10 Days Tanzania Safari – Wildlife, Wonders & the Wild Migration
Trip Overview
Embark on an unforgettable 10-day Tanzania safari adventure across the most iconic parks and reserves in East Africa. This immersive journey combines intimate wildlife encounters, the chance to witness the Great Migration, breathtaking landscapes, and unique experiences like walking along the crater rim and soaking in a natural hot spring.
Explore the best of northern Tanzania—Tarangire’s majestic elephants, Serengeti’s vast predator-rich plains, and the UNESCO-listed Ngorongoro Crater—while enjoying up-close interactions at Serval Wildlife Sanctuary and relaxation at Chemka Hot Springs.
Brief Travel Plan
- Day 1: Arrival – Kilimanjaro Airport to Arusha
- Day 2: Serval Wildlife Sanctuary & Chemka Hot Springs
- Day 3: Transfer to Tarangire National Park + Game Drive
- Day 4: En-route Game Drive to Northern Serengeti
- Day 5: Full Day Game Drive – Northern Serengeti (Migration)
- Day 6: Optional Hot Air Balloon + More Game Drives
- Day 7: Explore Central Serengeti – Seronera Region
- Day 8: Olduvai Gorge Visit + Transfer to Ngorongoro
- Day 9: Full Day Game Drive in Ngorongoro Crater
- Day 10: Return to Arusha & Departure
Day 01 :Arrival in Tanzania
Upon arrival at Kilimanjaro International Airport, our safari representative will warmly welcome you and brief you on your safari. Transfer to your hotel at Serval Wildlife Lodge. Unwind, enjoy the ambiance, and prepare for your adventure.
Meals: Dinner
Start the day with an immersive visit to Serval Wildlife Sanctuary, where you’ll feed and interact with giraffes, elands, zebras, and even lions. Surrounded by endemic flora and set against the backdrop of Mount Kilimanjaro, this eco-conscious haven offers a remarkable introduction to Tanzania.
Later, head to Chemka Hot Springs for a relaxing swim in the crystal-clear geothermal waters. Return to your Arusha lodge for dinner and overnight.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Day 03 : Into the Wild – Tarangire National Park
Drive to Tarangire National Park, known for its massive elephant herds and centuries-old baobab trees. Look out for lions, buffaloes, impalas, and over 550 bird species. After a thrilling game drive, retreat to your luxury lodge overlooking the Tarangire River.
Accommodation: Mbali Mbali Tarangire River Camp
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Depart for Serengeti National Park, traveling through the Ngorongoro highlands with stunning views and wildlife en route. Enter Serengeti via Nabbi Gate and enjoy an extended en-route game drive as you head north—timed perfectly for the Great Wildebeest Migration.
Accommodation: Ole Serai Luxury Camp – Kogatende
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Day 05 : Northern Serengeti – The Great Migration
Spend the entire day exploring the Northern Serengeti, especially near the Mara River, where massive herds of wildebeest cross crocodile-infested waters. Witness nature’s most dramatic survival story, with predators lurking and tension in the air.
Accommodation: Serengeti Migration Camp by Elewana
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Day 06 : Optional Hot Air Balloon & More Game Drives
Start the day with an optional hot air balloon ride ($550pp), drifting above golden plains at sunrise followed by a bush breakfast. The rest of the day is dedicated to classic game drives in Northern Serengeti.
Spot lions on kopjes, cheetahs chasing prey, and elephant herds near the Mara River.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Day 07 : Central Serengeti – Predator Paradise
Head to Central Serengeti’s Seronera Valley, famous for big cats and abundant wildlife. Expect to see elephants, leopards, lions, hyenas, and the elusive serval cat. Picnic in the wild or dine at your camp before retiring.
Accommodation: Seronera Wildlife Lodge
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Day 08 : Olduvai Gorge & Ngorongoro Highlands
Enjoy a scenic transfer to Ngorongoro with a stop at Olduvai Gorge, a famous paleoanthropological site where the earliest human remains were discovered. Arrive at your lodge and enjoy a peaceful crater rim walk at sunset.
Accommodation: Ngorongoro Oldeani Mountain Lodge
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Day 09 : Ngorongoro Crater Safari
Descend into the Ngorongoro Crater, a World Heritage Site and home to the densest wildlife population in Africa. Expect sightings of the Big Five and flocks of pink flamingos at Lake Magadi. Return to your lodge in the evening.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Day 10 : Farewell Tanzania
Enjoy breakfast and a relaxed transfer back to Arusha. Drop-off at your hotel or Kilimanjaro Airport for your onward flight.
Meals: Breakfast