Adventure

8 DAYS CLASSIC SAFARI WITH SERENGETI

Our fullest classic circuit: Serengeti, Ngorongoro, Lake Manyara, Bushmen culture and the Meru forest.

From $2,135 8 days Easy

Overview

Eight days that cover the northern parks without rushing, adding a Lake Manyara morning, a Bushmen visit and a closing day in the Meru forest among waterfalls and local communities.

Itinerary & highlights

Day 1
Arrival and Arusha National Park
Meet on arrival and drive to Arusha National Park for a game drive. Overnight at a hotel, full board.
Day 2
Tarangire to Karatu
Drive to Tarangire for a game drive until late noon, then drive to Karatu for overnight.
Day 3
Into the Serengeti
Drive to the Serengeti, stopping to visit a Maasai village and enjoy a traditional Maasai dance. Overnight at a Serengeti camp.
Day 4
Serengeti in full
A full day exploring the Serengeti. Meals and overnight at the Serengeti camp.
Day 5
Ngorongoro Crater
Drive to Ngorongoro and descend into the crater for a game drive and crater tour. Ascend in the evening and overnight at a lodge.
Day 6
Bushmen culture
Morning visit to the Bushmen tribe to learn about their culture, then return to the lodge for dinner and overnight.
Day 7
Lake Manyara and Bushmen
Morning game drive in Lake Manyara and a morning visit to the Bushmen tribe, with lunch back at the lodge.
Day 8
Meru forest and departure
Tour of the Meru forest, visiting waterfalls and local communities, then transfer to the airport for departure.

Trip highlights

A full day in the Serengeti
Ngorongoro Crater tour
Lake Manyara and Bushmen culture
Meru forest waterfalls and community visits

Add-ons available

Optional extras you can add to this trip.

Half Day Arusha National Park Game Drive
A half day exploring Momella Lakes, Ngurdoto Crater and the forest, then back to Arusha.
From $180per person
Walking Safari, National Park
One to two hours on foot with an armed ranger, tracking wildlife at ground level.
From $55per person
Night Game Drive, Tarangire or Lake Manyara
An after dark game drive with a ranger and spotlight, looking for nocturnal hunters and smaller night species.
Estimated price, confirmed on quote.
From $75per person
Ngorongoro Crater Rim Walk
A scenic hiking experience along the highlands surrounding Ngorongoro Crater with an armed ranger.
From $30per person
Maasai Village Visit
An opportunity to learn about Maasai culture, traditions and daily life in the communities around the Ngorongoro Conservation Area.
From $50per vehicle

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