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Overview
Explore the breathtaking landscapes of Tanzania on a 9-day safari adventure through Arusha National Park, Tarangire, Lake Manyara, Serengeti, and Ngorongoro Crater. Experience thrilling game drives, witness incredible wildlife in their natural habitat, and enjoy picnic lunches throughout your journey. Spend four nights in the Serengeti, taking in the vast savannah and diverse wildlife. This immersive tour offers both public camping and luxury lodging options, catering to all types of travelers. Enjoy a mix of guided exploration and the freedom to soak in the beauty of Tanzania.
- Full 9-day itinerary including Arusha, Tarangire, Lake Manyara, Serengeti, and Ngorongoro
- Four nights of game viewing in Serengeti National Park
- Option for public campsite or luxury lodging accommodations
- All meals and picnic lunches provided during the tour
Options
LODGE OPTION
Lodge OR Private Tented Camp
Pickup included
PUBLIC CAMPSITE OPTION
Public Campsite
Pickup included
What's included
Lunch
Dinner
Breakfast
What to expect
Day 1: Arusha National Park
Arusha National Park
9h
Tucked at the foot of Mount Meru, 30 minutes from Arusha town, this is a perfect introduction to East African wildlife and makes an ideal half-day or full-day addition to any northern circuit safar, or a rewarding standalone experience for travelers with limited time.
What you will See
Mount Meru, Tanzania's second-highest peak, dramatic and often snow-capped, forming a stunning backdrop throughout the park
Momela Lakes, a series of alkaline lakes drawing vast flocks of flamingos and other waterbirds
Ngurdoto Crater, a lush, forest-rimmed crater often called "Little Ngorongoro," sheltering buffalo, warthog, and baboons on its crater floor
Wildlife — giraffe, zebra, buffalo, hippo, waterbuck, colobus monkey, and over 400 bird species
To Do.
Game drives through open savannah and montane forest
Canoe safaris on the Momela Lakes — a rare and peaceful experience
Guided walks and trekking on the slopes of Mount Meru (optional)
Birdwatching in one of Tanzania's richest birding habitats
Day 2: Tarangire National park
Tarangire National Park
9h
Less crowded than the Serengeti yet equally spectacular, Tarangire rewards visitors with raw, authentic bush experiences. The dry season (June–October) brings unmatched wildlife viewing as animals converge on the river.
Home to one of Africa's largest elephant populations, Tarangire is a wild and ancient landscape defined by its iconic baobab trees and the life-giving Tarangire River.
What you will See & Do:
Witness massive elephant herds gathering at the river — some of the largest concentrations in Tanzania
Spot lion, leopard, cheetah, buffalo, zebra, wildebeest, and oryx across open savannah
Marvel at centuries-old baobab trees towering over the plains
Enjoy exceptional bird watching — over 550 species recorded
Game drives through diverse ecosystems of woodland, swamp, and grassland
Optional walking safaris for a closer connection with nature
Day 3: Lake Manyara National park
Lake Manyara National Park
9h
Nestled beneath the Great Rift Valley escarpment, Lake Manyara is a compact yet extraordinarily diverse park where the lake itself is the star of the show.
Small but mighty, Lake Manyara delivers big surprises in a short visit. Its varied habitats — forest, floodplain, and alkaline lake — pack an exceptional wildlife experience into just a few hours, making it a perfect stop on the northern safari circuit
What you will See & Do:
Spot Tanzania's famous tree-climbing lions — a rare behavior unique to this park
Watch thousands of flamingos turn the lake shore pink in a breathtaking natural spectacle
Observe hippos wallowing in the shallows and crocodiles basking on the banks
Track elephant herds through dense groundwater forest at the park entrance
Enjoy world-class bird watching — over 400 species including pelicans, storks, and herons
Game drives along the lake's edge with stunning Rift Valley escarpment views
Day 4: Serengeti National Park
Serengeti National Park
9h
The Serengeti is Africa's most iconic safari destination — a vast, ancient ecosystem where nature plays out on an epic scale across endless golden plains.
Offering year-round wildlife spectacle, the Serengeti never disappoints. Whether you visit during the calving season or the legendary river crossings, every visit delivers unforgettable, once-in-a-lifetime moments.
What you will See and Do:
If it is the right season, you will witness the Great Wildebeest Migration — over 1.5 million wildebeest and hundreds of thousands of zebras in constant movement
Watch dramatic river crossings at the Mara River as crocodiles lie in wait
Track the Big Five — lion, leopard, elephant, buffalo, and rhino
Observe cheetah sprinting across open plains in thrilling predator action
Enjoy breathtaking hot air balloon safaris over the savannah at sunrise
Game drives across diverse zones — plains, kopjes, woodlands, and riverine forest
Day 5: Serengeti National Park
Serengeti National Park
9h
TODAY, you will enjoy a full day game viewing in the Serengeti National park. With morning and afternoon game drives.
Day 6: Serengeti National Park
Serengeti National Park
9h
TODAY, you will enjoy a full day of game viewing in the Serengeti National park. With morning and afternoon game drives
Day 7: Serengeti National park
Serengeti National Park
9h
TODAY, you will have a full day of game viewing in the Serengeti National park with morning and afternoon game drives
Day 8: Serengeti National Park
Serengeti National Park
9m
After your breakfast, you will enjoy your last game viewing in the Serengeti Park. In the afternoon after your lunch you will drive to Ngorongoro Conservational area
Day 9: Ngorongoro Crater and conservational area
Ngorongoro Conservation Area
6h
After your early breakfast around 06AM, you will descend down into the crater floor for game viewing, In the afternoon, you will drive back to Arusha for drop off and end of safari.
Ngorongoro guarantees extraordinary wildlife encounters in a setting of breathtaking geological beauty — unlike anywhere else on earth.
Dubbed the "Eighth Wonder of the World," Ngorongoro Crater is a collapsed volcanic caldera sheltering one of Africa's most concentrated and spectacular wildlife ecosystems.
What to See and Do:
Spot the Big Five within a single day — one of the few places on earth where this is consistently possible
Observe black rhino populations in their natural habitat — increasingly rare across Africa
Lion prides, hyena clans, and cheetah sharing the crater floor in dramatic predator density
Flamingo-lined soda lakes shimmering at the crater's heart
Maasai pastoralists living harmoniously alongside wildlife in the conservation area
Sweeping panoramic views descending 600 meters
Meeting and pickup
Pickup details
We pick up travelers from all locations within 7km of Arusha city Centre. Travelers to provide pickup details.
Additional information
Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Cancellation policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
