9 Days / 8 Nights
Bush Safaris
Arusha → Tarangire → Serengeti → Ngorongoro Crater → Lake Manyara → Arusha
Honeymooners, VIP travellers, luxury seekers, special celebrations
Safari Overview
This 9-Day Bush Safari takes you deep into Tanzania’s wild northern circuit. It is designed for travellers who want more than a standard game drive — more wilderness, more culture, more time in the bush. You will explore Tarangire’s elephant herds, Lake Manyara’s tree-climbing lions, the endless Serengeti plains, the Ngorongoro Crater, and the remote Lake Eyasi area, home to the Hadzabe and Datoga communities. Accommodation is in comfortable bush camps, tented camps, and lodges — giving you an authentic safari feel without sacrificing basic comfort.
Day-by-Day Itinerary
Day 1: Arrival in Arusha
Highlights: Airport pickup, safari briefing, overnight in Arusha
Upon arrival at Kilimanjaro International Airport (JRO), you will be met by a Globotrek representative and transferred to your hotel in Arusha. Meet your driver-guide, receive a safari briefing, and relax before your adventure begins.
Accommodation: Arusha hotel or lodge (Bed & Breakfast)
Meals: Dinner
Day 2: Arusha → Tarangire National Park
Highlights: Giant baobabs, elephant herds, bush camp
After breakfast, drive to Tarangire National Park. Enjoy a full-day game drive through the park’s baobab-studded landscape. Tarangire is famous for its large elephant herds, lions, giraffes, and diverse birdlife. Picnic lunch in the park. In the late afternoon, settle into your bush camp for dinner and overnight.
Accommodation: Bush camp / tented camp near Tarangire (Full Board)
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Day 3: Tarangire → Lake Manyara National Park → Karatu
Highlights: Tree-climbing lions, flamingos, Rift Valley escarpment
After breakfast, depart for Lake Manyara National Park. Enjoy a game drive through the lush groundwater forest and along the lake shore. Lake Manyara is known for its tree-climbing lions, flamingos, elephants, and stunning Rift Valley views. After lunch, continue to Karatu for dinner and overnight.
Accommodation: Lodge or bush camp in Karatu (Full Board)
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Day 4: Karatu → Serengeti National Park
Highlights: Ngorongoro Conservation Area, first Serengeti game drive
After an early breakfast, drive to the Serengeti National Park via the Ngorongoro Conservation Area. Stop at viewpoints along the crater rim before continuing to the Serengeti. Enjoy a game drive en route. Arrive at your bush camp in the late afternoon.
Accommodation: Mobile bush camp / tented camp in Serengeti (Full Board)
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Day 5: Full Day Serengeti National Park
Highlights: Big cats, sunrise game drive, picnic lunch in the bush
Spend a full day exploring the Serengeti. Start early for a sunrise game drive when predators are most active. Return to camp for brunch, then head out again in the afternoon. The Serengeti is home to lions, leopards, cheetahs, elephants, and the Great Migration (seasonal).
Accommodation: Mobile bush camp / tented camp in Serengeti (Full Board)
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Day 6: Full Day Serengeti National Park
Highlights: Deeper wilderness, optional walking safari, photography
Another full day in the Serengeti. Depending on the season, you may explore the Central Serengeti, the Western Corridor, or the Northern Serengeti. Optional guided walking safari where permitted. Enjoy a picnic lunch in the bush and continue your wildlife adventure.
Accommodation: Mobile bush camp / tented camp in Serengeti (Full Board)
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Day 7: Serengeti → Ngorongoro Crater → Karatu
Highlights: Crater floor game drive, Big Five, picnic lunch
After breakfast, depart the Serengeti and drive to the Ngorongoro Crater. Descend into the crater for a half-day game drive. The crater is one of the best places in Africa to see the Big Five in a single day. Enjoy a picnic lunch inside the crater. Later, ascend the crater rim and drive to Karatu for dinner and overnight.
Accommodation: Lodge or bush camp in Karatu (Full Board)
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Day 8: Karatu → Lake Eyasi → Karatu
Highlights: Hadzabe bushmen, Datoga blacksmiths, cultural experience
After breakfast, drive to Lake Eyasi for a cultural bush experience. Visit the Hadzabe hunter-gatherers and learn about their traditional way of life. You may also visit the Datoga blacksmiths. This is one of the most authentic cultural experiences in Tanzania. Return to Karatu for dinner and overnight.
Accommodation: Lodge or bush camp in Karatu (Full Board)
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Day 9: Karatu → Arusha → Departure
Highlights: Scenic drive, souvenir shopping, airport transfer
After breakfast, drive back to Arusha. Enjoy lunch in Arusha and, if time allows, visit a local market or cultural centre. Transfer to Kilimanjaro International Airport (JRO) for your departure flight.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch
INCLUDES
Professional, English-speaking safari guide
Accommodation in Arusha before the safari
All safari accommodation (full board during safari)
Park entry fees and government taxes (VAT included)
Private 4×4 Toyota Land Cruiser with pop-up roof
Unlimited game drives with no mileage restrictions
Unlimited bottled drinking water during safari
Airport transfers (arrival & departure)
EXCLUDES
International and domestic flights
Visa fees and travel insurance
Personal expenses (laundry, souvenirs, drinks, etc.)
Tips and gratuities for guides and camp staff
Alcoholic and soft drinks at lodges/camps
Optional activities (Maasai village, balloon safari, etc.)
Accommodation upgrades or extra nights in Arusha
Any services not mentioned under Price Includes
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