9-Day Northern Explorer Safari
Duration: 9 Days / 8 Nights
Destinations: Tarangire, Lake Manyara, Serengeti, Ngorongoro Crater, Lake Natron
Safari Type: Classic Game Drive Safari (Private or Group)
Starting Point: Arusha
Safari Highlights
Witness the Big Five in Serengeti and Ngorongoro Crater
Explore diverse landscapes from baobab valleys to alkaline lakes
Visit off-the-beaten-path Lake Natron and nearby Maasai communities
Spot elephants, lions, giraffes, flamingos, and more
Scenic drives and local insights from expert guides
🗓️ Day-by-Day Itinerary
Day 1: Arrival in Arusha
Meet & greet at Kilimanjaro International Airport (JRO)
Transfer to your hotel in Arusha for briefing and overnight
Optional town visit depending on arrival time
Accomodation: Hotel/Lodge in Arusha
Day 2: Arusha – Tarangire National Park
Drive to Tarangire for full-day game drive
Search for elephants, lions, zebras, and baobab landscapes
Picnic lunch inside the park
Accommodation: Lodge near Tarangire / Mto wa Mbu
Day 3: Lake Manyara National Park
Morning game drive in Lake Manyara
Spot tree-climbing lions, flamingos, hippos, and primates
Afternoon cultural visit to Mto wa Mbu (optional)
Accommodation: Lodge near Karatu
Day 4: Karatu – Serengeti National Park
Scenic drive through Ngorongoro highlands to Serengeti
En-route game viewing as you enter the park
Late afternoon game drive in central Serengeti
Accommodation: Tented Camp in Serengeti
Day 5: Full-Day Serengeti Game Drive
Early morning and afternoon game drives
Track lions, cheetahs, elephants, and (seasonally) the Great Migration
Optional picnic or hot lunch at camp
Accommodation: Tented Camp in Serengeti
Day 6: Serengeti – Ngorongoro Conservation Area
Morning game drive as you exit Serengeti
Visit Olduvai Gorge (optional)
Continue to Ngorongoro rim
Accommodation: Lodge near Crater Rim
Day 7: Ngorongoro Crater Exploration
Descend into the crater for a full-day safari
Excellent chance to see rhinos, hippos, lions, and flamingos
Picnic lunch by the hippo pool
Accommodation: Lodge near Lake Natron or transfer partway
Day 8: Lake Natron – Flamingos & Waterfalls
Explore Lake Natron’s flamingo shores and nearby waterfalls
Optional visit to a local Maasai village
Enjoy views of Ol Doinyo Lengai volcano
Accommodation: Lodge near Lake Natron
Day 9: Return to Arusha – Departure
Morning drive back to Arusha via Engaruka route
Optional stop for lunch or souvenir shopping
Drop-off at airport or hotel (depending on schedule)
Safari Booking
✅ What’s Included
Private 4×4 safari vehicle with pop-up roof
Professional English-speaking guide
All park entry and conservation fees
Accommodation (lodges/tented camps)
All meals during safari
Bottled drinking water
Airport transfers (arrival & departure)
❌ What’s Not Included
International flights
Tips for guide and camp staff
Travel insurance
Optional activities (Olduvai Gorge, cultural visits)
Personal expenses (laundry, drinks, souvenirs)