Day 1: Arusha – Tarangire National Park

After breakfast, depart from Arusha and travel to Tarangire National Park, famous for its giant baobab trees and large elephant population. Enjoy a full-day game drive through diverse habitats including open savannahs, acacia woodlands, and the wildlife-rich Tarangire River. Search for elephants, lions, giraffes, zebras, buffaloes, wildebeests, and numerous antelope species while exploring one of Tanzania’s most rewarding safari destinations. A picnic lunch will be served inside the park before continuing your afternoon wildlife adventure. Later, proceed to your lodge or tented camp for dinner and overnight while enjoying the peaceful atmosphere of the African wilderness.

Meals Included: Lunch and Dinner

Accommodation: Lodge or Tented Camp

Day 2: Lake Manyara National Park

After breakfast, depart for Lake Manyara National Park, one of Tanzania’s most scenic wildlife destinations. Located beneath the dramatic Great Rift Valley escarpment, the park is renowned for its diverse ecosystems and abundant wildlife. During your game drive, search for elephants, giraffes, zebras, buffaloes, baboons, hippos, and the famous tree-climbing lions. The alkaline lake attracts thousands of flamingos and numerous bird species, creating excellent opportunities for birdwatching and photography. Enjoy a picnic lunch surrounded by beautiful scenery before continuing your exploration. Return to your lodge in the evening for dinner and overnight.

Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner

Accommodation: Lodge or Tented Camp

Day 3: Lake Manyara – Serengeti National Park

After breakfast, travel through the Ngorongoro Conservation Area towards the world-famous Serengeti National Park. Along the way, enjoy spectacular views of the Ngorongoro Highlands and surrounding landscapes before entering the endless plains of the Serengeti. Upon arrival, begin an exciting game drive while searching for lions, leopards, cheetahs, elephants, giraffes, zebras, and wildebeests. The Serengeti is one of Africa’s most celebrated wildlife destinations and offers exceptional opportunities for photography and game viewing. After a picnic lunch, continue exploring the park before arriving at your lodge or tented camp for dinner and overnight.

Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner

Accommodation: Lodge or Tented Camp in Serengeti

Day 4: Full Day Serengeti National Park

Spend a full day exploring the remarkable Serengeti National Park. Morning and afternoon game drives provide excellent opportunities to observe predators such as lions, leopards, and cheetahs, as well as large herds of wildebeests, zebras, gazelles, and buffaloes. Depending on the season, you may witness part of the Great Wildebeest Migration. Enjoy a picnic lunch in the wilderness while surrounded by spectacular landscapes and abundant wildlife. Continue your exploration across the park’s vast plains and wildlife-rich regions before returning to your accommodation for dinner and another overnight stay.

Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner

Accommodation: Lodge or Tented Camp in Serengeti

Day 5: Full Day Serengeti National Park

Another exciting day awaits in Serengeti National Park as you explore different sections of this incredible ecosystem. Accompanied by your professional guide, search for predators on the hunt, observe large grazing herds, and discover the remarkable biodiversity that makes the Serengeti famous worldwide. The park’s endless plains, rocky kopjes, and seasonal rivers create ideal habitats for wildlife throughout the year. Enjoy a picnic lunch in a scenic location before continuing your safari adventure and returning to your lodge or camp for dinner and overnight.

Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner

Accommodation: Lodge or Tented Camp in Serengeti

Day 6: Full Day Serengeti National Park

Enjoy another full day of wildlife exploration in Serengeti National Park. This additional day allows you to visit different wildlife areas and maximize your opportunities to encounter the park’s extraordinary animals. Whether searching for elusive leopards, observing lion prides, or witnessing large herds crossing the plains, every game drive offers unforgettable experiences. Enjoy a picnic lunch surrounded by spectacular scenery before continuing your wildlife adventure. In the evening, return to your accommodation for dinner and relaxation while sharing stories from another memorable day in the Serengeti.

Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner

Accommodation: Lodge or Tented Camp in Serengeti

Day 7: Full Day Serengeti National Park

Spend your final full day in Serengeti National Park exploring additional wildlife-rich areas and enjoying some of Africa’s finest game viewing. The extra time allows greater flexibility to follow wildlife movements and visit regions that offer the best sightings during your stay. Enjoy morning and afternoon game drives, a picnic lunch in the wilderness, and countless opportunities for photography. Later, return to your lodge or tented camp for dinner and your final overnight stay in the Serengeti.

Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner

Accommodation: Lodge or Tented Camp in Serengeti

Day 8: Serengeti National Park – Ngorongoro Highlands

After breakfast, enjoy a final morning game drive in Serengeti National Park before departing for the Ngorongoro Highlands. This journey provides another opportunity to observe wildlife and appreciate the spectacular scenery of Tanzania’s Northern Circuit. After a picnic lunch, continue through beautiful landscapes and traditional Maasai communities while travelling towards the Ngorongoro Conservation Area. Arrive at your lodge or tented camp in the late afternoon, where you can relax and enjoy the peaceful surroundings before dinner and overnight.

Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner

Accommodation: Lodge or Tented Camp near Ngorongoro

Day 9: Ngorongoro Crater – Arusha

Following an early breakfast, descend into the magnificent Ngorongoro Crater for a memorable game drive. This UNESCO World Heritage Site is home to one of Africa’s highest concentrations of wildlife and offers excellent opportunities to spot the Big Five. Explore the crater floor while searching for lions, elephants, buffaloes, black rhinos, leopards, zebras, wildebeests, hippos, and hyenas. Enjoy a picnic lunch surrounded by breathtaking scenery before continuing your exploration. In the afternoon, ascend the crater walls and return to Arusha, marking the end of your unforgettable 9-Day Tanzania Wildlife Safari.

Meals Included: Breakfast and Lunch