10-Day Tanzania Wildlife Safari from Arusha

Day 1: Arusha – Lake Manyara Park (B, L, D)

After an 8.30am breakfast, leave Arusha for Lake Manyara Park for morning and afternoon game drives with a picnic lunch in the park.

Overnight: Bougainvillea Safari Lodge

Day 2: Manyara – Serengeti Plains (B, L, D)

Drive from Manyara for a morning game drive en route to the great Serengeti Plains and the Ngorongoro Conservation Area.

Overnight: Serengeti Tented Camp

Day 3 & 4: Serengeti Central and Southern Areas (B, L, D)

See more wildlife on morning and afternoon game drives across the Serengeti.

Overnight: Serengeti Tented Camp

Day 5: Serengeti - Ngorongoro – Ndutu (B, L, D)

After breakfast, drive to the Ngorongoro Conservation Area for a morning game drive, and a picnic lunch inside the park.

Overnight: Ndutu Safari Lodge/Tented

Day 6: Full Day Game Drive in Ndutu (B, L, D)

Spend a full day exploring the wildlife of the Ndutu area, taking in a range of different habitats that include swamps, woodland, soda lakes and the Serengeti short grass plains. Finish the day with a drive to the Ngorongoro Crater Rim for dinner and accommodations.

Overnight: Sopa Lodge

Day 7: Ngorongoro Crater (B, L, D)

After breakfast, descend into the crater floor for a full day of game viewing. The Ngorongoro Crater is rich with wildlife, and you’ll have a picnic lunch near the Lerai forest or hippo pool. In the late afternoon, ascend the crater for your dinner and accommodations at Karatu Town.

Overnight: Bougainvillea Safari Lodge

Day 8: Karatu - Tarangire (B, L, D)

After breakfast, leave Karatu Town for a game drive in Tarangire, where you’ll find plentiful elephants and a landscape of iconic baobab trees.

Overnight: Tarangire Roika Tented Lodge

Day 9: Tarangire National Park (B, L, D)

Enjoy free time in the lodge/campsite until 3pm, with breakfast onsite and a hot lunch. Begin an evening game drive at 3pm, exploring the park during some of the most active hours for wildlife.

Overnight: Tarangire Roika Tented Lodge

Day 10: Tarangire to Arusha (B, L, D)

After breakfast, leave Tarangire to Arusha town. If desired, visit Meserani Snake Park for lunch, and take one final afternoon game drive before arriving in Arusha, where this tour concludes with drop-off at your hotel.