Day 1 – Arrival in Arusha

Arrive at Kilimanjaro International Airport and receive a warm welcome from your professional safari guide. Transfer to a deluxe lodge in Arusha, set beneath Mount Meru. Relax and enjoy the lodge facilities before a private safari briefing. Dinner and overnight in Arusha.

Day 2 – Arusha to Tarangire National Park

After breakfast, drive to Tarangire National Park, renowned for its large elephant herds, baobab trees, and diverse wildlife. Enjoy a full-day game drive with a gourmet picnic lunch. In the evening, continue to a luxury lodge near Tarangire for dinner and overnight.

Day 3 – Tarangire to Lake Manyara National Park

Depart Tarangire after breakfast and travel to Lake Manyara National Park. Explore its lush groundwater forests, open savannahs, and lakeshore, home to flamingos, hippos, and tree-climbing lions. Later, drive to the Ngorongoro Highlands for dinner and overnight at a deluxe lodge.

Day 4 – Ngorongoro Crater Safari

Begin early and descend into the Ngorongoro Crater, a UNESCO World Heritage Site with one of Africa’s highest wildlife concentrations. Enjoy a full-day game drive, spotting the Big Five and the rare black rhino. Picnic lunch on the crater floor. Dinner and overnight at a luxury lodge on the crater rim.

Day 5 – Ngorongoro to Serengeti National Park

After breakfast, travel through the Ngorongoro Conservation Area toward the legendary Serengeti. Enjoy game viewing en route as the endless plains unfold. Arrive at your deluxe tented camp or lodge in the Serengeti for dinner and overnight.

Day 6 – Full Day Serengeti Safari

Spend the entire day exploring Serengeti National Park with morning and afternoon game drives. Depending on the season, witness the Great Migration of wildebeest and zebras. Your guide will track predators and other wildlife across the plains. Dinner and overnight in the Serengeti.

Day 7 – Serengeti to Karatu

Enjoy a final morning game drive in the Serengeti before departing for Karatu town. Travel through scenic landscapes with wildlife sightings along the way. Arrive in Karatu in the afternoon and relax at your deluxe lodge. Dinner and overnight in Karatu.

Day 8 – Cultural Experience or Leisure Day

Spend the day enjoying a cultural visit to a local village, coffee plantation tour, or leisure activities at your lodge. This day allows time to unwind and experience Tanzania beyond wildlife. Dinner and overnight at your lodge in Karatu.

Day 9 – Karatu to Arusha & Departure

After breakfast, drive back to Arusha. Depending on your flight schedule, enjoy lunch in Arusha before transferring to Kilimanjaro International Airport for your onward international flight. This marks the end of your memorable 9 Days Tanzania Deluxe Safari Tours.