8-Day Classic Northern Tanzania Safari

Welcome to your 8-day Northern Tanzania lodge safari! Arrive at Kilimanjaro International Airport, where your professional Pita Safaris driver-guide greets you with a warm karibu sana—“you’re most welcome.” Transfer to Arusha, the vibrant safari hub at the foot of Mount Meru.

Check into Kibo Palace Hotel, your first stop on this midrange Tanzania safari. With ensuite rooms, leafy gardens, and a sparkling pool, it’s the perfect place to relax. Depending on arrival time, explore craft markets or sip fresh Tanzanian coffee while adjusting to East Africa’s rhythm.

In the evening, enjoy a welcome dinner featuring Swahili flavors and international dishes. This marks the beginning of your unforgettable East Africa safari adventure.
- Rest well—tomorrow, your Tanzania wildlife safari begins.

Distance: ~55 km | Drive Time: ~1 hour

After breakfast, drive to Lake Manyara National Park (~2 hours), a compact gem known for its flamingo-filled soda lake, lush forests, and legendary tree-climbing lions. On this Northern Tanzania safari, you’ll encounter elephants, giraffes, hippos, and over 400 bird species.

Enjoy a picnic lunch by the lake, watching pink flamingos shimmer across the water. Afternoon game drives reveal baboons under fig trees and lions resting on acacia branches.

By evening, check into Kirurumu Manyara Lodge, perched on the Rift Valley escarpment with panoramic views. Unwind in your ensuite tented chalet, savor a bush dinner, and watch the sun set over the valley.
- For a midrange Tanzania safari with stunning scenery, Manyara is unforgettable.

Distance: ~125 km | Drive Time: ~2–3 hours

Today, travel through the Ngorongoro Highlands toward the world-famous Serengeti National Park (~6 hours with stops). Pause at Ngorongoro viewpoints before descending into the golden Serengeti plains, where wildlife sightings begin instantly.

Arrive at Serengeti Heritage Camp, a midrange tented camp in the Seronera Valley. Each ensuite tent offers comfort while immersing you in nature. After dinner, gather around the campfire under the African night sky.
Safari Moment: Watching your first Serengeti sunset safari is a memory you’ll cherish forever.
- Dreaming of a Serengeti lodge safari that balances adventure with comfort? This is it.

Distance: ~250 km | Drive Time: ~6 hours (with stops)

Rise early for a sunrise Serengeti game drive when predators are most active. Explore the Seronera Valley, Africa’s “big cat capital,” spotting lions, leopards, and cheetahs alongside elephants, buffalo, and giraffes.

Enjoy a picnic breakfast in the bush, then continue game driving across different habitats. With your expert guide tracking fresh prints, every moment is an opportunity for new sightings.

Return to camp for dinner and stargazing under the Serengeti skies.
- Book your affordable Serengeti safari with Pita Safaris and track Africa’s top predators with expert guides.

Spend another full day exploring the Serengeti. Depending on the season, follow the Great Wildebeest Migration safari routes, where millions of wildebeest and zebras move in search of fresh grass.

Even outside migration months, expect thrilling encounters with elephants, hippos, crocodiles, giraffes, and martial eagles. Picnic lunch ensures maximum time in the wild.

As the sun sets, return to camp for your final Serengeti night by the campfire.
- Searching for the best Serengeti safari in Tanzania? This experience is unmatched.

Enjoy a final Serengeti morning game drive before traveling to the Ngorongoro Conservation Area (~4–5 hours). Spot Maasai herders against dramatic highland backdrops.

Arrive at Ang’ata Ngorongoro Camp, near the crater rim. Relax in cooler highland air, enjoy dinner in the mess tent, and soak in views across misty forests.
Did You Know? The Ngorongoro Crater safari is the best place to see endangered black rhinos in East Africa.
- Ready to explore Africa’s Eden tomorrow?

Distance: ~150 km | Drive Time: ~4–5 hours

Rise early for your Ngorongoro Crater Big Five safari. Descend into the caldera, where lions, elephants, buffalo, leopards, and rare rhinos thrive. Flamingos color the lake pink while hyenas patrol the grasslands.

Enjoy a picnic lunch beside the hippo pool, surrounded by wildlife. In the afternoon, continue to Lake Burunge Tented Lodge, located near Tarangire. Relax with bush ambiance and sunset views over the lake.
- Want to see the Big Five in a single day? Ngorongoro makes it possible.

Distance: ~190 km | Drive Time: ~4–5 hours

Conclude your journey with a Tarangire safari, home to Tanzania’s largest elephant herds and towering baobabs. Watch elephants gather at the Tarangire River before a farewell bush lunch.

Transfer to Kilimanjaro International Airport (~3–4 hours) for departure. If you have a late flight, a day room in Arusha can be arranged.
Safari Reflection: From Lake Manyara flamingos to the Serengeti migration and Ngorongoro Big Five safari, this 8-day adventure captures the soul of Tanzania.
- Inspired? Contact Pita Safaris to plan your next East Africa safari holiday.

Distance: ~120 km | Drive Time: ~2.5–3 hours