Duration
8-Day
Tarangire National Park, Botswana
8-Day Serengeti Safari & Chimpanzee Trekking
Overview
This tour is ideal for clients with limited time to spend in both the northern and western parts of Tanzania. It gives them time to see most of the animals in Tarangire, Lake Manyara, and Ngorongoro Crater, like lions, elephants, zebras, hippos, hyenas, and wildebeests. You'll have the chance to visit Gombe Stream National Park to see amazing chimpanzees, beautiful landscapes, and the Kakombe Waterfalls. Each day you'll trek into the forest to observe these animated primates at play.
Plan snapshot
Quick Facts
Route
Dar Es Salaam to Arusha
Via Tarangire NP, Serengeti NP, Ngorongoro Crater
Country & park
Botswana / Tarangire National Park
Style
Safari
Group size
1-12 travelers
Starts
Any day if available
Minimum age
12 years
Activities
game drives, gorilla trekking, chimpanzee trekking, nature hikes/walks & boat trip
Accommodation
Migombani Campsite - Budget camping 1-2hr drive from Tarangire NP – All Meals Included
Meals
All Meals Included; Breakfast Included
Pickup
Airport transfer included
Booking
Request quote
Currency
USD
Rates
Rates Per Person
USD
Start datesSingle2+ people
Jan 1, 2026 - Dec 31, 2026
n/a* USD
$2,882 USD
Before booking
Important To Know
This tour is not available to solo travelers or groups larger than 4 people.
Rates are per person and exclude the international flight from/to your home country.
This tour is offered in US dollars (USD).
This tour accepts children who are 12 years and older.
Rates include a fixed budget for flights during this tour. Flights may cost more, depending on travel dates. If so, your quote will reflect this.
Quote flow
Request Guidance
We advise requesting quotes from 3 operators ()
Requests are sent directly to the tour operator
If preferred, you can contact the tour operator directly
Route
country
Tanzania
Start
Dar Es Salaam (Day 1)
Day 1
Tarangire NP
Day 2-3
Serengeti NP
Day 4
Ngorongoro Crater
Day 5-8
Gombe NP
End
Arusha (Day 8)
Tour Features
Budget tour
This budget tour includes camping and tented camps.
Private tour
This tour will be organized exclusively for you and won't be shared with others.
Can start any day
If availability permits, this tour can start on any day.
Can be customized
You can request minor changes to the accommodations and destinations of this tour.
Not for solo travelers
Solo travelers cannot book this private tour.
12
Minimum age of 12 years
The minimum age for this tour is 12 years.
Activities & Transportation
Activities: game drives, gorilla trekking, chimpanzee trekking, nature hikes/walks & boat trip
Game drives: pop-up roof 4x4 vehicle & minivan
Getting around: pop-up roof 4x4 vehicle, minivan, boat, hiking/walking & air transfer
This operator can select your international flights, but you'll have to book them yourself
A transfer from and back to the airport is included
Accommodation & Meals
Day 1
Migombani Campsite
Budget camping 1-2hr drive from Tarangire NP – All Meals Included
All Meals Included
Day 2
Budget camping Inside Serengeti NP – All Meals Included
Inside Serengeti NP – All Meals Included
All Meals Included
Day 3
Ngorongoro Simba Campsite A Budget camping on the crater rim of Ngorongoro Crater – All Meals Included +2 Photos
Budget camping on the crater rim of Ngorongoro Crater – All Meals Included
All Meals Included
Day 4
Arusha Tourist Inn Budget hotel in Arusha (City) – All Meals Included +3 Photos
Budget hotel in Arusha (City) – All Meals Included
All Meals Included
Day 5-6
Kasekela Luxury Campsite
Mid-range tented camp inside Gombe NP – All Meals Included
All Meals Included
Day 7
Sunset Vista Hotel
Mid-range hotel in Kigoma (Town) – All Meals Included
All Meals Included
Day 8
End of tour
(No accommodation)
Breakfast Included
Day By Day
Tour step
Arrival
You'll be collected from the airport. Accommodation before the tour starts can be arranged for an extra cost.
Day 1
Arusha - Tarangire National Park
You will depart Arusha in the morning and head to Tarangire National Park, arriving before midday. Once in the park, you will be able to enjoy both a morning and afternoon game drive with a delicious lunch in the afternoon. In the early evening, after your game drive, you will exit the park and make your way to your campsite for dinner and your overnight. Tarangire National Park main attractions: Land of giants: Herds of giant elephants and massive baobab trees. Over 550 different bird species both migratory and permanent. Abundant biodiversity. The Tarangire River. 1-2hr drive from Tarangire NP All meals included Drinking water (Other drinks not included)
Destination: Tarangire National Park (Tanzania) Stay: Migombani Campsite 1-2hr drive from Tarangire NP Meals: All meals included Drinking water (Other drinks not included)
Day 2
Tarangire National Park to Serengeti National Park
Depart Tarangire in the morning after a hearty breakfast and make your way to the famous Serengeti National Park. En route to the Ngorongoro Conservation Area, you'll have a chance to see some views of Ngorongoro Crater before reaching the Serengeti's gate. After lunch, you will head out on an afternoon game drive for the chance to look for some of the wild game before sunset and some dinner at the campsite. Serengeti National Park's main attractions: Voted the best national park in Africa (2020) by the world travellers award. Home to the great wildebeest migration. Home to the famous grassland plains. The high number of predators such as leopards, cheetahs and lions. Traveler's Most Choice. Inside Serengeti NP All meals included Drinking water (Other drinks not included)
Destination: Serengeti National Park (Tanzania) Stay: Budget camping Inside Serengeti NP Meals: All meals included Drinking water (Other drinks not included)
Day 3
Wildlife Viewing in Serengeti National Park
Today you will head out early for your morning game drive for a chance to witness a magnificent African sunrise in the bush. Head out after a cup of coffee and experience the wilderness and its magnificent creatures as they wake up among the dew-covered grasses. Later, you will head back to camp for breakfast and some relaxation. In the afternoon, you will head out once more for another chance to explore the plains in search of African wildlife you have come to see as you exit the park. Make your way to your accommodation in the Ngorongoro Conservation Area. Main attractions of an early morning game drive: Best time to spot the animals and birds. Animals are more active than in the afternoon. It's the best chance of experiencing predators on a hunt. It's the best time to capture beautiful pictures in beautiful light. on the crater rim of Ngorongoro Crater All meals included Drinking water (Other drinks not included)
Destination: Serengeti National Park (Tanzania) Stay: Budget camping on the crater rim of Ngorongoro Crater Meals: All meals included Drinking water (Other drinks not included)
Day 4
Ngorongoro Crater
After some breakfast, you will depart the campsite with a picnic lunch and descend into the amazing Ngorongoro Crater. Explore the magnificent world of diversity that lies within, surrounded by the imposing walls that encircle the reserve. It is possible to see all of Africa's Big Five within the crater among a vast array of other wildlife including hundreds of bird species. Enjoy a full day in the crater before departing for Arusha in the late afternoon. You will be at your hotel or lodge at around 6:30 pm for your dinner and your overnight stay. Ngorongoro Crater's main attractions: Visit the largest unbroken volcanic caldera on earth. Home to Africa's Big Five. Witness Maasai tribesmen living among wild animals. Exceptional natural landscapes. Budget hotel located in Arusha (City) All meals included Drinking water (Other drinks not included)
Destination: Ngorongoro Crater (Tanzania) Stay: Arusha Tourist Inn Budget hotel located in Arusha (City) Meals: All meals included Drinking water (Other drinks not included)
Day 5
Arusha - Dar es Salaam - Kigoma - Gombe National Park
Early in the morning, you will be picked up from your hotel in Arusha and transferred to the airport for your scheduled flight to Kigoma. On arrival, you will be transferred to Ujiji village where you will visit Dr Livingstone's Memorial Center to get the history of the slave trade and the journeys and missionary activities of Dr David Livingstone. Then you will be transferred to Kibirizi Port for your boat to Gombe National Park where on arrival, you will be transferred to the lodge or Rest House for hot lunch before starting your evening gorilla or chimpanzee trek tour. Why visit Gombe National Park? >Superb for chimpanzee trekking. >Visit Dr Livingstone Memorial Center. >Best place for velvet and Colobus monkeys, baboons, forest pigs, dik-dik, and various tropical birds. >Best place for walking safari. Mid-range tented camp located inside Gombe NP All meals included Drinking water (Other drinks not included)
Destination: Gombe National Park (Chimps) Stay: Kasekela Luxury Campsite Mid-range tented camp located inside Gombe NP Meals: All meals included Drinking water (Other drinks not included)
Day 6
Gombe Stream
At 8:30 am, start chimpanzee tracking in the forest. Gombe became well known for the conservation project started by Jane Goodall, who first arrived in Gombe in 1960. Apart from gorilla or chimpanzee viewing, many other species of primates live in Gombe Stream’s tropical forests, like velvet, Colobus monkeys, and baboons. Climb to Jane’s peak and visit Kakombe waterfalls if time allows. Why visit Gombe National Park? >Best for Kakombe Waterfalls. Mid-range tented camp located inside Gombe NP All meals included Drinking water (Other drinks not included)
Destination: Gombe National Park (Chimps) Stay: Kasekela Luxury Campsite Mid-range tented camp located inside Gombe NP Meals: All meals included Drinking water (Other drinks not included)
Day 7
Morning Walk - Kigoma
After breakfast, start gorilla or chimpanzee trekking in different valleys, walk in the forest and visit Mkenge waterfall. At 12:00 pm, you will be back for lunch. You can pack and transfer back to Kigoma town in the evening time for dinner and your overnight stay. Why visit Gombe National Park? >Best for Mkenge Waterfall. Mid-range hotel located in Kigoma (Town) All meals included Drinking water (Other drinks not included)
Destination: Gombe National Park (Chimps) Stay: Sunset Vista Hotel Mid-range hotel located in Kigoma (Town) Meals: All meals included Drinking water (Other drinks not included)
Day 8
Kigoma – Dar es Salaam
After early morning breakfast, you will be picked up and taken back to the airport for your flight back to Dar es Salaam. This is where your safari will end. Breakfast (Lunch & dinner not included) Drinks not included
Destination: Gombe National Park (Chimps) Stay: No accommodation (End of tour) Meals: Breakfast (Lunch & dinner not included) Drinks not included
Tour step
End of tour
Additional accommodation can be arranged for an extra cost. You'll be dropped off at the airport.
Included
Park fees (For non-residents)
Gorilla permits(One per person, non-resident)
Chimp permits(One per person, non-resident)
All activities (Unless labeled as optional)
All accommodation (Unless listed as upgrade)
Camping equipment
A professional driver/guide
All transportation (Unless labeled as optional)
All flights during the tour
All Taxes/VAT
Roundtrip airport transfer
Meals (As specified in the day-by-day section)
Drinks (As specified in the day-by-day section)
Sleeping bag
Excluded
International flights (From/to home)
Additional accommodation before and at the end of the tour
Bath towels
Tips (Tipping guideline US$10.00 pp per day)
Personal items (Souvenirs, travel insurance, visa fees, etc.)
Government imposed increase of taxes and/or park fees
Getting There
This tour starts in Dar Es Salaam and ends in Arusha, Tanzania
This operator can select your international flights, but you'll have to book them yourself
Fly to Julius Nyerere Airport (DAR - Check price) in Dar es Salaam
Fly back from Kilimanjaro Airport (JRO - Check price) near Arusha. Or fly from Arusha Airport (ARK - Check price) via Dar es Salaam or Nairobi (Kenya)
A transfer from and back to the airport is included
Additional accommodation before and at the end of the tour can be arranged for an extra cost
Offered by
Colours Africa Tours and Safaris
4.9 operator rating
283 reviews
Colours Africa Tours and Safaris is a Tanzanian Safari Company operated by Tanzanians who is a former Safari and Mountain Guide in Tanzania. We have grown and serviced several numbers of travelers who are dedicated to learning and experiencing the natural environment of Tanzania Safaris and East Africa in general. The Offices are located in Arusha Town since afterward our goals have been to guarantee that our customers are happy with our services and not disappointed in any way.
Office In
Tanzania
Size
5-10 employees (Founded in 2019)
Member Of
TATO, TANAPA & BRELA
Tour Types
Custom mid-range & luxury tours that can start every day
Destinations
Kenya, Tanzania, Uganda
Traveler feedback
Reviews
Overall
5.0/5Communication
5.0/5Accuracy
5.0/5Value
5.0/5Safety clarity
5.0/5Cultural value
5.0/5Unforgettable Tanzania Safari – We Saw the Big Five!
This Tanzania safari was absolutely unforgettable and way beyond my expectations. We visited Serengeti and Ngorongoro Crater, and the landscapes were breathtaking. We were lucky enough to see all of the Big Five and countless other amazing wildlife. A huge thank you to our guide Norton,he has an incredible eye for finding animals and knew exactly where to look. He made every game drive exciting and successful. Highly recommend this amazing experience!
Vanessa · China
Tanzania Safari is so impressing.
Very good experience. And see a lot of animals. With our guide Norton, make this travel much funny.
Vivian · China
Everything is good about the journey！The tour guide Kindu is also very professional！
Everything is good about the journey！The itinerary is reasonable, and the tour guide Kindu is also very enthusiastic and professional!
xinran · China
Great
We saw a lot of wide animals. They every day meal was so great. I can’t forget the food here.
Xiangning · China
Practical answers
Tour FAQs
Are rates charged per person?
Rates are per person and exclude the international flight from/to your home country.
Which currency is this tour priced in?
This tour is offered in US dollars (USD).
Can children join this tour?
This tour accepts children who are 12 years and older.
Can this tour start on my preferred date?
If availability permits, this tour can start on any day.
Can the itinerary be customized?
You can request minor changes to the accommodations and destinations of this tour.
Where do travelers stay during this tour?
Migombani Campsite - Budget camping 1-2hr drive from Tarangire NP – All Meals Included. Meals: All Meals Included
Are airport transfers included?
A transfer from and back to the airport is included
How does the quote request work?
We advise requesting quotes from 3 operators () Requests are sent directly to the tour operator If preferred, you can contact the tour operator directly
Operator policy
Terms and Conditions
Disclaimer
This tour is offered by Colours Africa Tours and Safaris, not SafariBookings.
This operator reserves the right to change rates advertised on SafariBookings.
If you request changes to this tour, the advertised rates will likely change.
Rates include a fixed budget for flights during this tour. If flights cost more, your quote will reflect this.
The exact order, contents and rates of this tour are subject to availability.
If an accommodation is fully booked, the operator will suggest a comparable alternative.
Gorilla tracking permits are subject to availability.
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