10 Days / 9 Nights Tanzania Wildlife Safari

Arusha, Tarangire National Park, Lake Manyara National Park, Serengeti National Park, Ngorongoro Crater

Tour Summary

Destinations: Arusha, Tarangire National Park, Lake Manyara National Park, Serengeti National Park, Ngorongoro Crater
Duration: 10 Days / 9 Nights
Travel Style: Private Guided Safari
Best For: Wildlife lovers, photographers, adventure seekers, couples, families
Accommodation: Mid-range lodges & tented camps (customizable to luxury/budget)
Highlights: Big Five, Great Migration (seasonal), Maasai culture, stunning landscapes

This unique 7-day itinerary blends Tanzania’s classic wildlife safari with the off-the-beaten-path magic of Lake Natron—famed for its surreal landscape and flamingo breeding grounds. Then dive deep into Serengeti’s wildlife action, Ngorongoro’s dramatic crater, and end with elephant-rich Tarangire. This is perfect for adventurers wanting both popular highlights and remote gems.

🐆 Serengeti National Park – Vast savannahs teeming with lions, cheetahs, wildebeest, and more
🦏 Ngorongoro Crater – A UNESCO World Heritage Site and natural haven for the Big Five
🐆 Tarangire – Famous for baobabs, large elephant herds, and diverse game
🐦 Lake Natron – The lake’s high alkalinity and salinity can preserve dead animals, sometimes giving them a mummified or “petrified” appearance.

SERENGETI NATIONAL PARK

NGORONGORO CONSERVATION

TARANGIRE NATIONAL PARK

LAKE MANYARA National PARK

ARUSHA
NATIONAL PARK

Day 1: Arrival – Arusha

Activities: Meet & greet at Kilimanjaro Airport (JRO), transfer to hotel, safari briefing
Accommodation: 🏨 Mount Meru Hotel, Arusha
Meals: Dinner
Note: Optional town tour depending on arrival time

Day 2: Arusha – Tarangire National Park

Activities: Scenic drive, afternoon game drive in Tarangire
Park Highlight: Home to the highest density of elephants in Tanzania and ancient baobab trees
Accommodation: 🏨 Tarangire Safari Lodge
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

🐘 Tarangire National Park Fact: Over 3,000 elephants roam the park, drawn to the Tarangire River — a crucial water source during the dry season.

Day 3: Full Day in Tarangire

Activities: Full-day game drive with picnic lunch, optional walking safari
Wildlife: Lions, giraffes, wildebeests, buffalo, birds of prey
Accommodation: 🏨 Tarangire Safari Lodge
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Day 4: Tarangire – Lake Manyara National Park

Activities: Drive to Lake Manyara, treetop canopy walk, afternoon game drive
Park Highlight: Unique groundwater forest, flamingos, and tree-climbing lions
Accommodation: 🏨 Lake Manyara Serena Safari Lodge
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

🌴 Lake Manyara National Park Fact: Though small, the park has over 400 bird species and the famous tree-climbing lions, often seen lounging in acacia trees.

Day 5: Lake Manyara – Serengeti National Park (Central)

Activities: Drive via Ngorongoro highlands, game viewing en route to Serengeti
Scenery: Vast plains, Maasai villages, optional Olduvai Gorge visit
Accommodation: 🏕️ Serengeti Tortilis Camp (Tented Camp with ensuite)
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

🦁 Serengeti National Park Fact: The name Serengeti means “endless plains” in Maasai. Home to the Great Migration, it hosts over 2 million wildebeest and 500+ bird species.

Day 6: Full Day in Serengeti (Central)

Activities: Sunrise and afternoon game drives, wildlife tracking, photography
Optional: Balloon safari over the plains (extra cost)
Wildlife: Lions, cheetahs, leopards, hyenas, elephants
Accommodation: 🏕️ Serengeti Tortilis Camp
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Day 7: Serengeti – Ngorongoro Conservation Area

Activities: Morning game drive, drive to Ngorongoro via the Serengeti woodlands
Optional: Visit a Maasai village or Olduvai Gorge
Accommodation: 🏨 Ngorongoro Rhino Lodge (Near crater rim)
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

🌋 Ngorongoro Fact: Ngorongoro Crater is the world’s largest intact volcanic caldera, spanning 260 square kilometers and housing 25,000+ animals.

Day 8: Ngorongoro Crater Game Drive

Activities: Descend into the crater for a full-day safari
Wildlife: Black rhino, lions, hippos, zebras, flamingos at Lake Magadi
Accommodation: 🏨 Ngorongoro Rhino Lodge
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Day 9: Ngorongoro – Return to Arusha

Activities: Scenic drive back, optional stop at Mto wa Mbu cultural market
Relaxation: Afternoon at leisure in Arusha
Accommodation: 🏨 Mount Meru Hotel, Arusha
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Day 10: Departure

Activities: Airport transfer to Kilimanjaro International Airport (JRO)
Meals: Breakfast

✅ INCLUDED

✓ All national park entry fees and government taxes (includes fee changes from July 1st)
✓ Accommodation (lodge or camping based on your selection)
✓ All meals and bottled drinking water (3 liters or more per day)
✓ Soft drinks, including beers and wine
✓ Fly & bug spray for use during the trip
✓ Airport transfers before and after the safari (flexible timing)
✓ All camping gear (if camping): tents, sleeping bag, mattress
✓ Professional English-speaking safari guide
✓ Safari chef (for camping safaris)
✓ Emergency air ambulance service
✓ Safari Jeep 4×4 with pop-up roof, radio, cooler fridge, and charging ports

❌ Not Included

International flights
Visa fees
Travel insurance
Tips for guide and chef
Optional Maasai village visit or other cultural tours
Personal expenses and souvenirs

TRAVEL TIPS

Bring Binoculars for better sighting
Bring appropriate clothes for Safari, Pants, Long sleeve shirts, Hats, Sunglasses, and Sun cream.
Don’t forget/bring Cameras to take pictures for memories
It is recommended to bring mosquito spray with high mint
A warm sweater and Jacket as the night can be chilly at high altitudes (Up to 5 C)
You are to avoid Blue and Black colors while in the park as they attract Tsetse flies
Being on a long Safari up your chances of seeing the Big five
June to October is the best time to visit, but the parks mentioned on the tour may be visited all year round
You are advised to wear light and breathable materials as it can get hot out on a game drive
In the dry season, you may expect strong sun during the day so you are advised to carry wet wipes with you
Bring warm clothes because you may expect cold nights at the parks, mostly in Ngorongoro.
Visas are required when traveling to Tanzania, Foreigners may apply for a visa online in advance of travel
A passport valid for a minimum of six months beyond visa insurance and/or date of entry
Yellow fever vaccination is required for all travelers arriving from or having transited through countries where yellow fever is endemic