Why this itinerary
This is the gold-standard northern Tanzania safari — three contrasting parks, three ecosystems, and enough time in each that you're not chasing checkboxes.
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9 Days & 8 Nights Tanzania Safari
A complete northern Tanzania safari — Tarangire's elephants, the Serengeti's predators, the wildlife concentration of Ngorongoro.
9 Days · 8 NightsArusha · Tarangire · Serengeti · NgorongoroBest: Jun, Jul, Aug, Sep, Oct, Jan, Feb
Trip Highlights
- Tarangire's giant baobabs and elephant herds
- Three nights in the Serengeti — north, central, or south depending on migration
- The Ngorongoro Crater — a self-contained ecosystem
- Maasai community visit
- Optional hot-air balloon over the Serengeti
Day-by-Day
Your 9-day journey
- 1
Day 1
Arrival in Arusha
Welcomed at Kilimanjaro Airport and transferred to your lodge in Arusha.
- 2
Day 2
Drive to Tarangire National Park
Morning drive to Tarangire — known for its huge elephant herds and ancient baobab trees. Afternoon game drive.
- 3
Day 3
Tarangire to Lake Manyara
Morning in Tarangire, afternoon transfer to Lake Manyara. Evening game drive in search of tree-climbing lions.
- 4
Day 4
Drive to the Serengeti
Travel into the Serengeti via the Ngorongoro Conservation Area, with stops at Olduvai Gorge — the cradle of mankind.
- 5
Day 5
Serengeti Full Day
Full day on the plains — big cats, migration herds in season, and a midday picnic by a kopje.
- 6
Day 6
Serengeti Full Day
Optional balloon safari at sunrise. Afternoon drive in a quieter sector with your guide.
- 7
Day 7
Serengeti to Ngorongoro
Game drive en route, arriving at your lodge on the crater rim by mid-afternoon.
- 8
Day 8
Ngorongoro Crater Day
Descend into the crater at dawn for a full day's game drive — black rhino, lion, elephant, hippo, and flamingo.
- 9
Day 9
Departure
Transfer to Kilimanjaro Airport for onward flights.
Inclusions & exclusions
What's Included
- 8 nights' luxury accommodation
- Full board throughout
- Private 4x4 safari vehicle with pop-top
- Professional driver-guide
- All park, crater & conservancy fees
- Internal flights as per itinerary
- Airport transfers
What's Excluded
- International flights & visas
- Travel insurance
- Optional balloon safari (USD 599 pp)
- Premium drinks & gratuities
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