9 Days Northern Tanzania Safari

You’ve been dreaming of your Tanzanian safari for so long and the day when it begins has finally arrived. We’ll greet you, give you a quick rundown on what happens next and answer your questions. Then we’ll take you out to discover what this incredible country has to offer. Arusha has so many things happening, it can be difficult to know where to look. There are busy markets, informative museums, and terrific restaurants and street food. Even just standing on a busy street corner and watching the world go by can be an education. By the end of it all, Arusha could end up being an unexpected highlight of your safari.

If you’ve never been to Tarangire (and even if you have) you’re in for a real treat. Tarangire is filled with giants baobab trees all across the park, as well as elephants, lots of them. But that’s just the beginning. Of the big cats, you’ll probably see lions, and cheetahs and leopards are around, too. And it’s impossible to miss the wildebeest, giraffes, hippos, buffaloes and zebras. Your backdrop for all of this is one of the prettiest in northern Tanzania, with a memorable
mix of river woodland, open plains and rolling hills. And some vantage points to take it all in

Return to Tarangire and enjoy its baobab-strewn landscapes and amazing wildlife all over again.

Full game drive
You’ll be joining us in Tarangire National Park for a guided game drive. It’s a fantastic opportunity to see some of the animals you came so far to see

Explore the Ngorongoro Highlands, the high-altitude forests that cover the landscape close to Ngorongoro Crater. The climate here is much cooler than elsewhere in northern Tanzania, and the views of craters and mountains can be spectacular. Watch also for wildlife, including lions,
buffaloes and even leopards, in the forests. Early Morning Game Drive, Tarangire National Park  Put on some warm clothes and enjoy an early morning game drive. This is the perfect time to experience the wildlife and the landscapes they inhabit. The light is soft and warm – perfect for photography – and most animals are out and about, and active. If you’re not an early riser, you’ll definitely want to make an exception her

Return for more time in the Ngorongoro Highlands.

Imagine being out in the soft, early morning light, wrapped in a blanket, just as the animals emerge from their night’s rest or from the shadows of their nighttime adventures. The world feels fresh and new on an early morning game drive, the sun has yet to beat down upon the earth, and it may end up being your favorite time to be out on safari.

You’re going to be exploring the extraordinary heart of the Serengeti. Here in the Central Serengeti is where wildlife populations are largest, and it’s especially good for seeing all three big cats. It’s here also that you get to experience the classic savannah grasslands and acacia trees that are the signature landscapes of the East African safari.

From high on a prime hilltop location in the central Serengeti, you’ll watch out over some of the best wildlife country anywhere in Africa at the Serengeti Serena Safari Lodge. Your views will be magnificent, and our lodge makes an excellent starting point for exploring the park at any time of the year. Our large rooms have terraces with views and our restaurant is a fine place for a meal.

Return to the Central Serengeti to further explore this impressive place.

Serengeti Serena Safari Lodge rewards those who stay longer: on a second night, enjoy the lodge and explore more wildlife trails nearby.

You’ll be heading down more safari trails in search of animals in Central Serengeti National Park when we take you on a guided game drive. This is the best thing about many safaris, and you’ll
hopefully see many animals

Your safari in Tanzania will come to an end, bringing to a close your time in this remarkable by country. We’re sure that you have had the most wonderful time.

Transfer by Road, Serengeti Serena Safari Lodge to Seronera Airstrip
Transfer time; about 45 minutes