10-Day Tanzania Safari: Arusha, Serengeti, & Ngorongoro

• You'll be collected from the airport.
• Accommodation before the tour starts can be arranged for an extra cost.

Arrival in Tanzania – Welcome to Arusha

Arrive at Kilimanjaro International Airport, where your guide will meet you for a scenic drive to Mc Ellys Hotel in Arusha. Relax and enjoy the hotel’s surroundings after your journey. This first night sets the tone for your safari, with comfortable lodging and warm Tanzanian hospitality.

Main Destination:

Kilimanjaro Airport

Accommodation:

Mc-Elly's Hotel

• Budget hotel located in Arusha (City)

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Meals & Drinks:

• All meals included
• Drinks not included

Arusha National Park – Wildlife Up Close

Depart at 9:00 AM to Arusha National Park, only 40 minutes from Arusha town. Begin a walking safari (optional and offered at an extra cost) at Momella Gate with an armed ranger, offering a rare chance to see giraffes, buffaloes, zebras, and exotic birds up close. Enjoy a scenic picnic lunch in the park before continuing with a game drive through forests, crater lakes, and rolling plains. Return to Mc Ellys Hotel for dinner and overnight stay.

Main Destination:

Arusha National Park

Best Time To Visit June to October (Animals are easier to spot)

High Season July to March (The park can get busy)

Best Weather June to October (Little rainfall)

Wildlife in Arusha NP

GiraffeCommon

BuffaloCommon

ZebraCommon

HippoCommon

ElephantOccasional

WildebeestOccasional

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LeopardRare

HyenaRare

White RhinoNone

Black RhinoNone

LionNone

CheetahNone

Wild DogNone

Accommodation:

Mc-Elly's Hotel

• Budget hotel located in Arusha (City)

Meals & Drinks:

• All meals included
• Drinks not included

Tarangire National Park – Giants of the Savannah

Drive to Tarangire National Park, renowned for its massive elephant herds and striking baobab trees. Spend the day on a full-day game drive, enjoying a picnic lunch in the park. Expect to see zebras, wildebeests, giraffes, lions, leopards, cheetahs, and a variety of bird species including giant kingfishers and green wood hoopoes. Return to Eileen’s Trees Inn for dinner and overnight.

Main Destination:

Tarangire National Park

Best Time To Visit July to November (Animals come to the Tarangire River)

High Season June to October (The park is full of visitors)

Best Weather June to October (Little rainfall)

Wildlife in Tarangire NP

ElephantAbundant

GiraffeCommon

LionCommon

BuffaloAbundant

ZebraAbundant

WildebeestAbundant

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HippoCommon

HyenaOccasional

LeopardRare

CheetahRare

Wild DogVery Rare

White RhinoNone

Black RhinoNone

Accommodation:

Eileen's Trees Inn

• Mid-range lodge located 1-2hr drive from Tarangire NP

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Meals & Drinks:

• All meals included
• Drinks not included

Lake Natron – Flamingos & Maasai Culture

Journey to Lake Natron, a surreal landscape and prime flamingo breeding site. Stop for picnic lunch en route. Explore the lake on foot and visit nearby waterfalls for a refreshing swim. Experience Maasai culture with a short visit to a Maasai family. Sunset over the alkaline lake offers stunning photography opportunities. Dinner and overnight at Africa safari lake natron Lodge.

Main Destination:

Lake Natron

Accommodation:

Africa Safari Lake Natron Lodge

• Mid-range lodge located near Lake Natron

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Meals & Drinks:

• All meals included
• Drinks not included

Serengeti National Park – Endless Plains

Drive through the Ngorongoro Conservation Area en route to Serengeti National Park. Enjoy game viewing and a picnic lunch along the way. Witness lions lounging, herds of wildebeest and zebras, and leopards perched on rocky outcrops. Dinner and overnight at BaobabSerengetiCamp, set in the heart of the wilderness.

Main Destination:

Serengeti National Park

Best Time To Visit January to February and June to October (Different areas are best at different times)

High Season July to March (The Seronera area is crowded)

Best Weather June to October (Little to no rainfall)

Wildlife in Serengeti NP

ElephantCommon

LionCommon

CheetahCommon

BuffaloAbundant

ZebraAbundant

WildebeestAbundant

Show more

GiraffeCommon

HippoCommon

HyenaCommon

LeopardOccasional

Black RhinoVery Rare

Wild DogVery Rare

White RhinoNone

Accommodation:

Baobab Serengeti Camp

• Mid-range tented camp located inside Central Serengeti NP

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Meals & Drinks:

• All meals included
• Drinks not included

Serengeti Sunrise & Wildlife Extravaganza

Rise at 5:30 AM for a sunrise game drive, observing predators, grazing herds, and breathtaking landscapes. Return for breakfast at the camp, then enjoy a full-day game drive, exploring rivers, kopjes, and plains. Capture wildlife moments, from cheetahs chasing prey to elephants crossing the plains. Dinner and overnight at Baobab Serengeti Camp.

Main Destination:

Serengeti National Park

Accommodation:

Baobab Serengeti Camp

• Mid-range tented camp located inside Central Serengeti NP

Meals & Drinks:

• All meals included
• Drinks not included

Olduvai Gorge & Ngorongoro Rim – History & Views

After breakfast, visit Olduvai Gorge, the “Cradle of Mankind,” and the Dr. Leakey Historical Museum. Continue with game viewing while ascending to the Ngorongoro Crater rim, taking in panoramic vistas. Enjoy picnic lunch amidst the scenery before arriving at Rhino Lodge for dinner and overnight.

Main Destination:

Ngorongoro Crater

Best Time To Visit June to October (Wildlife viewing is best)

High Season Most of the year – July to March (Expect crowds)

Best Weather June to October (Rainfall is little to none)

Wildlife in Ngorongoro Crater

Black RhinoCommon

LionCommon

BuffaloAbundant

ZebraAbundant

WildebeestAbundant

HyenaAbundant

Show more

ElephantCommon

HippoCommon

LeopardOccasional

GiraffeNone

White RhinoNone

CheetahNone

Wild DogNone

Accommodation:

Rhino Lodge

• Mid-range lodge located less than 1hr drive from Ngorongoro Crater

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Meals & Drinks:

• All meals included
• Drinks not included

Ngorongoro Crater – Africa’s Natural Wonder

Descend early to the Ngorongoro Crater floor, spending approximately 7 hours on a game drive. See rhinos, lions, elephants, flamingos, and diverse landscapes of grasslands, forests, and springs. Picnic lunch in the crater. Return to Lake Eyasi Safari Lodge for dinner and overnight stay.

Main Destination:

Ngorongoro Crater

Accommodation:

Lake Eyasi Safari Lodge

• Mid-range lodge located at Lake Eyasi

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Meals & Drinks:

• All meals included
• Drinks not included

Lake Eyasi – Hadzabe Bushmen & Tribal Encounters

Early morning, meet the Hadzabe Bushmen, one of Africa’s last hunter-gatherer tribes. Walk with them in the bush, observe hunting and honey gathering. After lunch, visit the Barbeig and Mangati tribes for cultural immersion. Return to Arusha for dinner and overnight at Mc Ellys Hotel.

Main Destination:

Lake Eyasi

Accommodation:

Mc-Elly's Hotel

• Budget hotel located in Arusha (City)

Meals & Drinks:

• All meals included
• Drinks not included

Departure – Arusha Town & Kilimanjaro Airport

Enjoy a short Arusha town tour after breakfast, shop for souvenirs, then transfer to Kilimanjaro International Airport for your departure flight. This marks the end of your spectacular Tanzanian safari adventure.

Main Destination:

Arusha (City)

Accommodation:

No accommodation (End of tour)

Meals & Drinks:

• Breakfast (Lunch & dinner not included)
• Drinks not included

• Additional accommodation can be arranged for an extra cost.
• You'll be dropped off at the airport.