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10-Day Serengeti & Ngorongoro Discovery
Northern Tanzania · Serengeti Deep Dive

10 Days / 9 NightsDuration
Tarangire → NgorongoroRoute
Any DateDeparture
All InclusiveMeals & Drives

Safari Overview

The 10-Day Serengeti & Ngorongoro Discovery is the ideal safari for those wanting to spend extended quality time in Tanzania's two most iconic locations. With more time in each destination and a relaxed pace, you'll go deeper into the Serengeti's different ecosystems — including the rarely-visited Western Corridor with its massive Nile crocodiles — before experiencing sunrise on the Ngorongoro Crater rim.

🦁 Big Five
🐊 Nile Crocodiles
🌅 Western Corridor
🏔️ Ngorongoro
🐆 Predators
🦒 Giraffe & Zebra

Day-by-Day Itinerary

01Day
Arrival in Arusha
Safari Gateway
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Arrive at Kilimanjaro International Airport and transfer to Arusha. Welcome dinner and safari briefing.

  • Airport transfer
  • Arusha welcome dinner
  • Safari gear check and briefing
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Arusha Coffee Lodge
Luxury Lodge · Arusha
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02Day
Tarangire
Baobabs & Elephants
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Full day game drive in Tarangire National Park among ancient baobabs and massive elephant herds.

  • Full day game drive
  • Elephant herds at Tarangire River
  • Lion and leopard search in woodland
  • Sundowner at the camp
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Tarangire Ndovu Tented Camp
Tented Camp · Tarangire
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03Day
Lake Manyara
Flamingos & Tree Lions
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Full day game drive in Lake Manyara with its extraordinary tree-climbing lions and flamingo-filled lake shores.

  • Lake Manyara full day game drive
  • Tree-climbing lion photography
  • Flamingo flock viewings
  • Groundwater forest birding
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Kirurumu Tented Lodge
Tented Lodge · Manyara Escarpment
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04Day
Enter the Serengeti
The World's Stage
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Cross into the Serengeti through the dramatic Ngorongoro Highlands. Arrive in Seronera for an afternoon game drive.

  • Scenic drive through NCA to Serengeti
  • Afternoon game drive in Seronera
  • First lion and cheetah sightings
  • Sunset on the open plains
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Serengeti Serena Lodge
Safari Lodge · Central Serengeti
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05Day
Serengeti Central – Full Day
Predator Paradise
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A full day in Central Serengeti's famous Seronera Valley — the best predator territory in all of Africa.

  • Sunrise game drive with lions
  • Cheetah hunt observation
  • Seronera hippo pools
  • Sundowner in the wild
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Serengeti Serena Lodge
Safari Lodge · Central Serengeti
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06Day
Serengeti Western Corridor
Crocodiles & Migration
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Drive to the Western Corridor of the Serengeti where the Grumeti River hosts massive Nile crocodiles and migration crossings.

  • Drive to Western Serengeti corridor
  • Grumeti River game drive
  • Massive Nile crocodile sightings
  • Migration crossing zone (seasonal)
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Grumeti Serengeti River Lodge
Tented Lodge · Western Serengeti
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07Day
Western Serengeti – Full Day
River Crossings
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Spend a full day in this remote and dramatic part of the Serengeti, witnessing one of nature's most thrilling spectacles.

  • Full day on Grumeti River
  • Hippo pod viewings
  • Lion and wild dog tracking
  • Remote bush sundowners
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Grumeti Serengeti River Lodge
Tented Lodge · Western Serengeti
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08Day
Ngorongoro Crater Rim
Crater Rim Arrival
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Drive from the Serengeti back to Ngorongoro. Enjoy the afternoon on the crater rim with spectacular views before a gourmet dinner.

  • Scenic drive to Ngorongoro
  • Crater rim viewpoint sundowners
  • Guided rim walk option
  • Gourmet dinner at the lodge
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Ngorongoro Crater Lodge
Ultra-Luxury Lodge · Crater Rim
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09Day
Ngorongoro Crater Floor
Big Five in a Bowl
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A full day on the Ngorongoro Crater floor — the world's most wildlife-dense arena with all Big Five present.

  • Full crater descent
  • Black rhino and elephant encounters
  • Lion pride observation
  • Flamingo lake shores
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Ngorongoro Crater Lodge
Ultra-Luxury Lodge · Crater Rim
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10Day
Departure from Arusha
Farewell Tanzania
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Final breakfast with crater views before driving to Arusha for airport transfer and departure.

  • Final breakfast
  • Drive to Arusha
  • Airport transfer and departure
  • Farewell from Jolita team

What's Included & Excluded

✓ Included

All park entrance and conservation fees
All accommodation as per itinerary
Full board meals throughout (breakfast, lunch & dinner)
All game drives in a private 4×4 Land Cruiser with roof hatch
English-speaking TANAPA-certified professional guide
Airport transfers (arrival and departure)
Bottled water during all game drives
All government taxes and service charges
Flying Doctors emergency evacuation cover
24/7 Jolita Safari support hotline

✗ Not Included

International flights to/from Tanzania
Tanzania visa fees (approx. USD 50)
Travel insurance (strongly recommended)
Optional activities (hot air balloon safari, etc.)
Alcoholic beverages and soft drinks at lodges
Personal items, laundry and souvenirs
Tips and gratuities for guides and camp staff
Any personal expenses

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Custom dates · Any group size

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Quick Facts

Duration10 Days / 9 Nights
ParksTarangire · Lake Manyara · Serengeti · Ngorongoro
MealsFull Board (B,L,D)
Group Size2–6 per vehicle
DepartureAny day, year-round
FocusSerengeti Depth Exploration
SpecialWestern Corridor + Grumeti River