9 Day Safari Including Tarangire

9 Day Safari Including Tarangire – Northern Tanzania Wildlife Journey

A 9 Day Safari including Tarangire offers a rich and diverse wildlife experience across Tanzania’s top northern parks. This itinerary begins with the elephant paradise of Tarangire National Park and continues to the scenic Lake Manyara National Park, the vast plains of Serengeti National Park, and the breathtaking Ngorongoro Crater.

With extended time in the Serengeti and a full-day crater tour, this 9-day safari delivers exceptional Big Five viewing, dramatic landscapes, and unforgettable African safari moments.

9 Day Safari Itinerary Including Tarangire

Day 1: Arrival in Arusha

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

Day 2: Arusha – Tarangire National Park

Drive to Tarangire for a full-day game drive. The park is famous for its large elephant herds, ancient baobab trees, lions, giraffes, zebras, and over 500 bird species. Overnight at lodge or tented camp.

Day 3: Tarangire – Lake Manyara

After breakfast, proceed to Lake Manyara National Park. Enjoy game drives in search of tree-climbing lions, flamingos, hippos, and 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.

Day 5: Full Day Serengeti Safari

Explore the 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 season and wildlife movement. Optional hot air balloon safari available.

Day 7: Serengeti – Ngorongoro Conservation Area

Morning game drive before heading to Ngorongoro. Overnight at lodge on the crater rim.

Day 8: Ngorongoro Crater Tour

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

Day 9: Return to Arusha & Departure

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

Safari Highlights

• Full-day safari in Tarangire National Park

• Large elephant herds and iconic baobab landscapes

• Extended Serengeti exploration

• Ngorongoro Crater wildlife experience

• Big Five viewing opportunities

• 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 depend on travel season, accommodation level, and group size.

A 9 Day Safari including Tarangire is perfect for travelers who want to begin their adventure with impressive elephant encounters and finish with world-famous Serengeti and Ngorongoro experiences.