This 10-day Tanzania safari offers an unforgettable exploration of the country’s most renowned wildlife destinations. Begin your journey in Tarangire National Park, known for its giant baobab trees and vast elephant herds. Continue to the legendary Serengeti National Park, spending four days traversing its central and northern plains, dotted with kopjes and acacia woodlands, where you’ll witness incredible concentrations of wildlife. Travel onward to the Ngorongoro Crater rim, then descend into the crater itself to experience its diverse habitats of grasslands, forests, and lakes teeming with animals. Next, visit Lake Manyara National Park, famous for its tree-climbing lions and colorful birdlife, before heading to Arusha National Park, a scenic gem with lush forests, crater lakes, and views of Mount Meru. Conclude your adventure with a return to Arusha, reflecting on an extraordinary journey through Tanzania’s spectacular natural wonders.
Day 1: Tarangire National Park
Your safari begins with a drive from Arusha to Tarangire National Park, a beautiful reserve known for its sweeping savannas, towering baobab trees, and large herds of elephants. Enjoy your first game drive as you explore the park’s rolling landscapes, spotting giraffes, zebras, wildebeests, and a variety of bird species along the Tarangire River. In the evening, relax at your lodge or camp inside or near the park and soak in the sights and sounds of the African wilderness. Overnight in Tarangire.
Day 2–5: Serengeti National Park
After breakfast, travel north to the world-famous Serengeti National Park, Tanzania’s largest and most celebrated wildlife reserve. Spend the next four days exploring both the central and northern regions, where endless plains stretch to the horizon and granite kopjes rise from the grasslands. Experience thrilling game drives across diverse habitats, from open savannas to acacia woodlands, home to lions, leopards, elephants, cheetahs, and countless other species. Each day offers new discoveries and unforgettable encounters with wildlife. Enjoy relaxing evenings under the star-filled sky and overnight stays in comfortable lodges or tented camps within the park.
Day 6: Serengeti to Ngorongoro Crater Rim
After a final morning game drive in the Serengeti, begin your journey toward the Ngorongoro Conservation Area. On the way, you may stop at Olduvai Gorge, an important archaeological site often called the “Cradle of Mankind.” Continue your drive to the rim of the Ngorongoro Crater, where you’ll enjoy breathtaking views of the vast caldera below. Overnight at a lodge perched on the crater rim.
Day 7: Ngorongoro Crater
Descend into the Ngorongoro Crater, one of Africa’s most stunning natural wonders and a UNESCO World Heritage Site. The crater’s floor hosts an extraordinary concentration of wildlife, including lions, elephants, zebras, hippos, and the rare black rhino. Explore its diverse landscapes of grasslands, forests, and lakes, and enjoy a picnic lunch beside the hippo pool. After a full day of game viewing, return to your lodge on the crater rim for dinner and overnight stay.
Day 8: Lake Manyara National Park
Today you travel to Lake Manyara National Park, nestled at the base of the Great Rift Valley escarpment. The park is renowned for its lush groundwater forests, tree-climbing lions, and vibrant flocks of flamingos that color the lake’s shoreline. Enjoy a leisurely game drive through the park’s varied habitats before settling in for the evening at your lodge or camp nearby. Overnight in Lake Manyara area.
Day 9: Arusha National Park
After breakfast, drive to Arusha National Park, a small but scenic park that offers a blend of mountain, forest, and lake environments. Enjoy a game drive or walking safari, spotting giraffes, zebras, buffaloes, and colobus monkeys against the backdrop of Mount Meru. The park’s tranquil Momella Lakes attract a variety of waterbirds, making it a paradise for birdwatchers. Overnight in or near Arusha National Park.
Day 10: Return to Arusha
On your final day, enjoy a relaxed morning before returning to Arusha, marking the end of your unforgettable Tanzanian safari. Reflect on your journey through some of Africa’s most breathtaking landscapes and wildlife-rich parks before continuing with your onward travel plans.
