Tanzania · Safari

9-Day Serengeti Wildlife Safari with Ngorongoro and Lake Manyara

9 Days Round trip from Arusha Easy pace

The journey

Trip highlights
  • 01 Encounter Tarangire's vast elephant herds among iconic baobab trees
  • 02 Witness the Serengeti's wildlife diversity and the wildebeest migration
  • 03 Explore northern Serengeti landscapes during Mara River migration crossings
  • 04 Experience Ngorongoro Crater's abundant fauna, including the endangered black rhino
  • 05 Discover Lake Manyara's tree-climbing lions and flocks of vibrant flamingos

Embark on a 9-day Serengeti wildlife safari through some of Tanzania's most celebrated parks and conservation areas. Encounter Tarangire's large elephant herds and iconic baobab trees, follow the Serengeti's remarkable wildlife spectacles including the wildebeest migration, and explore the rich biodiversity of Ngorongoro Crater. The journey also takes you to Lake Manyara National Park, known for its tree-climbing lions and vibrant flamingos, with airport transfers, accommodation, meals, and game drives included as outlined in the itinerary.

Encounter Tarangire's large elephant herds and iconic baobab trees, follow the Serengeti's remarkable wildlife spectacles including the wildebeest migration, and explore the rich biodiversity of Ngorongoro Crater.

From the itinerary

At a glance

What this trip includes

Duration 9 Days
Tour type Shared
Activity level Easy
Accommodation Included · Standard
Transport Included
Wheelchair access Yes
Cities Arusha, Serengeti National Park, Ngorongoro Conservation Area, Lake Manyara, Tarangire National Park
Languages English

Day by day

The itinerary

1
Day 01

Arrival at Kilimanjaro Airport and Transfer to Arusha

  • Pick-up by our professional guide and transfer to a hotel or lodge in Arusha City for an overnight stay.
2
Day 02

Arusha to Tarangire National Park

  • Depart from Arusha in the morning for Tarangire National Park.
  • Enjoy a full-day game drive in the park, renowned for its large elephant herds and baobab trees.
  • Overnight in a lodge or tented camp in or around the park.
3
Day 03

Tarangire to Serengeti National Park (Seronera)

  • Depart from Tarangire and head to Serengeti National Park in the Seronera area.
  • Enjoy a full-day game drive, returning to the lodge or tented camp for an overnight stay in the late afternoon.
4
Day 04

Journey to Northern Serengeti

  • Depart after breakfast for the northern part of the Serengeti.
  • Enjoy a game drive en route and witness the migration crossing the Mara River.
  • Overnight in a lodge or tented camp in the Serengeti.
5
Day 05

Explore Northern Serengeti

  • Explore the northern part of the Serengeti and observe the wildebeest migration.
  • Overnight in a lodge or tented camp in the Serengeti.
6
Day 06

Full-Day Game Drive in Central Serengeti

  • Enjoy a full-day game drive in the central part of the Serengeti (Seronera).
  • Observe vast herds of wildebeest, zebras, and predators hunting.
  • Overnight in a lodge or tented camp in Central Serengeti.
7
Day 07

Another Day in the Serengeti

  • Spend another day exploring the Serengeti and observing wildlife.
  • Overnight in a lodge or tented camp in the Serengeti.
8
Day 08

Ngorongoro Crater Safari

  • Leave the Serengeti and head to Ngorongoro Crater.
  • Enjoy a game drive in the crater and spot various animals, including the endangered black rhino.
  • Overnight in a lodge or tented camp near the crater.
9
Day 09

Lake Manyara National Park and Return

  • Depart from Ngorongoro and head to Lake Manyara National Park.
  • Enjoy a game drive in the park, known for its tree-climbing lions and flamingos.
  • Depart back to Arusha or the airport in the evening.
Tarangire National Park's baobab-studded plains, Serengeti National Park wildebeest herds, Mara River migration crossings, Ngorongoro Crater wildlife

Where this trip takes you

Tarangire National Park's baobab-studded plains, Serengeti National Park wildebeest herds, Mara River migration crossings, Ngorongoro Crater wildlife

The route

Where you'll travel

Tour route map
Round trip from Arusha 5 cities · 9 Days

The fine print

Trip details

What's Included

  • Park fees
  • All activities (unless labelled as optional)
  • All accommodations as stated in the itinerary
  • A professional driver/guide
  • All transportation (unless labelled as optional)
  • All taxes/VAT
  • All meals (as specified in the day-by-day section)
  • Drinking water on all days
  • Pick-up from Tanzania airport and drop-off after the safari
  • Free accommodation in a hotel for one night (Graceland Hotel)

What's Not Included

  • International flights (to/from the airport)
  • Tips
  • Personal items (souvenirs, travel insurance, visa fees, etc.)
  • Alcoholic drinks

Logistics

Meeting & route

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

Your 9 days finish where they began, in Arusha.

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