10-Day Tanzania Safari | Tarangire, Ngorongoro & Serengeti
A 10-day Tanzania safari typically covers the “Northern Circuit,” featuring Serengeti National Park, Ngorongoro Crater, and Tarangire National Park, offering top-tier wildlife viewing, including the Great Migration, with costs ranging from $3,000–$10,000+ per person depending on luxury level. This itinerary often includes Lake Manyara and cultural visits.
10-Day Tanzania Small Group Safari Through Tanzania’s Iconic Northern Parks
The Classic Edition Small Group Tour incorporates the iconic destinations of northern Tanzania within a curated 10-Day Tanzania Safari experience. Choose your preferred departure date from four options across, book your international flights, and we’ll handle the rest
Your 10-Day Tanzania Safari will start after a colourful introduction in Arusha, and you’ll take a plane into Tarangire National Park. Experience this varied terrain with the help of our knowledgeable safari guides on game drives and walking safaris, which put you in closer proximity to nature.
The magnificent Ngorongoro Conservation Area, where the UNESCO World Heritage Site Ngorongoro Crater is located, is the next stop on your journey. Go on a walk through the beautiful Olmoti and Empakaai craters, see the abundant wildlife on its bottom, or immerse yourself in Maasai culture and traditions.
Spend your last night on safari in the world-famous Serengeti National Park, home to an abundance of wildlife and seemingly limitless plains. Enjoy the enchantment of early-morning game drives, a balloon safari, or guided walking safaris that expose the Serengeti’s quieter, hidden moments while watching lions, leopards, and cheetahs hunt. You will also see herds of elephants gracefully flowing over the savannah.
Shared with a maximum of just 15 other travellers, every classic moment feels freshly discovered.
A Detailed 10-Day Tanzania Safari
Day 1: Welcome to Tanzania
You will be greeted with warmth as you arrive at Kilimanjaro International Airport. From there, you will be transferred to your Arusha hotel for the night. On this first night of your amazing safari, you will meet your dedicated host and the other tourists who will be accompanying you.
Relax, get comfortable, and be ready for the incredible safari experiences that are ahead.
Accommodation: Rivertrees Country Inn
Board Basis: Dinner & Breakfast
Day 2-3: Explore the stunning Tarangire National Park
The first leg of your safari journey leaves from Arusha and lands at Kuro Airstrip in Tarangire National Park after a leisurely breakfast. As you arrive at Oliver’s Camp, your home in the wilderness, your first game drive will take you through the park’s rich, untamed splendour.
This famous landscape is home to huge herds of elephant, buffalo, lions, and leopards, as well as old baobab trees and expansive grasslands. An extraordinary and varied animal sanctuary, Tarangire is made even more remarkable by its breathtaking landscapes and seasonal marshes.
On game drives and guided walking safaris, you and your fellow travellers will be escorted by Asilia’s professional safari guides through the park, providing a slower, more personal view of the landscape and its people.
Nature, your guide, and the other visitors who are part of this once-in-a-lifetime experience all play a role in shaping your days at Oliver’s Camp.
Accommodation: Oliver’s Camp
Board Basis: Game Package
Day 4-6: The call of Ngorongoro
Following a sumptuous breakfast served to the sound of nature’s early chorus, your adventure will begin with a flight from Kuro Airstrip to Lake Manyara, followed by a road journey into the breathtaking Ngorongoro Conservation Area. Arrive at The Highlands, a one-of-a-kind campground perched above Olmoti Crater, with breathtaking views of the surrounding ancient highlands and faraway volcanic peaks.
Innovative geodesic domed suites, fusing modern architecture with the beauty of nature, are your home here. Every day at The Highlands is full of opportunities. Exciting game drives into the world-renowned Ngorongoro Crater, beautiful hikes to the Olmoti and Empakaai Craters, and visits to local villages allow visitors to fully experience Maasai culture.
After a long day of exploring, unwind in the camp’s sauna and spa or have a drink in the bar before dinner with your fellow travellers while sitting by the fire. Not only does this award-winning camp provide a comfortable place to stay, but it also guarantees an unforgettable safari experience.
Accommodation: The Highlands
Board Basis: Game Package
Day 7-9: A Serengeti Big Cats Safari Awaits
You will return to the sky after a hearty breakfast as you soar into the Serengeti via Seronera Airstrip. This renowned landscape’s size and splendour become apparent as the expansive plains unfurl underneath you. Namiri Plains, a private safari lodge in the eastern Serengeti, is your home for the next leg of your adventure. This area is famous as a top spot in Africa to see big cats.
In the mornings, go on an exciting game drive during sunrise, when predators are at their most active, or go on a walking safari to discover the savannah’s hidden treasures. If you’re looking for a new angle, consider a morning hot-air balloon safari. Gliding softly above the vast wilderness, you can watch the wildlife below as the golden light washes across the land.
Take refuge in the calm of camp when adventures take a break. Relax with a massage by the poolside, take in the sights of the local wildlife as they congregate at the spring, or do nothing at all.
As a group, you’ll also have the chance to participate in our Cheetah Conservation Project. Spend an evening with the researchers, learning about the importance of this location for the survival of these famous animals and how to safeguard them.
Come to Namiri Plains to unwind, make new friends, and feel the Serengeti vibes.
Accommodation: Namiri Plains
Board Basis: Game Package
Day 10: Homeward Bound
Having said your final farewells to the team that has accompanied you on this adventure over a leisurely breakfast in camp, you will be taken to a nearby airport to catch a flight to Kilimanjaro International Airport, where you will continue your journey home.
You will take with you the enduring enchantment of your safari experience, new friends, and cherished memories of the untamed grandeur of Tanzania as you depart.
End of the 10-Day Tanzania Safari | Tarangire, Ngorongoro & Serengeti