Experience the best of northern Tanzania on an 8-day wildlife safari through Tarangire, Ngorongoro, and Serengeti. Enjoy unhurried game drives, dramatic landscapes, and incredible wildlife encounters while traveling through three of Tanzania’s most iconic safari destinations.
Marvel at the incredible power and grace of Tanzania’s free-roaming elephant families.
Experience Ngorongoro’s unmatched opportunity to observe thriving lion prides.
Route: Arusha → Tarangire → Ngorongoro → Serengeti → Arusha
DAY 1
Arrive at Kilimanjaro International Airport and meet the Shiri Adventures team. You’ll be warmly welcomed and transferred to your accommodation in Arusha. Settle in, meet your fellow travelers, and enjoy a relaxed evening before your Tanzania wildlife adventure begins.
DAY 2
After breakfast, join your group and travel from Arusha to Tarangire National Park. Begin your first game drive among ancient baobab trees, open grasslands, and large elephant herds. Keep watch for lions, zebras, giraffes, and other wildlife as you settle into the rhythm of your safari.
DAY 3
After breakfast, enjoy a final look at Tarangire before continuing toward the Ngorongoro Conservation Area. The journey takes you through changing landscapes and scenic highlands. Arrive near the crater, settle into your accommodation, and enjoy a peaceful evening before tomorrow’s crater adventure.
DAY 4
Today, descend into the Ngorongoro Crater for a memorable game drive. Its enclosed ecosystem supports an incredible variety of wildlife, including lions, elephants, buffaloes, zebras, and other species. Enjoy a picnic lunch in the crater before returning to your accommodation after an exciting day of wildlife viewing.
DAY 5
After breakfast, leave the Ngorongoro highlands and continue toward Serengeti National Park. As the landscape opens into vast grasslands, the scenery becomes increasingly wild and expansive. Enjoy your first Serengeti game drive and begin exploring one of Africa’s most famous wildlife destinations with your group.
DAY 6
Spend a full day exploring the Serengeti on guided game drives. With more time in the park, you have excellent opportunities to search for lions, elephants, cheetahs, buffaloes, zebras, and other wildlife. Enjoy the changing landscapes and share memorable sightings with your fellow travelers.
DAY 7
Continue your Serengeti adventure with another full day of wildlife exploration. Your guide will choose areas with promising wildlife activity, giving you more opportunities for exciting encounters. Take time to appreciate the peaceful plains, dramatic skies, and unforgettable atmosphere of the Serengeti.
DAY 8
Enjoy a final morning game drive in the Serengeti before beginning your journey back to Arusha. Take in the last views of Tanzania’s wilderness as your 6-day group safari comes to an end. Arrive in Arusha with unforgettable memories of Tarangire, Ngorongoro, and Serengeti.
Gran Melia Arusha – elegant arrival in northern Tanzania
Kubukubu Tented lodge – intimate tented camp in the plains
Manyara’s Secret – boutique forest retreat overlooking the Rift Valley
Each stay reflects the landscape around it.
This safari operates year round.
Key details to help plan smoothly.
What makes a fly-in safari different?
Fly-in safaris reduce long road journeys and allow travelers to spend more time exploring wildlife areas.
How long is the flight to the Serengeti?
Flights from Arusha to the Serengeti usually take about one hour.
Is this safari suitable for first-time visitors?
Yes. It combines Tanzania’s most iconic parks in a short and well-balanced itinerary.
Can this safari connect with Zanzibar?
Yes. Many travelers fly directly to Zanzibar after the safari.
Is the safari private?
Yes. All game drives are conducted with a private guide and vehicle.
What wildlife can we expect to see?
Elephants, lions, giraffes, buffalo, zebras, antelope and many other species can be seen during the safari.
What should we pack for this safari?
Comfortable neutral clothing, a hat, sunscreen, binoculars and soft luggage are recommended.
Is this safari good for honeymooners or couples?
Yes. The combination of fly-in convenience and boutique camps makes it ideal for romantic travel.
The silence of dawn on the Serengeti plains.
Elephants wandering beneath ancient baobabs.
The golden horizon stretching endlessly beyond sight.
Africa remembered not as a destination – but as a feeling.
ADD-ON
Enjoy a bird’s eye view, a hearty breakfast and a glass of champagne during a morning hot air balloon tour. Your entire trip will be unforgettable, but this will bring it to new heights.
Call for current pricing. Advanced reservations required.
Set against lush coffee plantations with views of Mount Meru, it offers serene luxury before or after safari. Spacious suites, elevated dining, and discreet five-star service define every stay. A polished sanctuary for travelers who expect comfort, calm, and distinction.
Manyara’s Secret is an exclusive hideaway perched above Lake Manyara, offering sweeping Rift Valley views and refined privacy.
Its spacious villas, elegant design, and serene atmosphere create a sense of effortless luxury. .
Experience the epitome of luxury and exclusivity at our intimate camp. With 10 lavish guest tents, private bathrooms, and a choice of king-size or twin beds, every detail is designed to ensure your utmost comfort. Unwind in the inviting lounge, share safari tales over complimentary Tanzanian coffee, and indulge in exquisite meals prepared by our talented chefs.
Kubu Kubu Tented Lodge sits on a hill in the central Serengeti with wide panoramic views of the plains. It blends modern luxury with a classic safari feel, offering spacious tents, an infinity pool, and quality dining. Its central location makes it perfect for year-round wildlife viewing and access to the Great Migration.
