8-Day Big Cats Safari in Tanzania

Overview:

Embark on an unforgettable 8-day safari in Tanzania, focusing on the majestic big cats—lions, leopards, and cheetahs. Explore Tanzania’s top wildlife parks and reserves, witnessing these apex predators in action. This adventure includes thrilling game drives, breathtaking landscapes, and close-up wildlife encounters, ensuring a truly immersive African safari experience.

Safari Highlights:

✔️ Exciting daily game drives in Tanzania’s best national parks
✔️ Exclusive encounters with lions, leopards, and cheetahs
✔️ Visit to Oldupai Gorge, a world-renowned archaeological site
✔️ Stay in top safari lodges and tented camps in breathtaking locations
✔️ Private 4X4 Land Cruiser with a pop-up roof for the best game-viewing experience

Itinerary

Day 1: Arrival in Arusha

📍 Kilimanjaro International Airport – Arusha

• Arrive at Kilimanjaro International Airport, where your FIREANTS ADVENTURES representative will welcome you.
• Transfer to Arusha for relaxation and safari briefing.
• Optional visit to the Arusha Cultural Heritage Centre for local crafts and souvenirs.
  🏨 Accommodation: Arusha Planet Lodge
  🍽️ Meals: Dinner

Day 2: Lake Manyara National Park

📍 Arusha – Lake Manyara National Park

• After breakfast, drive to Lake Manyara National Park, known for its tree-climbing lions and abundant birdlife.
• Full-day game drive through lush forests, open plains, and the alkaline lake, home to flamingos, elephants, and hippos.
• Enjoy a bush lunch inside the park.
  🏨 Accommodation: African Safari Rift Valley
  🍽️ Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Day 3: Serengeti National Park

📍 Lake Manyara – Serengeti National Park

• Depart for the legendary Serengeti National Park, with an en-route game drive.
• Visit a local Maasai village for a cultural experience (optional).
• Afternoon arrival at your tented camp, followed by an evening game drive.
  🏨 Accommodation: Intimate Camp
  🍽️ Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Day 4: Serengeti National Park – Full Day Safari

📍 Serengeti National Park

• Dawn game drive to witness big cats in action—lions, cheetahs, and leopards on the hunt.
• Explore the Seronera Valley, known for its high density of predators.
• Afternoon game drive and sunset viewing in the savannah.
  🏨 Accommodation: Intimate Camp
  🍽️ Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Day 5: Ngorongoro Highlands & Oldupai Gorge

📍 Serengeti – Ngorongoro Highlands

• Morning game drive before heading to Ngorongoro Conservation Area.
• Stop at Oldupai Gorge, one of the most important paleoanthropological sites in the world.
• Arrive at Ngorongoro Highlands, a breathtaking region with panoramic views.
  🏨 Accommodation: Embalaki Camp
  🍽️ Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Day 6: Ngorongoro Crater Safari

📍 Ngorongoro Conservation Area

• Early descent into the Ngorongoro Crater, a UNESCO World Heritage Site and home to the Big Five.
• Full-day game drive, with opportunities to see rhinos, lions, and elephants.
• Scenic picnic lunch by a hippo pool inside the crater.
  🏨 Accommodation: Baghayo Garden Suite
  🍽️ Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Day 7: Tarangire National Park

📍 Ngorongoro – Tarangire National Park

• Drive to Tarangire National Park, famous for massive elephant herds and ancient baobab trees.
• Full-day game drive with a bush lunch inside the park.
• Enjoy a final sundowner before heading back to Arusha for an overnight stay.
  🏨 Accommodation: Arusha Planet Lodge
  🍽️ Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Day 8: Departure from Arusha

📍 Arusha – Kilimanjaro International Airport

• Enjoy a relaxed breakfast at the lodge.
• Optional Arusha City Tour (if time allows), visiting the Arusha Coffee Plantation or Tanzanite Experience Museum.
• Transfer to Kilimanjaro International Airport for your onward flight.
  🍽️ Meals: Breakfast

Inclusions:

✅ All transfers and full-board accommodation
✅ Private 4X4 Toyota Land Cruiser with pop-up roof for game viewing
✅ Professional English-speaking driver-guide
✅ All park and conservation fees
✅ Visit to Oldupai Gorge
✅ AMREF Medical Emergency Evacuation Insurance
✅ Drinks (water, soft drinks, tea, coffee) during safari

Exclusions:

❌ Visa and international flights
❌ Drones and balloon safaris (available at an additional cost)
❌ Tips for guides and personal expenses
❌ Alcoholic drinks at lodges and camps
❌ Travel and medical insurance (highly recommended)

Why Choose This Safari?

🔹 Expert-guided safari focused on big cats and top wildlife experiences
🔹 Scenic and diverse landscapes, from lush forests to vast savannahs
🔹 Small group, personalized experience, ensuring the best wildlife sightings
🔹 Luxury safari lodges and camps for comfort and immersion in nature

Book this once-in-a-lifetime 8-Day Big Cats Safari in Tanzania and experience Africa’s wild beauty up close! 🌍🐆🐘🦁