8-Day Nairobi to Serengeti & Ngorongoro Safari

Tailor-made safari

8-Day Nairobi to Serengeti & Ngorongoro Safari

A thoughtfully designed Tanzania journey, shaped around the way you want to travel.

The journey

A safari with room to feel every moment.

An eight-day version that improves on the shorter Nairobi packages by giving Serengeti two full wildlife days. It is well suited to first-time visitors who want the Tanzania classics but use Nairobi as their East Africa gateway.

Route: Nairobi / Arusha -> Tarangire -> Tarangire / Serengeti -> Serengeti -> Serengeti / Ngorongoro -> Ngorongoro / Arusha -> Arusha

Travel Style: Private safari from Nairobi

Best For: Guests who want more Serengeti time

Website Publishing Notes

Publish this package as a tailor-made private safari from nairobi with the price shown as a planning 'From' benchmark. Named accommodation is a recommended working example and is only guaranteed after written confirmation. Driving times, air schedules, border procedures and wildlife sightings remain subject to real operating conditions. Typical inclusions: safari vehicle and professional guide on each country's confirmed sector, accommodation and meals as stated, national-park fees included in the final quote, airport/hotel transfers listed, and planned border transfers/handover logistics. Typical exclusions: international flights, Kenya/Tanzania entry permits or visas, insurance, tips, optional activities, premium drinks and any service not clearly confirmed.

Day by day

Follow the rhythm of your safari.

Each day is designed with a gentle balance of movement, discovery and time to simply be in the wild.

Day 01

Nairobi to Arusha via Namanga Border

Nairobi to Arusha via Namanga Border
Day 01Arusha

Destination: Nairobi / Arusha Depart Nairobi for the road journey south to Namanga. Complete Kenya exit and Tanzania entry procedures, then continue with the Tanzania-side team toward Arusha. Border queues, traffic and document checks vary, so this day is intentionally treated as a transfer day rather than promising a major national-park game drive after arrival.

Night accommodation: Rivertrees Country Inn or Forest Hill Hotel

Tonight’s stayForest Hill Hotel
Day 02

Arusha to Tarangire National Park

Arusha to Tarangire National Park
Day 02Tarangire

Destination: Tarangire Leave Arusha after breakfast and drive to Tarangire National Park. After entry formalities, begin a game drive among baobab woodland, open savannah and the Tarangire River system. The park is especially well known for elephants, while giraffe, zebra, wildebeest, antelope and predators are also possible. The day allows time for a picnic or lodge lunch before continuing wildlife viewing toward the overnight property.

Night accommodation: Sangaiwe Tented Lodge or Maramboi Tented Lodge

Tonight’s staySangaiwe Tented Lodge
Day 03

Tarangire to Serengeti

Tarangire to Serengeti
Day 03Serengeti

Destination: Tarangire / Serengeti Travel from Tarangire through the highlands toward the Serengeti. This is one of the longer road days on the northern circuit, but the scenery changes continuously and the final section becomes an en-route game drive after entering the park. The itinerary leaves enough daylight for the distance and avoids promising a separate full-day Serengeti safari on top of the transfer.

Night accommodation: Kubu Kubu Tented Lodge or Serengeti Serena Safari Lodge

Tonight’s stayKubu Kubu Tented Lodge
Day 04

Full Day in Central Serengeti

Full Day in Central Serengeti
Day 04Serengeti

Destination: Serengeti Spend a complete day exploring the central Serengeti, using early morning and late afternoon conditions for strong wildlife opportunities. The guide follows current animal movement rather than a rigid circuit, with time around kopjes, river valleys and open plains. Lions, cheetahs, leopards, elephants, giraffes and large plains-game herds are possible, but no specific sighting is guaranteed. Lunch can be taken in the field or at camp according to the day plan.

Night accommodation: Kubu Kubu Tented Lodge or Serengeti Serena Safari Lodge

Tonight’s stayKubu Kubu Tented Lodge
Day 05

Full Day in Central Serengeti

Full Day in Central Serengeti
Day 05Serengeti

Destination: Serengeti Spend a complete day exploring the central Serengeti, using early morning and late afternoon conditions for strong wildlife opportunities. The guide follows current animal movement rather than a rigid circuit, with time around kopjes, river valleys and open plains. Lions, cheetahs, leopards, elephants, giraffes and large plains-game herds are possible, but no specific sighting is guaranteed. Lunch can be taken in the field or at camp according to the day plan.

Night accommodation: Kubu Kubu Tented Lodge or Serengeti Serena Safari Lodge

Tonight’s stayKubu Kubu Tented Lodge
Day 06

Serengeti to Ngorongoro Highlands

Serengeti to Ngorongoro Highlands
Day 06Serengeti

Destination: Serengeti / Ngorongoro Begin with wildlife viewing in the Serengeti before travelling toward the Ngorongoro Conservation Area. The journey changes gradually from open plains to cooler highlands and should be treated as a transfer-and-game-drive day rather than a short road hop. Depending on timing, optional cultural or archaeological stops can be quoted separately. Arrive near the crater rim or Karatu with enough time to rest before the crater safari.

Night accommodation: Ngorongoro Serena Safari Lodge or The Retreat at Ngorongoro

Tonight’s stayNgorongoro Serena Safari Lodge
Day 07

Ngorongoro Crater Safari and Arusha

Ngorongoro Crater Safari and Arusha
Day 07Ngorongoro

Destination: Ngorongoro / Arusha Descend to the Ngorongoro Crater floor for a focused safari among grassland, wetlands and forest patches inside the caldera. The crater supports a dense concentration of wildlife and offers strong opportunities for buffalo, lion, zebra, wildebeest, hippo and, with luck, black rhino. After a picnic lunch and final game drive, climb back to the highlands and continue to Arusha. Driving time varies with traffic, road conditions and the length of the crater visit.

Night accommodation: Rivertrees Country Inn or Forest Hill Hotel

Tonight’s stayForest Hill Hotel
Day 08

Arrival in Arusha

Arrival in Arusha
Day 08Arusha

Destination: Arusha Meet the Tamri International team on arrival at Kilimanjaro International Airport or Arusha Airport and transfer to your hotel. This first day is deliberately light so you can recover from the international journey, review the route with the safari team and confirm luggage, dietary and flight details. If arrival is early, a gentle optional Arusha activity can be arranged, but the itinerary does not force a long park transfer on the same day.

Night accommodation: Airport transfer or optional Arusha activity

Tonight’s stayAirport transfer or optional Arusha activity

Straightforward planning

Pricing that adapts to your group.

Every departure is privately arranged. These guide prices help you plan; your final quotation confirms the exact stays, dates and services.

1 traveler$ 2,780per person
2 travelers$ 2,390per person
3 travelers$ 2,170per person
4 travelers$ 2,000per person
5 travelers$ 1,920per person
6 travelers$ 1,835per person

Price is per person and does not include international flights, visa costs or personal purchases unless they are expressly listed in your final quotation.

Travel with confidence

Everything made clear before you go.

We make the practical details simple, so you can focus on the anticipation of the journey ahead.

Included

  • Services confirmed in your personalised quotation
  • Private guiding, transport and stays where listed

Not included

  • International flights and travel insurance
  • Visa costs, gratuities and personal purchases

Pack with ease

  • Neutral layers and a warm early-morning layer
  • Sun protection, camera and spare batteries
  • Comfortable closed shoes and personal medication

The next step

Ready when you are.

Tell us who is travelling and when. Our safari experts will refine the route, check availability and create your personal quote.

Let’s shape this safari around you.

We will guide you through dates, lodge style, dietary needs, special occasions and practical travel questions.

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