8 Days Tanzania Endless Plains Signature Safari Tour

Upon arrival at Kilimanjaro International Airport, you are warmly greeted by a Above and Beyond Photographic Tours & Safaris representative who will assist you with your luggage and provide a private transfer to Arusha. The distance from JRO to Arusha is approximately 55 km, taking about 1 hour depending on traffic. The drive passes through small villages, open plains, and stunning views of Mount Meru as you approach the city. Your accommodation will be at Four Points by Sheraton Arusha, a renowned luxury hotel offering excellent service, spacious suites, a swimming pool, gym, and a refined dining atmosphere. Mid-range alternatives include Forest Hills Hotel and Ritzy Arcadia Cottages, both known for comfort, cleanliness, and warm service. Spend the rest of the day relaxing, enjoying the hotel gardens, or exploring Arusha city at your leisure.

Extra activities available: Arusha city tour, Tanzanite shopping experience, Coffee farm visit, Cultural Heritage Centre visit, spa treatments.

Activities : Game Drives

After breakfast, leave Arusha and drive to Tarangire National Park, located approximately 120 km away, taking about 2 to 2.5 hours. Tarangire is famous for its towering baobab trees, vast golden landscapes, and the largest elephant population in northern Tanzania. Covering 2,850 square kilometers, Tarangire offers excellent habitat for lions, buffaloes, giraffes, zebras, wildebeests, cheetahs, and more than 450 species of birds. Your extensive game drive takes you through river valleys, acacia forests, and open savannas where wildlife gathers around the Tarangire River during most parts of the year. For the luxury package, you will stay at Serian Tarangire Luxury Camp, an exclusive property offering comfort, gourmet meals, and breathtaking views. Mid-range options include Tarangire Sopa Lodge or Tarangire Safari Lodge, known for their prime viewing locations.

Extra activities available: Night game drive (in nearby Wildlife Management Area), guided walking safari, sundowner setup overlooking the Tarangire River.

Activities : Game Drives

You depart Tarangire after breakfast and head toward the world-famous Serengeti National Park. The distance to the Central Serengeti is approximately 250 km, and the journey takes 5 to 6 hours, passing through the Great Rift Valley, Karatu highlands, and the Ngorongoro Conservation Area. Your entry into the Serengeti marks the beginning of an incredible wildlife viewing experience. Central Serengeti, especially the Seronera Valley, is known for its permanent water sources that attract large concentrations of predators including lions, cheetahs, leopards, hyenas, and a wide variety of herbivores. Afternoon game drives allow you to witness active wildlife interactions.
Luxury accommodation options include Kubu Kubu Tented Lodge or Serengeti Serena Safari Lodge, both offering panoramic views and premium comfort. Mid-range choices include Moyo Tented Camp, Anantya Camp, or Signature Serengeti Camp.

Extra activities available: Sunrise hot air balloon safari, Serengeti bush dinner, professional wildlife photography sessions, Serengeti Visitor Centre visit.

Activities : Game Drives

After an early breakfast, drive to the stunning Northern Serengeti, covering approximately 155 km with a travel time of 4 to 5 hours depending on wildlife sightings en route. The Northern Serengeti is celebrated for its remote landscapes, rolling hills, lush riverine forests, and the spectacular Mara River, the center of the Great Wildebeest Migration river crossings. This region offers exceptional opportunities to witness dramatic wildlife encounters, including thousands of wildebeests and zebras attempting to cross the river while crocodiles lurk below.
Luxury accommodation will be at Mara River Camp, a high-end camp located near key river crossing points. Mid-range options include Nyikani Migration Camp and Untamed Migration Camp, both offering excellent locations and great service.

Extra activities available: Guided nature walks, sundowner experiences on scenic kopjes, specialized migration tracking.

Activities : Game Drives

You will spend a full day exploring the Northern Serengeti in search of migration herds, predators, and river activity. Full-day game drives allow you to follow wildlife movement along the riverbanks, open plains, and woodland edges, offering unforgettable photographic opportunities. The Northern Serengeti is one of Tanzania’s least crowded regions, ensuring peaceful and authentic wilderness experiences. Animals commonly seen include lions, elephants, cheetahs, leopards, zebra herds, topi, hippos, and Nile crocodiles.
Overnight at Mara River Camp or mid-range options Nyikani Migration Camp and Untamed Migration Camp.

Extra activities available: Morning balloon safari when available, riverside sundowner, Maasai cultural visit.

Activities : Game Drives

After breakfast, return to the Central Serengeti, covering approximately 155 km with a 4 to 5 hour journey. This drive allows additional sightings of wildlife migrating north or south depending on the season, along with predator activity along the Seronera River. Afternoon game drives reveal classic Serengeti wildlife including lions, hyenas, elephants, buffaloes, gazelles, and an impressive variety of bird species.
Luxury accommodation for this night is Serengeti Serena Safari Lodge, a beautifully designed lodge perched on a hill with panoramic views. Mid-range options include Moyo Tented Camp, Anantya Camp, or Signature Serengeti Camp.

Extra activities available: Sunset viewpoint visit, Maasai cultural experience, campfire storytelling with guides.

Activities : Game Drives

After breakfast, depart for the Ngorongoro Conservation Area, a journey of about 150 km taking 3 to 4 hours. Upon arrival, descend into the Ngorongoro Crater for a spectacular game drive lasting 5 to 6 hours. The crater floor is home to more than 25,000 large mammals in a self-sustaining ecosystem with grasslands, soda lakes, acacia forests, and marshes. It is one of the best places in Tanzania to spot the endangered black rhino, as well as large prides of lions, massive buffalo herds, elephants, hippos, wildebeests, zebras, and countless birds.
You will stay overnight at Ngorongoro Serena Safari Lodge, perched on the crater rim with breathtaking views. Mid-range choices include Embalakai Ngorongoro Camp, Angata Ngorongoro Camp, or Ngorongoro Wild Camp.

Extra activities available: Crater rim nature walk, Maasai village visit, crater rim sundowner experience.

Activities : Game Drives

After breakfast, you will be transferred from Ngorongoro Serena Safari Lodge to Kilimanjaro International Airport. The distance is approximately 200 km, taking 4 to 4.5 hours depending on traffic and road conditions. This marks the end of your breathtaking 8-day Tanzania Serena luxury safari with Way 2 Africa Expeditions.

Activities : Game Drives