9 Days Serengeti Migration, Big Cats & Black Rhino Safari

Tour Overview Embark on a thrilling 9-day Tanzania safari designed around the world-famous Serengeti Migration, one of nature’s greatest wildlife spectacles. This journey takes you from the elephant-rich landscapes of Tarangire National Park to the endless plains of the Serengeti, where the dramatic Serengeti

9-day Tanzania safari · From $3,600 USD per person

Destinations: Tarangire National Park · Serengeti National Park · Mount Kilimanjaro National Park · Ngorongoro Conservation Area

What's included

• Airport pick-up and drop-off
• All park entrance fees.
• Accommodation as per itinerary.
• Professional Guide
• Meals as specified (breakfast, lunch, dinner)
• Bottled water
• Free Wi-Fi

What's not included

• International and domestic flights
• Visa and travel insurance.
• Personal expenses (laundry, phone calls, drinks)
• Tips and gratuities
• Optional activities (e.g. hot air balloon safari )

Itinerary

1. Day 1: Arrival in Arusha

   Arrive at Kilimanjaro or Arusha Airport. Meet your Italian-speaking guide and transfer to your lodge in Arusha. Rest and prepare for your safari adventure. Overnight: Arusha

2. Day 2: Arusha → Tarangire National Park

   Drive to Tarangire National Park, known for its huge elephant herds, baobab trees, and rich birdlife. Enjoy a full-day game drive spotting lions, zebras, giraffes, and buffaloes. Overnight: Tarangire Lodge or Camp

3. Day 3: Tarangire → Serengeti (Big Cat Exploration)

   After breakfast, drive to the Serengeti National Park. Spend the afternoon exploring the Central Serengeti (Seronera area), tracking lions, leopards, and cheetahs in their predator-rich habitat. Overnight: Central

4. Day 4: Full Day – Follow the Migration in Serengeti

   Spend the entire day following migratory herds across the plains. Witness thousands of wildebeest and zebras moving together and spot predators hunting along the way. Overnight: Serengeti Lodge or Camp

5. Day 5: Full Day – Follow the Migration in Serengeti

   Continue exploring the migration routes in the Serengeti. Your guide will track herd movements to ensure optimal wildlife sightings, including lions, cheetahs, hyenas, and elephants. Overnight: Serengeti Lodge or Camp

6. Day 6: Full Day – Big Cat Exploration in Serengeti

   Focus on big cat behavior with full-day game drives in Serengeti. Track lions resting and hunting, search for elusive leopards in the trees, and spot cheetahs stalking the plains. Overnight: Serengeti Lodge or Camp

7. Day 7: Serengeti → Ngorongoro Highlands

   After breakfast, drive to the Ngorongoro Highlands. Optional visit to a Maasai village en route. Check into your lodge on the crater rim, enjoying panoramic views of the caldera. Overnight: Ngorongoro Crater Rim Lodge

8. Day 8: Ngorongoro Crater – Black Rhino & Big Five

   Descend into the Ngorongoro Crater for a full-day safari. Spot the Big Five, including the elusive black rhino, along with hippos, hyenas, elephants, and abundant birdlife. Overnight: Arusha

9. Day 9: Departure at Kilimanjaro Airport

   After a delicious breakfast, you will be transferred to Kilimanjaro International Airport for your flight home or to continue your journey with a relaxing stay on the pristine beaches of Zanzibar. We hope your safari

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