Introduction

Perfect for first-time visitors, this 8-day luxury fly-out safari showcases the very best of Tanzania's legendary wildlife and landscapes. Explore iconic destinations including Tarangire, the Serengeti, and the Ngorongoro Crater, with scenic bush flights, expertly guided game drives, and stays at exceptional luxury lodges and tented camps.

From unforgettable Big Five encounters to breathtaking sunsets over the savannah, this journey offers the perfect introduction to an authentic African safari.

Highlights

Serengeti National Park

Lake Manyara National Park

Ngorongoro Crater

Tarangire National Park

Map

Tanzania

Start Point: Arusha

Day 1

Arusha Gran Melia Arusha

Day 2

Tarangire NP Manyara's Secret

Day 3

Lake Manyara NP Manyara's Secret

Day 4

Ngorongoro Crater Embalakai Ngorongoro Camp

Day 5 - 7

Serengeti NP Kubu Kubu Tented Lodge

Day 8

Kilimanjaro Airport (No accommodation)

End Point: Arusha

Day 1

Arusha

It's time to begin your safari. Welcome to Tanzania! After we greet you and provide you with the trip briefing, we'll take you out to help you discover why so many people think Tanzania is the best place in Africa to go on safari.

Busy Arusha is an essential part of safari life here in northern Tanzania and most travelers pass through at some stage. Whether you’re on your way out on safari or here for a little longer, you’ll catch a glimpse of streets filled with energy and color.

Activities Day 1

You will be transferred from the airport in Kilimanjaro Airport.
Transfer time; about 1 hour

Evening

We will meet and greet you this evening and make sure that everything is ready for you to begin enjoying your trip with us.
This evening we'll be serving you a dinner to remember.

Accommodation Day 1

Gran Melia Arusha

Hotel Class: Luxury

A convenient Arusha city center location is just the start at Gran Melia Arusha. Some of the rooms have fabulous views of shapely Mount Meru off in the distance, while the rooms themselves are excellent. There's an onsite restaurant, and the spa and wellness center is perfect for relaxing after a long day on the road.

Meal Plan Dinner

Day 2

Tarangire National Park

Almost everyone who visits Lake Manyara National Park falls in love with this unique park. Lake Manyara is most famous for being one of the few parks in Africa where its lions climb trees. It's not unusual to look up into the branches of Lake Manyara's forest canopy and find yourself face-to-face with a lion (or even an entire pride). Large populations of elephants and olive baboons are further highlights, while the backdrop to all wildlife sightings here is the dramatic Rift Valley escarpment which rises over the park's western boundary, or pretty Lake Manyara which dominates the east.

Tarangire National Park

You have so much to look forward to in Tarangire. Top of any list are the elephants and the baobab trees, which are such dominant presences throughout the park. Lions are another possible wildlife highlight among many, and it's rarely crowded.

Activities Day 2

Morning

Transfer by Road, Gran Melia Arusha to Tarangire National Park

Morning till Afternoon

Come with us as we look for lions, elephants and so much more amid the baobab trees and classic safari scenery of Tarangire National Park.

Afternoon

Take a break in your day by enjoying lunch with us this in Tarangire National Park.

Late Afternoon till Early Evening

You'll be joining us in Tarangire National Park for a guided game drive. It's a fantastic opportunity to see some of the animals you came so far to see.

Rest of Day

Relax and generally take it easy to allow yourself to both process and recover from all of the excitement that you’ve enjoyed on your safari so far.

Accommodation Day 2

Manyara's Secret

Lodge

At Manyara's Secret you have a privileged position next to the eastern shore of Lake Manyara – no other places in the area have a location anything like it. Whether you're in one of the many swimming pools (some of which are attached to the private villas) or sipping a cocktail on the public terrace, there's so much to enjoy here. The designer villas are super-stylish and the food here is first-class.

Meal Plan Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner

Day 3

Lake Manyara National Park

Almost everyone who visits Lake Manyara National Park falls in love with this unique park. Lake Manyara is most famous for being one of the few parks in Africa where its lions climb trees. It's not unusual to look up into the branches of Lake Manyara's forest canopy and find yourself face-to-face with a lion (or even an entire pride). Large populations of elephants and olive baboons are further highlights, while the backdrop to all wildlife sightings here is the dramatic Rift Valley escarpment which rises over the park's western boundary, or pretty Lake Manyara which dominates the east.

Activities Day 3

Morning till Afternoon

Join us for a guided game drive through the forests in Lake Manyara, where sightings of the park's elephants and tree-climbing lions are the main prize.

Afternoon

Take a break in your day by enjoying lunch with us this in Lake Manyara National Park.

Rest of Day

Relax and generally take it easy to allow yourself to both process and recover from all of the excitement that you’ve enjoyed on your safari so far.

Accommodation Day 3

Manyara's Secret

Lodge

Staying at Manyara's Secret once is a treat. You'll return for a second time. Lucky you!

Meal Plan Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner

Day 4

Ngorongoro Crater

Ngorongoro is a special place and the first time that you descend onto the crater floor is like no other safari experience in Africa. This is a world unto itself, one where you’ll encounter the crater’s 600-strong population of hyenas, as well as critically endangered black rhinos. You’ll also find elephants with larger-than-average tusks, and more than 50 lions living in the crater. But it’s the sheer beauty of Ngorongoro that will most likely live longest in your memory. From early morning, mist rises from the crater, revealing steep, forested walls, secret waterways where hippos wallow, and a world of abundant wildlife hidden away from the rest of the world.

Activities Day 4

Morning till Afternoon

Your guided game drive down into and around Ngorongoro Crater, is one of the best safari experiences you can have in East Africa. Watch for lions, hyenas, black rhinos and more as you spend most of the day exploring the crater floor.

Afternoon

Bush lunch, Ngorongoro Crater

Evening

Transfer to, Embalakai Ngorongoro Camp

Rest of Day

Relax and generally take it easy to allow yourself to both process and recover from all of the excitement that you’ve enjoyed on your safari so far.

Accommodation Day 4

Embalakai Ngorongoro Camp

Tented camp Class: Luxury

You're following in a fine tradition when you stay at Embalakai Ngorongoro Camp. The camp gets consistently good reviews from travelers for its excellent safari tents that have rustic wood furniture, and appealing public areas with views out over the trees, as well as a bar and restaurant. You'll also love the location for its proximity to Ngorongoro Crater and several Maasai villages.

Meal Plan Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner

Day 5 to 7

Serengeti National Park

You won’t find many better national parks in Africa than the Serengeti, which has few rivals when it comes to both the numbers and variety of animals. Track down the annual migration of wildebeest and zebra. Enjoy the vast horizons that are perfect for spotting predators (especially lions, leopards, cheetahs and spotted hyenas) and their prey (buffaloes, impalas and kongoni), as well as elephants and giraffes. If you’re really lucky you’ll see a hunt, one of the most exhilarating sights anywhere in the wild. And at every turn, revel in its beauty, with flat-topped acacia trees silhouetted against the setting sun, and so many other classic African safari images.

Central Serengeti National Park (Day 6)

Come and get to know the Central Serengeti, one of the best places to see wildlife in Tanzania.

Activities Day 5

Morning

Keep an eye out for wildlife this morning as our transfer to the next part of your safari doubles as a game drive.
Transfer time; 3 to 4 hours

Morning till Afternoon

You'll enjoy the safari experience of a lifetime on your guided game drive through Serengeti National Park. A guide will help you look for big cats, elephants and more as you drive through so many classic safari landscapes.

Afternoon

It's time for lunch in Serengeti National Park.

Evening

Evening Game Drive, Serengeti National Park

Rest of Day

Relax and generally take it easy to allow yourself to both process and recover from all of the excitement that you’ve enjoyed on your safari so far.

Activities Day 6

Morning

Come and enjoy your breakfast out in the wilds when we take you for a bush breakfast this morning in Central Serengeti National Park.

Early Morning

Your early morning game drive is a wonderful opportunity for you to see the Serengeti at its best. In the golden morning light, you'll look for animals at the ideal time of day: this is when they're most active and easiest to find and see.

Afternoon

Relax and generally take it easy to allow yourself to both process and recover from all of the excitement that you’ve enjoyed on your safari so far.

Evening

It's time for your evening game drive in the Serengeti. It's a fantastic time to be out exploring the park, with cooler temperatures and softer evening or late afternoon light. It's also among the best times of day for seeing animals.

Activities Day 7

Morning till Afternoon

You'll get to know Serengeti National Park in the best possible way on a guided game drive. Led by an expert guide, you'll drive out across the park's famous savannahs to look for the incredible wildlife (big cats, elephants and more) that calls the park home.

Afternoon

Bush lunch, Serengeti National Park

Rest of Day

Relax and generally take it easy to allow yourself to both process and recover from all of the excitement that you’ve enjoyed on your safari so far.

Optional Day 6

Early Morning

Take to the skies over the Serengeti with us on a hot-air balloon safari. This early morning excursion promises wonderful views, lots of wildlife, and a whole new perspective on this special place.

Accommodation Day 5 to 7

Kubu Kubu Tented Lodge

Tented camp Class: Luxury

Kubu Kubu Tented Lodge, located in the central Serengeti, takes full advantage of the big horizons of this exceptional park. Occupying a rise overlooking plains that seem to go on forever, the big safari tents here have gorgeous views. There's always a chance that you'll see all kinds of wildlife from your very own tent. The camp runs on solar, there's a swimming pool, and the public areas also have views.

Meal Plan Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner

Day 8

The end of your safari with us

Upon arrival at Kilimanjaro International Airport (JRO), a Shiri Adventures representative will greet you and arrange your transfer to the hotel included in your package. The hotel offers everything you need for a pleasant stay: comfortable rooms, hot water, attentive staff, a swimming pool, and Internet access.

In the evening, you’ll attend a briefing with our team. During this session, our managers will ensure you’re well-prepared and ready for your upcoming climb.

Important Information
Check-in begins at 2:00 PM.

Activities Day 8

Early Morning

Your early morning game drive is a wonderful opportunity for you to see the Serengeti at its best. In the golden morning light, you'll look for animals at the ideal time of day: this is when they're most active and easiest to find and see.

Afternoon

Transfer by Air, Seronera Airstrip to Kilimanjaro Airport
Departure: Rest at the hotel before your transfer to the airport.

Please note: Hotel check-out is at 11:00 AM. If you have an evening flight and need a late check-out, you can extend your stay for an additional fee.

Meal Plan Breakfast & Lunch

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First Timer Safari: 8 Days Classic Fly-Out Luxury Safari in Tanzania

Introduction

Highlights

Arusha

Activities Day 1

Evening

Gran Melia Arusha

Tarangire National Park

Tarangire National Park

Activities Day 2

Morning

Morning till Afternoon

Afternoon

Late Afternoon till Early Evening

Rest of Day

Manyara's Secret

Lake Manyara National Park

Activities Day 3

Morning till Afternoon

Afternoon

Rest of Day

Manyara's Secret

Ngorongoro Crater

Activities Day 4

Morning till Afternoon

Afternoon

Evening

Rest of Day

Embalakai Ngorongoro Camp

Serengeti National Park

Central Serengeti National Park (Day 6)

Activities Day 5

Morning

Morning till Afternoon

Afternoon

Evening

Rest of Day

Activities Day 6

Morning

Early Morning

Afternoon

Evening

Activities Day 7

Morning till Afternoon

Afternoon

Rest of Day

Optional Day 6

Early Morning

Kubu Kubu Tented Lodge

The end of your safari with us

Activities Day 8

Early Morning

Afternoon

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