Tanzania · Safari

10-Day Tanzania Wildlife Safari with Serengeti and Ngorongoro

10 Days Round trip from Kilimanjaro Airport Rd Moderate pace

The journey

Trip highlights
  • 01 Witness the vast African wildlife across Tanzania's national parks
  • 02 Visit the famous 2000-ft deep Ngorongoro Crater
  • 03 Spot Africa's Big 5: Elephant, Lion, Leopard, Buffalo, and Rhinoceros
  • 04 Enjoy multiple game drives through forests, reserves, and open plains
  • 05 Watch the exciting Wildebeest Migration in Serengeti National Park

Embark on an incredible wildlife safari through Tanzania's world-famous national parks, including Lake Manyara, Ngorongoro Crater, Serengeti National Park, Tarangire National Park, and Arusha National Park. Enjoy multiple game drives to spot lions, hartebeests, buffalos, zebras, giraffes, elephants, reedbucks, and a wide variety of birdlife, with the chance to witness the thrilling Wildebeest Migration in the Serengeti. Along the way, experience diverse landscapes, from the 2000-ft deep Ngorongoro Crater to the lush Silale swamp area and the open plains of the Serengeti.

Some six million hooves pound the open plains as more than 200,000 zebra and 300,000 Thomson's gazelle join the wildebeest trek for fresh grazing.

From the itinerary

At a glance

What this trip includes

Duration 10 Days
Tour type Shared
Activity level Moderate
Accommodation Included · Standard
Transport Included
Wheelchair access Not applicable
Cities Arusha, Mount Kilimanjaro, Serengeti National Park, Ngorongoro Conservation Area, Lake Manyara, Tarangire National Park, Arusha National Park
Languages English

Day by day

The itinerary

1
Day 01

Arrival in Arusha

  • Meet on arrival at Kilimanjaro Airport and transfer to First Point Lodge for dinner and overnight stay on full board (40 km, 30 minutes).

Meals: Dinner and overnight on full board.

Accommodation: White House, full board.

2
Day 02

Lake Manyara Game Drive and Transfer to Ngorongoro

  • Upon arrival at Manyara, have your picnic lunch.
  • Enjoy an afternoon game drive in Lake Manyara National Park, famed for its tree-climbing lions and abundant birdlife.
  • Later in the afternoon, drive on to Ngorongoro.

Dinner and overnight at Serena camping site.

3
Day 03

Full-Day Safari in Ngorongoro Crater

  • After breakfast, descend into the crater for a full day of game viewing with a picnic lunch.
  • Here, you can see a spectacular concentration of wildlife, including the Big 5.
  • Drive across the dense forest and near the soda lake, and enjoy viewing a variety of birdlife.
  • Ascend from the 2000-ft deep crater to the lodge for dinner and overnight.
4
Day 04

Journey to Serengeti National Park

  • After breakfast, depart for Serengeti National Park with a picnic lunch. This park is famed for its annual migration. Some six million hooves pound the open plains as more than 200,000 zebra and 300,000 Thomson's gazelle join the wildebeest trek for fresh grazing. Yet, even when the migration is quiet, the Serengeti offers arguably the most scintillating game driving in Africa. Great herds of buffalo, elephant, and giraffe, as well as thousands of eland, topi, kongoni, impala, and Grant's gazelle, can be seen here.
  • There is more to the Serengeti than large mammals. There are over 500 species of birds, and your guide will also introduce you to the Small Five.
5
Day 05

Full-Day Safari from Central to Northern Serengeti

  • Enjoy a full-day safari with a picnic lunch in the Serengeti, exploring the local ecosystem.
  • You have the option to return to the lodge for lunch in case you do not fancy a picnic in the park.

Dinner and overnight stay.

6
Day 06

Return to Arusha via Arusha Coffee Lodge

  • After breakfast, transfer to Arusha Coffee Lodge, where you will enjoy a meal in the lush garden.
  • You may have some time to visit Shanga, an uplifting local community and social enterprise that employs people with disabilities to create unique handmade gifts.

Dinner and overnight in Arusha.

7
Day 07

Arusha Cultural Walk and Tanzanian Cooking Experience

  • After breakfast, walk across cultural areas, passing through Arusha waterfalls with a picnic lunch. This walk will involve many activities, such as photography and refreshments.
  • In the afternoon, return to the hostel to practise how to eat and cook Tanzanian food as part of the local culture.

Dinner and overnight in Arusha.

8
Day 08

Tarangire National Park and Silale Swamp

  • Early in the morning, after breakfast, enjoy a game drive inside the park, especially in the Silale swamp area, for a completely different landscape. Silale swamp is a vast green plateau with mountains in the background.
  • Take a break at the picnic area, which has a beautiful view over the swamp.

Dinner and overnight in Arusha.

9
Day 09

Departure Transfer

  • After breakfast at your hotel, you will be transferred to the airport for your flight. This will depend on your flight time.

End of our services.

Note: The group should pay the guide a tip of around $20 to $60.

Ngorongoro Crater, Serengeti National Park plains, Silale swamp plateau

Where this trip takes you

Ngorongoro Crater, Serengeti National Park plains, Silale swamp plateau

The route

Where you'll travel

Tour route map
Round trip from Kilimanjaro Airport Rd 7 cities · 10 Days

The fine print

Trip details

What's Included

  • Airport pickup and drop-off transfers
  • Accommodation in Arusha
  • Transportation in a 4×4 pop-up roof safari vehicle
  • Professional English-speaking guide
  • Meals according to the travel plan
  • Mineral water
  • Overnight stays in safari lodges/tented camps
  • All national park fees

What's Not Included

  • Alcoholic and soft drinks
  • Visa fees
  • Tips
  • Personal spending money for souvenirs, etc.
  • Travel insurance

What to bring

  • Tips
  • Spending money
  • Sleeping bag (not a must)

Logistics

Meeting & route

Meeting point
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 10 days finish where they began, in Kilimanjaro Airport Rd.

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