This 9-day Tanzania safari invites you on an unforgettable journey through the country’s most iconic wildlife areas and cultural heartlands. With Serengeti Vista Exploration, you’ll explore the elephant-filled plains of Tarangire, the legendary savannas of the Serengeti, and the dramatic Ngorongoro Crater. You’ll also connect with Tanzania’s indigenous heritage through a visit to the Hadzabe and Datoga tribes near Lake Eyasi, and marvel at the unique beauty of Lake Manyara. Each day blends thrilling game drives with cultural encounters and scenic wonder, all led by experienced guides and paired with comfortable, carefully selected accommodations. From vast plains to crater floors, this is a complete and authentic safari experience.
Upon your arrival at Kilimanjaro International Airport, your safari adventure begins with a warm welcome from your professional Serengeti Vista Exploration guide. You’ll be transferred to your hotel in Arusha, a bustling city nestled beneath the majestic Mount Meru (55 km, approx. 1 hour). Arusha is the gateway to northern Tanzania’s world-renowned parks and offers a delightful blend of local culture and modern amenities. Depending on your arrival time, you can relax at your lodge, explore the vibrant markets, or enjoy a traditional Tanzanian meal. This evening is all about rest and preparation for the unforgettable days ahead.
is a peaceful, garden-set retreat near Mount Meru, offering chalet-style rooms with modern comforts. It’s the perfect place to relax before or after your safari, with warm hospitality and serene surroundings.
Four Points by Sheraton Arusha is a stylish hotel based in central Arusha, offering easy access to the city’s shops, restaurants, and cultural sites. It’s also a convenient starting point for safaris to iconic destinations like Serengeti and Ngorongoro Crater.
is a luxurious five-star hotel set between the city and Mount Meru, offering stunning views and world-class amenities. With elegant rooms, a spa, fine dining, and lush gardens, it’s the perfect base for a stylish stay in Tanzania.
After an early breakfast, you’ll depart for Tarangire National Park (120 km, approx. 2 hours), one of Tanzania’s best-kept secrets and a paradise for wildlife lovers. Known for its dramatic landscapes dotted with ancient baobab trees and the life-giving Tarangire River, this park hosts vast herds of elephants, sometimes numbering in the hundreds, along with zebras, giraffes, wildebeest, and a variety of antelope. You’ll enjoy an extensive game drive through this diverse ecosystem, spotting not only mammals but over 500 species of birds, making it a birdwatcher’s dream. After a bush lunch and more wildlife viewing, you’ll settle into your comfortable lodge or tented camp, surrounded by nature and serenaded by the sounds of the wild.
Marera Valley Lodge offers a restaurant, bar, and outdoor pool, ensuring a relaxing stay. It’s also conveniently located near Lake Manyara and Ngorongoro Crater for easy exploration.
Tarangire Safari Lodge is located inside Tarangire National Park, offering stunning views of the Tarangire River and surrounding wildlife-rich landscapes. It provides the perfect base for an authentic safari experience
Elephant Spring Tarangire is in Tarangire National Park. The camp is near the Tarangire River, a great spot for wildlife. Elephants and other animals gather here, especially in the dry season.
Today, you embark on a scenic journey to the world-famous Serengeti National Park (280 km, approx. 6 hours), passing through the lush Ngorongoro Highlands and Karatu farmland. Along the way, you’ll glimpse Maasai villages and sweeping vistas that showcase Tanzania’s diverse beauty. Once inside the Serengeti, the landscape opens into endless golden plains teeming with wildlife. In the central Seronera region, known for its year-round water supply, you’ll likely encounter lions, leopards, cheetahs, and large herbivores like buffalo and topi. After a picnic lunch and an afternoon game drive, you’ll arrive at your safari camp in the heart of the Serengeti. As night falls, you’ll enjoy a hearty dinner under the African sky, where the stars shine with unmatched brilliance and the distant roar of lions reminds you just how wild this place truly is.
Embalakai Serengeti Camp is a comfortable eco-friendly tented camp in Central Serengeti, close to top wildlife spots. It offers en-suite tents, local meals, and an authentic safari experience.
Serengeti Sametu Camp is an intimate safari camp on the edge of the Serengeti, offering luxury tents, stunning views, and close wildlife encounters.
Nyota Luxury offers an intimate safari experience in Central Serengeti, near the Orangi River. The camp features 16 spacious tents with hardwood floors, private verandas, and indoor and outdoor showers.
Today is dedicated entirely to exploring the wonders of the Serengeti. You’ll begin with a sunrise game drive, the perfect time to witness predators in action as the plains come alive. The Serengeti is home to the Great Migration, a wildlife spectacle where millions of wildebeest, zebras, and gazelles move in search of greener pastures—often pursued by hungry predators. Whether you’re watching a cheetah sprint, a lion pride relaxing in the shade, or a solitary leopard in an acacia tree, each sighting tells a story. You’ll enjoy a picnic lunch in the wilderness and have the option to visit hippo pools, scenic kopjes (rock outcrops), and hidden corners of the park. After a full day in the bush, return to your camp for a warm shower, a fireside drink, and dinner shared under the stars.
Embalakai Serengeti Camp is a comfortable eco-friendly tented camp in Central Serengeti, close to top wildlife spots. It offers en-suite tents, local meals, and an authentic safari experience.
Serengeti Sametu Camp is an intimate safari camp on the edge of the Serengeti, offering luxury tents, stunning views, and close wildlife encounters.
Nyota Luxury offers an intimate safari experience in Central Serengeti, near the Orangi River. The camp features 16 spacious tents with hardwood floors, private verandas, and indoor and outdoor showers.
One day in the Serengeti is never enough, so today you venture further to explore lesser-traveled areas and witness more intimate moments in the animal kingdom. Your guide will tailor the day based on wildlife movements, taking you to active territories where lions hunt, elephants gather near watering holes, or vultures circle overhead. Optional activities such as a hot air balloon safari at dawn offer a breathtaking view of the plains and an unforgettable champagne breakfast upon landing. By afternoon, you may track a migrating herd, witness a river crossing (season-dependent), or simply enjoy the silence and raw beauty of the land. The vastness of the Serengeti inspires awe, reflection, and a deep appreciation for nature’s balance.
Embalakai Serengeti Camp is a comfortable eco-friendly tented camp in Central Serengeti, close to top wildlife spots. It offers en-suite tents, local meals, and an authentic safari experience.
Serengeti Sametu Camp is an intimate safari camp on the edge of the Serengeti, offering luxury tents, stunning views, and close wildlife encounters.
Nyota Luxury offers an intimate safari experience in Central Serengeti, near the Orangi River. The camp features 16 spacious tents with hardwood floors, private verandas, and indoor and outdoor showers.
After breakfast and a final morning game drive in Serengeti, you’ll begin your journey toward the magnificent Ngorongoro Crater (170 km, approx. 4 hours), a UNESCO World Heritage Site and one of Africa’s most iconic landscapes. Once inside the crater, you’ll descend over 600 meters into a natural amphitheater teeming with wildlife. This extinct volcanic caldera is home to over 30,000 animals, including the rare black rhino, as well as lions, warthogs, zebras, hyenas, and a dense population of flamingos that thrive in the crater lake. After a fascinating game drive and picnic lunch at the Hippo Pool, you’ll ascend the crater wall and head to Karatu, a charming town located on the crater’s outer slopes, where you’ll relax in a comfortable lodge surrounded by lush greenery.
is a charming lodge set on a working coffee plantation near the Ngorongoro Crater. It offers comfortable cottages and a peaceful atmosphere, perfect for relaxing before or after a safari.
Ngorongoro Lion’s Paw is a luxury lodge perched on the eastern rim of the Ngorongoro Crater in Tanzania. Nestled beneath a grove of acacia trees, it offers breathtaking views of the crater floor and easy access to early morning game drives.
is a luxurious retreat on the rim of the Ngorongoro Crater, offering stunning views and elegant, Maasai-inspired accommodations. Guests enjoy world-class dining, a relaxing spa, and easy access to thrilling safari adventures.
This morning, take a scenic drive to Lake Eyasi (approx. 1.5 hours) for an immersive cultural experience with two of Tanzania’s most unique tribes. First, visit the Hadzabe, one of the last remaining hunter-gatherer groups in Africa. Join them on a traditional hunting expedition and learn about their language, tools, and survival techniques. Next, meet the Datoga tribe, known for their blacksmithing skills and pastoral lifestyle. After visiting the local village and walking along the lake’s edge, return to your lodge in Karatu for a restful evening.
Lodge sits atop the Rift Valley, offering stunning views of Lake Manyara and beyond. The eco-friendly lodge features cozy rooms, an infinity pool, and local cuisine. It’s a peaceful base for exploring nearby parks and villages.
is an intimate boutique hotel overlooking Lake Manyara, offering beautifully designed private villas with pools for couples and families. Guests can enjoy peaceful privacy or socialize by the communal pool, dine at the restaurant, and relax by the nightly fire.
Lodge sits atop the Rift Valley, offering stunning views of Lake Manyara and beyond. The eco-friendly lodge features cozy rooms, an infinity pool, and local cuisine. It’s a peaceful base for exploring nearby parks and villages.
This morning, you visit Lake Manyara National Park (approx. 45 minutes from Karatu), a compact but incredibly diverse park nestled between the Rift Valley escarpment and the alkaline Lake Manyara. Known for its tree-climbing lions, large troops of baboons, and seasonal flocks of pink flamingos, this park offers an excellent final safari experience. The lush groundwater forest and open plains create a photogenic backdrop as you track giraffes, hippos, and elephants. After a leisurely lunch and final game drive, you’ll begin the return journey to Arusha (approx. 2.5 hours). Upon arrival, you’ll have time to shop for souvenirs, rest, or prepare for departure, depending on your evening schedule.
Arusha Planet Lodge is a peaceful, garden-set retreat near Mount Meru, offering chalet-style rooms with modern comforts. It’s the perfect place to relax before or after your safari, with warm hospitality and serene surroundings.
Four Points by Sheraton Arusha is a stylish hotel based in central Arusha, offering easy access to the city’s shops, restaurants, and cultural sites. It’s also a convenient starting point for safaris to iconic destinations like Serengeti and Ngorongoro Crater.
is a luxurious five-star hotel set between the city and Mount Meru, offering stunning views and world-class amenities. With elegant rooms, a spa, fine dining, and lush gardens, it’s the perfect base for a stylish stay in Tanzania.
After breakfast and depending on your flight time, you will be transferred to Kilimanjaro International Airport (55 km, approx. 1 hour) for your onward flight. As you bid farewell to Tanzania, you’ll carry with you memories of golden savannahs, thrilling wildlife sightings, and heartfelt moments with the people and places that make this country so extraordinary. Whether it was the silent watch of a stalking lion, the call of a fish eagle, or a campfire under the Milky Way, your journey with Serengeti Vista Exploration will stay with you forever.
| Tour Type | 2 Pax | 4 Pax | 6+ Pax |
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| Classic | $000 | $000 | $000 |
| Luxury | $000 | $000 | $000 |
| Premium | $000 | $000 | $000 |
| Tour Type | 2 Pax | 4 Pax | 6+ Pax |
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| Classic | $000 | $000 | $000 |
| Luxury | $000 | $000 | $000 |
| Premium | $000 | $000 | $000 |
| Tour Type | 2 Pax | 4 Pax | 6+ Pax |
|---|---|---|---|
| Classic | $000 | $000 | $000 |
| Luxury | $000 | $000 | $000 |
| Premium | $000 | $000 | $000 |
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