Safari
9 daysNorthern Tanzania
9 Days Migration Safari
A 9-day Northern Tanzania safari from Arusha through Tarangire, Lake Manyara, the central and northern Serengeti, and Ngorongoro. A Mara River crossing is not guaranteed.
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8 Days Lodge Safari
An 8-day Northern Tanzania lodge safari from Arusha through Tarangire, Lake Manyara, the Serengeti, and Ngorongoro, with Classic, Luxury, and Premium accommodation options.
Quick facts
- Duration
- 8 days
- Safari type
- Northern Tanzania lodge safari
- Start and end
- Arusha to Arusha
- Accommodation options
- Classic, Luxury, and Premium
Destinations
- Tarangire National Park
- Lake Manyara National Park
- Serengeti National Park
- Ngorongoro Conservation Area
Overview
This lodge safari spends eight days on the Northern Tanzania circuit. The route runs from Arusha to Tarangire, Lake Manyara, the central Serengeti, and Ngorongoro Crater, then returns to Arusha.
Classic, Luxury, and Premium follow the same route. The difference is the planned accommodation named for each day. Premium is the name used on this page for the document’s Premium Luxury pricing tier.
Day-by-day itinerary
Day 1
Arusha to Tarangire
After breakfast, depart from Arusha for Tarangire National Park and take an afternoon game drive. Tarangire is known for elephants, lions, and a wide variety of birds. The night is spent at the planned lodge for the selected style.
- Classic
- Planned accommodation: Tarangire Simba Lodge
- Luxury
- Planned accommodation: Lake Manyara Serena Safari Lodge
- Premium
- Planned accommodation: Lemala Mpingo Ridge
Day 2
Tarangire to Lake Manyara
After breakfast, drive to Lake Manyara National Park. The park is compact, with the Great Rift Escarpment above the lake’s western side. The lake is shallow and salty, and its level changes with the seasons. It draws large numbers of wading birds, including flamingos, and the wider park holds more than 500 bird species. Baboons and elephants may be seen in the evergreen forest, and the park is known for tree-climbing lions.
- Classic
- Planned accommodation: Marera Valley Lodge
- Luxury
- Planned accommodation: Lake Manyara Serena Safari Lodge
- Premium
- Planned accommodation: Acacia Farm Lodge
Day 3
Karatu to the Serengeti
After breakfast, drive into the cooler Ngorongoro Conservation Area, with a stop to see the Ngorongoro Crater. The drive then continues through the conservation area into the central Serengeti. The central Serengeti is known for open grassland and wildlife viewing. It is also known for the Great Migration of wildebeest, zebra, and antelope. Where the migration is found changes through the year.
- Classic
- Planned accommodation: Into the Wild
- Luxury
- Planned accommodation: Serengeti Serena Safari Lodge
- Premium
- Planned accommodation: Four Season
Day 4
Central Serengeti
A full day in Serengeti National Park. The guide agrees the timings with you, including when to start. One option is a morning game drive, a hot lunch and a rest at the accommodation, then an afternoon game drive. Another is a full-day game drive with a picnic lunch.
- Classic
- Planned accommodation: Into the Wild
- Luxury
- Planned accommodation: Serengeti Serena Safari Lodge
- Premium
- Planned accommodation: Four Season
Day 5
Serengeti
The day is set aside for game drives in the Serengeti. Wildlife named for this day includes impala, buffalo, crocodile, and hippo, with a chance of lions, cheetahs, and leopards. If the Great Migration is away from the central area, the drive may go farther out to look for it.
- Classic
- Planned accommodation: Into the Wild
- Luxury
- Planned accommodation: Serengeti Serena Safari Lodge
- Premium
- Planned accommodation: Four Season
Day 6
Serengeti
The game drive starts around sunrise, when wildlife is often more active. The guide leads the drive across the plains, with time to look for large wildlife and the Great Migration. Lunch is a picnic. The afternoon drive continues in the park, then you return to the planned accommodation for dinner.
- Classic
- Planned accommodation: Into the Wild
- Luxury
- Planned accommodation: Serengeti Serena Safari Lodge
- Premium
- Planned accommodation: Four Season
Day 7
Serengeti to Ngorongoro
After an early breakfast, leave the Serengeti for Ngorongoro. The day ends at accommodation on the crater rim. The game drive on the crater floor is the next morning.
- Classic
- Planned accommodation: Rhino Lodge
- Luxury
- Planned accommodation: Ngorongoro Serena Safari Lodge
- Premium
- Planned accommodation: Melia Ngorongoro
Day 8
Ngorongoro Crater to Arusha
An early game drive on the floor of Ngorongoro Crater, a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Wildlife named for this drive includes rhinos, lions, and birds, inside the crater walls. After the drive, return to Arusha, where the safari ends.
No accommodation. This is the end of the safari.
Choose your safari style
Classic, Luxury, and Premium are the three accommodation styles in Johnson’s package. The route stays the same. Premium on this page is the Premium Luxury pricing tier from the source document. Planned lodges and camps are named for each day. Availability is confirmed by Operation Kilimanjaro before a deposit.
- Classic. Source name: Classic Lodge Safari.
- Luxury. Source name: Luxury Lodge Safari.
- Premium. Source name: Premium Luxury Lodge Safari.
Price by number of travelers
Price shown for the selected number of travelers. The source table is headed “No of pax” and “Price $”, next to a tipping line in US dollars. These figures are shown in US dollars. The document does not state whether each figure is per person or for the whole group. For larger groups, pricing may reflect additional safari vehicle requirements.
| Travelers | Classic | Luxury | Premium |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | US$4,470 | US$5,310 | US$7,950 |
| 2 | US$3,380 | US$4,220 | US$6,865 |
| 3 | US$3,015 | US$3,855 | US$6,499 |
| 4 | US$2,835 | US$3,670 | US$6,320 |
| 5 | US$2,725 | US$3,565 | US$6,215 |
| 6 | US$2,655 | US$3,490 | US$6,135 |
| 7 | US$2,599 | US$3,440 | US$6,085 |
| 8 | US$2,835 | US$3,670 | US$6,320 |
| Single-room supplement | US$320 | US$488 | US$2,675 |
Prices are based on the selected safari style and number of travelers. Final availability and trip details are confirmed by Operation Kilimanjaro before deposit. Each style has its own single-room supplement from the source. The supplement is not added into the table above.
Tipping guideline: US$15.00 per person per day. This is a guideline in the source document, not a charge added to the safari price.
What’s included
- Park fees for non-residents
- All activities, unless labelled as optional
- All accommodation, unless listed as an upgrade
- A professional driver/guide
- All transportation, unless labelled as optional
- All taxes/VAT
- Roundtrip airport transfer
- Meals, as specified in the day-by-day section
- Drinks, as specified in the day-by-day section
- Amref Flying Doctor
What’s not included
- International flights, from and to home
- Additional accommodation before and after the tour
- Tips (tipping guideline: US$15.00 per person per day)
- Personal items, including souvenirs, travel insurance, and visa fees
Request this safari
- Choose this safari, a style, and the number of travelers.
- Send a plan request, or message the team on WhatsApp.
- Operation Kilimanjaro confirms the itinerary and the deposit amount.
- The confirmed deposit is paid through the Pesapal deposit link. Choosing a price here does not confirm a booking.
Need a custom itinerary?
Tell us your travel dates, group size and interests, and our Moshi team can help plan a tailored Kilimanjaro and/or safari itinerary.
- Standard trip: choose a published itinerary, request it, confirm the details with the team, then pay the confirmed deposit.
- Custom trip: share dates, group size and interests. The team plans the itinerary, sends a quotation, and confirms it before any deposit.
Safari questions
- How long is the safari?
- 8 days
- Where does it go?
- Arusha to Arusha. Tarangire National Park, Lake Manyara National Park, Serengeti National Park, Ngorongoro Conservation Area.
- Which parks are included?
- Tarangire National Park, Lake Manyara National Park, Serengeti National Park, Ngorongoro Conservation Area
- What accommodation choices exist?
- Classic, Luxury, and Premium. Each day lists the planned property for that style.
- What is included?
- Park fees for non-residents; All activities, unless labelled as optional; All accommodation, unless listed as an upgrade; A professional driver/guide; All transportation, unless labelled as optional; All taxes/VAT; Roundtrip airport transfer; Meals, as specified in the day-by-day section; Drinks, as specified in the day-by-day section; Amref Flying Doctor
- What is excluded?
- International flights, from and to home; Additional accommodation before and after the tour; Tips (tipping guideline: US$15.00 per person per day); Personal items, including souvenirs, travel insurance, and visa fees
- How does pricing change with group size?
- The source gives a separate dollar amount for 1 through 8 travelers, for each style. The pricing basis is not stated beyond the traveler count.
- How do I request the safari?
- Use Plan This Safari or WhatsApp. The team confirms the details. The form does not confirm a booking by itself.
- How is the deposit paid?
- After the trip and the deposit amount are confirmed, the deposit is paid through the Pesapal deposit page.
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