Experience an extended 9 Days Tanzania Private Safari through some of the country’s most spectacular wildlife destinations.
This northern Tanzania safari combines Tarangire National Park, Lake Manyara National Park, Serengeti National Park and the Ngorongoro Conservation Area, giving you more time to explore diverse habitats and search for Africa’s iconic wildlife.
From Tarangire’s large elephant herds and ancient baobab trees to the endless plains of the Serengeti and the wildlife-rich Ngorongoro Crater, this itinerary is designed for travelers who want a deeper safari experience without rushing between destinations.
The safari also includes two visits to Tarangire National Park, providing an opportunity to explore different areas of the park and experience wildlife at different times during your journey.
Your 9 day Tanzania safari begins with your arrival in Arusha, the gateway to Tanzania’s famous northern safari circuit.
Upon arrival at Kilimanjaro International Airport or Arusha Airport, you will be met by a Serengeti Experience representative and transferred to your hotel.
Depending on your arrival time, spend the afternoon relaxing at your hotel or exploring Arusha.
In the evening, meet your safari guide for a briefing about the adventure ahead.
Tarangire is one of Tanzania’s most rewarding wildlife destinations and is particularly famous for its large elephant herds and magnificent baobab trees.
Begin your full-day game drive after entering the park.
The Tarangire River attracts wildlife throughout the year and becomes particularly important during the dry season.
Enjoy a picnic lunch at a designated location within the park before continuing your afternoon game drive.
Lake Manyara offers a different safari environment, featuring groundwater forests, open grasslands, woodland and the lake itself.
Upon arrival, enter the park and begin a full-day game drive.
The park is also known for occasional sightings of tree climbing lions.
Lake Manyara’s wetlands and shoreline provide excellent opportunities for birdwatching, with numerous species found around the lake.
Enjoy a picnic lunch during the game drive before continuing your exploration in the afternoon.
Later, leave the park and drive to your lodge.
Enjoy dinner and relax.
Travel through the spectacular landscapes of the Ngorongoro Conservation Area before continuing towards the Serengeti.
As you travel deeper into northern Tanzania, the landscape gradually changes from highland scenery into the vast open plains of the Serengeti.
After entering Serengeti National Park, begin your game drive and route to your accommodation.
Continue your game drive before arriving at your lodge or tented camp.
The Serengeti is famous for the Great Migration, when millions of wildebeest and other grazing animals move through the ecosystem following rainfall and fresh grazing.
For an unforgettable experience, add an optional hot air balloon safari over the Serengeti.
The hot air balloon safari is available at an additional cost and is subject to availability and weather conditions.
The early morning is an excellent time for wildlife viewing, when many animals are active before temperatures rise.
Enjoy your final Serengeti wildlife encounters before beginning your journey towards the Ngorongoro Conservation Area.
The route offers beautiful scenery as the landscape changes from the open Serengeti plains to the highlands around Ngorongoro.
Arrive at your lodge on or near the crater rim.
Spend the afternoon relaxing and enjoying the surrounding scenery.
If conditions allow, enjoy spectacular sunset views over the Ngorongoro landscape.
The Ngorongoro Crater is one of Tanzania’s most famous wildlife destinations. Its enclosed ecosystem supports a remarkable concentration of wildlife.
The crater also offers opportunities to search for the Big Five.
Your guide will help you discover the crater’s wildlife while explaining its unique ecosystem and conservation importance.
Enjoy a picnic lunch during the game drive before continuing your exploration.
In the afternoon, ascend from the crater and return to your lodge on the crater rim.
Second Game Drive
Returning to Tarangire allows you to explore a different part of the park and experience the landscape under different conditions from your first visit.
A second visit is also useful for travelers interested in photography, as changing light and wildlife movements can create completely different experiences.
Enjoy a picnic lunch in the park before continuing your afternoon game drive.
Later, drive to your lodge or tented camp near Tarangire.
Upon arrival in Arusha, you will have access to a day room where you can rest, shower and refresh before your flight.
Depending on your departure time, you may have some free time to explore Arusha or purchase souvenirs.
At the appropriate time, your Serengeti Experience representative will transfer you to Kilimanjaro International Airport or Arusha Airport.
Your 9 day Tanzania safari ends with unforgettable memories of Tanzania’s wildlife, landscapes and national parks.
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