Explore Tanzania on a 10-day safari through Tarangire, Serengeti, Ngorongoro Crater and Lake Manyara with Big Five wildlife and Great Migration opportunities.
The 10-Day Serengeti, Ngorongoro & Tarangire Safari is a comprehensive Northern Tanzania wildlife adventure combining the country’s most iconic safari landscapes.
The journey begins with the elephant-rich plains of Tarangire National Park, continues into the vast wilderness of Serengeti National Park, and then explores the wildlife-filled Ngorongoro Crater before finishing with a short safari in Lake Manyara National Park.
With several days dedicated to Serengeti, this itinerary provides more time for predator tracking, wildlife photography and seasonal migration viewing without the rushed pace of shorter Tanzania safari packages.
Arusha → Tarangire → Serengeti → Ngorongoro → Lake Manyara → Arusha

Arrive at Kilimanjaro International Airport and transfer to your hotel in Arusha.Meet your safari team, receive a briefing and prepare for the journey ahead.Overnight: Arusha
After breakfast, drive to Tarangire National Park.Enter the park for an afternoon game drive through landscapes dotted with ancient baobabs and acacia trees.Look out for:Elephants Giraffes Zebras Buffalo Warthogs LionsOvernight: Tarangire area
Spend a full day exploring Tarangire.The Tarangire River and surrounding wetlands attract wildlife, particularly during the dry season. Your guide will explore different sections of the park in search of elephants, predators and plains game.Birdwatching is also excellent, with hundreds of species recorded in the park.Overnight: Tarangire area
After breakfast, leave Tarangire and travel toward Serengeti through the scenic Ngorongoro Highlands.Continue into the Serengeti ecosystem, with opportunities for wildlife viewing along the route.Enjoy an afternoon game drive before settling into camp or lodge.Overnight: Serengeti
Spend the entire day exploring the Serengeti plains.The day's route will depend on wildlife activity, season and recent sightings.Possible encounters include:Lion prides Cheetahs Leopards Elephants Buffalo Wildebeest Zebras HyenasOvernight: Serengeti
Enjoy another full day in Serengeti, focusing on areas known for predator activity and large concentrations of herbivores.Depending on the season, you may also encounter sections of the Great Migration.This is an excellent day for wildlife photography and longer game-viewing sessions.Overnight: Serengeti
Your final full day in Serengeti provides time to explore a different sector of the park.Depending on the season, the safari can focus on:Migration herds Predator territories Water sources Remote plains Wildlife photographyEnjoy a final afternoon game drive before returning to camp.Overnight: Serengeti
Enjoy a morning game drive as you leave Serengeti.Continue toward the Ngorongoro Conservation Area and arrive at the crater rim or nearby Karatu area.Take in panoramic views of the enormous volcanic caldera before settling in for the evening.Overnight: Ngorongoro/Karatu
Descend into Ngorongoro Crater for a full-day game drive.The crater floor supports a remarkable concentration of wildlife, including:Black rhino Lions Elephants Buffalo Hippos Zebras Wildebeest Hyenas GazellesEnjoy a picnic lunch before continuing your exploration.In the afternoon, ascend the crater and return to your accommodation.Overnight: Karatu/Ngorongoro
After breakfast, travel to Lake Manyara National Park for a final game drive.Explore the park's groundwater forest, open grasslands and lakeshore habitats.Depending on conditions, you may see:Elephants Giraffes Buffalo Zebras Baboons Hippos Flamingos and other waterbirds LionsAfter the game drive, leave the park and continue to Arusha.End of safari.
The dry season generally offers excellent wildlife viewing, especially around water sources.
A particularly rewarding period for the southern Serengeti calving season, with increased predator activity.
Greener landscapes, migratory birds and excellent photography conditions, with some areas receiving fewer visitors.
Migration movements change throughout the year. For travelers specifically interested in the migration, the itinerary can be adjusted according to the expected location of the herds.

Accommodation can be selected according to your budget and travel style.
Comfortable lodges and tented camps offering good locations, private rooms and quality meals.
Premium lodges and tented camps with upgraded rooms, excellent locations, personalized service and additional amenities.
Family rooms, connecting rooms and child-friendly properties can be incorporated into the itinerary.

Yes. Ten days allows you to explore several Northern Circuit destinations while spending multiple days in Serengeti rather than rushing between parks.
There are excellent opportunities, particularly in Serengeti and Ngorongoro Crater. However, no wildlife sighting can be guaranteed.
This itinerary provides four nights in Serengeti, including three dedicated full-day wildlife experiences plus game viewing while entering and leaving the park.
Tarangire is especially famous for its elephants, baobab landscapes and seasonal wildlife concentrations, while Serengeti is better known for its vast plains, predators and Great Migration ecosystem.
Yes. The itinerary can be extended with a Zanzibar beach holiday, additional nights in Serengeti or Ngorongoro, or upgraded to a luxury or fly-in safari.
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