Nine days gives genuine breathing room across three parks — Arusha National Park’s walking safaris, the Serengeti’s endless plains, and Ngorongoro’s extraordinary wildlife density — without the rushed pace a shorter version of this circuit demands.
Detailed Itinerary
Arusha National Park Walking Safari
A guided walking safari with an armed ranger, plus an optional canoe trip on the Momella Lakes.
Transfer Towards Serengeti
A long drive through the Ngorongoro Conservation Area highlands towards the Serengeti.
Full Day Serengeti Game Drives
A full day across the plains for lion, leopard, elephant and, seasonally, the Great Migration.
As above
Second Serengeti Game Drive Day
A further day exploring different sectors of the park.
As above
Third Serengeti Game Drive Day
Additional time exploring the park’s central and northern sectors, depending on current wildlife movement.
As above
Transfer to Ngorongoro Crater
A drive to the crater rim, with dramatic views into the caldera on arrival.
Ngorongoro Crater Descent
A full day on the crater floor, one of the highest wildlife densities anywhere in Africa.
As above
Second Crater Day or Karatu Coffee Tour
An optional second crater descent, or a visit to a local coffee farm in nearby Karatu for a genuinely different, more relaxed final activity day.
As above
Return to Arusha
Drive back to Arusha, timed against your onward flight.
Permits & Costs
| Arusha National Park entry | ~$45 per person per day |
| Serengeti park entry | ~$82 per person per day |
| Ngorongoro Conservation Area fee | ~$70 per person per day, plus crater descent fee |
Who This Itinerary Suits
Travellers wanting a genuinely unhurried northern circuit trip, with real time in each park rather than a compressed sample.
Tour Includes
- Travel in a 4×4 safari vehicle with pop-up roof hatch
- Professional English-speaking driver-guide
- All accommodation per itinerary
- Meals as specified
- Park entry & crater descent fees
Tour Excludes
- International flights
- Visas
- Alcoholic drinks
- Tips & gratuities
- Travel insurance
Frequently Asked Questions
Is 9 days too long for a Tanzania safari?
Not at all — it’s a comfortable, unhurried pace that lets you properly enjoy each park rather than rushing between them.
Is the Karatu coffee tour worth including?
A pleasant, low-key change of pace after several intensive game-drive days, and a good look at the region’s agriculture beyond wildlife.
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