9-Day Tanzania Wildlife Safari with Serengeti Flight to Arusha

9 Days Round trip from Arusha Easy pace

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The journey

Trip highlights

01 Explore Tarangire National Park's beautiful landscapes and famous baobab trees
02 Descend into the spectacular Ngorongoro Crater for a full-day game drive
03 Search for the Big Five across Tarangire, Ngorongoro, and the Serengeti
04 Spot vast herds of wildebeests and zebras on the Serengeti plains
05 Enjoy multiple full-day game drives in world-famous Serengeti National Park
06 Take a scenic flight from Seronera to Arusha over northern Tanzania

Embark on an unforgettable 9-day Tanzania safari through some of the country's most spectacular wildlife destinations. This adventure takes you from the beautiful landscapes of Arusha to the wildlife-rich plains of Tarangire, the breathtaking Ngorongoro Crater, and the world-famous Serengeti National Park. Enjoy thrilling game drives with opportunities to see the Big Five, vast herds of wildebeests and zebras, and a remarkable variety of other wildlife. Experience the beauty of the Serengeti through multiple full-day game drives before flying back to Arusha.

At a glance

What this trip includes

Duration 9 Days

Tour type Private

Activity level Easy

Accommodation Included · Standard

Transport Included

Wheelchair access No

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

Languages English, French

Day by day

The itinerary

Day 01

Arrival in Arusha and Safari Briefing

Arrival: Arrive at Kilimanjaro International Airport (KIA).
Transfer: Transfer to your hotel in Arusha.
Leisure: Depending on your arrival time, you can relax at the hotel or explore the town.
Briefing: Your safari guide will brief you about the upcoming adventure and ensure everything is ready.
Overnight: Overnight in Arusha.

Day 02

Tarangire National Park Full-Day Game Drive

Meal: After breakfast.
Drive: Depart from Arusha and drive to Tarangire National Park.
Game drive: Enjoy a full-day game drive.
Wildlife viewing: Explore the park's beautiful landscapes, famous baobab trees, and wildlife-rich areas while searching for elephants, lions, giraffes, zebras, buffaloes, and various bird species.
Lunch: Enjoy a picnic lunch during the game drive.
Late afternoon: Leave the park and proceed to your accommodation for dinner and overnight.

Day 03

Morning Game Drive in Tarangire and Scenic Drive to Karatu

Meal: After breakfast.
Game drive: Enjoy a morning game drive in Tarangire National Park, exploring different areas in search of wildlife and beautiful scenery.
Late morning: Continue the game drive until late morning before departing toward Karatu.
Scenic drive: Enjoy the scenic landscapes of the Great Rift Valley and the Ngorongoro Highlands.
Afternoon: Arrive in Karatu in the afternoon, check in at your accommodation, relax, and enjoy your evening.
Dinner & overnight: Dinner and overnight in Karatu.

Day 04

Ngorongoro Crater Full-Day Safari

Meal: After an early breakfast.
Drive: Drive to the Ngorongoro Conservation Area.
Game drive: Descend into the spectacular Ngorongoro Crater for a full-day game drive.
Wildlife viewing: Explore the crater floor while searching for lions, elephants, buffaloes, zebras, wildebeests, hippos, hyenas, and black rhinos.
Lunch: Enjoy a picnic lunch surrounded by breathtaking scenery.
Late afternoon: Ascend from the crater and return to Karatu for dinner and overnight.

Day 05

Journey to Serengeti National Park

Meal: After breakfast.
Drive: Depart from Karatu and drive towards Serengeti National Park.
Game drive: Enjoy an exciting game drive en route.
Route: Travel through the Ngorongoro Conservation Area and towards the Serengeti.
Wildlife viewing: Keep an eye out for wildlife and enjoy the changing landscapes.
Wildlife viewing: Continue through the scenic plains while searching for wildebeests, zebras, gazelles, elephants, giraffes, and predators such as lions and cheetahs.
Lunch: Enjoy a picnic lunch during the journey.
Afternoon: Arrive in the Serengeti later in the afternoon and continue with wildlife viewing before proceeding to your accommodation for dinner and overnight.

Day 06

Serengeti Full-Day Wildlife Exploration

Meal: After breakfast.
Game drive: Enjoy a full-day game drive in Serengeti National Park, exploring the vast plains and wildlife-rich areas of the park.
Guide: Your experienced safari guide will choose the best areas for wildlife viewing based on animal movements and current conditions.
Wildlife viewing: Look out for large herds of wildebeests and zebras, as well as lions, cheetahs, leopards, elephants, giraffes, buffaloes, and other wildlife.
Lunch: Enjoy a picnic lunch in the wilderness.
Late afternoon: Continue exploring the Serengeti before returning to your accommodation for dinner and overnight.

Day 07

Great Migration Search in the Serengeti

Meal: After breakfast.
Game drive: Enjoy a full-day game drive in Serengeti National Park with your experienced safari guide.
Wildlife viewing: Explore different areas of the park while searching for the Great Migration herds and the predators that follow them.
Wildlife viewing: Possible sightings include lions, cheetahs, leopards, elephants, giraffes, buffaloes, zebras, and wildebeests.
Lunch: Enjoy a picnic lunch during the game drive.
Late afternoon: Continue exploring until late afternoon before returning to your accommodation for dinner and overnight.

Day 08

Final Serengeti Game Drive and Flight to Arusha

Meal: After breakfast.
Game drive: Enjoy a final morning game drive in Serengeti National Park, taking advantage of the cooler hours for wildlife viewing and photography.
Transfer: Proceed to Seronera Airstrip for your scheduled flight to Arusha.
Flight: Enjoy a scenic flight over the beautiful landscapes of northern Tanzania, offering a unique aerial perspective of the Serengeti.
Arrival: Upon arrival in Arusha, you will be met by our representative and transferred to your hotel.
Leisure: Spend the rest of the day relaxing or exploring Arusha at your own leisure.
Overnight: Overnight in Arusha.

Day 09

Departure from Arusha or Zanzibar Connection

Meal: After breakfast.
Transfer: Transfer from your hotel in Arusha to Kilimanjaro International Airport (KIA) for your onward journey.
Flight connection: Depending on your travel plans, you can take your flight back home or connect to a flight to Zanzibar for a relaxing beach holiday.
Assistance: Our representative will assist you with the airport transfer and ensure you arrive in good time for your flight.
End: This marks the end of your unforgettable Tanzania safari adventure.