Nine days African safari

9 days—This 9-day African safari takes you to the best destination sites in Africa: the Serengeti, Ngorongoro crater, Tarangire, Lake Natron and Lake Manyara

$2400-4000 USD

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Safari summary

This 9 days African safari is the ultimate safari experience you will explore the most beautiful destinations: the Serengeti, ngorongoro crater, Tarangire, Lake Natron, Lake Manyara and Arusha National Park. You will have an opportunity to visit the most important destinations on this 9 days African safari, you will visit three of the most beautiful national parks in the north of Tanzania and Lake Natron, which is located in the settlement area of the Maasai. The lake is the habitat of millions of waterbirds and is one of the world's most important breeding grounds for flamingos. The area around Lake Natron is without a doubt one of the most beautiful and unspoiled areas in Africa and makes your safari a very special experience.

The 9-day African safari, exploring the Serengeti's iconic plains, the wildlife-rich Ngorongoro Crater, Tarangire majestic landscapes, the tranquil Lake Natron, the bird-rich shores of Lake Manyara, and the diverse ecosystems of Arusha National Park. This ultimate journey promises unparalleled wildlife encounters and a captivating exploration of Africa's natural wonders.

This 9-day African safari price ranges from $2400 to $5500 per person, inclusive of 4x4 land cruiser transportation. As a specialist local tour company, our rates are considered affordable, offering exceptional value compared to higher-priced alternatives. Explore the beauty of Africa's wildlife with us at a budget-friendly cost.

How to book 9 days African safari?
Book early, and you'll enjoy a fantastic 10% discount on your safari package. Don't miss out on this exclusive offer to explore the mesmerizing wildlife and landscapes of Africa with us.

About this tour

	Tour type	Set-date, set-itinerary, group
	Main focus	Game drives
	Activity level	Easy activity
	Best months	January, February, March, June, July, August, September, October, December
	Countries	Tanzania
	Parks	Arusha Lake Manyara Ngorongoro Crater Serengeti Tarangire

Fine details

Safari highlights

Bird watching—with professional guide
Wildlife sanctuaries

What’s included?

Private vehicle and driver

What’s not included?

Accommodation
Alcoholic beverages
All drinks
Hot air balloons
International flights
Meals
Park fees
Premium alcoholic beverages
Tips and gratuities
Visas

Itinerary

Day 1 - Arrival Day

Upon arrival, you'll be greeted with warm hospitality and transferred to your accommodation in Arusha. Spend some time in Arusha, both the gateway city for most safaris in northern Tanzania and a fascinating place to explore. Enjoy good restaurants, streets filled with energy and so many snapshots of vibrant Tanzanian city life. It’s everything you look for in an urban pit stop.

Arusha - Tarangire National Park

Following breakfast you begin our journey to Tarangire is filled with giant baobab trees all across the park, as well as elephants, lots of them. But that’s just the beginning. Of the big cats, you’ll probably see lions, and cheetahs and leopards around, too. And it’s impossible to miss the wildebeest, giraffes, hippos, buffaloes and zebras. In the late evening, you will exit the Park and drive to your accommodation in Mto Wa Mbu for dinner and overnight.

Lake Natron

After breakfast, you are heading to Lake Natron the drive continues on adventurous slopes. The drive leads past Maasai villages and the holy mountain of the Maasai, the Ol Doinyo Lengai. The outlet Lake Natron is the home of a remarkable variety of birds, in particular about 2.5 million dwarf flamingos, the lake serves them as a regular breeding ground. The area around Lake Natron is one of the most beautiful and unspoiled regions in Africa. You'll stay overnight at a campsite at Lake Natron.

Lake Natron - Serengeti

After breakfast, drive to the Serengeti its vast ecosystem and unique wildlife. Known for the world's largest natural migration system, the park hosts over 1.4 million gnus, 300,000 Thomson's gazelles, and 200,000 zebras annually. With about 3 million larger mammals, it boasts the world's richest wildlife. The Serengeti is home to diverse species, including giraffes, buffalo, hyenas, elephants, and a significant predator population of 3000 lions, 300 cheetahs, and 400-700 leopards.

Central Serengeti National Park

Also today you will spend a full day to unforgettable exploring the Central Serengeti, the epicenter of the great wildebeest migration. Witness thrilling wildlife encounters, from lion prides to cheetahs in action, as you become immersed in this natural wonderland

Northern - Central Serengeti Game

Today you will have an early breakfast and start an early morning or sunrise game drive in the northern Serengeti. During the right season, we witness the Mara River crossing of large herds of Wildebeests. Around 10 am you will head back to the campsite for a full breakfast, pack your stuff and proceed with a game drive en route to the Central part of the park. Overnight and dinner will be at your campsite located in the central of Serengeti.

Central Serengeti - Ngorongoro

This morning you will continue with further game drives in the Serengeti, at noon you will leave to the Ngorongoro Crater. Both conservation areas are not separated by fences, on the way you can observe with some luck some more wildlife. You will spend the night in the Simba Camp on the upper crater rim, where you can enjoy a spectacular view and a great sunset.

Ngorongoro Crater

Tour by: Africa Natural Tours

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