9 Day Safari Serengeti and Ngorongoro

9 Day Safari Serengeti and Ngorongoro

The 9 Day Safari Serengeti and Ngorongoro is a classic Northern Tanzania wildlife journey focused on extended game drives in the world-famous Serengeti National Park and the spectacular Ngorongoro Crater. This itinerary gives you enough time to explore different regions of the Serengeti — from Central to Northern or Southern plains — while also enjoying a full crater safari experience in one of Africa’s most wildlife-dense areas.

Perfect for wildlife lovers, photographers, honeymooners, and families seeking an immersive safari experience.

Safari Highlights

• Extended Serengeti game drives (3–5 nights recommended)

• Big Five safari experience

• Full-day Ngorongoro Crater tour

• Optional Great Migration tracking (seasonal)

• Scenic landscapes: endless plains, kopjes, and volcanic crater

• Professional private safari guide

9 Day Serengeti & Ngorongoro Itinerary

Day 1: Arrival in Arusha – Airport pickup and safari briefing.

Day 2: Arusha to Serengeti (Central) – Game drive en route across the plains.

Day 3: Central Serengeti – Full-day wildlife viewing (Seronera region known for predators).

Day 4: Serengeti – Explore another region depending on season (Northern for river crossings or Southern for calving season).

Day 5: Serengeti – Full-day safari tracking big cats and migration herds.

Day 6: Serengeti – Morning game drive and relaxation at lodge/camp.

Day 7: Serengeti to Ngorongoro Conservation Area – Scenic transfer and optional Maasai village visit.

Day 8: Ngorongoro Crater – Descend 600 meters for a full-day Big Five safari.

Day 9: Return to Arusha – Departure.

Best Time to Travel

• January–March: Calving season in Southern Serengeti

• June–October: Excellent wildlife viewing and migration river crossings in Northern Serengeti

Accommodation Options

• Luxury safari lodges and tented camps

• Mid-range lodges

• Budget camping safari

This 9 Day Safari Serengeti and Ngorongoro offers deeper exploration, more game drive time, and unforgettable wildlife encounters in Tanzania’s most iconic destinations.