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11 Days Tanzania Safari East Africa Wildlife
The 11 Days Tanzania Safari East Africa Wildlife is an extended safari adventure designed for travelers who want to experience Tanzania's famous national parks, remarkable wildlife and diverse landscapes at a comfortable pace. This safari takes you through some of the most important wildlife destinations in northern Tanzania, including Tarangire National Park, Lake Manyara National Park, Serengeti National Park and the Ngorongoro Conservation Area.
With several days dedicated to exploring Serengeti National Park, this itinerary provides excellent opportunities to search for the Big Five, large herds of wildebeest and zebras, elephants, giraffes, lions, cheetahs, leopards and many other African wildlife species. Depending on your travel dates, the itinerary can also be customized around the seasonal movement of the Great Wildebeest Migration.
This 11 Days Tanzania Safari East Africa Wildlife can be arranged as a private safari with accommodation options ranging from comfortable mid-range lodges to luxury safari camps and premium lodges.
11 Days Tanzania Safari Overview
Duration
11 Days / 10 Nights
An extended Tanzania wildlife safari with more time for game drives and exploration.
Safari Type
Private Wildlife Safari
Travel with a professional safari guide in a private 4x4 safari vehicle.
Main Destinations
Tarangire, Lake Manyara, Serengeti & Ngorongoro
Explore Tanzania's famous northern safari circuit.
Wildlife Experience
Big Five & African Wildlife
Search for elephants, lions, leopards, buffalo, rhinos and many more animals.
Safari Highlights
- 11 days Tanzania wildlife safari
- Private 4x4 safari vehicle
- Professional English-speaking safari guide
- Tarangire elephant herds and baobab trees
- Lake Manyara wildlife experience
- Multiple Serengeti game drives
- Big Five wildlife opportunities
- Great Wildebeest Migration opportunities
- Lions, cheetahs and leopards
- Ngorongoro Crater game drive
- Scenic landscapes across northern Tanzania
- Flexible private safari schedule
- Luxury, mid-range or budget accommodation options
11 Days Tanzania Safari East Africa Wildlife Itinerary
Day 1: Arrival in Tanzania – Transfer to Arusha
Upon arrival at Kilimanjaro International Airport or Arusha Airport, you will be welcomed by your safari representative and transferred to your hotel or lodge in Arusha.
The rest of the day is available for relaxation after your international journey. Depending on your arrival schedule, you can enjoy the facilities at your lodge and prepare for the wildlife safari beginning the following day.
Destination: Arusha
Activities: Airport pickup and relaxation
Meals: Dinner depending on arrival schedule
Overnight: Hotel or lodge in Arusha
Day 2: Arusha to Tarangire National Park
After breakfast, depart Arusha and begin your journey toward Tarangire National Park. The park is famous for its large elephant populations, giant baobab trees and beautiful landscapes.
Enjoy your first game drive as you search for elephants, giraffes, zebras, buffalo, wildebeest, impalas and many other wildlife species. Tarangire is also home to predators including lions and leopards.
Later, continue to your lodge or tented camp for dinner and overnight.
From: Arusha
To: Tarangire National Park
Activities: Afternoon game drive
Meals: Breakfast, lunch and dinner
Overnight: Lodge or tented camp
Day 3: Full-Day Safari in Tarangire National Park
Spend a full day exploring Tarangire National Park. Having an additional day allows you to explore different areas of the park and spend more time searching for wildlife.
Depending on the season, the Tarangire River can attract large numbers of animals, particularly during the dry months. Enjoy morning and afternoon game drives with a picnic lunch during the day.
Activities: Full-day wildlife game drive
Meals: Breakfast, lunch and dinner
Overnight: Lodge or tented camp
Day 4: Tarangire to Lake Manyara National Park
After breakfast, leave Tarangire and travel toward Lake Manyara National Park. This compact but diverse park features groundwater forests, open grasslands and scenic views toward the Great Rift Valley escarpment.
Enjoy a game drive while searching for elephants, baboons, monkeys, giraffes, buffalo and a variety of birdlife. Depending on conditions and wildlife movements, your guide will explore the most active areas of the park.
From: Tarangire National Park
To: Lake Manyara / Karatu
Activities: Game drive
Meals: Breakfast, lunch and dinner
Overnight: Lodge in Lake Manyara or Karatu area
Day 5: Lake Manyara to Central Serengeti
After breakfast, begin the journey toward the legendary Serengeti National Park. Travel through the scenic Ngorongoro Conservation Area before reaching the endless plains of Serengeti.
Once inside the national park, begin an en-route game drive toward your safari camp or lodge. Wildlife viewing begins immediately, with opportunities to see zebras, giraffes, wildebeest and predators.
From: Lake Manyara / Karatu
To: Central Serengeti
Activities: Scenic transfer and en-route game drive
Meals: Breakfast, lunch and dinner
Overnight: Serengeti lodge or tented camp
Day 6: Full-Day Central Serengeti Safari
Enjoy a full day exploring Central Serengeti, one of the most productive wildlife areas in the park. The region is known for its resident wildlife populations and excellent predator sightings.
Your guide will search for lions, leopards, cheetahs, elephants, buffalo, giraffes and other animals while exploring the plains, kopjes and river areas.
Activities: Full-day Serengeti game drive
Meals: Breakfast, lunch and dinner
Overnight: Serengeti lodge or tented camp
Day 7: Serengeti Wildlife Exploration
Continue exploring different areas of Serengeti National Park. With another full day available, your guide can follow recent wildlife sightings and search for animals in areas that may have been missed previously.
This extended time in Serengeti provides greater opportunities to observe predator behavior, large herbivore herds and the changing landscapes of the ecosystem.
Activities: Morning and afternoon game drives
Meals: Breakfast, lunch and dinner
Overnight: Serengeti lodge or tented camp
Day 8: Serengeti and Great Wildebeest Migration Safari
Spend another exciting day exploring Serengeti. Depending on your travel dates and the seasonal movement of wildlife, the day's route can be planned around areas where large herds of wildebeest and zebras are expected.
The Great Wildebeest Migration moves throughout the wider Serengeti ecosystem, and its location changes according to rainfall, grazing conditions and seasonal wildlife movement.
Activities: Full-day wildlife and migration game drive
Meals: Breakfast, lunch and dinner
Overnight: Serengeti lodge or tented camp
Day 9: Serengeti to Ngorongoro Conservation Area
After breakfast, enjoy a final morning game drive in Serengeti before beginning your journey toward the Ngorongoro Conservation Area.
The journey offers changing scenery as you leave the wide Serengeti plains and travel toward the highlands surrounding the Ngorongoro Crater.
From: Serengeti National Park
To: Ngorongoro / Karatu
Activities: Morning game drive and scenic transfer
Meals: Breakfast, lunch and dinner
Overnight: Lodge near Ngorongoro or Karatu
Day 10: Ngorongoro Crater Wildlife Safari
After an early breakfast, descend approximately 600 metres into the Ngorongoro Crater for an unforgettable wildlife game drive.
The crater supports a remarkable concentration of wildlife, including lions, elephants, buffalo, zebras, wildebeest, hyenas and hippos. Ngorongoro also offers opportunities to search for the endangered black rhinoceros.
Enjoy a picnic lunch inside the conservation area before continuing your wildlife exploration in the afternoon.
Activities: Ngorongoro Crater game drive
Meals: Breakfast, lunch and dinner
Overnight: Lodge in Karatu or Ngorongoro area
Day 11: Karatu to Arusha – Departure
After breakfast, begin your journey back toward Arusha. Enjoy the final views of northern Tanzania's landscapes as you travel toward your hotel or Kilimanjaro International Airport.
Your safari ends with a drop-off at the airport according to your departure schedule or at an agreed location in Arusha.
From: Karatu / Ngorongoro
To: Arusha or Kilimanjaro International Airport
Activities: Scenic transfer and departure
Meals: Breakfast and lunch
End of Safari: Arusha or Kilimanjaro International Airport
Tanzania Wildlife You May See
Elephants
Large elephant populations can be seen in Tarangire and other northern Tanzania wildlife areas.
Lions
Lions are commonly searched for during game drives in Serengeti and Ngorongoro.
Leopards
Leopards can be found in Serengeti and other suitable habitats, although sightings cannot be guaranteed.
Cheetahs
The open grasslands of Serengeti provide excellent habitats for cheetahs.
Giraffes
Giraffes can be encountered across several national parks on the northern Tanzania safari circuit.
Buffalo
African buffalo are frequently seen during game drives in Tanzania's protected areas.
Black Rhinoceros
The Ngorongoro Conservation Area offers opportunities to search for the endangered black rhinoceros.
Wildebeest and Zebras
Large herds can be encountered in Serengeti, particularly in areas influenced by seasonal wildlife movements.
East Africa Wildlife Experience
Tanzania is one of East Africa's leading wildlife destinations, offering a remarkable combination of national parks, conservation areas and diverse ecosystems. During this eleven-day safari, you travel through forests, savannahs, volcanic landscapes and the famous Serengeti plains.
The itinerary is designed to provide enough time in each destination for meaningful wildlife viewing. Rather than rushing between parks, you have multiple game drives in key areas, especially Tarangire and Serengeti.
Best Time for an 11 Days Tanzania Safari
| Travel Period | Safari Experience |
|---|---|
| June – October | Popular dry season with excellent wildlife viewing and generally dry weather. |
| January – March | Green landscapes and seasonal wildlife activity across different Serengeti areas. |
| November – December | Greener scenery and changing wildlife movements following seasonal rains. |
| April – May | Lush landscapes and fewer visitors in some destinations, although rainfall can affect travel conditions. |
Great Wildebeest Migration Safari
The Great Wildebeest Migration is a continuous wildlife movement involving large numbers of wildebeest, zebras and other grazing animals across the wider Serengeti ecosystem.
Because the animals move throughout the year, the best safari route and accommodation location can be adjusted according to your specific travel dates. A customized migration safari can focus on the expected location of the herds during your visit.
Southern Serengeti
Seasonal concentrations of wildebeest can occur in the southern plains depending on rainfall and grazing conditions.
Central Serengeti
A strong wildlife area throughout much of the year with resident animals and excellent predator opportunities.
Western Corridor
Seasonal wildlife movements can pass through the western areas of the Serengeti ecosystem.
Northern Serengeti
Large herds may move toward northern areas during certain periods of the annual migration cycle.
Accommodation Options
The 11 Days Tanzania Safari East Africa Wildlife can be arranged using different accommodation categories according to your travel style and budget.
| Accommodation Level | Experience |
|---|---|
| Luxury Safari | Premium lodges and luxury tented camps with high levels of comfort and service. |
| Mid-Range Safari | Comfortable lodges and tented camps offering excellent safari facilities. |
| Budget Safari | Selected camps and accommodation options designed for travelers seeking lower-cost arrangements. |
What Is Included?
- Private 4x4 safari vehicle.
- Professional safari guide.
- 10 nights accommodation according to the selected package.
- Meals according to the itinerary.
- National park entry fees according to the agreed safari package.
- Ngorongoro Conservation Area fees according to the itinerary.
- Ngorongoro Crater game drive.
- Scheduled wildlife game drives.
- Safari drinking water.
- Airport pickup according to the itinerary.
- Drop-off in Arusha or airport transfer according to the agreed schedule.
What Is Not Included?
- International flights.
- Domestic flights unless specifically included.
- Tanzania visa fees.
- Travel insurance.
- Personal expenses.
- Alcoholic drinks unless specifically included.
- Tips for safari guides and lodge staff.
- Optional activities.
- Hot-air balloon safari unless included in the package.
- Any service not specifically listed under inclusions.
What to Pack for a Tanzania Wildlife Safari
- Lightweight and comfortable clothing
- Warm jacket for early morning and evening game drives
- Comfortable walking shoes
- Sun hat and sunglasses
- Sunscreen
- Camera and extra batteries
- Binoculars
- Power bank
- Personal medication
- Travel insurance documents
- Small day bag
- Travel documents and passport
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the 11 Days Tanzania Safari East Africa Wildlife?
It is an extended Tanzania safari covering Tarangire National Park, Lake Manyara National Park, Serengeti National Park and the Ngorongoro Conservation Area.
Is this a private safari?
Yes. The itinerary can be arranged as a private safari with your own 4x4 vehicle and professional safari guide.
Can I see the Big Five on this safari?
The itinerary provides opportunities to search for lions, leopards, elephants, buffalo and black rhinoceros. However, wildlife sightings cannot be guaranteed.
How many days are spent in Serengeti?
This itinerary includes several days dedicated to Serengeti National Park, providing more time for wildlife viewing and exploring different areas.
Can I see the Great Wildebeest Migration?
Depending on your travel dates, the safari can be customized to focus on the expected seasonal location of the Great Wildebeest Migration.
What type of accommodation is used?
The safari can use luxury lodges, luxury tented camps, mid-range lodges or selected budget accommodation depending on your preferred package.
What is the best time to visit Tanzania for wildlife?
Tanzania offers wildlife viewing throughout the year. The best time depends on your interests, preferred weather conditions and whether you want to focus on the Great Wildebeest Migration.
Can I add a Serengeti balloon safari?
Yes. A hot-air balloon safari can be added as an optional activity depending on availability and the location of your accommodation.
Can this 11-day Tanzania safari be customized?
Yes. The itinerary can be customized by changing accommodation, destinations, number of nights and optional activities according to your preferences.
Does the safari include airport transfers?
Airport pickup and departure transfers can be included according to the agreed safari itinerary and arrival schedule.
Why Choose the 11 Days Tanzania Safari East Africa Wildlife?
The 11 Days Tanzania Safari East Africa Wildlife offers an extended opportunity to explore northern Tanzania without rushing between destinations. With multiple days in Tarangire and Serengeti, travelers have more time to search for wildlife and experience different landscapes.
From giant elephant herds and ancient baobab trees in Tarangire to the famous Serengeti plains and the spectacular Ngorongoro Crater, this safari brings together some of Tanzania's most memorable wildlife destinations in one complete East African adventure.
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Experience the incredible wildlife, landscapes and national parks of northern Tanzania on a private eleven-day safari adventure.
Tarangire • Lake Manyara • Serengeti • Ngorongoro • Big Five • Great Wildebeest Migration • East Africa Wildlife
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