Tanzania · Safari

10-Day Tanzania Safari through Serengeti and Ngorongoro from Arusha

10 Days Round trip from Arusha Easy pace

The journey

Trip highlights

01 Witness the Great Migration at the Mara River in Northern Serengeti
02 Encounter the Big Five across Serengeti, Tarangire, and Ngorongoro Crater
03 Explore Tarangire National Park's diverse landscape and nine vegetation zones
04 Track wildlife through the Seronera and Lobo areas of Serengeti
05 Camp on the edge of Ngorongoro Crater with sunset views over the caldera

Sign up for an unforgettable 10-day safari adventure through Tanzania's national parks, starting in Arusha. Travel across iconic wildlife areas including Tarangire National Park, Serengeti National Park, and the Ngorongoro Crater, with the chance to witness the inspiring Great Migration and Mara River crossings. Encounter the Big Five alongside cheetahs, giraffes, hippos, and many bird species as you explore diverse ecosystems and dramatic landscapes. This journey combines classic game drives, scenic campsites, and the untamed beauty of Tanzania's wilderness.

Encounter the Big Five alongside cheetahs, giraffes, hippos, and many bird species as you explore diverse ecosystems and dramatic landscapes.

From the itinerary

At a glance

What this trip includes

Duration 10 Days

Tour type Private

Activity level Easy

Accommodation Included · Standard

Transport Included

Wheelchair access Not applicable

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

Languages English

Day by day

The itinerary

Day 01

Arrival in Arusha

Get picked up from the airport by a representative and driven to your accommodation in Arusha. Depending on your arrival time, you will hopefully have time to relax and prepare for the adventure of a lifetime.

Day 02

Arusha to Tarangire National Park Safari

Commence your safari with a pick-up from your hotel in Arusha at 8:00 a.m.
Begin the game drive in Tarangire National Park, famous for its diverse landscape and nine different vegetation zones. The 3,000 sq/km park is named after the Tarangire River that flows through it.
Enjoy a small picnic lunch.
Spot many elephants, giraffes, lions, antelopes, zebras, tree-climbing pythons, and long-necked gerenuk.

Day 03

Tarangire to Serengeti National Park

Begin the game drive in Serengeti National Park, the most celebrated wildlife park in the world.
Spot the Big Five game animals: elephant, rhino, buffalo, lion, and leopard, along with impala.
The central portion of the Serengeti, known as the Seronera area, is one of the richest wildlife habitats in the park. It features the Seronera River, which provides a valuable water source to this area and attracts wildlife representative of most of the Serengeti's species.
Enjoy a hearty dinner at a campsite in the northern or central part of the park.

Day 04

Central Serengeti to Kogatende

Start the game drive at 8:00 a.m. in the central portion of Serengeti National Park, moving towards the northern part of the park, the Kogatende region, which offers mild action from resident game such as zebras, topis, gazelles, buffaloes, leopards, and lions.
Notice the terrain change from the usual plain grassland to a more hilly and broken landscape.
Enjoy a picnic lunch during the daylong drive.
Spend a few hours by the Mara River.
Stay overnight at a campsite in the northern or central part of the park.

Day 05

Northern Serengeti and the Great Migration

Begin your game drive by 8:00 a.m. in the northern part of Serengeti National Park.
Witness the Great Migration between mid-June and October in this region, where the fierce, deep, rain-fed river takes an enormous toll on the migrating wildebeest.
Stop for a picnic lunch during the daylong drive.
Stay overnight at a campsite.

Day 06

Northern Serengeti and Lobo Valley

Trace the Great Migration as it moves towards the Lobo Valley, which is scattered with woodlands, plains, hills, and famous granite kopjes.
Spot big cats, with lions, leopards, and cheetahs in plenty. During the dry season, the permanent water sources in the valley attract many resident and migratory animals, resulting in excellent game viewing.
Stay overnight at a campsite.

Day 07

Northern Serengeti to Central Serengeti

Head 4 hours south towards the central Serengeti, which offers mild en route game viewing, taking you through hill country, the Lobo area, woodlands, and then back into the Seronera terrain.
Begin to notice the hilly and broken terrain changing into plain grasslands as you enter the Seronera region.
Look out for the prides of lions that thrive in this region.
Enjoy a picnic lunch during the drive.
Stay overnight at the camp.

Day 08

Serengeti to Ngorongoro Crater Rim

Begin your safari by 9:00 a.m. and head for a short game drive in the Serengeti.
Complete a half-day game drive along with a picnic lunch.
Drive 75 km towards the Ngorongoro Crater rim, which takes about 2.5 hours, with mild game action to see on the way. The crater is one of Africa's impressive geological attractions and the supreme mecca of wilderness.
Camp at a campsite directly on the Ngorongoro Crater's edge, with a view over the collapsed volcano, perfect for enjoying a sunset.

Day 09

Ngorongoro Crater Game Drive

Descend early at 6:30 a.m. into the Ngorongoro Crater floor for a 5-hour game drive that will show you plenty of animal action. The Ngorongoro Crater is the world's largest inactive, intact, unfilled volcanic caldera. It has a massive floor of about 260 sq/km with a depth of over 2,000 feet.
Spot African elephants, buffalo, black rhinos, hippos, hyenas, cheetahs, and lions.
Enjoy a picnic lunch at the Hippo Pool.
Begin the steep ascent to the top exit of the crater.

Day 10

Return to Arusha and Departure

Breakfast at the campsite, followed by a game drive en route to Arusha.
Depending on your schedule, participate in extra activities such as a city tour and visits to local markets, museums, and cultural and heritage sites.
Transfer to the airport for your departure flight.