Experience the highlights of Tanzania’s northern safari circuit on this carefully designed 9 day Tanzania safari from Arusha. The journey combines the wildlife-rich landscapes of Tarangire National Park, Lake Manyara National Park, Serengeti National Park and the Ngorongoro Conservation Area.
From huge elephant herds and ancient baobab trees in Tarangire to the endless plains of the Serengeti and the remarkable wildlife concentration of the Ngorongoro Crater, this itinerary offers plenty of opportunities for wildlife viewing and photography.
The safari includes two visits to Tarangire National Park, allowing you to explore different areas of the park and enjoy additional game-viewing opportunities.
our 9-day Tanzania safari begins with your arrival in Arusha, the main gateway to Tanzania’s northern safari destinations.
Upon arrival at Kilimanjaro International Airport or Arusha Airport, you will be welcomed by your Serengeti Experience representative and transferred to your hotel.
Depending on your arrival time, the rest of the day is free for relaxation. You may also explore Arusha or simply enjoy the facilities at your hotel.
In the evening, meet your safari guide for a briefing.
Tarangire is famous for its impressive elephant herds, giant baobab trees and diverse wildlife.
Once inside the park, begin your full-day game drive. Your experienced safari guide will choose suitable routes depending on wildlife movements and the season.
The Tarangire River is an important source of water for wildlife, particularly during the dry season.
Enjoy a picnic lunch at a designated location before continuing your afternoon game drive.
Later, leave the park and drive to your lodge or tented camp for dinner and relaxation.
Lake Manyara offers a completely different environment from Tarangire, with groundwater forests, woodland, open grasslands and the shallow alkaline lake.
Begin your game drive after entering the park.
The park is home to elephants, giraffes, zebras, buffaloes, hippos, baboons, monkeys and many bird species.
Lake Manyara is also known for occasional sightings of tree climbing lions.
After breakfast, begin the scenic journey towards Serengeti National Park.
The route passes through the Ngorongoro Conservation Area, offering beautiful views of the highlands and surrounding landscapes.
As you approach the Serengeti, the scenery gradually changes into vast open grasslands.
After entering Serengeti National Park, begin a game drive en route to your accommodation.
Continue your game drive before arriving at your lodge or tented camp.
Enjoy dinner and relax beneath the African night sky.
The Serengeti is world-famous for the Great Migration, when millions of wildebeest and other grazing animals move through the ecosystem in search of fresh pasture
Your safari guide will select the best areas for wildlife viewing according to the season, wildlife movements and your interests.
If your travel dates coincide with the Great Migration, your guide will focus on areas where the herds are likely to be found.
After breakfast, begin with a morning game drive in the Serengeti.
Early morning is an excellent time for wildlife viewing because many animals are active before temperatures become warmer.
After the game drive, begin your journey towards the Ngorongoro Conservation Area.
As you leave the Serengeti, the landscape gradually changes from open plains to the dramatic highlands surrounding Ngorongoro.
Arrive at your lodge on or near the crater rim.
The crater is one of Tanzania’s most remarkable wildlife destinations. Its enclosed ecosystem supports a high concentration of animals throughout the year.
The crater also offers excellent opportunities to search for the Big Five.
Your professional safari guide will explain the crater’s wildlife, landscape and unique ecosystem as you explore.
Enjoy a picnic lunch during the game drive before continuing your wildlife adventure.
After breakfast, leave the Ngorongoro area and travel towards Tarangire National Park for another full-day wildlife experience.
A second visit to Tarangire allows you to explore different sections of the park and experience its wildlife under different conditions from your first visit.
This second Tarangire experience can also be particularly rewarding for photographers, as changing light and wildlife movements may provide different photographic opportunities.
Upon arrival, you will have access to a day room where you can rest, shower and refresh before your departure.
Depending on your flight schedule, you may have time for a meal, souvenir shopping or a short exploration of Arusha.
At the appropriate time, your Serengeti Experience representative will transfer you to Kilimanjaro International Airport or Arusha Airport for your departure.
Your 9 day Tanzania safari comes to an end with unforgettable memories of Tanzania’s wildlife, landscapes and national parks.
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