9-Day Serengeti Tarangire and Manyara Safari Experience
Overview
This 9-Day Serengeti Tarangire and Manyara Safari Experience covers the highlights of northern Tanzania, including Tarangire, Lake Manyara, and the Serengeti. Discover diverse landscapes, from the open plains of the Serengeti to the lush forests of Lake Manyara. Explore these national parks, which are home to a vast array of wildlife and offer some of the best 9-Day Serengeti Tarangire and Manyara Safari experiences in Africa
Day by Day
- Day 1: Arrival in Arusha and Transfer to Tarangire National Park
Your safari begins with your arrival in Arusha, where your guide will meet you and take you to Tarangire National Park. Known for its large elephant herds and towering baobab trees, Tarangire offers an exciting start to your safari. Spend the afternoon enjoying a game drive, followed by dinner and an overnight stay at your lodge.
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- Day 2: Full Day in Tarangire National Park
Spend the entire day in Tarangire, exploring its vast landscapes and wildlife. Look for elephants, lions, giraffes, and a variety of birds as you travel through the park’s savannah and wetlands. Your guide will provide insights into the animals and ecosystems, giving you a deeper understanding of this unique park.
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- Day 3: Tarangire to Lake Manyara National Park
Travel from Tarangire to Lake Manyara, where you’ll encounter an array of wildlife including flamingos, hippos, and tree-climbing lions. The park’s variety of landscapes offers excellent photo opportunities, and you’ll enjoy a guided game drive to see the best of the park’s diverse ecosystems. Return to your lodge for a relaxing evening.
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- Day 4: Lake Manyara to Ngorongoro Crater
Leave Lake Manyara and head to the Ngorongoro Crater. This UNESCO World Heritage Site offers some of the best wildlife viewing in Africa. On a full-day game drive, you’ll have the chance to spot all of the Big Five, along with countless other species of animals and birds. The views from the crater rim are spectacular and provide a fitting end to your day.
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- Day 5: Ngorongoro Crater to Serengeti National Park
On your way to the Serengeti, stop at Olduvai Gorge, one of the most significant archaeological sites in the world. Continue to the Serengeti for an afternoon game drive, where you’ll begin to experience the park’s incredible wildlife, including lions, cheetahs, and elephants. Stay overnight at your lodge within the Serengeti.
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- Day 6: Full Day in Serengeti National Park
Spend an entire day in the Serengeti, witnessing its diverse wildlife and stunning landscapes. Whether you’re in search of the Great Migration or hoping to spot predators such as lions and leopards, the Serengeti is teeming with animal life. Your guide will take you to various regions, ensuring you have the best possible safari experience.
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- Day 7: Serengeti National Park
Enjoy another full day in the Serengeti, exploring different parts of the park. This day may present opportunities to see more of the Great Migration if it’s the right season, or spot rare wildlife such as cheetahs and leopards. Your guide will help you navigate the park’s expansive terrain, ensuring a rewarding safari experience.
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- Day 8: Serengeti to Arusha
On your final day in the Serengeti, enjoy a morning game drive before heading back to Arusha. The day concludes with a transfer to the airport for your departure flight, marking the end of your unforgettable Tanzanian safari adventure.
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- Day 9: Departure
After your return to Arusha on Day 8, you’ll have some time to relax and reflect on your safari before transferring to the airport for your flight home.
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- Inclusions:
- Transfer Airport to your hotel
- Park fees as per itinerary
- Accommodation and meals as per itinerary
- Game drives as indicated in the Itinerary.
- Service of English Speaking guide.
- Drinking water while on safari
- One-way flight from Dar es Salaam to Zanzibar
- Game drive in a safari vehicle with pop up roof and/or open sided vehicle
- Boat safari at Selous/ Nyerere National Park
- Exclusions:
- Any International flights
- Any Domestic flights not mentioned above
- Visa
- Optional activities such as walking safari and Night Game Drive
- Travel and medical Insurance
- Zanzibar Infrastructure fee, payable direct to the hotel
- Tips for driver or camp/lodge staff
- All items of a personal nature such as laundry, phone calls and drinks
- Any other items or activities not specified above