9 Days / 8 Nights Tanzania Safari & Chimpanzee Trekking
Lake Manyara • Serengeti • Ngorongoro • Gombe
🌍 Tour Highlights
- Lake Manyara National Park – Famous for tree-climbing lions, baboons, elephants, hippos, giraffes, and flamingos.
- Serengeti National Park – Endless plains, predator-rich landscapes, and the legendary Great Migration.
- Ngorongoro Crater – The world’s largest intact caldera, home to Africa’s densest wildlife populations.
- Gombe National Park – Trek through lush forests to track wild chimpanzees in their natural habitat.
- Unique Stays – From tented safari camps to lodges with sweeping views of Lake Tanganyika, every night is an adventure.
🗺️ Detailed Itinerary
Day 1: Arrival in Arusha – Gateway to the Wild
Arrive at Kilimanjaro International Airport where your guide awaits. Transfer to your charming hotel in Arusha, set against the backdrop of coffee plantations. Relax and prepare for the adventure ahead.
Overnight: Kibo Palace Hotel | Meals: Breakfast, Dinner
Day 2: Lake Manyara – Lions in the Trees
Drive to Lake Manyara National Park, a compact gem bursting with biodiversity. Explore forests of giant fig and mahogany, watch hippos wallow, and keep your eyes peeled for the park’s famous tree-climbing lions.
Overnight: Manyara Wildlife Safari Camp | Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Day 3: Serengeti – Into the Endless Plains
Journey via Ngorongoro to the Serengeti, Tanzania’s crown jewel. The vast savannahs teem with wildlife—buffalo, giraffe, antelope, and predators like lion, cheetah, and leopard.
Overnight: Seronera Wildlife Lodge | Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Day 4: Serengeti – Full-Day Safari
Spend the entire day immersed in Serengeti’s drama. With packed lunches, maximize your time tracking the Great Migration and predator-prey encounters. This is Africa at its most raw and spectacular.
Overnight: Seronera Wildlife Lodge | Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Day 5: Ngorongoro Crater – Africa’s Eden
Descend into the Ngorongoro Crater, a natural amphitheater brimming with wildlife. Spot rhinos grazing, lions stalking, and flamingos shimmering on Lake Magadi. Visit a Maasai boma for cultural insight before returning to Arusha.
Overnight: Kibo Palace Hotel | Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Day 6: Flight to Kigoma – Lake Tanganyika Views
Fly to Kigoma and settle into your hilltop lodge overlooking Lake Tanganyika. Relax by the pool or soak in the panoramic views before your forest adventure begins.
Overnight: Kigoma Hilltop Hotel | Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Day 7: Gombe National Park – Chimpanzee Trekking
Travel by traditional dhow boat to Gombe Stream National Park. Trek through lush forests to meet wild chimpanzees—a humbling, unforgettable encounter.
Overnight: Gombe Forest Lodge | Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Day 8: Gombe – Another Day with the Chimps
Spend a second day tracking chimpanzees, giving you more time to observe their fascinating behavior. The forest also offers rich birdlife and scenic trails.
Overnight: Gombe Forest Lodge | Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Day 9: Departure – Farewell Tanzania
Return by boat to Kigoma, then fly to Dar es Salaam. Your guide will assist with connections to your international flight.
Meals: Breakfast
