕️Land of Nature Camp
🍽️Breakfast, Lunch &Dinner Drinks: All drinks included (excluding spirits and liquor)
4
Full-Day Wildlife Photography in Serengeti National Park
Full-Day Wildlife Photography in Serengeti National Park
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  • Today is dedicated entirely to exploring the endless plains of the Serengeti. With your experienced safari guide, venture into different areas of the park in search of the "Big Five" and countless other species.
  • Capture incredible moments as predators stalk their prey, elephants roam freely, giraffes browse among acacia trees, and hippos relax in river pools.
  • Depending on the season, you may also witness the spectacular Great Migration. Return to camp in the evening after an unforgettable day of wildlife photography.
🏕️Land of Nature Camp
🍽️Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner Drinks: All drinks included (excluding spirits and liquor)
5
Another Full-Day Safari in Serengeti National Park
Another Full-Day Safari in Serengeti National Park
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  • Enjoy another full day exploring different regions of the Serengeti, giving you even more opportunities to photograph Tanzania's extraordinary wildlife.
  • Your guide will tailor the day's activities according to recent wildlife sightings, maximizing your chances of encountering lions, cheetahs, leopards, elephants, buffaloes, and other remarkable animals.
  • Spend the day immersed in one of Africa's greatest wilderness areas before returning to camp for dinner and overnight.
🏕️Land of Nature Camp
🍽️Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner Drinks: All drinks included (excluding spirits and liquor)
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Serengeti National Park - Karatu town
Serengeti National Park - Karatu town
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  • After breakfast, enjoy a final morning game drive in Serengeti National Park before departing for Karatu via the Ngorongoro Conservation Area.
  • The journey offers spectacular scenery, rolling highlands, Maasai villages, and opportunities to stop for breathtaking panoramic views.
  • Arrive at your lodge in Karatu in the late afternoon, where you can relax before tomorrow's visit to the Ngorongoro Crater.
🏕️Farm of Dreams Lodge
🍽️Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner Drinks: All drinks included (excluding spirits and liquor)
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Ngorongoro Crater Safari
Ngorongoro Crater
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  • After an early breakfast, descend approximately 600 meters into the magnificent Ngorongoro Crater for a full-day safari with a picnic lunch.
  • Often referred to as Africa's "Garden of Eden," the crater supports one of the highest concentrations of wildlife on the continent.
  • It is one of the best places in Tanzania to spot the endangered black rhino alongside lions, elephants, buffaloes, zebras, wildebeests, hippos, hyenas, and numerous bird species.
  • Following an incredible day of wildlife viewing, drive to your lodge for dinner and your overnight stay. Drinks: All drinks included (excluding spirits and liquor)
🏕️Suricata Boma Lodge
🍽️Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner Drinks: All drinks included (excluding spirits and liquor)
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Lake Manyara National Park - Arusha city
Lake Manyara National Park - Arusha city
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  • After breakfast, drive to Lake Manyara National Park for your final safari adventure. Nestled beneath the dramatic Great Rift Valley escarpment, Lake Manyara is famous for its lush groundwater forest, alkaline lake, tree-climbing lions, large troops of baboons, elephants, and over 400 bird species, including flamingos, pelicans, storks, and cormorants.
  • Enjoy a game drive with excellent opportunities for wildlife photography before departing for Arusha in the afternoon.
  • Upon arrival, you will be transferred to your hotel or Kilimanjaro International Airport, marking the end of your unforgettable 8-Day African Wild Photographic Safari.
🏕️No accommodation on this last day
🍽️Breakfast & Lunch Drinks: All drinks included (excluding spirits and liquor)

💰 Safari Pricing

Start dates Solo 2 people 3 people 4 people 5 people 6 people 7+ people
Mid-Range Lodging: n/a* $3200 $2701 $2550 $2550 $2500 Get Quote
Luxury Lodging: n/a* $5000 $4864 $4572 $4572 $4478 Get Quote

All prices per person. Group discounts available. Contact us for custom pricing.

✅ What's Included

  • All national park entrance fees and conservation levies
  • Accommodation as specified
  • All meals: breakfast, lunch and dinner
  • Soft drinks and bottled water (minimum 3 litres per person per day)
  • Transportation in a custom 4x4 safari jeep with pop-up viewing roof and guaranteed window seating
  • Expert English-speaking guide/driver (15+ years Tanzania experience)
  • Vehicle inverter for device charging, FM radio communications, electric cooler and filtered water
  • Government taxes and VAT
  • Flying Doctors insurance (AMREF) during the safari

❌ Not Included

  • Tips for guide
  • International and domestic flights
  • Tanzania e-visa
  • Travel insurance (strongly recommended)
  • Hot-air balloon safari in Serengeti ($600/person add-on)
  • Personal purchases, laundry and phone calls

🌟 Experience Type

Big Five Game Drive

❓ Frequently Asked Questions

Which places are included in 8-Day Wildlife Photography Safari: Tarangire, Serengeti, Lake Manyara and Ngorongoro Crater?▾
The planned route includes Tarangire, Serengeti, Lake Manyara and Ngorongoro Crater. The day-by-day itinerary is the detailed reference for the order of travel, drives and activities.
How long does 8-Day Wildlife Photography Safari: Tarangire, Serengeti, Lake Manyara and Ngorongoro Crater take?▾
The itinerary is planned for 8 days and 7 nights. Arrival, departure and transfer timing should be checked against your flight schedule before confirmation.
When is the best time for 8-Day Wildlife Photography Safari: Tarangire, Serengeti, Lake Manyara and Ngorongoro Crater?▾
June to October is the main dry-season window; January to February is another practical period for northern Tanzania.
Where do guests stay on 8-Day Wildlife Photography Safari: Tarangire, Serengeti, Lake Manyara and Ngorongoro Crater?▾
The source itinerary names Ang'ata Tarangire Camp, Suricata Boma Lodge, Land of Nature Camp, Farm of Dreams Lodge. Where a property is not named, the exact lodge or camp should be confirmed with the safari team before booking.
What meals are included on 8-Day Wildlife Photography Safari: Tarangire, Serengeti, Lake Manyara and Ngorongoro Crater?▾
The source itinerary lists these meal arrangements where specified: Lunch & Dinner Drinks: All drinks included (excluding spirits and liquor); Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner Drinks: All drinks included (excluding spirits and liquor); Breakfast, Lunch &Dinner Drinks: All drinks included (excluding spirits and liquor); Breakfast & Lunch Drinks: All drinks included (excluding spirits and liquor). Check each day and the final proposal for the confirmed inclusions.
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