9 Days Serengeti, Ngorongoro, Manyara, Mkomazi & Lake Eyasi Safari
Overview
This 9-day safari offers a perfect balance of wildlife and cultural experiences. From Serengeti’s endless plains and Ngorongoro’s natural wonder to the unique habitats of Mkomazi and the cultural encounters at Lake Eyasi with the Hadzabe and Datoga tribes, this itinerary delivers an authentic northern circuit adventure.
Itineraries
Day 1: Arrival in Arusha
Arrive at Kilimanjaro International Airport and transfer to your hotel in Arusha. Dinner and overnight in Arusha.
Day 2: Arusha – Lake Manyara National Park
After breakfast, drive to Lake Manyara National Park. Enjoy a game drive in search of elephants, hippos, giraffes, and tree-climbing lions. Bird lovers will admire flamingos and storks. Dinner and overnight at a lodge/camp near Manyara.
Day 3: Manyara – Serengeti National Park
Depart for Serengeti via the Ngorongoro highlands. Arrive for an afternoon game drive across the vast plains before dinner and overnight in Serengeti.
Day 4: Full Day in Serengeti
Spend a full day exploring Serengeti with morning and afternoon game drives. Witness lions, cheetahs, elephants, and large herds of wildebeest. Overnight in Serengeti.
Day 5: Serengeti – Ngorongoro Conservation Area
Enjoy a morning game drive in Serengeti, then depart for Ngorongoro with a picnic lunch en route. Arrive at the crater rim in the evening for dinner and overnight.
Day 6: Ngorongoro Crater
Descend into Ngorongoro Crater for a full-day safari. Spot elephants, buffalo, lions, hippos, and the endangered black rhino. Picnic lunch on the crater floor before returning to your lodge for overnight.
Day 7: Ngorongoro – Lake Eyasi
After breakfast, drive to Lake Eyasi. Meet the Hadzabe bushmen and Datoga tribes, learning about their traditional hunting and pastoral lifestyles. Dinner and overnight at Lake Eyasi.
Day 8: Lake Eyasi – Mkomazi National Park
Depart after breakfast for Mkomazi National Park, known for its rhinos, wild dogs, and scenic views of the Pare Mountains. Afternoon game drive followed by dinner and overnight at a lodge/camp near Mkomazi.
Day 9: Mkomazi – Arusha
Morning game drive in Mkomazi before returning to Arusha, marking the end of the safari.
Accommodation during safari
Transport in 4×4 safari vehicle with pop-up roof
Professional driver guide
Park entry fees
Meals as per itinerary
Bottled water during safari
International and domestic flights
Visa fees
Travel insurance
Tips for driver/guide and lodge staff
Alcoholic and soft drinks
Personal expenses and optional activities