Tanzania · Safari

9-Day Tanzania Safari with Great Migration and Ngorongoro Crater

9 Days Round trip from Kilimanjaro Airport Rd Easy pace
Game drive in Serengeti National Park
Elephant herds
Wildebeest migration
Bush dinner in Serengeti National Park
Oleserai tented camp in Serengeti National Park
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The journey

Trip highlights
  • 01 See hippopotamuses and crocodiles along the Mara River
  • 02 Follow the Great Annual Migration in northern Serengeti for 2 days
  • 03 Take in the massive plains of the central and southern Serengeti from Lobo Valley
  • 04 Visit the Ngorongoro Crater, the world's largest volcanic caldera
  • 05 Spot nearly every type of animal found on the East African savannah

Go on an adventurous safari through Tanzania's expansive Serengeti habitat, where you will see a variety of river animals and follow the world-famous Great Annual Migration near the Mara River. This journey also takes you to the Ngorongoro Crater, one of the world's most unique ecosystems and the largest volcanic caldera on Earth. Continue to Lake Manyara National Park and Tarangire National Park to experience their diverse wildlife and Tarangire's striking baobab trees.

Drive toward the Ngorongoro Crater, the world's largest volcanic caldera, formed three million years ago and considered one of Africa's most remarkable geological sites.

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 Not applicable
Cities Arusha, Mount Kilimanjaro, Serengeti National Park, Ngorongoro Conservation Area, Lake Manyara, Tarangire National Park
Languages English

Day by day

The itinerary

1
Day 01

Arrival Transfer to Lake Duluti Lodge in Arusha

  • Transfer to Lake Duluti Lodge after pick-up from the airport.

Breakfast, lunch, and dinner will be provided here.

2
Day 02

Fly to Kogatende and Explore the Mara River

  • Drive to Arusha Airstrip and board your chartered flight to Kogatende Airstrip.
  • After arriving, explore the park and drive along the Mara River to see hippopotamuses and crocodiles on the riverbank.

Overnight will be at the luxury tented camp.

3
Day 03

Full-Day Game Drive to Follow the Great Migration

  • Go for a full-day game drive in the northern Serengeti Kogatende area and follow the Great Annual Migration at the Mara River.
  • Drive to the camp for evening leisure, a hot dinner, and an overnight stay.
4
Day 04

Another Day Tracking the Great Migration

  • Take another game drive and continue to follow the Great Annual Migration at the Mara River for the whole day.
  • Drive to the camp for evening leisure, a hot dinner, and an overnight stay.
5
Day 05

Travel to Central Serengeti via Lobo Valley

  • Set off for central Serengeti National Park, passing by the Lobo Valley hills to see the plains of the central and southern Serengeti.

Overnight stay at Serengeti Oleserai Luxury Tented Camp or Serengeti Kubu Luxury Tented Camp.

6
Day 06

Drive to Ngorongoro Crater

  • Drive toward the Ngorongoro Crater, the world's largest volcanic caldera, formed three million years ago and considered one of Africa's most remarkable geological sites. Enjoy views of the Ngorongoro Crater.

Dinner and overnight will be at Ngorongoro Endoro Coffee Lodge.

7
Day 07

Full-Day Game Viewing in Ngorongoro Crater

  • Return to Ngorongoro Crater for game viewing. It is home to a unique ecosystem of more than 25,000 animals. In the grass steppes and acacia forests, you will find almost every type of animal from the East African savannah.
  • After that, proceed to Karatu town.

Dinner and overnight stay at Ngorongoro Tloma Lodge.

8
Day 08

Explore Lake Manyara and Continue to Tarangire

  • Drive to Lake Manyara National Park and be captivated by its rich and diverse wildlife.
  • Proceed to Tarangire National Park for dinner and an overnight stay at Sangaiwe Tented Lodge outside the park.
9
Day 09

Morning Game Drive in Tarangire and Departure

  • Go on a morning game drive in Tarangire National Park, the third-largest national park in Tanzania. This park covers an area of 2,600 sq km, and its numerous baobab trees will definitely catch your eye.
  • Transfer to Kilimanjaro Airport for your flight back home.
Mara River, Kogatende Airstrip, Lobo Valley plains, Ngorongoro Crater

Where this trip takes you

Mara River, Kogatende Airstrip, Lobo Valley plains, Ngorongoro Crater

The route

Where you'll travel

Tour route map
Round trip from Kilimanjaro Airport Rd 6 cities · 9 Days

The fine print

Trip details

What's Included

  • All night accommodation in hotels and other lodgings, as specified in the itinerary

  • Meals as specified for each day of the itinerary

  • Transportation by private FWD vehicle, equipped with roof hatches, VHF radio, and GSM contact with our base in Arusha

  • Services of a professional Tanzanian safari guide

  • Park and crater entry fees

  • One-way flight ticket from Arusha to Kogatende Airstrip in northern Serengeti

  • Airport transfers upon arrival and departure

  • One (1) bottle of pure drinking water per day throughout the safari

What's Not Included

  • International airfare and other travel costs such as visas, vaccination fees, and additional travel insurance

  • Optional Serengeti balloon safari ($590 per person)

  • Any increase in government taxes before the start of your trip

  • All items of a personal nature, such as beverages and laundry

  • Gratuities for the safari guides, at your discretion

  • Olduvai Gorge ($20 per person, optional)

  • Night accommodation in Arusha town

What to bring

  • A backpack
  • A warm sweater or light fleece
  • A windbreaker or waterproof jacket
  • A rain jacket
  • Walking shoes or boots
  • A long-sleeve dress shirt and trousers
  • Sunglasses
  • A hat
  • Sunscreen and lip balm
  • Insect repellent
  • A camera
  • Binoculars
  • Batteries and/or a charger for your camera
  • A flashlight or headlamp
  • Guidebooks
  • A phone and charger
  • A good book
  • Tissues/wet wipes
  • Medical essentials
  • Anti-malarial medication
  • Painkillers
  • Antihistamines for allergies and insect bites
  • Cold and flu medication
  • Anti-diarrhoea medication
  • Medicines for rehydration after diarrhoea or sunstroke
  • Eye drops
  • Moisturizer for treating sunburn
  • Antiseptic lotion
  • Rubbing alcohol
  • Bandages and plasters
  • Scissors
  • Tweezers
  • Water purification tablets

Know before you go

  • Make a checklist of animals you want to photograph.

  • If your connecting flight is from Nairobi, Kenya, please make sure you have $50 for your transit visa and a Yellow Fever certificate, as they are required for all visitors entering Kenya.

  • A Tanzania tourist visa can be purchased upon arrival at the airport. However, we recommend obtaining your Tanzania visa before arrival to avoid spending extra time in long immigration queues. The Tanzania visa costs $100 for all American citizens.

Logistics

Meeting & route

Meeting point
Kilimanjaro International Airport, Kilimanjaro Airport Road, Tanzania
Tour start
Kilimanjaro Airport Rd, Tanzania
Tour ends at the same location as the start point.
End of the journey

Your 9 days finish where they began, in Kilimanjaro Airport Rd.

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