If you have 10 days to visit Tanzania for a safari, then this itinerary is for you. All three stunning parks in northern Tanzania will be visited on your 10-day Northern Tanzania Safari, Tarangire, Ngorongoro, & Serengeti. From the lesser yet gorgeous parks of Tarangire and Lake Manyara to the famed Serengeti’s vast grasslands and the spectacular Ngorongoro Crater. See the wildebeest migration, the biggest animal show in the world, in the Serengeti, and marvel at the breathtaking vistas of the game-rich Ngorongoro Crater bottom.
Departure/return location
Arusha, Tanzania
Departure Time
Please arrive by 8:30 AM for a departure at 9:30 AM
Return Time
Approximately 8:30 PM
Included
AMREF Flying Doctor Insurance (This service is only available before its dark and can only transfer you to the nearest airstrip to hospital during Emergency)
Unlimited bottled drinking water during game viewing
Unlimited game mileage
Park entry fees and Crater fees (24hrs single entry)
Professional English-Speaking Driver guide
– A Friendly, Experienced and Passionate Driver Guide expert at a wide variety of skills: Flora and Fauna, Tanzania’s cultural and natural history
4X4 Custom built – Toyota Land cruiser
– Pop-up Roof, Opening Sliding windows, Seat Belts, Heavy duty wheels, and Extra Fuel tanks
– Refrigerator for cooling drinks, one pair of binoculars per couple, Eco friendly Trash Bag,
– Wi-Fi on board during safari, Charging Outlets type Plug G for charging Cameras and smart phones
Not Included
International flights (from/to home)
Additional accommodation before and after the safari
Tips (Tipping guidance US$20 per person per day
Personal items (souvenirs, travel insurance, visa fees,etc)
The government imposed an increase in taxes and/or park fees
Alcohol drinks
Travel insurance and medical repatriation
Beverage in the accommodation you will be staying
WHY TOUR TO SERENGETI AND NGORONGORO CRATER WITH PREPAM
Kilimanjaro International Airport-Arusha City
Distance: 55km/1hrs drive
On arrival at Kilimanjaro International Airport you will be met and great by our transfer/safari driver who will introduce to you about our beautiful country and then escort you to Arusha City in your chosen accommodation for evening rest to get ready for your next day adventure.
Mid-Range: Silver Palm Hotel on Full Board
Semi-Luxury: Kibo Palace Hotel on Full Board
Day 2
Arusha City - Tarangire National Park
Distance: 120km/2hrs drive
After breakfast, collect our picnic lunch boxes then we take a short pleasant morning drive to Tarangire National Park, Arrive at the gate our driver will do all the government procedures then proceed inside the park for a full day game drive in the park located slightly off the main safari route. Tarangire National Park is a lovely quiet park in Northern Tanzania most famous for its elephant migration, and birding safari with a quiet atmosphere. Later in the evening we drive to the lodge/hotel for evening leisure and overnight.
Accommodation: on Full Board (Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner)
Mid-Range: Lodge or Burudika Manyara Lodge on Full Board
Semi-Luxury: Lake Manyara Serena Lodge/Escarpment Luxury Lodge on Full Board
Day 3
Manyara Region-Serengeti National Park (central-Seronera)
Distance: 205km/4hrs drive
At 08.30am our driver will be at your hotel in Arusha ready to start your trip to our famous park Serengeti National Park ‘The Endless Plain” This Park is well-known for its healthy stock of resident wildlife, particularly the “Big Five”: Lion, Leopard, Elephant, Rhino, and Buffalo.
Serengeti, a UNESCO world heritage site, is home to around 200,000 zebras, and 300,000 Thomson’s gazelles that join the wildebeests’ trek for fresh grazing. Listen to the exotic sounds of over 6 million hooves pounding the open plains of Serengeti just like how you imagined African wildlife to be. After a long day of Safari you will drive to your accommodation for evening leisure and overnight.
Accommodation: on Full Board (Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner)
Mid-Range: Embalakai Authentic Camp on Full Board (located inside the park)
Semi-Luxury: Serengeti Serena Lodge on Full Board (located inside the park)
Day 4
Serengeti National Park (central- Seronera)
After breakfast, we will have a full day game drive in Central Serengeti. Apart from the large mammals, Serengeti is also home to gaudy agama lizards; Rock hyraxes scuffle around the surfaces of the park’s isolated granite kopjes. Wide varieties of dung beetle were found, and around 500 bird species have been recoded ranging from the outsized ostrich and bizarre secretary bird of the open grassland, to the black eagles that soar effortlessly above the Lobo Hills. Later in the evening drive to the camp for evening leisure and overnight.
Accommodation: on Full Board (Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner)
Mid-Range: Embalakai Authentic Camp on Full Board (located inside the park)
Semi-Luxury: Serengeti Serena Lodge on Full Board (located inside the park
Day 5
Serengeti National Park - Ngorongoro Conservation Area
Distance: 145/3.30hrs drive
After breakfast, we will start our day with a morning game drive in Serengeti then later take a short pleasant drive to Ngorongoro Conservation area, The Ngorongoro Conservation Area (NCA) is an extensive highland area along the eastern arm of the Rift Valley, with the world-renowned Ngorongoro Crater as its focal point. Ngorongoro was established to conserve wildlife and other natural resources. It also safeguards the interests of indigenous people and promotes tourism. In the evening drive to the lodge for evening leisure and overnight.
Accommodation: on Full Board (Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner)
Mid-Range: Eileen’s Tree Lodge on Full Board (located outside the park)
Semi-Luxury: Ngorongoro Serena Lodge on Full Board (located at the Crater rim)
Day 6
Karatu/ Ngorongoro Crater-Kilimanjaro International Airport fly to Zanzibar Airport-Stone Town
Distance: 245/4hrs drive
After breakfast, we depart for our tour in the crater, the crater has a population of around 120 lions with well defines territories, 15,000 wildebeest, 9000 zebras, 400 hyenas and around 50 black rhinos. Many wildebeest and other herd animals are resident benefiting from the many sources of year round waters and are boosted by some migrators in season. Buffalos, Thomson’s gazelle and Eland are also present in numbers, Hippos can be found in pools and swampland and highland birds is colorful and plentiful around the waters. Flamingos can be often been seen in Lake magadi, which occupies part of the crater floor. Later after your tour in the crater drive to Arusha/Kilimanjaro International Airport for your 1900hrs flight to Zanzibar Airport. On arrival met and greet by our representative who will transfer to your hotel in stone town for your evening leisure and overnight.
Accommodation: on Bed and Breakfast (Breakfast Only)
Mid-Range: Dhow Palace on Bed and Breakfast
Semi-Luxury: Zanzibar Serena Lodge on Bed and Breakfast
Day 7 - 9
Zanzibar Stone Town - North Coast
After breakfast, you will go on a guided tour of stone town, a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Experience tracing the footsteps of Arab Sultans on Zanzibar and ponder on the interesting historical sites and labyrinths. See actual Zanzibar doors famous for its unique architectural tradition. After lunch, we will proceed to a tour of the countryside to the spice plantations. This place has a rich history and you will be welcomed by the rich aroma of spices such as nutmeg and cinnamon. Afterwards, we take you to your accommodations for overnight.
Accommodation: on Full Board (Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner)
Mid-Range: Sultan Sands Island Resort on Full Board
Semi-Luxury: Zanzibar Melia Lodge on Full Board
Day 10
Zanzibar Stone Town - North Coast
On your last day, enjoy the rest of your stay by relaxing in the pool or in the beach while taking in as much sunshine as you can. In the afternoon, we will take you to the airport for your onward destination.