9-Days Serengeti, Ngorongoro, Tarangire & Lake Manyara wildlife tour

Overview

Dive deeper into Tanzania’s incredible wildlife and ecosystems on this 9-day safari that covers four iconic parks: Tarangire, Lake Manyara, Ngorongoro Crater, and Serengeti National Park. Enjoy diverse landscapes, from vast savannahs and alkaline lakes to dense forests, all while spotting a wide variety of animals and birds. This itinerary offers balanced travel times, thrilling game drives, and cultural insights for an unforgettable experience.

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Itinerary

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Day 1: Arrival in Arusha – Welcome & Acclimatization

Arrive at Kilimanjaro International Airport, meet your guide, and transfer to your hotel in Arusha. Relax and explore local markets or the Cultural Heritage Centre if time allows. Dinner at the hotel.

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Day 2: Tarangire National Park – Elephants, Baobabs & Birdlife

Drive approximately 2 hours to Tarangire National Park, known for large elephant herds and giant baobab trees. Enjoy a full-day game drive spotting elephants, lions, leopards, and unique birds like the yellow-collared lovebird. Stay overnight at a nearby lodge.

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Day 3: Tarangire to Lake Manyara National Park – Hippos & Tree-Climbing Lions

Drive about 1.5–2 hours to Lake Manyara National Park, famous for its tree-climbing lions and flamingo-filled alkaline lake. Afternoon game drive to see hippos, baboons, giraffes, and diverse birdlife. Overnight at a lodge close to the park.

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Day 4: Lake Manyara to Ngorongoro Conservation Area – Crater Wildlife & Cultural Experience

Head to the Ngorongoro Conservation Area (about 2 hours). Descend into the Ngorongoro Crater for a half-day game drive spotting black rhinos, lions, buffaloes, and flamingos. In the afternoon, visit a Maasai village to learn about their pastoral lifestyle and traditions. Overnight on the crater rim.

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Day 5: Ngorongoro to Serengeti National Park – Arrival & Game Drive

Drive 4-5 hours to Serengeti National Park with a picnic lunch en route. Arrive in time for an afternoon game drive across the vast plains, spotting wildebeest, zebras, elephants, and predators. Overnight at a tented camp or lodge.

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Day 6: Game Drive inSerengeti National Park

Spend two full days exploring the Serengeti’s northern and central regions. Witness predator hunts, vast herds, and migratory animals (seasonal).

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Day 7: Full-Day Game Drives & Migration Watch

Game Drive in Serengeti & Learn about the ecosystem and conservation from your expert guide. Optional hot air balloon safari available.

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Day 8: Serengeti to Arusha – Leisurely Morning & Flight

Enjoy a morning game drive, then transfer to the Serengeti airstrip for a flight back to Arusha (about 1 hour). Rest or shop in Arusha before overnight at a hotel.

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Day 9: Departure

Transfer to Kilimanjaro International Airport for your onward flight.

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