8 Days Private Safari in Tanzania – Ultimate Serengeti Migration & Big Five Journey 2026,2027

Day 1: Arrival in Arusha & Transfer to Tarangire National Park

Your 8 days private safari begins with arrival in Arusha where you meet your professional safari guide for briefing before heading to Tarangire National Park.

Enjoy your first game drive in a park famous for massive elephant herds, baobab trees, and rich biodiversity along the Tarangire River.

Highlights:

• Private 4x4 safari vehicle
• Elephants and big mammals
• Iconic baobab landscapes

Accommodation:

• Lodge or tented camp in Tarangire area

Meals:

Lunch & Dinner

Day 2: Lake Manyara National Park

After breakfast, drive to Lake Manyara National Park located at the base of the Rift Valley escarpment.

Explore forests, lake shores, and open plains where you may spot tree-climbing lions and thousands of flamingos.

Highlights:

• Tree-climbing lions
• Flamingos and birdlife
• Rift Valley scenery

Accommodation:

• Karatu lodge or Lake Manyara area lodge

Meals:

Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner

Day 3: Drive to Central Serengeti National Park

Depart after breakfast and travel through Ngorongoro Conservation Area with scenic views and wildlife sightings en route to Serengeti.

Arrive in central Serengeti for an afternoon game drive across the vast plains.

Highlights:

• Scenic highland drive
• First Serengeti game drive
• Predators and plains wildlife

Accommodation:

• Central Serengeti lodge or tented camp

Meals:

Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner

Day 4: Full Day Game Drive in Central Serengeti

Spend a full day exploring central Serengeti, known for its high concentration of resident wildlife and predator activity.

This area is ideal for spotting lions, leopards, cheetahs, elephants, and large herds of herbivores.

Highlights:

• Big Five sightings
• Predator-prey interactions
• Sunrise and sunset drives

Accommodation:

• Same Serengeti camp/lodge

Meals:

Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner

Day 5: Transfer to Northern Serengeti (Migration Area)

After breakfast, travel to northern Serengeti, a remote and beautiful region famous for the Great Wildebeest Migration (seasonal).

This area offers dramatic river crossings and intense predator action along the Mara River.

Highlights:

• Great Migration (seasonal)
• Mara River crossings
• Remote wilderness experience

Accommodation:

• Northern Serengeti tented camp

Meals:

Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner

Day 6: Full Day Game Drive in Northern Serengeti

Spend a full day tracking wildlife in northern Serengeti, especially around the Mara River where dramatic crossings may occur depending on the season.

This is one of the most exciting safari experiences in Africa.

Highlights:

• Migration river crossings
• Crocodile and predator action
• Exclusive remote game viewing

Accommodation:

• Same northern Serengeti camp

Meals:

Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner

Day 7: Serengeti to Ngorongoro Conservation Area

After an early morning game drive, begin your journey back to Ngorongoro Conservation Area with wildlife sightings along the way.

Arrive at your lodge on the crater rim for a relaxing evening and sunset views.

Highlights:

• Morning Serengeti safari
• Scenic transfer journey
• Crater rim sunset views

Accommodation:

• Ngorongoro crater rim lodge

Meals:

Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner

Day 8: Ngorongoro Crater Game Drive & Return to Arusha

Descend into the Ngorongoro Crater for a half-day game drive in one of the richest wildlife ecosystems in the world.

Spot the Big Five including rare black rhinos before ascending and returning to Arusha.

Highlights:

• Ngorongoro Crater safari
• Big Five in one location
• Final safari experience in Tanzania

Meals:

Breakfast & Lunch

What is Included

• Private 4x4 safari vehicle with pop-up roof
• Professional English-speaking guide
• Park entrance fees
• Accommodation as per itinerary
• Meals and bottled water
• Airport transfers

What is Not Included

• International flights
• Visa fees
• Travel insurance
• Tips and personal expenses
• Optional activities

Why Choose an 8 Days Private Safari

An 8-day private safari is the ultimate Tanzania wildlife experience. It gives you enough time to explore both central and northern Serengeti, increasing your chances of witnessing the Great Migration, while still enjoying relaxed game drives across all major parks.