9 Days Experience the Arusha town, Tarangire, Ngorongoro, Serengeti
Experience the Arusha town, Tarangire National Park, Ngorongoro Crater, Serengeti National Park - 9 days from $10,490 USD per person
Price per person sharing, 2 nights hotel included:
| 1 Person | 2–4 People | 5–6 People | 7+ People |
|---|---|---|---|
| USD 11,590 | USD 11,090 | USD 10,690 | USD 10,490 |
| Per person | Per person | Per person | Per person |
A travel experience like no other:
- Admire Tarangire’s baobabs, tree-climbing lions, and elephants on a private safari.
- See Africa’s Big Five move freely across the wide-open savannas of Serengeti National Park.
- Stay at Tanzania’s finest lodges, from luxurious coffee estates to treetop rooms in the wild.
- Roam Ngorongoro Crater, a wildlife haven set in one of Africa’s most stunning landscapes.
- Ask your Destination Expert to tailor your adventure with bush dinners or walking safaris.
Tour plan
Day 1: Arusha to Tarangire
From Mount Meru Hotel in Arusha, your guide will drive you to Tarangire National Park. Approximate travel time is three hours.
On this afternoon’s game drive you will notice the unusually shaped baobab trees, also known as the “upside-down tree”. Look up and you might find the tree climbing African pythons. This is one of the world’s largest species of snakes, but do not worry, it is also a non-venomous species. Tarangire’s pythons climb trees, as do its lions and leopards, lounging in the branches.
Where you’ll be staying
- Treetops
- Chalet
Day 2: Tarangire
he sun-kissed plains of Tarangire National Park are home to an incredible range of wildlife. Herds of elephants, prides of lions, troops of baboons, towers of giraffes and many more impressive creatures dot the land, as the park’s lagoons and rivers lure animals with reliable, life-sustaining sources of water. Surrounding the swamps – tinged green year-round – a remarkable array of bird-life can be found, more than 500 species visit these lands. Today, reveal the wonders of Tarangire National Park alongside an expert guide, enjoying a boxed lunch mid-day to ensure you have the energy needed to fully appreciate this brilliant park.
Where you’ll be staying
- Treetops
- Chalet
Day 3: Tarangire to Ngorongoro
Your guide will pick you up from the Tarangire National Park and drive you to the massive Ngorongoro crater. This drive will take approximately three hours and 30 minutes.
During your stay at Gibb’s Farm, a range of excellent optional activities are available to you. Head out on a serene walk through the farms eight historic gardens alongside a horticulturalist, discover traditional medicinal treatments on a walk through the Ngorongoro Forest led by a Masai healer. Bicycle through the nearby town of Karatu or in the Rotia countryside, test your skills by helping out at the farm, or set out on a guided hike of the forest to discover the many animals that call the trees home. With so many engaging and interesting activities to participate in, the only thing you’ll wish for is more time at Gibb’s Farm.
Where you’ll be staying
- Gibb`s Farm
- Farm Cottage
Day 4: Ngorongoro
Today, discover one of the most remarkable wildlife conservation areas in Tanzania; the Ngorongoro Crater. Departing from your camp in a privately driven vehicle alongside a local expert guide, make your way to the entrance of the park, then drive a further 20 minutes to reach the rim of Ngorongoro Crater: the world’s largest inactive, intact, and unfilled volcanic caldera. This geological marvel was formed as the result of a gigantic explosion which caused the volcano to collapse on itself, thereby creating the massive crater. Roughly 12 miles wide and some 2,000 feet deep, the trip from crater rim to floor takes approximately 45 minutes by vehicle. The extremely fertile crater floor has attracted incredibly dense populations of wildlife, and at present over 25,000 large animals call the crater home, including some of the world’s last remaining black rhinos. The crater floor is also host to some of the highest concentrations of carnivores in the world, featuring large prides of lions, packs of hyenas and solitary predators like cheetahs and jackals. A keen eye paired with expertly procured search patterns from your guide is sure to help you spot a wide range of wildlife and perhaps some of the more elusive species like leopards, servals, and bat-eared foxes.
An experienced tracker-guide and private vehicle will accompany you today while exploring Ngorongoro National Park.
Enjoy a picnic lunch (included in tour price).
Where you’ll be staying
- Gibb`s Farm
- Farm Cottage
Day 5: Ngorongoro
An experienced tracker-guide and private vehicle will accompany you today while exploring Ngorongoro National Park.
During your stay at Gibb’s Farm, a range of excellent optional activities are available to you. Head out on a serene walk through the farms eight historic gardens alongside a horticulturalist, discover traditional medicinal treatments on a walk through the Ngorongoro Forest led by a Masai healer. Bicycle through the nearby town of Karatu or in the Rotia countryside, test your skills by helping out at the farm, or set out on a guided hike of the forest to discover the many animals that call the trees home. With so many engaging and interesting activities to participate in, the only thing you’ll wish for is more time at Gibb’s Farm.
Enjoy a picnic lunch (included in tour price).
Where you’ll be staying
- Gibb`s Farm
- Farm Cottage
Day 6: Ngorongoro to Serengeti
Your guide will pick you up from your lodge in Ngorongoro and drive you to the famous plains of the Serengeti. On this drive you will have the option of stopping at Olduvai Gorge, the Serengeti Welcome Center and Lookout Point, or to stop for a picnic lunch. After entering the Serengeti, you will have the chance to enjoy a game viewing drive as you track through the park en route to your next accommodation. The drive takes five to six hours depending on the number of stops you make and the length of your game viewing experience. Longer transit times should be expected during the rainy seasons.
The massive Olduvai Gorge, or Oldupai Gorge, is often referred to as “The Cradle of Mankind.” Beginning in the eastern Serengeti plains, the cavernous ravine is some 30 miles long and is the result of millions of years of natural erosion. The gorge features a steep-sided gully that cuts its way through the Great Rift Valley stretching along eastern Africa, and is named after a commonly used plant by the Masai people; Sansevieria-Ehrenbergii, or Olduvai for short. This plant grows plentifully in the area, and is used for making bandages, rope, baskets, roofs and clothing. Today, discover the Olduvai Gorge firsthand alongside your expert local guide.
Get ready for an afternoon to remember as you set out in the company of an experienced tracker-guide to explore the expanses of the Serengeti. The park is world renowned for its healthy populations of resident wildlife species, in particular the African Big Five consisting of buffaloes, elephants, rhinoceroses, leopards and lions. Although sightings are considered a rarity, a small group of black rhinoceros also live within the park grounds. Heavy concentrations of topi, gazelle, waterbuck and Coke’s hartebeest ensure that local carnivores including cheetah, hyenas and African wild dog are ever present. The park is also home to more than 500 species of birds, including ostriches, crowned cranes, marabou storks and secretary birds; some of the most sought-after and photogenic birds on the planet.
Where you’ll be staying
- Lemala Nanyukie
- Tent
Day 7: Serengeti
This morning, your African adventure begins with an exploratory game drive through Tanzania’s oldest and most recognized National Park, the Serengeti. A land of unparalleled game viewing, from great herds of grazing herbivores to tactically cunning packs of carnivores, life on the plains of the Serengeti truly epitomizes the “circle of life.” A paradise for photographers and wildlife enthusiasts alike, it is all but guaranteed that you will spot giraffes and elephants feasting on shrubbery, impalas, gazelles and buffaloes traipsing carefully through the plains to avoid being noticed by on-looking lions, cheetahs and hyenas, and a spectacular range of birdlife flitting through the sky.
Immerse yourself in one of Africa’s greatest wildlife spectacles: the Great Migration. Witness vast herds of wildebeest accompanied by zebras and Thomson’s gazelles as they traverse the Serengeti ecosystem in search of fresh grazing. Their movements, driven by the availability of food and water, make each game drive a unique and unpredictable experience. Predators such as lions, leopards, and hyenas follow close behind, creating dramatic scenes that highlight both the beauty and harsh realities of life on the plains.
Where you’ll be staying
- Lemala Nanyukie
- Tent
Day 8: Serengeti
One of the most well-preserved national parks on Earth, the Serengeti today looks much like it did thousands of years ago. Here, the patterns of life, death, adaptation and migration are as old as the hills themselves. Set out in the morning to explore this magnificent park and to track animals while taking in the breathtaking beauty of this abiding landscape of rolling plains, acacia trees and outstanding biodiversity.
The Serengeti was once known as Masailand, and was home to fierce warriors who lived alongside wild animals, surviving off the natural resources of the land. Many of these people can still be found in the region today, some living as far away as the Masai Mara in Kenya. During your safari, consider taking the time to meet the people of an enduring Masai tribe (please speak to your Destination Expert for more information). Whether or not you make the trip to a Masai village, keep in mind as you explore the Serengeti that these lands have been central to Masai life for centuries. As you pass through the region – a photographer’s delight – remind yourself of the incredible, generational history of the Masai people, and the impressive feat of survival on the plains.
Where you’ll be staying
- Lemala Nanyukie
- Tent
Day 9: Serengeti to Arusha
Time permitting, your expert guide will include one more Serengeti game drive before dropping you off at the airstrip to catch your onward flight. This will be your last chance to take in the park’s incredible landscape and diverse range of animals.
Board a flight in Serengeti with service to Arusha. The flight will make several stops along on the way. Approximate travel time is two hours.
Please note, strict luggage restrictions apply to this flight: 1) Maximum weight allowance of 32 lbs (15 kg) is permitted per person. 2) Baggage must be soft-shelled. 3) Additional baggage allowance can be arranged at additional cost, please speak to your Destination Expert for more information.
Enjoy a private airport transfer between Arusha and Kilimanjaro International Airport alongside an English-speaking driver.
NOTES:
Made to order:
- Choose from a range of places to stay, from impeccable five-star hotels to equally outstanding boutique ones.
- Tailor your trip to include a wide variety of activities, from the must-see’s to the lesser-known, local experiences, and even the exclusive ones you may not know about.
- With no fixed dates or set schedules, you can explore on your terms.
- Whether you’re celebrating one of life’s big moments or looking to fulfill a personal journey, we always work with you to ensure we’re creating a trip-of-a-lifetime.
What’s included:
- A fully customized itinerary based on your interests and schedule
- Regional flights between stops in your itinerary (unless otherwise indicated)
- 24/7 in-destination support from our local office
- All accommodation stays, tours and transfers for scheduled activities are covered, unless otherwise listed in the itinerary
- A private driver for tours and transfers (in some countries our local private guides also act as your driver – your Destination Expert will discuss with you if applicable)
- Local private guides or shared tours that take you through your itinerary highlights and experiences, your final itinerary will confirm the type of tour
- A greeting at the airport or at your accommodation from one of our representatives – your expert will confirm your meet and greet location with you
- Breakfast each morning at your hotel, plus any meals indicated in the itinerary
- One suitcase and one carry-on per person for trip transfers
What’s not included:
- Your international airfare – please do let your expert know if you’d like to receive pricing from our Air Team
- Travel insurance, which we offer and can be purchased after you’ve booked your tour
- Visas (unless noted)
- Tips for services and experiences
- Lunches, dinners and drinks (alcoholic and non-alcoholic), unless specified in the itinerary
- Excess baggage charges, and where applicable, baggage not included in your fare
- Personal charges such as laundry, phone calls, SIM cards or room service
- Early check-in or late check-out from hotels (unless otherwise specified)
- Additional sightseeing, activities and experiences outside of your itinerary
- Optional enhancements like room or flight upgrades, or local camera or video fees
- Passport fees, immunization costs, and local departure taxes (when applicable)