9-Day Tanzania Safari: The Complete Northern Circuit

Overview: This 9-day safari takes you through Tanzania’s most spectacular landscapes, from the serene Arusha National Park to the vast Serengeti, the dramatic Ngorongoro Crater, and the unique terrain of Lake Natron.

Itinerary

Day 1: Arusha to Arusha National Park

• Game drive through Arusha National Park.
• Walk through the bush with an armed ranger.
• Overnight stay in Arusha.

Day 2: Tarangire National Park to Mto wa Mbu

• Explore Tarangire National Park, famous for its elephants.
• Spot lions, giraffes, warthogs, and other wildlife.
• Overnight stay in Mto wa Mbu.

Day 3: Mto wa Mbu to Lake Natron

• Visit the unique Lake Natron.
• Observe the massive flamingo population.
• Overnight stay near Lake Natron.

Day 4: Lake Natron to Serengeti National Park

• Scenic drive through Loliondo and Klein’s Gate.
• Afternoon game drive in Serengeti National Park.
• Overnight stay in Serengeti.

Day 5: Full-Day Game Drive in Serengeti

• Explore the Serengeti’s vast plains and diverse wildlife.
• Spot the “Big Five” and other species.
• Overnight stay in Serengeti.

Day 6: Serengeti to Ngorongoro Crater

• Early morning game drive in Serengeti.
• Journey to the Ngorongoro Crater rim.
• Overnight stay near Ngorongoro.

Day 7: Ngorongoro Crater to Mto wa Mbu

• Descend into Ngorongoro Crater for a full-day game drive.
• Enjoy a picnic lunch by a hippo pool.
• Overnight stay in Mto wa Mbu.

Day 8: Lake Manyara National Park

• Game drive through the diverse habitats of Lake Manyara.
• Spot tree-climbing lions and rich birdlife.
• Overnight stay near Lake Manyara.

Day 9: Return to Arusha

• Morning relaxation or optional cultural visit.
• Drive back to Arusha or Kilimanjaro Airport.