This 9-day Tanzania safari offers a carefully designed journey through the country’s most iconic wildlife destinations. Starting in Arusha, the itinerary takes you to Tarangire National Park, Lake Manyara National Park, Serengeti National Park, and Ngorongoro Crater.
Experience vast elephant herds, tree-climbing lions, the Great Migration (seasonal), and the Big Five in one of Africa’s most diverse safari circuits. The trip combines luxury accommodation, expert guiding, and scenic landscapes for an unforgettable African adventure.
Tarangire, Lake Manyara, Serengeti, and Ngorongoro.
Welcome
Upon arrival at Kilimanjaro International Airport, you will be warmly welcomed by your professional safari guide and transferred to your luxury lodge in Arusha.
Take time to relax after your international flight, enjoy the lodge facilities, and prepare for your upcoming safari adventure.
Accommodation: Gran Meliá Arusha / Arusha Coffee Lodge
Meal Plan: Bed & Breakfast
After breakfast, depart for Tarangire National Park, famous for its giant baobab trees and large elephant herds.
Enjoy a full-day game drive across diverse landscapes, including savannahs, river valleys, and seasonal swamps that attract a wide variety of wildlife.
Activities:
Full-day game drive
Picnic lunch inside the park
Sundowner experience (sunset viewing in the wilderness)
Accommodation: Tarangire Sopa Lodge / Tarangire Treetops
Meal Plan: Full Board
After breakfast, proceed to Lake Manyara National Park, a scenic park known for its groundwater forest, flamingos, and tree-climbing lions.
Enjoy a relaxed safari experience with excellent birdlife and stunning Rift Valley scenery.
Activities:
Half-day game drive
Optional visit to Maji Moto hot springs
Scenic photography stops along the Rift Valley escarpment
Accommodation: Lake Manyara Safari Lodge / Escarpment Luxury Lodge
Meal Plan: Full Board
After breakfast, drive through the scenic Ngorongoro Highlands en route to Serengeti National Park.
Enjoy an en-route game drive as you enter the endless plains of the Serengeti, one of Africa’s most iconic wildlife destinations.
Activities:
En-route game viewing
Sunset game drive in Serengeti plains
Accommodation: Luxury tented camp / Safari lodge
Meal Plan: Full Board
Spend a full day exploring the heart of the Serengeti. Depending on the season, you may witness the Great Wildebeest Migration or intense predator action involving lions, cheetahs, and hyenas.
Optional Activity:
Hot air balloon safari at sunrise (extra cost)
Accommodation: Tented Lodge / Luxury Safari Lodge
Meal Plan: Full Board
Another full day dedicated to exploring different regions of the Serengeti (central, northern, or southern plains depending on wildlife movement).
Activities:
Morning and afternoon game drives
Optional bush lunch in the wild
Wildlife photography opportunities
Accommodation: Tented Lodge
Meal Plan: Full Board
Enjoy a morning game drive before departing toward the Ngorongoro Conservation Area. Stop at scenic viewpoints along the way before arriving at your lodge near the crater rim.
Accommodation: Safari Lodge on crater rim / highlands lodge
Meal Plan: Full Board
Descend into the world-famous Ngorongoro Crater for a half-day game drive in one of Africa’s richest wildlife ecosystems.
The crater is home to the Big Five, including the rare black rhino, as well as lions, elephants, buffaloes, and hippos.
After the safari, return to Arusha for your final night or transfer to the airport depending on your schedule.
Accommodation: Luxury lodge in Arusha
Meal Plan: Half Board
Enjoy a relaxed morning at your lodge before your transfer to Kilimanjaro International Airport for your departure flight.
Meal Plan: Breakfast
This is widely considered the best time for a classic Tanzania safari.
Why visit:
Best for:
A beautiful time with fewer tourists and greener landscapes.
Why visit:
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This is the long rainy season in Tanzania.
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Destinations:
Tarangire, Lake Manyara, Serengeti & Ngorongoro
Destinations:
Arusha, Tarangire, Serengeti, Ngorongoro, Zanzibar
Destinations:
Tarangire, Ngorongoro and Serengeti.
Destinations:
Tarangire, Ngorongoro, Serengeti & Zanzibar
Destinations:
Tarangire, Ngorongoro, Serengeti, Arusha
Destinations:
Tarangire, Ngorongoro, Serengeti & Mkomazi
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