This is a private departure that can start on dates to suit you, with your own guide and 4×4 throughout. The day-by-day plan below is a suggested flow — we tailor lodges, pacing and extensions to your wishes.
10-Day Fly-in Tarangire, Manyara & Northern Serengeti takes you through Tanzania's most celebrated national parks. Each day is a different landscape, a different wildlife encounter.
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Day 1: Arrival in Arusha
You are met on arrival in Arusha and transferred to your hotel for an overnight stay and trip briefing.
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Day 2: Tarangire National Park
You fly by light aircraft to the first camp and begin your safari. Tarangire is known for its dense elephant herds and ancient baobab trees.
In the dry season the Tarangire River draws large numbers of game, with good sightings of lion, giraffe, zebra and over 500 recorded bird species. Game drives run morning and afternoon.
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Day 3: Full day in Tarangire National Park
A full day exploring Tarangire National Park. Tarangire is known for its dense elephant herds and ancient baobab trees. In the dry season the Tarangire River draws large numbers of game, with good sightings of lion, giraffe, zebra and over 500 recorded bird species. Morning and afternoon game drives make the most of the area.
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Day 4: Lake Manyara National Park
Lake Manyara packs groundwater forest, open floodplain and a soda lake into a compact park beneath the Rift Valley escarpment, known for tree-climbing lions, baboons, hippos and seasonal flamingos. Game drives run morning and afternoon.
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Day 5: Full day in Lake Manyara National Park
A full day exploring Lake Manyara National Park. Lake Manyara packs groundwater forest, open floodplain and a soda lake into a compact park beneath the Rift Valley escarpment, known for tree-climbing lions, baboons, hippos and seasonal flamingos. Morning and afternoon game drives make the most of the area.
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Day 6: Ngorongoro Crater
The Ngorongoro Crater is a UNESCO World Heritage Site with one of the densest concentrations of wildlife in Africa and a real chance of the Big Five — including black rhino — in a single day. Game drives run morning and afternoon.
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Day 7: Fly to Northern Serengeti
Transfer to the airstrip and fly to northern Serengeti, meeting the private guide for an afternoon game drive.
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Day 8: Northern Serengeti migration tracking
Between roughly July and October the northern Serengeti and Mara River are the stage for the Great Migration’s river crossings. Game drives run morning and afternoon.
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Day 9: Second northern wildlife day
A full day exploring the northern Serengeti. Between roughly July and October the northern Serengeti and Mara River are the stage for the Great Migration’s river crossings. Morning and afternoon game drives make the most of the area.
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Day 10: Departure from Arusha
After a final morning you transfer to the airport in Arusha for your departure flight.
The displayed figure is an indicative planning reference. Final pricing requires current supplier, permit, flight, park-fee and exchange-rate confirmation.
- Park and conservation area entry fees
- Private 4×4 safari vehicle with pop-up roof
- Domestic light-aircraft flights as per the itinerary
- Professional English-speaking driver-guide
- Accommodation as specified in the itinerary
- Meals as specified on safari
- Drinking water during game drives
- Airport transfers
- Government taxes and VAT
- International flights
- Tanzania entry visa
- Travel and medical insurance
- Tips and gratuities for guides and staff
- Personal items, drinks and laundry
- Optional activities unless stated
Extend with a Zanzibar beach stay, a hot-air balloon flight over the Serengeti, a Kilimanjaro day hike, or extra nights in any park. Ask us to tailor this trip to you.
Game drives in a 4x4
Morning and afternoon game drives in a private vehicle with a pop-up roof and a window seat guaranteed.
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Ngorongoro Crater descent
A full descent to the crater floor for dense big-game viewing, including a chance of the endangered black rhino.
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Sundowner on the plains
Sunset drinks at a scenic viewpoint as the day's light fades over the savannah.
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Which sectors use flights?
The final quotation names each scheduled or charter sector.
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Is this a northern migration safari?
The northern Serengeti portion is most relevant from late July to October.
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Are two full crater days included?
No. The corrected route uses one crater day and allocates time to northern Serengeti.
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What baggage limits apply?
Light-aircraft sectors require soft bags and strict weight limits.
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