9 Day Tanzania Safaris

9-day safari adventure through some of Tanzania’s most iconic national parks. This safari will take you to Serengeti National Park, Tarangire National Park, Ngorongoro Crater, and Lake Manyara National Park, where you will experience breathtaking landscapes, diverse wildlife, and unforgettable encounters with Africa’s Big Five. Expect spectacular game drives, cultural visits, and scenic beauty throughout your journey.

Detailed Itinerary

Day 1: Arrival in Tanzania

Depart from Entebbe at 14:50 and arrive at Kilimanjaro International Airport at 16:20.
Meet and greet with your safari guide upon arrival.
Transfer to Ilboru Safari Lodge in Arusha for check-in and relaxation.
Dinner and overnight stay at Ilboru Safari Lodge (Half Board – HB).

Day 2: Tarangire National Park

After breakfast, visit St. Jude’s School, St. Sisia Campus for a brief activity session.
Depart for Tarangire National Park, known for its large elephant herds and ancient baobab trees.
Enjoy an afternoon game drive with a packed lunch.
Overnight stay at Marera Valley Lodge (Full Board – FB).

Day 3: Serengeti National Park

After an early breakfast, drive to Serengeti National Park via the scenic Ngorongoro Conservation Area.
Enjoy a packed lunch en route.
Afternoon game drive in Southern Serengeti, searching for lions, cheetahs, elephants, and other wildlife.
Overnight at Hippo Trails Lodge (Full Board – FB).

Day 4: Full-Day Game Drive in Serengeti

After breakfast, set out for a full-day safari in Serengeti.
Explore the vast plains while tracking the Great Migration (seasonal movement of wildebeest and zebras).
Enjoy a picnic lunch in the wild.
Evening return to Hippo Trails Lodge for relaxation and dinner (Full Board – FB).

Day 5: Transfer to Ngorongoro Crater

After breakfast, drive to Ngorongoro Crater, a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
Spend the day traveling and taking in the spectacular landscape.
Afternoon at leisure at the lodge.
Overnight at Pamoja Olea Farm Lodge (Full Board – FB).

Day 6: Game Drive in Ngorongoro Crater

Early morning descent into the Ngorongoro Crater for a game drive.
Spot rare black rhinos, lions, elephants, hippos, and flocks of flamingos around the crater’s soda lake.
Enjoy a five-hour safari experience before heading back to the lodge to relax.
Overnight at Pamoja Olea Farm Lodge (Full Board – FB).

Day 7: Second Game Drive in Ngorongoro Crater

Another early morning drive into the Ngorongoro Crater to maximize wildlife viewing opportunities.
Track animals you may have missed the previous day.
Afternoon at leisure at the lodge.
Overnight at Pamoja Olea Farm Lodge (Full Board – FB).

Day 8: Lake Manyara National Park

After breakfast, drive to Lake Manyara National Park.
Explore the diverse ecosystem featuring flamingos, elephants, giraffes, zebras, and tree-climbing lions.
Enjoy a game drive before heading back to Arusha.
Overnight at Ilboru Safari Lodge (Full Board – FB).