8-Day Group Ultimate Safari
Overview
The longest and most comprehensive group safari on offer, this 8-day journey leaves no stone unturned across Tanzania's Northern Circuit. In a shared 4x4 of just six travellers, explore all four major parks — Tarangire, Lake Manyara, Ngorongoro, and the Serengeti — plus an extra day for cultural immersion in the Lake Eyasi region. This is the trip for those who want to truly connect with the landscape, the wildlife, and a small group of fellow adventurers over more than a week of shared discovery.
Highlights
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Day-by-Day Itinerary
Day 1 — Arrival in Arusha
Arrive at Kilimanjaro International Airport and transfer with the group to Arusha Planet Lodge. Settle into your room and relax before the evening welcome dinner and safari briefing. This is the first chance to meet your travelling companions — a diverse group of solo adventurers and couples who will share the next eight days. The driver-guide outlines the journey ahead, and excitement fills the air.
Accommodation
Gran Meliá Arusha
Four Points by Sheraton Arusha
Tulia Boutique Hotel & Spa
Dinner
Day 2 — Arusha to Tarangire National Park
The group departs Arusha after breakfast for Tarangire National Park, arriving mid-morning. A full day of game driving follows, with the shared vehicle winding through the park's iconic baobab-studded landscapes along the Tarangire River. Massive elephant herds, graceful giraffes, wildebeest, zebra, and a rich variety of birdlife keep the group's cameras busy. A picnic lunch is shared in a scenic spot before continuing the afternoon exploration. Overnight at Tarangire Safari Lodge with views over the river valley.
Accommodation
Neptune Ngorongoro Luxury Lodge
Farm of Dreams Lodge
Octagon Lodge
Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Day 3 — Tarangire to Lake Manyara National Park
An early morning game drive in Tarangire gives the group a final chance to spot predators returning from their night hunts. After brunch, the group exits the park and drives to Lake Manyara National Park for an afternoon game drive. Explore the groundwater forest, acacia woodlands, and the lake shore where pink flamingos gather in the shallows. The group searches for the park's legendary tree-climbing lions before heading up the escarpment to Lake Manyara Serena Safari Lodge.
Accommodation
Kitela Lodge
Eileen's Trees Inn
Fig Tree Lodge
Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Day 4 — Lake Manyara to Ngorongoro Crater
After breakfast, the group drives through the Karatu highlands to the Ngorongoro Conservation Area. Descend 600 metres into the crater together for a full-day game drive in what is often called Africa's Garden of Eden. The group spends the day marvelling at the dense wildlife — black rhino, lion prides, elephant, buffalo, and hippo among countless plains animals. A picnic lunch is shared on the crater floor. In the late afternoon, ascend to Ngorongoro Serena Safari Lodge on the crater rim.
Accommodation
Ngorongoro Crater Lodge
Rhino Lodge
Simba Public Campsite
Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Day 5 — Lake Eyasi Cultural Experience
A highlight of the extended itinerary, the group heads off the beaten track to the remote Lake Eyasi region. Here the group spends the day with the Hadzabe people, one of the last hunter-gatherer communities in Africa, joining them on a bush walk to learn traditional hunting and foraging techniques. Later, visit the Datoga blacksmiths and observe their ancient metal-working skills. This immersive cultural day is shared as a group, deepening the connection between travellers and the land. Return to Ngorongoro Serena Safari Lodge for the evening.
Accommodation
Ziwani Lodge
Tindiga Tented Camp
Fig Tree Lodge
Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Day 6 — Ngorongoro to Central Serengeti
The group departs Ngorongoro after breakfast and drives toward the Serengeti, crossing the Ngorongoro Conservation Area with an optional stop at Olduvai Gorge. Enter the Serengeti at Naabi Hill Gate and begin the first Serengeti game drive through the Seronera Valley — one of Africa's premier wildlife regions. Lion, cheetah, leopard, and vast herds of ungulates are the reward. Arrive at Serengeti Sopa Lodge for sunset and a shared dinner under the stars.
Accommodation
Four Seasons Safari Lodge Serengeti
Into Wild Africa
Nyani Campsite
Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Day 7 — Full Day Serengeti Game Drive
A full day dedicated to Serengeti exploration as a group. The vehicle ranges far across the plains, following animal movements and tracking predators. Depending on the season, the group may witness the Great Migration river crossings, calving season on the southern plains, or the resident big cats of the Seronera Valley. A bush picnic lunch is shared in the wild. The group's final evening in the Serengeti is celebrated with a sundowner stop and a farewell dinner at the lodge.
Accommodation
Four Seasons Safari Lodge Serengeti
Into Wild Africa
Nyani Campsite
Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Day 8 — Serengeti to Arusha
Rise early for a final group game drive in the Serengeti, soaking in the sights and sounds for the last time. After a shared brunch at the lodge, the group begins the long but scenic drive back to Arusha, with game viewing along the way through the Ngorongoro Conservation Area. Arrive in Arusha by late afternoon for airport transfers or hotel drop-offs. The group says its goodbyes — eight days, four parks, one tribe.
Included
- All accommodation as per itinerary
- Meals as indicated (breakfast, lunch, dinner)
- Shared 4x4 safari vehicle with pop-up roof (max 6 travellers)
- Services of a professional English-speaking driver-guide
- Park entry fees for Tarangire, Lake Manyara, Ngorongoro, and Serengeti
- Ngorongoro Crater service and descent fees
- Lake Eyasi cultural visit — Hadzabe and Datoga communities
- Bottled drinking water during all game drives
Excluded
- International flights
- Tanzania visa fees
- Travel and medical insurance
- Tips and gratuities for driver-guide and lodge staff
- Alcoholic and soft drinks at lodges
- Olduvai Gorge museum entry (optional)
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