11 May 2027
Twin share
£4,325pp
Single from £4,790
Escorted tour
Serengeti Wildlife Experience – 8 Days
Lake Manyara, the Serengeti, Ngorongoro and Tarangire in a group of up to sixteen.
8 days
From £4,325
Tour overview
This 8-day safari visits four of northern Tanzania’s finest wildlife areas with a tour leader and driver-guides in 4WD safari vehicles. The group numbers between four and sixteen. You stay seven nights in a hotel in Arusha and comfortable lodges and tented camps, with all meals included on safari.
From Arusha you drive to Lake Manyara National Park for an afternoon game drive among elephants, baboons and tree-climbing lions. On the way to the Serengeti you visit Olduvai Gorge, one of the most important sites for the study of human origins, then spend two nights in a tented camp in the Seronera area, with a full day on the plains.
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After a final Serengeti drive you stay near the Ngorongoro Crater at a lodge on a working coffee farm, and set out very early to descend into the crater in search of the Big Five. Your last park is Tarangire, home to some of Tanzania’s largest elephant herds, before you return to Kilimanjaro Airport.
The physical rating is low. This safari suits travellers who want a classic, well-paced introduction to Tanzania’s wildlife.
Trip highlights
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Lake Manyara (Day 2)
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Olduvai Gorge (Day 3)
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A full day in the Serengeti (Day 4)
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The Ngorongoro Crater at dawn (Day 6)
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Tarangire’s elephant herds (Day 7)
Your route
8 stops from Arusha to Arusha
- Arusha Day 1
- Lake Manyara Day 2
- Olduvai Gorge Day 3
- Seronera Days 3–4
- Ngorongoro Days 5–6
- Ngorongoro Crater Day 6
- Tarangire National Park Day 7
- Arusha Day 8
Why choose this tour
Four great parks in a week. Lodges and tented camps with all meals on safari.
Best suited to
- First-time safari travellers
- Wildlife lovers
- Couples and solo travellers
- Travellers short on time
Day-by-day itinerary
8 days from Arusha, Tanzania to Kilimanjaro Airport, Tanzania
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Day 1 · Arusha Arusha
A welcome meeting.
- Hotel
- Forest Hill Hotel
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Day 2 · Lake Manyara National Park Lake Manyara
An afternoon game drive.
- Hotel
- Manyara Tortilis Camp
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
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Day 3 · Olduvai Gorge, Serengeti National Park Serengeti
The cradle of humankind.
- Hotel
- Serengeti Tortilis Camp
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
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Day 4 · Serengeti National Park Serengeti
A full-day safari.
- Hotel
- Serengeti Tortilis Camp
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
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Day 5 · Serengeti, Ngorongoro Ngorongoro
A last drive and a coffee farm.
- Hotel
- Ngorongoro Tortilis Camp
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
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Day 6 · Ngorongoro Crater Ngorongoro Crater
The Big Five at dawn.
- Hotel
- Ngorongoro Tortilis Camp
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
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Day 7 · Tarangire National Park Tarangire
Elephant herds.
- Hotel
- Tarangire Tortilis Camp
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
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Day 8 · Arusha, Kilimanjaro Airport Kilimanjaro Airport
The trip ends.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch
Where you stay
- Arusha (1 night) Forest Hill Hotel
- Lake Manyara (1 night) Manyara Tortilis Camp
- Serengeti (2 nights) Serengeti Tortilis Camp
- Ngorongoro (2 nights) Ngorongoro Tortilis Camp
- Tarangire (1 night) Tarangire Tortilis Camp
Hotel names are indicative and may be replaced with a property of similar standard and location.
What's included
Included
- Accommodation 7 nights in a hotel, lodges and tented camps
- Meals 7 breakfasts, 7 lunches and 6 dinners
- 4WD safari vehicles
- Game drives in Manyara, the Serengeti, Ngorongoro and Tarangire
- Olduvai Gorge visit
- Transfer to Kilimanjaro Airport
- Tour leader throughout
Not included
- Flights
- Meals not included 1 dinner
- Drinks and tips
- Optional activities
- Visa, travel insurance and personal spending
This trip might not be for you if…
Honest disclaimer — please read
- You want luxury lodges
- You dislike early starts
- You want beach time
- You want flights included — they are not
Good to know
Meals by day
Breakfast: Days 2–8 · Lunch: Days 2–8 · Dinner: Days 2–7
FCDO advice
UK FCDO travel advice for Tanzania
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Departures & prices
From £4,325 per person, twin share, tour only. 4 upcoming departures.
23 Jul 2027
Twin share
£4,325pp
Single from £4,790
03 Sept 2027
Twin share
£4,325pp
Single from £4,790
15 Oct 2027
Twin share
£4,325pp
Single from £4,790
Frequently asked questions
How do I book this tour?
Tap any "Enquire" button on the page and one of our travel specialists will be in touch within 24 hours (often same day). We'll confirm availability on your preferred date, run through anything you need to know, and only ask for the deposit once you've decided.
What financial protection do I get?
Every Travelisto booking is 100% financially protected. Your money is held in a ring-fenced Trust account until you return from your trip, and we are members of the Protected Trust Services scheme (PTS 6035). Most tours also include ATOL protection where flights are part of the package.
What are the camps like?
Comfortable lodges and tented camps, generally with en-suite facilities.
How early is the crater drive?
You leave very early to reach the crater floor at first light.
Do I need a visa?
Yes, UK citizens need a visa for Tanzania, best applied for online before travel.
Where does the trip end?
At Kilimanjaro Airport on Day 8, after lunch in Arusha.
Is there a single supplement?
Yes, single rooms are available for a supplement.
How many people travel together?
Between four and sixteen travellers, with a tour leader.
Can you tailor the trip?
Yes — every escorted tour can be modified into a private tailor-made version with your own dates, adjusted pace, upgraded hotels and add-on extensions. Tell us what you'd like changed when you enquire and we'll quote it both ways so you can compare.
What if my flight is delayed or cancelled?
If your international flight is part of your booking through us, we re-book at no cost. If you've booked flights separately, the tour's local team holds your transfer slot until you arrive. We strongly recommend a comprehensive travel insurance policy that includes delay and cancellation cover.
ATOL protected
100% financially protected in a Trust bank account
PTS 6035
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Tailor-made option
Not quite the right fit? Make it tailor-made.
If this group tour doesn't match your ideal trip, our specialists will turn it into a private tailor-made journey — your own dates, your own pace, upgraded hotels where you want them, and the parts you don't love swapped out. Same destinations, just rebuilt around you.
Contact us for a tailor-made version of this itinerary