10-Day Tanzania Safari
Discover Tanzania’s Iconic Wildlife, Landscapes and Endless Plains
Experience the very best of Northern Tanzania on this carefully designed 10-day Tanzania safari, combining spectacular wildlife, diverse landscapes and some of the country’s most celebrated safari destinations.
From the elephant-filled landscapes of Tarangire National Park to the scenic beauty of Lake Manyara, the endless plains of the Serengeti and the extraordinary wildlife-rich environment of the Ngorongoro Crater, this journey offers an immersive introduction to Tanzania’s northern safari circuit.
With several full days dedicated to the Serengeti, the itinerary allows you to enjoy game drives at a relaxed pace while increasing your opportunities to encounter Tanzania’s incredible wildlife.
Whether you are traveling as a couple, family, group of friends or solo traveler, this 10-day Tanzania safari can be customized with Budget, Midrange or Luxury accommodation.
Safari Highlights
- Experience a 10-day Tanzania safari
- Explore Tarangire National Park
- Discover the scenic landscapes of Lake Manyara
- Enjoy extended game drives in Serengeti National Park
- Explore the spectacular Ngorongoro Crater
- Search for lions, elephants, buffalo, giraffes, zebras and wildebeest
- Experience Tanzania's diverse landscapes and ecosys
- Enjoy multiple full-day safari experiences
- Travel with an experienced local safari guid
- Visit some of Northern Tanzania's most iconic wildlife destinations
- Flexible accommodation options from Budget to Luxury
- Ideal for couples, families, friends and private groups
Itinerary at a Glance
| Day | Destination | Main Experience |
|---|
| Day 1 | Arusha | Arrival & safari briefing |
| Day 2 | Arusha → Tarangire → Karatu | Tarangire National Park safari |
| Day 3 | Lake Manyara → Karatu | Lake Manyara game drive |
| Day 4 | Karatu → Serengeti | Scenic transfer & Serengeti game drive |
| Day 5 | Serengeti | Full-day game drive |
| Day 6 | Serengeti | Full-day wildlife safari |
| Day 7 | Serengeti | Full-day safari adventure |
| Day 8 | Serengeti → Ngorongoro → Karatu | Morning safari & transfer |
| Day 9 | Ngorongoro Crater → Karatu | Full-day crater safari |
| Day 10 | Karatu → Arusha | Transfer & departure |
Your 10-day Tanzania safari begins with your arrival in Arusha, the gateway to Tanzania's northern safari circuit.
Upon arrival, you will be welcomed by your Nabaki Safaris representative and transferred to your accommodation.
Depending on your arrival time, you can relax at the hotel or explore parts of Arusha at your own pace.
Your safari guide will also provide a briefing about the journey ahead, including the destinations you will visit, daily schedules and what to expect during your game drives.
Overnight: Arusha
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
After breakfast, depart Arusha and drive toward Tarangire National Park for your first major safari experience.
Tarangire is famous for its distinctive baobab landscapes, diverse wildlife and impressive elephant populations.
Begin your game drive after entering the park, exploring its open grasslands, woodland areas and seasonal wildlife habitats.
Keep your eyes open for elephants, giraffes, zebras, wildebeest, buffalo, antelopes and a variety of bird species. Predators may also be encountered depending on the area and season.
After enjoying your safari and picnic lunch, continue toward Karatu in the afternoon.
Arrive at your accommodation and relax after your first day in the Tanzanian wilderness.
Overnight: Karatu
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
After breakfast, head to Lake Manyara National Park for a full-day wildlife experience.
The park is known for its varied landscapes, including woodland, grassland and wetland environments surrounding the alkaline lake.
During your game drive, you may encounter elephants, giraffes, buffalo, zebras, wildebeest, baboons and numerous bird species.
The changing scenery makes Lake Manyara particularly rewarding for photography, with wildlife often found against dramatic natural backgrounds.
Enjoy a picnic lunch during the safari before continuing your exploration of the park.
Later in the afternoon, leave Lake Manyara and return to Karatu for dinner and overnight accommodation.
Overnight: Karatu
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
After breakfast, begin your journey toward the legendary Serengeti National Park.
The drive takes you through the beautiful landscapes of the Ngorongoro highlands before reaching the vast plains of the Serengeti.
As you enter the park, the landscape gradually opens into expansive grasslands that support large populations of herbivores and predators.
Begin your first Serengeti game drive as you make your way toward your accommodation.
Depending on the season and location of wildlife, you may encounter wildebeest, zebras, gazelles, giraffes, elephants, buffalo and various predators.
Arrive at your lodge or camp in the evening for dinner and relaxation.
Overnight: Serengeti
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
Wake up to the sounds of the Serengeti and prepare for a full day of wildlife exploration.
After breakfast, head into the park with your safari guide.
A full-day game drive gives you the flexibility to explore different areas of the Serengeti and spend more time observing wildlife.
The Serengeti is home to large populations of herbivores and predators, creating opportunities to observe fascinating interactions between different species.
Your guide will help you identify wildlife and understand the behavior, habitats and ecological importance of the animals you encounter.
Enjoy a picnic lunch during the safari before continuing your exploration throughout the afternoon.
Return to your accommodation in the evening.
Overnight: Serengeti
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
Today is another dedicated day in the Serengeti.
After breakfast, set out for another full-day game drive, exploring areas that may offer different wildlife experiences from the previous day.
Depending on the season and current wildlife movements, you may have opportunities to see large herds of wildebeest and zebra, elephants, giraffes, buffalo, antelopes and a variety of bird species.
The Serengeti's changing scenery—from open plains to rocky kopjes and wooded areas—provides an excellent setting for wildlife photography and exploration.
Enjoy lunch during the safari before continuing your game drive.
Return to camp or lodge in the late afternoon and enjoy a relaxed evening.
Overnight: Serengeti
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
Your third full day in the Serengeti gives you more time to experience the park without rushing.
After breakfast, depart with your guide for another wildlife adventure.
The day's route will be adapted according to wildlife sightings, seasonal conditions and your interests.
You may explore new areas of the park while looking for predators such as lions and cheetahs, large herbivore herds and other wildlife.
The extended Serengeti stay also provides additional opportunities for photography, nature observation and simply enjoying the remarkable landscapes of the park.
After a full day in the wilderness, return to your accommodation for your final evening in the Serengeti.
Overnight: Serengeti
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
Enjoy an early morning game drive in the Serengeti before beginning your journey toward the Ngorongoro Conservation Area.
The morning safari provides another opportunity to observe wildlife during the cooler hours of the day.
After the game drive, begin the scenic journey out of the Serengeti.
As you approach the Ngorongoro highlands, the landscape changes from open Serengeti plains to rolling highlands and forested areas.
Continue to Karatu, where you will check into your accommodation and enjoy a relaxed evening.
Overnight: Karatu
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
After breakfast, depart for the spectacular Ngorongoro Crater.
Descend into the crater for a full-day game drive across one of Tanzania's most remarkable natural landscapes.
The crater floor contains diverse habitats that support a wide range of wildlife.
During your safari, you may encounter lions, elephants, buffalo, zebras, wildebeest, hippos and numerous other species.
Enjoy a picnic lunch during the crater safari while surrounded by the dramatic scenery of the crater.
Continue exploring before ascending from the crater later in the afternoon.
Return to Karatu for your final evening of the safari.
Overnight: Karatu
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
After breakfast, begin your journey from Karatu back toward Arusha.
Depending on your departure schedule, you may have time for a relaxed lunch or a short stop along the way.
Upon arrival in Arusha, you will be transferred to your hotel, airport or another agreed destination.
If you are continuing your Tanzania holiday, Nabaki Safaris can also arrange additional experiences such as Kilimanjaro trekking, Zanzibar beach holidays, cultural experiences or additional safari days.
Your 10-day Tanzania safari comes to an end after an immersive journey through some of Northern Tanzania's most remarkable wildlife destinations.
Meals: Breakfast & Lunch
What's Included & excludes
What's Included
- Safari transportation in a 4x4 safari vehicle
- Professional English-speaking safari guide
- Accommodation for 9 nights
- Meals as indicated in the itinerary
- Tarangire National Park entrance fees
- Lake Manyara National Park entrance fees
- Serengeti National Park entrance fees
- Ngorongoro Conservation Area and crater fees
- Game drives as described
- Drinking water during safari
- Airport/hotel transfers where specified
- Government taxes and applicable tourism fees
What's Excluded
- International flights
- Domestic flights unless specifically stated
- Tanzania visa
- Travel insurance
- Personal expenses
- Tips and gratuities
- Alcoholic and premium beverages
- Laundry services
- Souvenirs and shopping
- Optional activities
- Additional accommodation before or after the safari
- Any service not specifically mentioned under "What's Included"
Frequently Asked Questions
FAQS
Yes. Ten days allows you to explore several major destinations while also spending multiple days in the Serengeti. This creates a more relaxed safari experience compared with shorter itineraries.
The itinerary includes Tarangire National Park, Lake Manyara National Park, Serengeti National Park and the Ngorongoro Crater.
Migration movements vary throughout the year and depend on rainfall, food availability and the location of the herds. If your travel dates coincide with migration activity, your safari guide can adjust the route where practical. Specific sightings cannot be guaranteed.
Yes. The itinerary can be arranged as a private safari, allowing greater flexibility with daily schedules, game drives and photography stops.
Yes. The safari can be organized using Budget, Midrange or Luxury accommodation depending on your preferences and budget.
Yes. The itinerary can be modified by adding or removing destinations, changing accommodation levels or adding extra safari days.
Yes. The itinerary can be adapted for families, including adjustments to daily driving schedules and accommodation arrangements.
Yes. After completing the safari, you can continue to Zanzibar for a beach holiday, Stone Town experience, spice tour or other island activities.
Depending on the season and location, you may encounter elephants, lions, giraffes, zebras, wildebeest, buffalo, hippos, antelopes and many bird species. Wildlife sightings are naturally unpredictable.
This 10-day Tanzania safari is designed for travelers who want more than a quick introduction to Tanzania's wildlife.
The itinerary combines four iconic destinations while allowing enough time to properly experience the Serengeti. Rather than moving from one park to another every day, the extended Serengeti stay gives you additional opportunities for wildlife viewing, photography and exploring different areas of the park.
From the ancient baobabs and elephants of Tarangire to the diverse ecosystem of Lake Manyara, the endless Serengeti plains and the dramatic Ngorongoro landscape, every stage of the journey offers a different perspective of Tanzania.
With experienced local guidance, comfortable accommodation and a carefully planned route, this safari provides a balanced way to explore Northern Tanzania at a comfortable pace.
Four iconic destinations. Ten days of exploration. One extraordinary Tanzania safari.
