9 Days Tanzania Big Five and Migration Safari Tour 2025/2026
Embark on a 9-day Tanzania safari adventure covering the iconic Big Five and the Great Wildebeest Migration. Explore Tarangire’s elephant herds, Serengeti’s vast plains during the migration season, and Ngorongoro Crater’s unique wildlife haven. This all-inclusive 2025/2026 safari offers game drives, luxury or budget stays, and unforgettable wildlife encounters.
🦁 ITINERARY: 9 Days Tanzania Big Five & Migration Safari 2025/2026
Day 1: Arrival in Arusha
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Pickup at Kilimanjaro International Airport.
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Transfer to your hotel/lodge in Arusha.
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Safari briefing and welcome dinner.
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Overnight: Arusha (e.g., Planet Lodge / Four Points by Sheraton)
Day 2: Arusha – Tarangire National Park
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Drive to Tarangire National Park (approx. 2 hrs).
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Full-day game drive to spot elephants, lions, and baobab-studded landscapes.
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Optional Maasai village visit.
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Overnight: Tarangire Safari Lodge / Budget Tented Camp
🔗 Read more about Tarangire National Park
Day 3: Tarangire – Lake Manyara (Optional) – Serengeti Central
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Optional morning drive through Lake Manyara (tree-climbing lions).
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Transfer to Central Serengeti via Ngorongoro highlands.
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Sunset game drive in Serengeti.
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Overnight: Serengeti Kati Kati Tented Camp / Sound of Silence
Day 4: Serengeti National Park – Full Day Game Drives
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Morning and afternoon game drives in Central Serengeti.
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Witness predator-prey interactions, large herds of wildebeest and zebras.
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Optional balloon safari.
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Overnight: Same as Day 3
Day 5: Serengeti (Ndutu or North depending on season)
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Travel to Northern Serengeti (July–Oct) or Ndutu (Dec–Mar) for Migration tracking.
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Chance to witness river crossings (Northern) or calving season (Ndutu).
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Overnight: Mara Under Canvas / Ndutu Safari Lodge
Day 6: Serengeti – Ngorongoro Crater Rim
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Early morning game drive.
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Transfer to Ngorongoro Crater rim with scenic stops.
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Optional visit to Olduvai Gorge (prehistoric site).
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Overnight: Ngorongoro Serena Lodge / Rhino Lodge
🌐 Smithsonian – About Olduvai Gorge
Day 7: Ngorongoro Crater – Full-Day Game Drive
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Descend into the Ngorongoro Crater for a full-day safari.
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Spot Big Five: rhinos, lions, elephants, leopards, and buffaloes.
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Picnic lunch by the hippo pool.
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Overnight: Karatu Highlands (e.g., Farm of Dreams / Country Lodge)
🔗 Explore Ngorongoro Crater Safaris
Day 8: Karatu – Cultural Experience or Coffee Tour – Return to Arusha
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Optional Hadzabe tribe visit, coffee tour, or local market.
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Drive back to Arusha.
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Overnight: Arusha hotel or airport lodge.
Day 9: Departure Day
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Airport transfer based on flight time.
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End of safari – Option to extend to Zanzibar beach holiday.
🔗 Add a Zanzibar Beach Extension
✅ INCLUSIONS
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All park fees and government taxes
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Accommodation (midrange/luxury/budget)
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All meals & water during safari
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Professional English-speaking guide
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4×4 pop-up roof safari vehicle
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Airport transfers
❌ EXCLUSIONS
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International flights
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Travel insurance
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Personal expenses
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Tips & gratuities
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Optional activities (e.g., hot air balloon)
🌍 Ready to Book Your 9-Day Tanzania Big Five Safari Adventure?
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