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Tanzania – 8-day Wildlife Breakaway – Group accommodated

8 days / 7 nights
Arusha • Tarangire National Park • Karatu • Central Serengeti

Country

Tanzania

Duration

8 days

Highlights

Arusha

Tarangire National Park

Karatu

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Tanzania – 8-day Wildlife Breakaway – Group accommodated

From $2,965
Tarangire Simba Lodge
Central Serengeti
Kisura Serengeti Camp
Tarangire National Park
Kisura Serengeti Camp
Central Serengeti

Includes

6 nights accommodation with meals as specified
4x4 Safari vehicle with pop up roof
Services of an english speaking guide
Park entrance fees

Excludes

Flights
Visas
Travel insurance
Pre/post tour accommodation
Meals and drinks not specified
Tips and gratuities
Optional activities
Items of a personal nature
Increase in government tax, park fees and forced fuel supplements

Itinerary

Arusha, Tanzania

Resting at the foot of Mount Meru, the city of Arusha is known as the gateway to northern Tanzania's safari circuit. It serves as an excellent base from which to explore the surrounding region, including Mount Kilimanjaro, Lake Manyara National Park, Tarangire National Park and the Ngorongoro Conservation Area. Thanks to its elevation, Arusha enjoys a pleasant climate with moderate temperatures throughout the year. Visitors can explore the wildlife-rich Serengeti and Arusha National Parks or take on the challenge of climbing Mount Meru, Africa's fifth-highest mountain.
Arusha
Arusha
Arusha
Arusha
Arusha
Arusha
  • The African Tulip hotel

    Day 1 - 2

    The African Tulip is an elegant luxury boutique hotel in Arusha, offering authentic Tanzanian hospitality to safari travelers, business professionals, families, and honeymooners. The property features 29 stylish rooms, including 7 custom suites, decorated with local art and warm African tones.
    The African Tulip hotel
    The African Tulip hotel
    The African Tulip hotel
    The African Tulip hotel

Day 1

Day Notes:

You will be collected from the airport and transferred to your Boutique hotel in the heart of   Arusha. Depending on your arrival time, you will have an opportunity to explore the lodge grounds, go for a dip in the swimming pool or partake in any of the offered additional activities available.

  • Transfer from Kilimanjaro International Airport [JRO] to The African Tulip hotel

  • Check-in to The African Tulip hotel

Tarangire National Park, Tanzania

Situated in northern Tanzania, Tarangire National Park is a breathtaking safari destination famed for its dramatic landscapes and exceptional wildlife. Dominated by ancient baobab trees and the life-giving Tarangire River, the park provides sanctuary for vast herds of elephants, zebra, and wildebeest, alongside smaller groups of giraffe and impala, especially during the dry season when animals gather in extraordinary numbers. Travellers can look forward to thrilling game drives that reveal lion, leopard, and even cheetah, together with more than 500 bird species that make the skies shimmer with colour and sound. Unlike busier safari parks, Tarangire offers a more tranquil, intimate atmosphere, allowing visitors to truly connect with nature. Its sweeping vistas, rich biodiversity, and sense of untamed wilderness make it an unmissable highlight of any Tanzanian adventure.
Tarangire National Park
Tarangire National Park
Tarangire National Park
Tarangire National Park
Tarangire National Park
Tarangire National Park
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  • Tarangire Simba Lodge

    Day 2 - 3

    Tarangire Simba Lodge is located near the Sangaiwe Gate of Tarangire National Park, offering views of Lake Burunge. Nearby attractions include the wildlife-rich Tarangire National Park and a Wildlife Management Area. The lodge features classic tents with outdoor showers, wooden floors, and private decks. Dining options include a restaurant serving continental cuisine with fresh local ingredients. Leisure facilities include a swimming pool with a sundeck and an elevated platform for wildlife viewing or dining.
    Tarangire Simba Lodge
    Tarangire Simba Lodge
    Tarangire Simba Lodge
    Tarangire Simba Lodge
    Tarangire Simba Lodge
    Tarangire Simba Lodge

Day 2

Day Notes:

Your safari begins after breakfast this morning. Our first stop is Arusha town, for any last minute purchases before we head off on an exciting safari experience! We will be in Tarangire National Park for lunch and an afternoon game drive. Tarangire is well known for its huge elephant population and baobab trees. It forms the centre of the annual migratory cycle that includes up to 3000 elephant, 25,000 wildebeest and 30,000 zebra.

  • Check-out from The African Tulip hotel

  • Transfer from The African Tulip hotel to Tarangire Simba Lodge

  • Check-in to Tarangire Simba Lodge

Karatu, Tanzania

Located in Tanzania’s scenic northern highlands, Karatu is a small, colourful town surrounded by rolling green hills and fertile farmland. Travellers heading for the Serengeti National Park and Ngorongoro Crater often pass through Karatu, which lies beneath the towering Ol Deani Volcano. The town serves as a popular overnight stop for visitors exploring the region’s many game parks. Karatu offers a variety of activities, including browsing bustling local markets, sampling beer at a local brewery, visiting traditional homesteads, or taking guided walks through the Ngorongoro Forest in search of waterfalls and caves. Whether seeking cultural experiences, hiking and biking opportunities, or simply a relaxing break between safari drives, visitors will find plenty to enjoy in this welcoming town.
Karatu
Karatu
Karatu
Karatu
Karatu
Karatu
  • Karatu Simba Lodge

    Day 3 - 8

    Karatu Simba Lodge is located within the farming district of Karatu, alongside the Ngorongoro Forest in Tanzania, approximately four kilometres from the Ngorongoro Conservation Area and 30 minutes from the gate of Lake Manyara National Park. Accommodation includes cottages and rondavels with canvas walls, private bathrooms, furnished decks, mosquito nets, and solar lighting. General facilities include a restaurant, a communal lounge area, a bar, a campfire, a swimming pool, a sun deck, and Wi-Fi. Area activities include birdwatching, quad biking, and walking safaris.
    Karatu Simba Lodge
    Karatu Simba Lodge
    Karatu Simba Lodge
    Karatu Simba Lodge
    Karatu Simba Lodge
    Karatu Simba Lodge
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Day 3

Day Notes:

We head towards Lake Manyara National Park for an early morning game drive. The spectacular national park is located at the north-western corner of Lake Manyara, a hallow soda lake, which lies at the foot of the Great Rift Valley’s western escarpment. Manyara NP is not only known for its large flocks of flamingos, but also for the elusive tree climbing lions

  • Check-out from Tarangire Simba Lodge

  • Transfer from Tarangire Simba Lodge to Karatu Simba Lodge

  • Check-in to Karatu Simba Lodge

Day 6

Day Notes:

Today we retrace our steps with a morning game drive through the Serengeti followed by Picnic Lunch, before we continue through the Ngorongoro Conservation Area. En route we visit Olduvai Gorge.

  • Check-out from Kisura Serengeti Camp

  • Transfer from Kisura Serengeti Camp to Karatu Simba Lodge

  • Check-in to Karatu Simba Lodge

Day 7

Day Notes:

After breakfast we explore the colourful town of Mto-wa-Mbu for some last-minute pictures and curio shopping. Afterwards we head to Arusha where the tour will end. We hope to welcome you again on one of our African adventures!

Central Serengeti, Tanzania

Situated at the heart of Serengeti National Park in northern Tanzania, the Central Serengeti is the park's most visited and wildlife-rich region, centred around the Seronera Valley. Characterised by vast open plains, scattered acacia trees, distinctive granite kopjes favoured by lions and cheetahs, and permanent water sources, it offers exceptional year-round game viewing and is renowned for its resident leopards, often seen resting in the branches of riverside trees. Visitors can enjoy rewarding game drives in search of lions, leopards, cheetahs, elephants, giraffes and large herds of plains game, while the Seronera River attracts an abundance of birdlife and other animals throughout the year. Although it is one of the Serengeti's busiest safari areas, its remarkable biodiversity and reliable wildlife viewing make it an outstanding destination for both first-time and returning visitors.
Central Serengeti
Central Serengeti
Central Serengeti
Central Serengeti
Central Serengeti
Central Serengeti
  • Kisura Serengeti Camp

    Day 4 - 6

    Kisura Serengeti Camp is located in the heart of the Serengeti National Park, offering a luxurious safari experience. The camp features fully furnished tents equipped with hot showers, separate toilets, and sitting areas, providing spectacular views of the surrounding wilderness. Dining at Kisura Camp includes al-fresco meals prepared by talented chefs, with a daily menu offering a variety of gourmet options for breakfast, lunch, and dinner. Additional amenities include Wi-Fi access, a campfire, a bar and lounge, and solar-powered electricity. This blend of comfort and adventure makes Kisura Camp a unique and memorable destination for safari enthusiasts.
    Kisura Serengeti Camp
    Kisura Serengeti Camp
    Kisura Serengeti Camp
    Kisura Serengeti Camp
    Kisura Serengeti Camp
    Kisura Serengeti Camp
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Day 4

Day Notes:

After breakfast we drive up the Rift Valley escarpment towards the world famous Ngorongoro Crater. For many, this wildlife spectacle is the pinnacle of their safari experience. The Ngorongoro Crater boasts all of the ‘Big 5’, including a small population of endangered black rhino. After a picnic lunch, we head towards the Serengeti through the stunning Southern Plains. This is the area that the Serengeti is best known for – the endless, undulating grass savannah with rocky outcrops that serve as isolated wildlife refuges.

  • Check-out from Karatu Simba Lodge

  • Transfer from Karatu Simba Lodge to Kisura Serengeti Camp

  • Check-in to Kisura Serengeti Camp

Day 5

Day Notes:

Today you will be spending a full day game driving around the Seronera area of the Serengeti. The Serengeti is divided into three main areas: Seronera is the most central and accessible region and this is where the Park HQ is based, as well as most of the larger lodges and communal campsites. This part of the Serengeti is characterised by open plains of grassland, packed with animals. The Seronera River is the lifeblood of the Serengeti and this area is renowned for great game viewing all year round. It is also particularly good for lion and cheetah sightings, as well as the most elusive of all big cats, the leopard.

Day 8

  • Check-out from Karatu Simba Lodge

  • Transfer from Karatu Simba Lodge to Kilimanjaro International Airport [JRO]

End of Itinerary

Destinations

Arusha
Tanzania
Day 1

Arusha

Resting at the foot of Mount Meru, the city of Arusha is known as the gateway to northern Tanzania's safari circuit.
Tarangire National Park
Tanzania
Day 2

Tarangire National Park

Situated in northern Tanzania, Tarangire National Park is a breathtaking safari destination famed for its dramatic landscapes and exceptional wildlife.
Karatu
Tanzania
Day 3-7

Karatu

Located in Tanzania’s scenic northern highlands, Karatu is a small, colourful town surrounded by rolling green hills and fertile farmland.
Central Serengeti
Tanzania
Day 4-5

Central Serengeti

Situated at the heart of Serengeti National Park in northern Tanzania, the Central Serengeti is the park's most visited and wildlife-rich region, centred around the Seronera Valley.

Accommodations

The African Tulip hotel
Arusha
Day 1-2

The African Tulip hotel

The African Tulip is an elegant luxury boutique hotel in Arusha, offering authentic Tanzanian hospitality to safari travelers, business professionals, families, and honeymooners.
Tarangire Simba Lodge
Tarangire National Park
Day 2-3

Tarangire Simba Lodge

Tarangire Simba Lodge is located near the Sangaiwe Gate of Tarangire National Park, offering views of Lake Burunge.
Karatu Simba Lodge
Karatu
Day 3-8

Karatu Simba Lodge

Karatu Simba Lodge is located within the farming district of Karatu, alongside the Ngorongoro Forest in Tanzania, approximately four kilometres from the Ngorongoro Conservation Area and 30 minutes from the gate of Lake Manyara National Park.
Kisura Serengeti Camp
Central Serengeti
Day 4-6

Kisura Serengeti Camp

Kisura Serengeti Camp is located in the heart of the Serengeti National Park, offering a luxurious safari experience.

2025

8 - 14 November, 29 November - 5 December, 20  - 26 December

  • Per person sharing: US$ 2,965
  • Single supplement: US$ 360

2026

18 - 25 January, 8 - 15 February, 23 - 31 May, 14 - 21 June, 27 June - 4 July, 12 - 19 July, 25 July - 1 August, 15 - 22 August, 5 - 12 September, 19 - 26 September, 4 - 11 October, 7 - 14 November, 28 November- 5 December, 19 - 26 December

  • Per person sharing: US$ 3,215
  • Single supplement: US$ 370

Tanzania – Tarangire, Serengeti, Ngorongoro Crater Safari

Our safari in Tanzania was truly unforgettable. From the moment we arrived at Serengeti National Park, everything was fantastic — the camp was perfect, and the experience exceeded our expectations. The warm welcome, enthusiasm, attention, and constant smiles from everyone made our stay even more special.

At Tarangire, we once again enjoyed excellent service, a beautiful tent, and wonderful hospitality. Everything was perfectly organized. We were still delighted with our stay and overall experience.

From start to finish, the trip went smoothly and was perfectly managed. For a first safari in Tanzania, it was an incredible success. Thank you, Christopher, and the entire team for making this such a memorable adventure!

Caroline Hummel
An incredible success

17-Day Northern Tanzania Safari Expedition with Zanzibar Beach Break

Some days passed since we got back to Argentina. We just wanted to thank you for your support and assistance in our trip to Tanzania, which was an incredible experience for us as a family, one of the most beautiful trips we made by far! Send our regards to Christopher as well please. Hope we can plan a trip again soon!

Hernan Hoiak
The most beautiful trip we made by far

Northern Tanzania

Indigo Safaris exceeded our expectations. The accommodations were top-notch, and every detail was handled impeccably. I can't wait to book again.

Ahmed K.
Impeccable handling