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- Destination: Tanzania
- Duration: 9 Days
- Tour Type: Private & Bespoke
- Tour Style: Safari
About This Trip
Embark on the ultimate Tanzania Wildlife Adventure and experience the thrill of Africa’s most iconic safari destinations. This 9-day private tour takes you through the heart of Tanzania’s Serengeti, Ngorongoro Crater, and Tarangire National Park, offering unparalleled wildlife encounters and breathtaking landscapes. Witness the awe-inspiring Great Migration of wildebeests and zebras, track the Big Five — lions, elephants, leopards, rhinos, and buffalo — and explore the rich diversity of Tanzania’s savannahs, forests, and rolling plains.
Along the way, immerse yourself in local culture with a visit to Mto Wa Mbu village, where you’ll meet local communities, explore traditional farms, and see authentic Tanzanian life. Luxury lodges and safari camps ensure comfort after each exhilarating day, allowing you to relax while staying close to nature. Whether it’s thrilling game drives, optional hot air balloon safaris over the Serengeti, or photographing dramatic landscapes, this adventure combines wildlife, culture, and luxury for a truly unforgettable African safari.
Summary
DAY
PLACE
HIGHLIGHTS
1
Arusha
Arrival
2
Tarangire National Park
Wildlife Safari: Elephants
3 - 5
Serengeti National Park
Wildlife Safari: Big Five, Wildebeests, Zebras
6
Ngorongoro Crater
Wildlife Safari: Black Rhinoceros
7 - 8
Zanzibar Island
Wildlife Safari: Black Rhinoceros
7
Dar es Salaam
Departure
Itinerary
- Day 1: Arrival in Arusha
Arrive at Kilimanjaro International Airport and meet your private driver for transfer to your hotel in Arusha. Spend the day relaxing after your flight, exploring the town at your leisure, and preparing for the exciting safari ahead.
Highlights: Arrival in Arusha, private transfer, relaxation
- arusha
- Day 2: Tarangire National Park Safari
After breakfast, head to Tarangire National Park, famous for its massive elephant herds and diverse wildlife. Enjoy a full-day safari spotting lions, zebras, wildebeests, giraffes, and buffalos. Observe wildlife gathering around the Tarangire River, a vital water source for the park’s animals. End the day at a luxury lodge near the park.
Highlights: Tarangire National Park, elephants, lions, zebras, wildlife safari
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- Tarangire National Park
- Day 3: Mto Wa Mbu Village Tour
Drive to Mto Wa Mbu, a vibrant village near Lake Manyara. Join a 2-hour walking tour to explore local farms, markets, schools, and communities of diverse tribes like Maasai, Iraqwi, and Makonde. Experience authentic Tanzanian culture and enjoy a local lunch before continuing to Karatu for overnight.
Highlights: Mto Wa Mbu village, local culture, walking tour, traditional tribes
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- Kararu
- Day 4: Ngorongoro Crater Game Drive
Visit the spectacular Ngorongoro Crater, one of Africa’s greatest wildlife destinations. Embark on a game drive in search of the Big Five, including rare black rhinos, elephants, lions, buffalo, and leopards. Enjoy a picnic lunch on the crater floor while taking in panoramic views of this UNESCO World Heritage Site.
Highlights: Ngorongoro Crater, Big Five, black rhino, wildlife photography
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- Ngorongoro Crater
- Day 5: Serengeti National Park – Central Serengeti Safari
Travel to Serengeti National Park, the world-famous safari destination known for its rolling plains and Great Migration. Enjoy a game drive in Central Serengeti’s Seronera Valley, spotting predators like lions, leopards, cheetahs, and hyenas, alongside elephants, giraffes, zebras, and wildebeests. Overnight at a luxury camp inside the park.
Highlights: Serengeti National Park, Great Migration, predators, Seronera Valley
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- Serengeti National Park
- Day 6: Central Serengeti Safari & Optional Hot Air Balloon
Start the day with a sunrise game drive, witnessing wildlife activity and breathtaking African landscapes. After breakfast, rest at your lodge, then enjoy a late afternoon game drive spotting elephants, giraffes, and big cats. Optional hot air balloon safari offers panoramic views of the migration and endless plains.
Highlights: Sunrise game drive, African wildlife, hot air balloon safari, photography
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- Serengeti National Park
- Day 7: Northern Serengeti – Kogatende Safari
Drive north across Serengeti’s plains to Kogatende, witnessing the dramatic change in scenery. Check into your camp near the Mara River, a hotspot for observing wildebeest herds and predators preparing for the seasonal river crossing. Evening at leisure in your luxury lodge.
Highlights: Northern Serengeti, Kogatende, Mara River, scenic drive
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- Serengeti National Park
- Day 8: Great Migration Safari at Mara River
Spend a full day at Mara River, the prime location to witness the epic Great Migration crossing. Watch wildebeests and zebras bravely navigate crocodile-infested waters while predators wait in ambush. Capture incredible wildlife photos and immerse yourself in this dramatic natural spectacle.
Highlights: Great Migration, Mara River crossing, wildebeests, crocodiles, predators
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- Serengeti National Park
- Day 9: Departure via Arusha
After breakfast, depart Kogatende with a game drive en route to the airstrip for your flight back to Arusha. Enjoy lunch in Arusha before your private transfer to Kilimanjaro International Airport for your departure flight.
Highlights: Game drive en route, Arusha, departure
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