Tarangire • Lake Manyara • Ngorongoro Crater • Central Serengeti • Northern Serengeti 11 Days / 10 Nights
There is a reason Tanzania is regarded as one of the finest safari destinations on Earth.
Its landscapes are wonderfully diverse, its wildlife is astonishingly abundant and its national parks remain among the wildest and most spectacular anywhere in Africa. This journey has been designed to showcase the very best of Northern Tanzania, taking you from ancient baobab forests and shimmering Rift Valley lakes to the vast grasslands of the Serengeti, where nature still unfolds much as it has for centuries.
Every destination reveals a different side of Tanzania. Tarangire is famous for its magnificent elephant herds and iconic baobab trees, Lake Manyara offers lush groundwater forests and tree-climbing lions, while the Ngorongoro Crater provides one of the greatest concentrations of wildlife found anywhere on the continent.
The adventure reaches its peak in the legendary Serengeti. By spending time in both the Central and Northern regions, you'll experience not only exceptional year-round wildlife viewing but also, during the migration season, the unforgettable spectacle of thousands of wildebeest and zebra crossing the Mara River in one of nature's greatest dramas.
This itinerary is designed for travellers who want to experience Tanzania in depth, allowing enough time to appreciate the remarkable diversity of landscapes, wildlife and ecosystems that make this country one of Africa's true safari masterpieces.
Upon arrival at Kilimanjaro International Airport, you will be warmly welcomed by your Beyond Wild representative and transferred to your hotel in Arusha.
The remainder of the day is at leisure to relax after your international journey and prepare for your safari adventure.
Overnight stay in Arusha.
After breakfast, depart for Tarangire National Park.
Enjoy your first game drive through landscapes dotted with towering baobab trees and home to some of Africa's largest elephant herds. Lions, leopards, giraffes, zebras, wildebeest and numerous bird species are regularly encountered throughout the park.
Arrive at your lodge in the afternoon for dinner and overnight stay.
Spend a full day exploring Tarangire's varied habitats.
The Tarangire River serves as a lifeline for wildlife throughout the year, attracting elephants, buffalo, giraffes and countless antelope species. Predators such as lions and leopards are frequently seen, while the park's scenic beauty makes every drive memorable.
Return to the lodge for dinner and overnight stay.
After breakfast, continue to the beautiful Lake Manyara National Park.
Although one of Tanzania's smaller parks, Lake Manyara offers an incredible variety of habitats ranging from lush groundwater forests and open grasslands to alkaline lake shores.
Enjoy an afternoon game drive searching for elephants, giraffes, baboons, hippos and the park's famous tree-climbing lions before heading to your lodge.
Dinner and overnight stay.
This morning, drive towards the Ngorongoro Conservation Area before descending into the spectacular Ngorongoro Crater for a full-day safari.
Often described as Africa's Garden of Eden, the crater supports one of the highest concentrations of wildlife anywhere on the continent, including lions, elephants, buffalo, hippos, hyenas and the endangered black rhinoceros.
After a picnic lunch on the crater floor, ascend to your lodge located on or near the crater rim.
Dinner and overnight stay.
Following breakfast, journey towards the legendary Serengeti National Park.
Wildlife viewing begins immediately upon entering the park as you make your way to your luxury safari camp in the Central Serengeti.
The Seronera Valley is renowned for its resident predators and exceptional year-round wildlife sightings.
Dinner and overnight stay.
Spend the day exploring the endless plains, rocky kopjes and river systems of the Central Serengeti.
Search for lions, leopards, cheetahs, elephants, buffalo, giraffes and countless plains game while your experienced guide follows recent wildlife sightings.
Return to camp in the evening for dinner and overnight stay.
After breakfast, enjoy a leisurely game drive as you travel north through the Serengeti ecosystem.
Observe the changing landscapes and abundant wildlife before arriving in the Northern Serengeti, one of Africa's most exclusive safari regions.
Dinner and overnight stay.
Spend the day exploring the Northern Serengeti.
During the Great Migration season, witness the extraordinary Mara River crossings as thousands of wildebeest and zebra attempt to cross crocodile-filled waters. Outside the migration months, the region continues to offer exceptional wildlife viewing with far fewer visitors.
Dinner and overnight stay.
Enjoy one final full day exploring this remarkable wilderness.
With expansive landscapes, excellent predator sightings and a sense of complete solitude, the Northern Serengeti provides an unforgettable conclusion to your Tanzanian safari.
As the sun sets over the plains, celebrate your final evening in one of Africa's greatest wildlife destinations.
Dinner and overnight stay.
Following breakfast, transfer to the nearby airstrip for your scheduled bush flight back to Arusha.
Upon arrival, you will be met and transferred to Kilimanjaro International Airport for your onward flight.
Your journey through Tanzania comes to an end, leaving you with unforgettable memories of extraordinary wildlife, spectacular landscapes and the timeless beauty of East Africa.
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