Day 01
Arrival in Arusha and Tour Briefing
- Arrive at Kilimanjaro International Airport or Arusha Airport.
- Transfer to your accommodation in Arusha.
- Briefing with your tour operator/guide.
Tanzania · Safari
9-Day Tanzania Safari with Serengeti Migration and Hot Springs
The journey
Trip highlights
- 01 Witness Tarangire's majestic elephants and lions on a full-day game drive
- 02 Immerse in Maasai culture with a visit to a village
- 03 Follow the Great Migration in the Serengeti and Ndutu region
- 04 Experience the wildebeest calving season in Ndutu from December to March
- 05 Relax at Kikuletwa Hot Spring's natural pools in Tanzania
Witness the majesty of Tarangire's elephants and lions on an exhilarating game drive, then immerse yourself in vibrant Maasai culture with a visit to a local village. Descend into the Ngorongoro Crater for a unique walking safari, exploring diverse landscapes and wildlife up close. Continue to the Serengeti and the Ndutu region to follow the Great Migration and experience the wildebeest calving season from December to March. The journey also takes you to Lake Natron and Lake Manyara before ending with time to relax and rejuvenate at the serene Kikuletwa Hot Spring.
Continue to the Serengeti and the Ndutu region to follow the Great Migration and experience the wildebeest calving season from December to March.
From the itinerary
At a glance
What this trip includes
Duration
9 Days
Tour type
Shared
Activity level
Moderate
Accommodation
Included · Standard
Transport
Included
Wheelchair access
Yes
Cities
Arusha, Mount Kilimanjaro, Serengeti National Park, Ngorongoro Conservation Area, Lake Manyara, Tarangire National Park, Lake Natron
Languages
English, French, German, Swahili
Day by day
The itinerary
Day 02
Full-Day Safari in Tarangire National Park
- After breakfast, depart for Tarangire National Park.
- Enjoy a full-day game drive in Tarangire to spot elephants, lions, and various wildlife.
- Overnight stay in a lodge or camp near Tarangire.
Day 03
Journey to Ngorongoro via a Maasai Village
- Drive to the Ngorongoro Conservation Area.
- En route, visit a Maasai village.
- Arrive in the evening and stay overnight on the rim of Ngorongoro Crater.
Day 04
Ngorongoro Crater Walking Safari and Transfer to Serengeti
- Descend into the Ngorongoro Crater rim for a 1-4 hour walking safari.
- Explore the diverse landscape and get closer to the animals.
- Transfer to Serengeti to your lodge or camp on the crater rim for the night.
Day 05
Southern Serengeti Safari in Ndutu
- Drive to the Southern Serengeti (Ndutu) region.
- This area is known for its wildebeest calving season (Dec-Mar).
- Enjoy game drives in search of the Great Migration and resident wildlife.
- Overnight stay in a lodge or camp in the Ndutu area.
Day 06
Full-Day Game Drives in Serengeti National Park
- Continue your safari into Serengeti National Park.
- Experience full-day game drives in the Serengeti, following the migration if it is in the area.
- Overnight at a lodge or camp inside the park.
Day 07
Serengeti to Ngorongoro with Afternoon Game Drive
- Enjoy your morning meal at the lodge in Serengeti, then transfer to Ngorongoro.
- Embark on an afternoon game drive in Ngorongoro Crater.
- Overnight stay on the rim of Ngorongoro Crater.
Day 08
Lake Natron Landscapes and Lake Manyara Safari
- Depart for Lake Natron, known for its flamingo population.
- Explore Lake Natron's unique landscapes and surroundings.
- Continue to Lake Manyara for an afternoon game drive.
- Overnight stay in a lodge or camp near Lake Manyara.
Day 09
Kikuletwa Hot Spring and Departure
- Visit Kikuletwa Hot Spring for a relaxing dip in the natural pools.
- Enjoy the hot spring and surrounding landscapes.
- Return to Arusha or transfer to the airport for departure.
Where this trip takes you
Tarangire National Park elephant herds, Ngorongoro Crater landscapes, Ndutu calving plains, Kikuletwa Hot Spring pools
The route
Where you'll travel
The fine print
Trip details
What's Included
- Materuni Waterfalls/Kikuletwa Hot Springs fees
- Walking safari
- Full-board accommodation whilst on safari
- 4WD Land Cruiser vehicle with pop-up roof
- Well-trained driver-guide
- Full-board meals whilst on safari
- All national park fees as per the itinerary
- Mineral water
What's Not Included
- Laundry
- Entry visas and vaccinations
- Personal items
- Tips and gratuities
- Travel insurance
- Guide tips and any items of a personal nature
- Local flight
What to bring
- Camera and memory cards
- Binoculars
- Sunscreen
- Hand sanitizer and wet wipes
- Insect repellent
- Personal toiletries (soap, shampoo, toothbrush, eye drops, etc.)
- Malaria tablets
- Basic first aid kit and prescription medicines
Know before you go
- Tanzania is the ultimate safari destination.
- It's not exactly like the Discovery Channel.
- Get ready for a bumpy ride.
- Safaris are not dangerous if you don't get out of the car.
- Safari guides are experts at finding animals.
- The guide is the driver. You make the calls.
- You can soar above the Serengeti.
- Tented camps are pretty cool and plenty comfortable.
- You don't need any special gear.
- For awesome photographs, bring a big lens.
Logistics
Meeting & route
Meeting point
Arusha, 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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