8-Day Wildlife Adventure: Northern Circuit & Culture Safari

Explore Tanzania’s Iconic Parks & Experience Its Vibrant Culture

Discover the best of Tanzania with this 8-day safari, which combines the Big Five wildlife experience with authentic cultural encounters. This adventure takes you through Tarangire, Lake Manyara, Serengeti, and Ngorongoro Crater, while also immersing you in the traditions of the Maasai and Hadzabe tribes.

✔ Duration: 8 Days / 7 Nights
✔ Destinations: Tarangire, Lake Manyara, Serengeti, Ngorongoro Crater, Mto wa Mbu, Lake Eyasi
✔ Best Time to Visit: Year-round
✔ Safari Type: Private or Small-Group Safari
✔ Activities: Game drives, cultural visits, crater exploration, bush walks, optional hot air balloon safari

Day 1: Arrival in Arusha – Gateway to Your Safari

Your adventure begins as you arrive in Arusha, where our guide will welcome you. Take the day to relax, explore the city, or visit a local coffee farm before your journey begins.

🛏 Accommodation: Arusha Serena Hotel / Mount Meru Hotel
🍽 Meals: Dinner

Day 2: Tarangire National Park – Elephants & Baobabs

Start your journey at Tarangire National Park, known for its large elephant herds, ancient baobab trees, and diverse wildlife. Spot lions, giraffes, buffalo, and more as you enjoy a thrilling game drive.

🛏 Accommodation: Tarangire Safari Lodge / Maramboi Tented Camp
🍽 Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Day 3: Lake Manyara – Tree-Climbing Lions & Flamingos

Drive to Lake Manyara National Park, home to tree-climbing lions, pink flamingos, and hippos. Enjoy a scenic game drive along the lake and a guided cultural tour of Mto wa Mbu, where you’ll interact with locals and experience Tanzanian traditions.

🛏 Accommodation: Manyara Serena Lodge / Lake Manyara Kilimamoja Lodge
🍽 Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Day 4: Serengeti National Park – The Ultimate Safari Destination

Journey into the Serengeti, where vast plains stretch endlessly, filled with lions, cheetahs, elephants, and wildebeests. Witness the Great Migration (seasonal) and enjoy an afternoon game drive.

🛏 Accommodation: Serengeti Heritage Tented Camp / Serengeti Serena Lodge
🍽 Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Day 5: Full-Day Serengeti Safari + Optional Hot Air Balloon Ride

Spend the day exploring the Serengeti’s wildlife-rich landscapes, tracking the Big Five and other iconic species.

🆕 Optional: Hot Air Balloon Safari

Float over the Serengeti at sunrise and enjoy a champagne breakfast in the wild.

📌 Cost: $600 per person

🛏 Accommodation: Serengeti Heritage Tented Camp / Serengeti Serena Lodge
🍽 Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Day 6: Serengeti to Ngorongoro Crater – A Natural Wonder

After a morning game drive, head to Ngorongoro Crater, a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Enjoy breathtaking views and spot rhinos, lions, zebras, and hippos in the world’s largest intact volcanic caldera.

🛏 Accommodation: Ngorongoro Serena Lodge / Rhino Lodge
🍽 Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Day 7: Lake Eyasi – Hadzabe & Datoga Cultural Experience

Visit Lake Eyasi, home to the Hadzabe and Datoga tribes. Spend the morning with the Hadzabe hunter-gatherers, learning their ancient survival skills, before visiting the Datoga blacksmiths.

🛏 Accommodation: Lake Eyasi Safari Lodge
🍽 Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Day 8: Return to Arusha – End of Your Adventure

After breakfast, drive back to Arusha for your flight home or an optional Zanzibar beach extension.

🍽 Meals: Breakfast, Lunch

Why Choose This Safari?

✅ Explore Four Iconic National Parks
✅ Cultural Encounters with the Maasai, Hadzabe & Datoga
✅ Big Five Safari & Great Migration (Seasonal)
✅ Optional Hot Air Balloon Safari
✅ Ngorongoro Crater’s Unique Ecosystem

What’s Included & Excluded?

✅ Included:

✔ Private 4x4 safari vehicle with a pop-up roof
✔ Professional English-speaking safari guide
✔ Accommodation in lodges/tented camps
✔ Meals as per itinerary
✔ Park entry fees & conservation fees
✔ Bottled drinking water
✔ Cultural visits to Maasai, Hadzabe & Datoga villages

❌ Not Included:

✖ International flights
✖ Visa fees & travel insurance
✖ Optional activities (e.g., hot air balloon safari)
✖ Tips for guides & lodge staff
✖ Personal expenses

Pricing & Booking for 2025-2026

💰 Mid-Range Package: From $4,500 per person
💎 Luxury Package: From $6,500 per person
🎈 Hot Air Balloon Safari: + $600 per person

📅 Book Your Safari Today!
Let Macpace Tours take you on an unforgettable journey through Tanzania’s wildlife and culture! 🚀🐘🌍