10 Days safari north
10 Days safari NORTH
Tanzania Safari Days 1–10
- Explore Tarangire, Serengeti, Ngorongoro & Lake Manyara.
- Experience thrilling Big Five game drives.
- Witness breathtaking landscapes and wildlife.
- Stay in carefully selected safari lodges and camps.
Day 1
Arrival at Kilimanjaro International Airport – Arusha
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Upon arrival at Kilimanjaro International Airport, you will be warmly welcomed by our safari representative and transferred to Arusha, the gateway to Tanzania’s renowned northern safari circuit. During the journey, enjoy views of Mount Meru and the surrounding countryside. After checking into your lodge, spend the rest of the day relaxing from your international flight, enjoying the tranquil atmosphere, and preparing for the exciting safari adventure that awaits you in the coming days.
Accommodation: Arusha Planet Lodge
Meal Plan: Bed & Breakfast
Optional Extra Tour:
An afternoon to evening safari offering golden-hour wildlife viewing, stunning photography opportunities, and chances to see animals gathering near water sources before nighttime.
Day 2
Arusha – Tarangire National Park
After breakfast, meet your professional safari guide and depart for Tarangire National Park. This remarkable park is famous for its massive elephant herds, ancient baobab trees, and abundant wildlife. Enjoy a full-day game drive with opportunities to spot lions, leopards, cheetahs, giraffes, zebras, wildebeests, buffaloes, and numerous antelope species. Bird enthusiasts will appreciate the park’s rich birdlife, including several rare species. As the sun sets, proceed to your lodge inside the park for dinner and overnight.
Accommodation: Tarangire Sopa Lodge
Meal Plan: Full Board
INTERESTING FACT...!
"The dry season can actually be the best time to visit Tarangire because the concentration of wildlife around the river makes animal sightings easier and more dramatic than during the greener months when animals are more dispersed throughout the park."
Optional Extra Tour:
A specialized activity focusing on Tarangire’s large elephant population, where guests learn about elephant behavior, migration patterns, and conservation efforts from experienced guides.
Day 3
Tarangire – Serengeti National Park
Enjoy an early breakfast before departing for the legendary Serengeti National Park. The scenic drive takes you through the beautiful Ngorongoro Conservation Area, offering spectacular views and wildlife sightings along the way. Stop for a picnic lunch before continuing toward the endless plains of Serengeti. Upon arrival, begin your first exciting game drive, searching for elephants, lions, giraffes, cheetahs, and large herds of grazing animals. Arrive at camp in the evening to enjoy dinner beneath the African sky.
Accommodation: Signature Serengeti Tented Camp
Meal Plan: Full Board
Optional Extra Tour:
A late afternoon safari that continues into the evening, allowing guests to enjoy golden-hour wildlife viewing, dramatic landscapes, and observe animals as they prepare for nighttime activity.
Day 4
Full Day Game Drive in Serengeti National Park
Today is dedicated to exploring the magnificent Serengeti ecosystem. The park is globally renowned for hosting the Great Wildebeest Migration and supports one of the largest concentrations of wildlife in Africa. Spend the day searching for predators such as lions, leopards, cheetahs, and hyenas while also encountering elephants, buffaloes, giraffes, and countless plains game. Enjoy a picnic lunch in the wilderness before continuing your afternoon safari. Return to camp for relaxation, dinner, and overnight.
Accommodation: Signature Serengeti Tented Camp
Meal Plan: Full Board
Optional Extra Tour:
A once in a lifetime aerial experience where guests float above the Serengeti at sunrise, enjoying breathtaking views of wildlife and landscapes, followed by a bush breakfast in the wilderness.
Day 5
Central Serengeti – Northern Serengeti
After breakfast, enjoy another rewarding morning game drive in Central Serengeti before beginning your journey north toward Kogatende. This region is famous for hosting one of nature’s most dramatic spectacles the Great Migration river crossings. Along the route, continue searching for resident wildlife and seasonal migration herds. The landscape gradually changes as you approach Northern Serengeti, offering new photographic opportunities and stunning scenery before arriving at camp for dinner and overnight.
Accommodation: Nyikani Migration Tented Camp
Meal Plan: Full Board
Optional Extra Tour:
A once-in-a-lifetime aerial experience where guests float above the Serengeti at sunrise, enjoying breathtaking views of wildlife and landscapes, followed by a bush breakfast in the wilderness.
Day 6
Northern Serengeti – Mara River Experience
Today you will spend the day exploring the wildlife-rich Mara River region. This area offers one of the best opportunities to witness the famous wildebeest migration crossing between Tanzania and Kenya. Thousands of wildebeests and zebras gather along the riverbanks while crocodiles wait below the surface. Apart from migration activity, the area supports elephants, lions, leopards, cheetahs, and numerous bird species. Enjoy extensive game drives before returning to camp for dinner.
Accommodation: Nyikani Migration Tented Camp
Meal Plan: Full Board
Optional Extra Tour:
A cultural excursion to nearby Maasai communities where guests interact with locals, learn traditional customs, witness dances, and understand their pastoral lifestyle and deep connection to nature.
Day 7
Full Day Safari in Northern Serengeti
Another exciting day awaits in Northern Serengeti. Continue exploring the Kogatende region with both morning and afternoon game drives. Depending on migration movements, you may witness dramatic river crossings or observe predators following the herds. The area is also known for excellent year-round wildlife viewing, including resident lions, elephants, giraffes, buffaloes, and antelopes. Your guide will maximize wildlife viewing opportunities while sharing fascinating information about the ecosystem and animal behavior.
Accommodation: Nyikani Migration Tented Camp
Meal Plan: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
Optional Extra Tour:
A once-in-a-lifetime aerial experience where guests float above the Serengeti at sunrise, enjoying breathtaking views of wildlife and landscapes, followed by a bush breakfast in the wilderness.
Day 8
Northern Serengeti – Central Serengeti
After breakfast, enjoy a final morning game drive in the Mara River region before beginning your journey back to Central Serengeti. The drive offers excellent opportunities to encounter wildlife across different habitats and landscapes. Stop for wildlife viewing and photography along the way while enjoying the vast beauty of the Serengeti plains. Arrive at your tented camp later in the day, where you can relax and reflect on the incredible experiences of the previous days.
Accommodation: Signature Serengeti Tented Camp
Meal Plan: Breakfast Lunch & Dinner
Optional Extra Tour:
A customized safari designed for photography enthusiasts, offering guidance on capturing wildlife, landscapes, and lighting conditions while positioning vehicles for the best possible shots.
Day 9
Serengeti – Ngorongoro Crater – Karatu
Following an early breakfast, depart Serengeti and travel to the magnificent Ngorongoro Crater. Descend into the crater floor for an unforgettable game drive in one of Africa’s most unique wildlife sanctuaries. The crater supports black rhinos, lions, elephants, buffaloes, zebras, wildebeests, hippos, and many bird species. Visit Lake Magadi, where flamingos and water birds are commonly seen. After your crater tour, ascend the crater walls and continue to Karatu for dinner and overnight.
Accommodation: Marera Valley Lodge
Meal Plan: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
Optional Extra Tour:
A guided walking experience in the Ngorongoro highlands where guests enjoy scenic views, volcanic landscapes, and close interaction with nature accompanied by Maasai guides.
Day 10
Departure – Arusha Airport / Kilimanjaro International Airport
Enjoy a leisurely breakfast at your lodge before departing Karatu and driving back to Arusha. Along the way, take in the beautiful scenery of northern Tanzania and reflect on the incredible wildlife encounters experienced throughout your safari. Depending on your travel arrangements, you will be transferred either to Arusha Airport for your flight to Zanzibar or to Kilimanjaro International Airport for your international departure flight home, marking the end of your unforgettable safari adventure.
Accommodation: None
Meal Plan: Breakfast
Optional Extra Tour:
A guided exploration of Arusha’s vibrant streets, including local markets, cultural centers, and historical landmarks, giving guests insight into daily life, local business, and Tanzanian urban culture.
Items included:
• Accommodation and meals as included on the above Itinerary
• Game drive with driver/Guide on the land cruiser 4X4 private
• Transfer with driver/ Guide park entrance fees
• Unlimited drinking water and snacks in the vehicle throughout the safari
• Government Taxes and levies
Items not included:
• International Airport departure Tax
• International Airfares
• Accommodation in Arusha after safari
• Tips we recommend $15 to $20 per person per day
• Zanzibar Insurance Fee $40 per person Mandatory to be paid before entering Zanzibar
• Visa (Currently USD $50 per person, American Citizens USD $100)
• Items of a personal nature such as drinks, laundry, postage, telephone, etc. Unless specified in
the Inclusions.