9-Day Serengeti, Ngorongoro & Tarangire Safari | Tanzania Big Five

Explore Tarangire, Serengeti, Ngorongoro and Lake Manyara on a 9-day Tanzania safari with Big Five wildlife, predators and diverse landscapes.

 

An Extended Northern Tanzania Safari Through Tarangire, Serengeti, Ngorongoro & Lake Manyara

An Extended Northern Tanzania Safari Through Tarangire, Serengeti, Ngorongoro & Lake Manyara

Tanzania rewards travelers who give it time.

This 9-day Serengeti, Ngorongoro and Tarangire Big Five Safari is designed as a comprehensive Northern Circuit journey, combining elephant-rich Tarangire, the expansive plains of Serengeti, the wildlife-dense Ngorongoro Crater and the varied ecosystems of Lake Manyara.

With several days dedicated to Serengeti, the itinerary allows for a more relaxed safari rhythm, giving you time to explore different wildlife areas, follow seasonal wildlife activity and spend longer in the field.

It is particularly suited to first-time Tanzania travelers, wildlife enthusiasts, photographers, couples and families looking for a well-rounded Northern Tanzania safari.

Safari Highlights

  • Encounter large elephant herds in Tarangire
  • Photograph Tarangire’s iconic baobab landscapes
  • Enjoy several days exploring the Serengeti
  • Search for lions, leopards and cheetahs
  • Experience seasonal migration activity where conditions allow
  • Explore the wildlife-rich Ngorongoro Crater
  • Look for black rhinos
  • Discover Lake Manyara’s forest and lake ecosystems
  • Search for tree-climbing lions
  • See seasonal flamingos and diverse birdlife
  • Experience Great Rift Valley scenery
  • Photograph a wide range of East African landscapes and wildlif

Detailed 9-Day Safari Itinerary

Day 1: Arusha to Tarangire National Park

Your safari begins in Arusha.Travel toward Tarangire National Park, one of Tanzania's distinctive wildlife landscapes.After entering the park, enjoy an afternoon game drive through landscapes characterized by open plains, large trees and iconic baobabs.Keep watch for:Elephants Lions Buffalo Zebras GiraffesAs the afternoon light changes, continue exploring the park before heading to your accommodation.Overnight: Tarangire area

Day 2: Full-Day Tarangire Safari

Today is dedicated to Tarangire.Spend the day exploring its wildlife-rich landscapes and searching for animals around the park's varied habitats.Possible sightings include:Elephants Lions Buffalo Zebras GiraffesThe park's combination of wildlife and dramatic baobab scenery also creates excellent opportunities for photography.Overnight: Tarangire area

Day 3: Tarangire to Serengeti National Park

After breakfast, depart Tarangire and travel toward the Serengeti.The route passes through the Ngorongoro Highlands, providing changing scenery as you move from Tarangire's landscapes toward the vast Serengeti plains.After entering Serengeti, enjoy an afternoon game drive.Your first hours in the park may bring encounters with:Lions Elephants Giraffes Wildebeest Zebras BuffaloOvernight: Serengeti National Park

Day 4: Full-Day Serengeti Safari

Wake up in the Serengeti and spend the entire day exploring its renowned wildlife areas.Search for predators and plains wildlife while taking in the vastness of the landscape.Possible sightings include:Lions Leopards Cheetahs Wildebeest Hyenas Elephants Buffalo GiraffesYour guide will select suitable areas according to wildlife activity and prevailing conditions.Overnight: Serengeti National Park

Day 5: Extended Serengeti Game Drive

Another full day allows you to explore more of the Serengeti.The focus can include predator activity, herbivore concentrations and seasonal wildlife movements.Depending on your travel dates, you may encounter areas associated with seasonal migration activity.The additional time also creates more opportunities for photography, from close wildlife portraits to expansive Serengeti landscapes.Overnight: Serengeti National Park

Day 6: Another Full Day in Serengeti

Continue exploring different sectors of the Serengeti.Rather than rushing toward the next destination, this day gives you another opportunity to spend meaningful time in the field.Possible experiences include:Predator tracking Large herbivore herds Wildlife interactions Landscape photography Sunrise and sunset scenes Seasonal wildlife activityOvernight: Serengeti National Park

Day 7: Serengeti to Ngorongoro Conservation Area

Enjoy a morning game drive before departing Serengeti.Travel toward the Ngorongoro Highlands, where the scenery changes from open Serengeti plains to elevated volcanic landscapes.Depending on your arrival time and conditions, you may have an opportunity to enjoy views around the crater area.Overnight: Ngorongoro / Karatu area

Day 8: Ngorongoro Crater Safari

Today you descend into the Ngorongoro Crater for a full-day wildlife safari.The crater's enclosed environment supports a concentration of wildlife within a dramatic volcanic setting.Possible sightings include:Black rhino Lions Buffalo Hippos Elephants Zebras WildebeestSpend the day exploring the crater before ascending and returning to your accommodation.Overnight: Karatu

Day 9: Lake Manyara National Park & Return to Arusha

Your final safari experience takes you to Lake Manyara National Park.Enjoy a morning game drive through the park's varied landscapes.Possible sightings include:Tree-climbing lions Flamingos, seasonally Hippos Baboons Elephants Giraffes Diverse birdlifeAfter the game drive, continue to Arusha and arrive in the afternoon.Your 9-day Northern Tanzania safari ends in Arusha.

What’s Included

  • Park entry fees
  • Professional English-speaking safari guide
  • Private 4×4 safari vehicle
  • Accommodation for 8 nights
  • All meals during the safari
  • Bottled drinking water
  • Government taxes and applicable levies
  • Arusha transfers

What’s Not Included

  • International flights
  • Travel insurance
  • Visa fees
  • Alcoholic beverages
  • Personal expenses
  • Tips and gratuities
  • Optional activities
  • Items not specifically mentioned under inclusions

Who Is This Safari For?

Wildlife Photographers

The itinerary combines crater wildlife, open Serengeti landscapes and Amboseli’s elephant and mountain scenery, creating varied photographic environments.

First-Time Safari Travelers

Travelers can experience three major safari destinations across two countries without having to follow the Great Migration specifically.

Couples

The combination of dramatic scenery, wildlife and private safari options makes the itinerary suitable for couples and special occasions.

Families

Families can enjoy wildlife viewing across three different ecosystems, with the itinerary and accommodation adapted to the group’s needs.

Plan Your 9-Day Tanzania Big Five Safari

Nine days gives you time to go beyond a quick Northern Circuit tour.

Follow elephants beneath the baobabs of Tarangire. Spend several days exploring the Serengeti. Descend into the wildlife-rich Ngorongoro Crater. Finish among the forests, wetlands and wildlife of Lake Manyara.

It is a journey through four distinct landscapes and some of Tanzania’s most celebrated wildlife areas.

Tell us your travel dates, number of travelers and preferred accommodation level, and we can tailor the safari around your plans.

Your journey, your way.

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