Serengeti Safari: 9‑Day Northern Tanzania Adventure

Distance: Approximately 50 km
Driving time: 1–1.5 hours
Your African adventure begins the moment you land at Kilimanjaro International Airport. You will be warmly welcomed by your professional safari guide and transferred to your hotel in Arusha. Depending on your arrival time, relax and enjoy the beautiful surroundings while preparing for the exciting safari ahead.
Highlights:
· Warm Tanzanian welcome – a genuine embrace of East African hospitality
· Scenic transfer to Arusha – a glimpse of the beauty ahead
· Views of Mount Meru (weather permitting) – a stunning welcome to Tanzania
· Time to relax before your safari adventure – settle in and recharge

Distance: Approximately 140 km
Driving time: 2.5–3 hours
After breakfast, depart for Tarangire National Park one of Tanzania's most spectacular wildlife sanctuaries. Famous for its ancient baobab trees, enormous elephant herds, and the life‑giving Tarangire River, the park offers exceptional game viewing throughout the year.
What Makes This Day Extraordinary?
· Giant elephant herds – Tarangire boasts one of the highest elephant densities in Africa, offering unparalleled sightings of these gentle giants.
· Ancient baobab trees – these centuries‑old giants create an otherworldly landscape, providing dramatic backdrops for photography.
· Tarangire River wildlife – the park's lifeline attracts abundant wildlife, including lions, giraffes, zebras, buffaloes, and wildebeests.
· Lions, giraffes, zebras, buffaloes, and diverse birdlife – exceptional wildlife viewing at every turn.
· Spectacular African landscapes – the classic savannah, acacia trees, and golden grasslands.
Explore diverse habitats while searching for lions, giraffes, zebras, buffaloes, wildebeests, leopards, and numerous antelope species before continuing to the Ngorongoro Highlands.

Distance: Approximately 320 km
Driving time: 7–8 hours (including game viewing en route)
Journey through the magnificent Serengeti ecosystem toward the Northern Serengeti, enjoying an extensive game drive along the way. The endless plains gradually lead you to the Mara River region, home to one of Africa's greatest wildlife spectacles and outstanding year‑round game viewing.
What Makes This Day Extraordinary?
· Scenic drive through the Serengeti ecosystem – every mile is a safari, with herds of wildebeests, zebras, and antelopes stretching to the horizon.
· Endless golden plains – the iconic savannah unfolds before you, vast and breathtaking.
· Wildlife viewing throughout the journey – giraffes, zebras, elephants, and maybe even lions – every mile brings a new discovery.
· Arrival in the famous Mara River region – Kogatende, the epicentre of the Mara River ecosystem and the Great Migration.
· Great Migration area (seasonal) – thousands of wildebeests and zebras gather near the river, preparing for dramatic crossings.

Game drive distance: Approximately 80–120 km
Duration: Full Day
Spend the entire day exploring the spectacular Northern Serengeti renowned for its extraordinary wildlife concentrations and the world‑famous Mara River crossings during the migration season. Your experienced guide will search for the best wildlife action while exploring rivers, open plains, and rolling hills.
What Makes This Day Extraordinary?
· Great Wildebeest Migration (seasonal) – thousands of wildebeests and zebras – a moving carpet of life stretching to the horizon.
· Mara River crossings (seasonal) – one of nature's most intense and thrilling spectacles, as herds plunge into crocodile‑infested waters.
· Lions, leopards, cheetahs, elephants, and giraffes – exceptional predator and wildlife sightings – the Serengeti's big cats are always a highlight.
· Hippos and Nile crocodiles – formidable creatures patrolling the river, a thrilling glimpse into the wild.
· Outstanding wildlife photography opportunities – from golden dawn to fiery sunset, every moment is frame‑worthy.
Enjoy a picnic lunch surrounded by the breathtaking wilderness before continuing your afternoon game drive.

Game drive distance: Approximately 80–120 km
Duration: Full Day
Spend the entire day exploring the spectacular Northern Serengeti renowned for its extraordinary wildlife concentrations and the world‑famous Mara River crossings during the migration season. Your experienced guide will search for the best wildlife action while exploring rivers, open plains, and rolling hills.
What Makes This Day Extraordinary?
· Great Wildebeest Migration (seasonal) – thousands of wildebeests and zebras – a moving carpet of life stretching to the horizon.
· Mara River crossings (seasonal) – one of nature's most intense and thrilling spectacles, as herds plunge into crocodile‑infested waters.
· Lions, leopards, cheetahs, elephants, and giraffes – exceptional predator and wildlife sightings – the Serengeti's big cats are always a highlight.
· Hippos and Nile crocodiles – formidable creatures patrolling the river, a thrilling glimpse into the wild.
· Outstanding wildlife photography opportunities – from golden dawn to fiery sunset, every moment is frame‑worthy.
Enjoy a picnic lunch surrounded by the breathtaking wilderness before continuing your afternoon game drive

Distance: Approximately 180 km
Driving Time: 4–5 hours (including game viewing)
Enjoy a final morning game drive in the spectacular Northern Serengeti, where the Mara River ecosystem offers exceptional wildlife viewing and, during the migration season, the opportunity to witness the dramatic wildebeest river crossings. After your morning safari, journey south through the endless Serengeti plains toward Central Serengeti, enjoying wildlife sightings along the way. Arrive in the renowned Seronera region, famous for its year-round abundance of wildlife and exceptional predator activity.
Highlights
• Final morning game drive in Northern Serengeti.
• Great Wildebeest Migration and Mara River crossings (seasonal).
• Scenic drive through the Serengeti ecosystem.
• Seronera Valley, renowned for resident predators.
• Spectacular landscapes and abundant wildlife

Game Drive Distance: Approximately 80–120 km
Spend a full day exploring the world-famous Central Serengeti, particularly the wildlife-rich Seronera Valley, renowned for its year-round abundance of animals and exceptional predator sightings. Search for lions, leopards, cheetahs, elephants, giraffes, buffaloes, hippos, and countless other species while enjoying spectacular views across the endless golden plains.
Highlights
• Full-day game drive.
• Seronera Valley.
• Big Five opportunities.
• Exceptional predator sightings.
• Endless Serengeti plains and breathtaking landscapes.

Distance: Approximately 220 km
Driving time: 5–6 hours
Enjoy one final morning game drive through Central Serengeti before beginning your journey toward the lush Ngorongoro Highlands. Travel through spectacular landscapes while passing Maasai villages and rolling hills before arriving in the peaceful town of Karatu.
What Makes This Day Special?
Final Serengeti game drive – one last chance to capture that perfect moment
Scenic Ngorongoro Highlands – crisp mountain air, lush hills, and panoramic views
Traditional Maasai villages – a glimpse into East African culture
Beautiful coffee plantations – a peaceful transition from wilderness to highlands
Relaxing evening in Karatu – a tranquil retreat before the grand finale

Distance: Approximately 190 km
Driving time to JRO: 4–5 hours
Crater game drive: 5–6 hours
Crater descent: 600 metres
After an early breakfast, descend into the breathtaking Ngorongoro Crater a UNESCO World Heritage Site and one of Africa's greatest natural wonders. Spend the morning exploring this remarkable wildlife sanctuary, home to the legendary Big Five and one of the highest concentrations of wildlife on the continent.
What Makes This Day Extraordinary?
· Big Five safari – lion, elephant, buffalo, rhino, and leopard – all possible in a single morning, one of the best places in Africa for such encounters.
· Rare black rhinoceros – the crater is one of the best places in Africa to see this endangered species, a truly special sighting.
· UNESCO World Heritage Site – one of Africa's most spectacular natural wonders, the world's largest intact volcanic caldera.
· Hippo pool and soda lake – watch pods of hippos wallowing and flamingos feeding – a spectacular display of life.
· Spectacular crater landscapes – the 600‑metre crater walls rise around you, a natural Amphitheatre.
· Departure with unforgettable safari memories – of lions, elephants, and the magic of the Serengeti.
Enjoy a picnic lunch beside the famous hippo pool – a truly unforgettable dining experience. Following your unforgettable crater safari, ascend the crater walls and continue to Kilimanjaro International Airport for your onward departure

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Comments:
Please note that our itinerary is flexible and can be modified until it suits your needs and wishes.
This is a quotation only. No reservations or arrangements have been confirmed on your behalf pending your authority to proceed and the final itinerary is subject to availability.
All prices quoted are current and are subject to change at any time due to cost increases such as Park Entry fees or Hotel| Airline rates increases that are beyond our control. As a result, reserves the right to re-quote on a quotation if confirmation of the itinerary is not received within 14 working days from date of quotation.

Transport & Assistance
Transport
Tanzania uses 4 and 6 seater safari vans or Land Cruiser 4x4 custom-made safari vehicles for airport transfers and transport to and from safari. All are equipped with communication system VHS|BLU manned by professional English speaking driver-guides. Included in our vehicles:
Bottles of mineral water
English speaking driver guide
Guide Books
Binoculars
Assistance
You will be assisted and transported by our expert guides who speak fluent English and are very familiar with the flora and Fauna, Culture and Geography of Tanzania. Quotation – NETT Rates in US dollars



NET PRICE PER PERSON

NO PAX
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HIGHEND PRICE
US$ 21,573
US$ 14,699
US$ 15,900
US$ 13,882
US$ 14,766
US$ 13,609
US$ 14,747
US$ 13,882
US$ 14,373
US$ 13,718
LUXURY PRICE
US$ 10,066
US$ 7,199
US$ 6,683
US$ 6,382
US$ 6,465
US$ 6,110
US$ 6,675
US$ 6,382
US$ 6,428
US$ 6,219
MIDRANGE PRICE
US$ 7,503
US$ 5,081
US$ 4,798
US$ 4,263
US$ 4,258
US$ 3,991
US$ 4,493
US$ 4,263
US$ 4,260
US$ 4,466

Price Items included:
Safari according to the itinerary and Accommodation Prices.
Transportation in a 4×4 safari vehicle.
Professional English Speaking Guide
Game drives
Meals according to the itinerary in Full Board Basis.
All national park fees and Entry Fees.
Flying Doctors insurance (AMREF) during the safari.
All Activities

Price Item excluded:
International Flights.
Optional activities.
Visa fees.
Tips to Driver/Guide (Group advised to tip $30/day at list)
Personal spending money for souvenirs etc.
Travel insurance.
Laundry


Terms & Conditions - Cancellation fees
-To secure booking and to confirm the group, you have to send a deposit through our bank account.
A Deposit of 30% is required at the time of confirmation and the balance at least 35 days before the tour begins.
The deposit may be forfeited in case of cancellations and amendments. Please refer to the conditions below
- All wire transfers payable to Patriot Tours and Safaris Ltd (see F – Bank Details, below,) -Visitors must settle personal bills in foreign exchange: US Dollars, Euro, and/or Sterling Pounds or local currency when sated so.
Cancellation & Amendment fees
35 days:

prior to tour departure 30%
34 - 15 days:

50%
14 - No show:

100%