9 Day Safari Including Serengeti

9 Day Safari Including Serengeti – Ultimate Tanzania Wildlife Adventure

A 9 Day Safari including Serengeti is one of the most rewarding ways to explore Tanzania’s northern safari circuit. This itinerary combines extended game drives in the legendary Serengeti National Park with visits to other iconic parks such as Tarangire National Park, Lake Manyara National Park, and the breathtaking Ngorongoro Crater.

With multiple nights in Serengeti, this safari offers excellent chances to witness the Big Five and, depending on the season, the Great Wildebeest Migration.

9 Day Safari Itinerary Including Serengeti

Day 1: Arrival

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

Day 2: Tarangire National Park

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

Day 3: Lake Manyara National Park

Explore Lake Manyara, known for tree-climbing lions, flamingos, hippos, and scenic Rift Valley landscapes.

Day 4: Lake Manyara – Serengeti

Drive through the Ngorongoro Highlands en route to Serengeti. Enjoy wildlife viewing along the way before afternoon game drive.

Day 5: Full Day Serengeti Safari

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

Day 6: Serengeti Exploration

Another full day in Serengeti focusing on different regions depending on the migration season. 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 spectacular views.

Day 8: Ngorongoro Crater Tour

Descend into the crater for a full-day safari. Excellent opportunities to see black rhino, lions, elephants, hippos, and flamingos.

Day 9: Return & Departure

After breakfast, drive back to Arusha for airport transfer or optional extension (Zanzibar beach, cultural tours, etc.).

Safari Highlights

• Extended stay in Serengeti (2–3 nights)

• Big Five wildlife viewing

• Ngorongoro Crater full-day safari

• Scenic drive through the Ngorongoro Highlands

• Professional English-speaking safari guide

• Private 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 type, and group size.

A 9 Day Safari including Serengeti offers the perfect balance of adventure, comfort, and world-class wildlife viewing, making it one of the most popular Tanzania safari packages.