Route: Tarangire, Central Serengeti (2 nights), North Serengeti (3 nights), Ngorongoro Crater (1 night) and Lake Manyara (1 night).
An immersive 8 Days Safari Expedition through five of northern Tanzania's finest wildlife areas. Spend two nights in Central Serengeti and three nights in the remote North Serengeti, where the Great Migration crosses the Mara River from about July to October.
After a night on the Ngorongoro Crater rim and a game drive on the crater floor, the safari finishes at Lake Manyara, with its groundwater forest, flamingos and tree-climbing lions.
| Group Size | Price Per Person (USD) |
|---|---|
| 1 Person | $3,200 |
| 4 Persons | $2,550 |
| 9 Persons | $2,200 |
You will be picked up from your hotel in Arusha or Moshi at around 06:00 and driven to Tarangire National Park for a morning game drive among its large elephant herds and giant baobab trees. After a picnic lunch, continue through Karatu and the green Ngorongoro highlands, with views over the crater, before descending onto the endless Serengeti plains. Game drive on the way to Central Serengeti (Seronera), arriving in the evening for dinner and overnight. This is a long but rewarding travel day.
Spend a full day exploring Central Serengeti with morning and afternoon game drives. The Seronera River valley has resident wildlife all year round - lions, leopards, cheetahs, elephants, giraffes, hippos and large herds of zebra and wildebeest - making it one of the best areas in Africa to see big cats. Dinner and overnight in Central Serengeti.
After breakfast, game drive north through the Serengeti towards North Serengeti (Kogatende / Mara River area), a quieter and more remote part of the park with open plains, rocky kopjes and very few vehicles. Enjoy a picnic lunch on the way and game viewing throughout the day. Dinner and overnight in North Serengeti.
Spend a full day exploring North Serengeti. From about July to October the Great Migration herds gather here and cross the Mara River, one of the most dramatic wildlife spectacles in the world. Outside the migration season the area offers resident wildlife, wide open landscapes and a true wilderness feel. Dinner and overnight in North Serengeti.
Spend a full day exploring North Serengeti. From about July to October the Great Migration herds gather here and cross the Mara River, one of the most dramatic wildlife spectacles in the world. Outside the migration season the area offers resident wildlife, wide open landscapes and a true wilderness feel. Dinner and overnight in North Serengeti.
After an early breakfast, begin the drive south through the Serengeti, with game viewing along the way and a picnic lunch in Central Serengeti. Leave the park via Naabi Hill Gate and drive up to the Ngorongoro Crater rim for dinner and overnight, with beautiful views over the crater.
After breakfast, descend into the Ngorongoro Crater for a game drive of about 6 hours on the crater floor, searching for black rhino, lions, elephants, buffalo, hippos, hyenas and flamingos. After a picnic lunch, ascend the crater wall and drive to Mto wa Mbu near Lake Manyara for dinner and overnight.
After breakfast, enter Lake Manyara National Park for a game drive. The park's groundwater forest, open floodplains and soda lake support elephants, giraffes, buffalo, baboons, blue monkeys, hippos and flamingos, along with hundreds of bird species, and it is known for its tree-climbing lions. After a picnic lunch, drive back to Arusha / Moshi or the airport.
Novella Safaris has been running Tanzanian journeys. Our licensed guides, modern 4×4 Land Cruisers, and 24/7 in-country support make us the trusted choice for over 4,800 travellers to date. Group size is capped so every guest gets personal attention.
All in-destination transport is included: airport pickup, park drives in custom 4×4 vehicles, inter-park transfers. International and domestic flights are not included.
Tanzanian Shilling (TZS) is the local currency. USD is widely accepted at parks, lodges and shops. ATMs are available in Arusha, Moshi, Zanzibar and major hubs. We accept Visa, Mastercard, AMEX and bank wire.
Clothing: Layered, muted colours; light hiking pants, breathable shirts, warm fleece and waterproof shell.
Footwear: Broken-in walking shoes, sandals, warm socks.
Essentials: Sun hat, sunglasses, sunscreen, water bottle, insect repellent, small day pack, binoculars, camera with spare batteries, headlamp.
Documents: Passport (6+ months validity), visa, travel insurance, printed itinerary copies.
First-aid: Personal medication, ibuprofen, malaria prophylaxis, plasters, oral rehydration salts.
Departure: Novella Safaris office, Moshi, Tanzania.
Pickup available from: Kilimanjaro International Airport (JRO), Arusha Airport (ARK), Julius Nyerere International Airport (DAR).
Tipping is customary and appreciated. Guideline: USD 15 per day for driver-guides, USD 10 per day for cooks, USD 5 per day for camp staff. Tips are paid at the end of the trip.
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Deposit: 20% at reservation to confirm your booking.
Balance: Due 60 days before departure.
Accepted methods: Visa · Mastercard · AMEX · bank wire.
Documents required: Signed booking form, passport with 6+ months validity, valid visa, travel insurance.
30+ days before departure: 20% of the total trip cost retained.
14–29 days before departure: 50% retained.
Less than 14 days: 100% retained.
If you find a replacement 14+ days before departure, no cancellation fee applies.