9 days Ngorongoro, Serengeti, Tarangire, Arusha National Park & Lake Manyara
Experience the best of Tanzania with this incredible 9-day Ngorongoro, Serengeti, Tarangire & Lake Manyara safari itinerary.
DestinationNgorongoro Crater, Serengeti National Park, Tarangire National Park, Arusha National Park & Lake Manyara National Park
Duration9 Days / 8 Nights
Tour TypeGroup joining Safari
Best forWildlife enthusiasts, nature lovers, photographers, and adventure seekers looking for an immersive safari experience in Tanzania's top national parks.
Day 1: Arrival in Arusha
Evening
Flexible
Meet & greet at Kilimanjaro International Airport (JRO)
+1 hour after arrival
Transfer to hotel in Arusha for relaxation and safari briefing
Evening
Overnight in Arusha
Day 2: Arusha National Park
Morning
07:00 AM - 08:30 AM
Drive to Arusha National Park, a hidden gem with lush forests, lakes, and Mount Meru
09:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Walking safari with armed ranger to get close to giraffes, zebras, and buffaloes
Afternoon/Evening
12:00 PM - 04:00 PM
Game drive in the park with sights of colobus monkeys, flamingos, and possibly leopards
04:00 PM - 05:30 PM
Return to Arusha for overnight stay
Day 3: Arusha to Tarangire National Park
Morning
07:00 AM - 09:00 AM
Depart after breakfast for Tarangire National Park (approx. 2-hour drive)
09:00 AM - 12:30 PM
Game drive viewing large elephant herds, baobab trees, and predators like lions and cheetahs
Afternoon/Evening
12:30 PM - 01:30 PM
Lunch at a scenic picnic site overlooking the Tarangire River
01:30 PM - 04:30 PM
Continue game drive in the park
04:30 PM onwards
Evening transfer to camp/lodge near the park for dinner & overnight
Day 4: Tarangire to Lake Manyara National Park
Morning
07:00 AM - 08:30 AM
Drive to Lake Manyara National Park (approx. 1.5-hour drive)
08:30 AM - 12:30 PM
Game drive to spot tree-climbing lions, flocks of flamingos, and large troops of baboons
Afternoon/Evening
12:30 PM - 03:30 PM
Visit the hot springs and observe hippos at the lake shore
03:30 PM onwards
Evening transfer to Karatu for overnight
Day 5: Lake Manyara to Serengeti National Park
Morning
06:00 AM - 10:00 AM
Depart early for Serengeti National Park (approx. 4-5 hour drive)
10:00 AM - 12:30 PM
Game drive en route to Central Serengeti, with chances to see lions, cheetahs, giraffes, and elephants
Afternoon/Evening
02:00 PM - 05:30 PM
Afternoon safari in the iconic Seronera region, a prime wildlife viewing area
05:30 PM onwards
Overnight in a tented camp in the heart of Serengeti
Day 6: Full-Day Safari in Serengeti
Morning/Afternoon
06:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Morning game drive exploring the vast Serengeti plains
12:00 PM - 01:00 PM
Picnic lunch in the wild
Afternoon/Evening
02:00 PM - 05:00 PM
Visit the Retina Hippo Pool and witness the Great Migration (seasonal)
05:00 PM onwards
Return to camp for dinner & overnight under the stars
Day 7: Serengeti to Ngorongoro Crater
Morning
06:00 AM - 09:00 AM
Sunrise game drive in Serengeti
09:00 AM - 02:00 PM
Drive to Ngorongoro Conservation Area with optional Maasai village visit
Evening
Evening
Overnight stay near the crater rim with breathtaking views
Day 8: Ngorongoro Crater Safari
Morning
06:00 AM - 07:00 AM
Descend into Ngorongoro Crater
07:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Game drive with opportunities to spot rhinos, lions, elephants, and more
Afternoon/Evening
12:00 PM - 01:00 PM
Lunch at a scenic picnic site near the hippo pool
02:00 PM onwards
Evening transfer back to Karatu for overnight
Day 9: Return to Arusha & Departure
Morning/Afternoon
Morning
Drive back to Arusha
Afternoon
Optional city tour or shopping
Evening
Transfer to Kilimanjaro International Airport (JRO) for departure
Accommodation Options:
Package Inclusions:
Private 4x4 safari vehicle with a pop-up roof
Park entry fees for Lake Manyara & Ngorongoro Crater
Professional English-speaking guide
Full-board accommodation (1 night)
Meals (lunch, dinner on Day 1; breakfast, lunch on Day 2)
