9-Day Signature Safari Experience
9-Day Signature Safari Experience
From $7,850 per person
This 9-day luxury safari by Tanzania Tourism Safaris is a masterpiece of adventure and refinement, created for discerning travelers seeking front-row seats to Africa’s most awe-inspiring wildlife events. From Tarangire’s iconic baobabs to the mighty herds of the Serengeti, and into the majestic Ngorongoro Crater, this journey places you at the heart of Tanzania’s wild pulse. With expert guides, elegant lodges, and unmatched game viewing, this is more than a safari it’s a passage through nature’s greatest theatre.
Safari Itinerary
Day 1: Arrival in Arusha – Welcome to Tanzania
Upon arrival at Kilimanjaro International Airport, you’ll be warmly greeted by your dedicated Tanzania Tourism Safaris driver-guide. After a short welcome briefing, transfer to your hotel in Arusha. Settle into the lush surroundings and prepare for the unforgettable safari ahead.
Accommodation: Gran Meliá Arusha
Meals: Dinner (Half Board)
Day 2: Tarangire National Park – Giants of the Savannah
Depart early for Tarangire National Park, a hidden gem famed for its massive baobab trees and the largest elephant herds in northern Tanzania. Game drives will take you past rolling savannahs, riverine landscapes, and seasonal marshes. You’ll spot elephants, giraffes, wildebeest, lions, buffaloes, and possibly rare species like oryx and gerenuk. With over 500 bird species recorded, it’s also a paradise for bird lovers.
Accommodation: Tarangire Sopa Lodge
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner (Full Board)
Day 3: Into the Wild – Serengeti National Park
After breakfast, embark on a scenic drive to Serengeti National Park, passing through the Ngorongoro Highlands with a brief stop at the crater rim for photos. Upon entering the Serengeti, witness why this land of endless plains (from the Maasai word Siringet) is world-renowned. Enjoy your first game drives in Central Serengeti, a predator hotspot and heart of the action.
Accommodation: Serengeti Serena Safari Lodge
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner (Full Board)
Day 4: Tracking the Great Migration
Rise early for a full-day game drive following the Great Wildebeest Migration, one of nature’s most spectacular events. Your guide will take you to where the herds are most active—often followed closely by predators. Spot wildebeest, zebra, gazelles, and eland as they make their dramatic journey in search of water and grazing lands.
Accommodation: Serengeti Serena Safari Lodge
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner (Full Board)
Day 5: The Drama Continues – Great Migration Safari
Another day devoted to the incredible Great Migration. With picnic lunch packed, you’ll venture deeper into the plains for unrivaled wildlife encounters. Keep your camera ready for cheetahs on the hunt, hyenas lurking, or lions watching silently from the grass. Witness the thrilling chase, the uncertainty of survival, and the beauty of life in motion.
Accommodation: Serengeti Serena Safari Lodge
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner (Full Board)
Day 6: Final Serengeti Game Drive – Journey to Ngorongoro Highlands
Begin the day with a sunrise game drive in Central Serengeti. Visit prime locations like the Hippo Pool and kopjes where lions and leopards often bask in the sun. After brunch, travel to the Ngorongoro Conservation Area, arriving at the rim of the ancient volcanic caldera by sunset. Enjoy panoramic views over one of Africa’s most spectacular natural wonders.
Accommodation: Ngorongoro Serena Safari Lodge
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner (Full Board)
Day 7: Explore Ngorongoro Crater – Eden of Africa
Descend into the Ngorongoro Crater early in the morning for a full-day game drive. Home to all members of the Big Five, the crater floor is a sanctuary for elephants, black rhinos, lions, buffaloes, and elusive leopards. Enjoy lunch near the Hippo Pool at Ngoitoktok Springs. The density and diversity of wildlife in this collapsed volcano is unmatched anywhere on Earth.
Accommodation: Ngorongoro Serena Safari Lodge
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner (Full Board)
Day 8: Return to Arusha – A Peaceful Pause
After a relaxed breakfast, begin your journey back to Arusha. On arrival, check in at your serene lodge nestled on the outskirts of the city. The rest of the afternoon is free for leisure—take a walk through the gardens or enjoy a dip in the pool with views of Mount Meru in the background.
Accommodation: Arusha Serena Hotel
Meals: Breakfast, Dinner (Half Board)
Day 9: Departure – Farewell from the Wild
Depending on your flight schedule, enjoy some final moments at the lodge before being transferred to Kilimanjaro International Airport or Arusha Airport for your onward journey. As you depart, take with you unforgettable memories and the spirit of Africa in your heart.
Meals: Breakfast
Tour Price Includes
All airport transfers
Accommodation as mentioned in the itinerary
All meals on safari (breakfast, lunch, dinner)
Services of a professional English-speaking driver-guide
Safari vehicle with pop-up roof for game viewing
Bottled water during game drives
Tour Price Excludes
Travel or Medical Insurance is required and you should ask for Recommendation
beverages, alcoholic and soft drinks
Additional lodge nights
International flights
From $7,850 per person
Price varies by group size
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