9-Day Tanzania Wildlife Lodge Safari
Experience the best of Tanzania’s wildlife in comfort with this 9-Day Tanzania Wildlife Lodge Safari. This itinerary covers Tarangire, Lake Manyara, Serengeti, and Ngorongoro Crater, offering daily game drives, scenic landscapes, and stays in top-quality lodges. Ideal for travelers seeking a luxurious safari while exploring Tanzania’s iconic northern parks.
Day 1: Arrival in Arusha
Arrive at Kilimanjaro International Airport or Arusha city. Your professional safari guide will meet you and transfer you to a lodge in Arusha for rest and orientation. Depending on your arrival time, explore Arusha town or relax at the lodge.
Dinner and overnight stay at the Arusha lodge.
Day 2: Arusha to Tarangire National Park
Drive to Tarangire National Park, famous for large elephant herds, baobab trees, and diverse wildlife. Enjoy a full-day guided game drive spotting lions, giraffes, zebras, wildebeests, and numerous bird species.
Dinner and overnight stay at a luxury lodge near Tarangire.
Day 3: Tarangire to Lake Manyara National Park
Travel to Lake Manyara National Park, known for tree-climbing lions, hippos, and flamingos. Take a guided game drive through forests, lakeshores, and open plains.
Optional cultural visit to Mto wa Mbu village to experience local crafts and traditions. Dinner and overnight stay at a lodge near Lake Manyara.
Day 4: Lake Manyara to Serengeti National Park
Drive through the Ngorongoro Highlands to reach Serengeti National Park, home to the Big Five and seasonal wildebeest migration. Begin an afternoon game drive in the Serengeti, observing predators and wildlife herds.
Dinner and overnight stay at a lodge in central Serengeti.
Day 5: Full-Day Serengeti Safari
Spend a full day exploring the Serengeti, visiting prime wildlife areas. Depending on the season, witness parts of the Great Wildebeest Migration. Spot lions, leopards, elephants, giraffes, and large herds of zebras and wildebeest.
Picnic lunch in the park before returning to your lodge for dinner and overnight stay.
Day 6: Serengeti – Northern Serengeti Game Drives
Explore the northern Serengeti plains for a full day of wildlife viewing. Observe predators on the hunt, vast herds of migratory animals, and the Serengeti’s unique landscapes.
Dinner and overnight stay at a lodge in northern Serengeti.
Day 7: Serengeti to Ngorongoro Highlands
Enjoy a morning game drive before leaving Serengeti for the Ngorongoro Conservation Area, with optional stop at Olduvai Gorge to learn about early human history.
Arrive at a lodge near the crater rim for dinner and overnight stay, enjoying stunning highland views.
Day 8: Ngorongoro Crater Safari
Descend into the Ngorongoro Crater, a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Spot elephants, lions, buffalo, flamingos, and the rare black rhino. Enjoy a picnic lunch on the crater floor before ascending to the rim.
Dinner and overnight stay at a lodge near Ngorongoro.
Day 9: Return to Arusha
Drive back to Arusha, enjoying scenic views along the route. Arrive in the afternoon for airport transfer or onward travel, concluding your 9-Day Tanzania Wildlife Lodge Safari.
Safari Includes
- Transport in a 4×4 safari vehicle with pop-up roof
- Professional English-speaking driver/guide
- Park entrance fees for Tarangire, Lake Manyara, Serengeti, and Ngorongoro
- Accommodation in high-quality lodges throughout the safari
- All meals during the safari (breakfast, lunch, dinner)
- Bottled water during game drives
- Government taxes and levies
Safari Excludes
- International and domestic flights
- Visa and travel insurance
- Tips for driver/guide and lodge staff
- Personal expenses (souvenirs, drinks, laundry, optional activities)
- Optional balloon safari or cultural excursions
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