Tanzania · Safari

9-Day Tanzania Safari with Serengeti, Ngorongoro and Lake Eyasi

9 Days Round trip from Tanzania Easy pace

The journey

Trip highlights

01 Witness the Great Migration and abundant wildlife in Serengeti
02 Explore Ngorongoro Crater and its diverse ecosystem
03 Discover Tarangire and Lake Manyara National Parks
04 Experience authentic Hadzabe and Datoga cultural immersion

Experience Northern Tanzania on this 9-day private safari through Arusha National Park, Tarangire, Serengeti National Park, Ngorongoro Crater, Lake Eyasi, and Lake Manyara. Witness abundant wildlife including the Big Five and, seasonally, the Great Migration, while enjoying full-day game drives across some of Tanzania's most iconic landscapes. Immerse yourself in local culture at Lake Eyasi with the Hadzabe and Datoga tribes, and learn about Maasai traditions along the way. With a professional fluent English-speaking driver guide and carefully selected lodges and camps, this journey combines comfort with an authentic Tanzanian adventure.

Witness abundant wildlife including the Big Five and, seasonally, the Great Migration, while enjoying full-day game drives across some of Tanzania's most iconic landscapes.

From the itinerary

At a glance

What this trip includes

Duration 9 Days

Tour type Private

Activity level Easy

Accommodation Included · Standard

Transport Included

Wheelchair access Yes

Cities Arusha, Mount Kilimanjaro, Serengeti National Park, Ngorongoro Conservation Area, Lake Manyara, Tarangire National Park, Lake Eyasi, Arusha National Park

Languages English

Day by day

The itinerary

Day 01

Arusha National Park Safari and Walking Adventure

Begin your safari with a visit to Arusha National Park.
Discover diverse flora and fauna, including giraffes, zebras, and bird species.
Explore Ngurdoto Crater and enjoy a guided walking safari with an armed ranger.
Picnic lunch inside the park.
Return to Arusha for dinner and overnight stay.

Day 02

Tarangire National Park and Elephant Country

Drive to Tarangire National Park, famous for massive elephant herds and baobab trees.
Embark on a full-day game drive, spotting lions, elephants, giraffes, and a variety of birds.
Picnic lunch in the park.

Overnight stay at a lodge or camp near Tarangire.

Day 03

Journey to Northern Serengeti and Afternoon Game Drive

Travel to Northern Serengeti (Kogatende) for the start of your Serengeti adventure.
Embark on an afternoon game drive, potentially witnessing the Great Migration (seasonal) and predator activity.
Picnic lunch included during the drive.

Dinner and overnight at Serengeti Acacia Tented Camp.

Day 04

Full-Day Wildlife Tracking in Northern Serengeti

Rise early for a full-day game drive across the plains.
Track wildebeest, zebras, elephants, lions, leopards, and cheetahs.
Explore diverse landscapes from wide-open plains to kopjes.
Picnic lunch in the park.
Return to camp for dinner and overnight stay.

Day 05

Central Serengeti Game Drive via Seronera

Drive south to Central Serengeti (Seronera), enjoying game drives en route.
Spot high concentrations of big cats and other wildlife.
Optional Maasai village visit.
Picnic lunch in the park.

Dinner and overnight at a lodge or tented camp in Central Serengeti.

Day 06

Ngorongoro Crater Big Five Safari

Depart for Ngorongoro Conservation Area.
Descend into the Ngorongoro Crater for a thrilling game drive, spotting the Big Five and diverse wildlife.
Picnic lunch on the crater floor.
Ascend from the crater and check in at a lodge in Karatu.

Dinner and overnight stay.

Day 07

Lake Eyasi Hadzabe and Datoga Cultural Experience

Travel to Lake Eyasi for a cultural immersion with the Hadzabe and Datoga tribes.
Learn traditional hunting techniques and observe local craftsmanship.
Return to the lodge for dinner and overnight stay.

Day 08

Lake Manyara National Park and Return to Arusha

Explore Lake Manyara National Park, renowned for tree-climbing lions, flamingos, and birdlife.
Optional visit to a Maasai boma.
Drive back to Arusha for dinner and overnight stay.

Day 09