9 Day Safari Including Ngorongoro

9 Day Safari Including Ngorongoro – Complete Northern Tanzania Experience

A 9 Day Safari including Ngorongoro offers an unforgettable wildlife adventure across Tanzania’s famous northern circuit. This itinerary features the spectacular Ngorongoro Crater alongside top destinations such as Serengeti National Park, Tarangire National Park, and Lake Manyara National Park.

With extended time for game drives and diverse landscapes, this 9-day safari provides excellent opportunities to see the Big Five and experience Tanzania’s rich wildlife ecosystems.

9 Day Safari Itinerary Including Ngorongoro

Day 1: Arrival in Arusha

Arrival at Kilimanjaro International Airport or Arusha Airport. Transfer to your hotel for safari briefing and overnight stay.

Day 2: Arusha – Tarangire National Park

Drive to Tarangire for a full-day game drive. The park is famous for large elephant herds, baobab trees, lions, giraffes, zebras, and diverse birdlife.

Day 3: Tarangire – Lake Manyara

After breakfast, proceed to Lake Manyara National Park. Look for tree-climbing lions, flamingos, hippos, and large troops of baboons. Overnight near Karatu.

Day 4: Lake Manyara – Serengeti

Travel through the Ngorongoro Highlands en route to Serengeti. Wildlife viewing along the way before afternoon game drive in Serengeti.

Day 5: Full Day Serengeti Safari

Spend the day exploring the endless plains searching for lions, leopards, cheetahs, elephants, buffalo, and wildebeest.

Day 6: Serengeti Exploration

Another full day in Serengeti focusing on migration routes (seasonal) and predator action. Optional hot air balloon safari available.

Day 7: Serengeti – Ngorongoro Conservation Area

Morning game drive before transferring to Ngorongoro. Overnight on the crater rim with panoramic views.

Day 8: Ngorongoro Crater Full-Day Tour

Descend into the Ngorongoro Crater for an incredible wildlife experience. The crater offers one of the best chances in Africa to see the endangered black rhino alongside lions, elephants, hippos, and flamingos.

Day 9: Return to Arusha & Departure

After breakfast, drive back to Arusha for airport transfer or optional extension such as Zanzibar beach holiday.

Safari Highlights

• Full-day Ngorongoro Crater safari

• Multiple nights in Serengeti

• Big Five wildlife viewing

• Scenic Great Rift Valley landscapes

• Professional English-speaking safari guide

• 4×4 Land Cruiser with pop-up roof

Estimated Price Per Person (9 Days)

• Budget Safari: $1,900 – $2,700

• Mid-Range Safari: $2,900 – $4,000

• Luxury Safari: $4,800 – $9,000+

Prices vary depending on season, accommodation level, and group size.

A 9 Day Safari including Ngorongoro combines dramatic landscapes, rich wildlife density, and unforgettable safari moments, making it one of Tanzania’s most complete safari packages.