11 Days in Tanzania Itinerary (Ngorongoro vs Serengeti Advice)
The 11 Days in Tanzania Itinerary (Ngorongoro vs Serengeti) for Your First Visit. This 11 Days Tanzania safari offers more nights than normal on this itinerary, making it an 11 Days in Tanzania tour perfect for an independent tourist eager to encounter as much as possible. As you navigate across a dynamic landscape, your expert driver-guide provides a plethora of information. After what could be a lengthy drive, guests can relax at a guesthouse in Arusha before visiting the traditional wildlife spots of Tanzania’s northern circuit.
First and foremost, Ngorongoro Crater is a popular and fruitful tourist attraction all year round due to the abundance of animals that call it home. Elephants, buffalo, and giraffes, among other huge creatures, call this place home. During a full-day safari on the level Ngorongoro Crater floor, visitors get the chance to see flamingos and hippos in the Crater wetlands in addition to the Big Five: lion, leopard, elephant, rhino, and buffalo.
One of the advantages of taking a 4×4 vehicle for part of the journey is the opportunity to relax and take in the breathtaking scenery of the Rift Valley as you drive past traditional agricultural landscapes. Large windows, a retractable roof, and a window seat for each passenger all contribute to the vehicle’s design goal of making photography a breeze. There are twelve luxurious suites available in the tented campgrounds, all of which have breathtaking views.
Highlights & Activities
What’s on offer whilst on this 11 Days in Tanzania itinerary?
- Well-paced, comprehensive northern circuit safari
- Sophisticated and intimate tented camp accommodation
- Excellent for game viewing, the seasonal Wildebeest Migration and the Big 5
- Great photographic opportunities
Summary:
Tour Duration: 11 Days | Start: Arusha, Tanzania | End: Serengeti, Tanzania
Destinations visited: Ngorongoro Crater, Serengeti
A Detailed 11 Days in Tanzania Itinerary
Day 1: Legendary at Arusha | 1 Nights
Arusha, Tanzania
Legendary Lodge is a posh, private hideaway on the outskirts of Arusha that provides a peaceful refuge from the fast-paced city. Situated amidst verdant gardens and majestic trees, this graceful resort offers breathtaking views of Mount Meru and is an ideal jumping-off point for excursions to the neighbouring national parks.
Days 2 – 4: Off to the Ngorongoro Crater | 3 Nights
Ngorongoro Crater, Tanzania
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As you continue your journey into the Ngorongoro Highlands, keep an eye out for animals and red-robed Maasai livestock herders. Located on the slopes of the now-extinct Olmoti volcano, the contemporary, high-tech tented suites at The Highlands Ngorongoro provide an unforgettable setting for your three nights of accommodation.
Days 5 – 7: Under Canvas in the Serengeti | 3 Nights
Serengeti, Tanzania
You will be transported to your next safari destination, Namiri Plains, after enjoying a packed lunch and a wildlife drive. Located in the Seronera sector of the Serengeti, a fertile and trustworthy area, the camp’s name means “big cat” in Swahili, and with good reason: this is predator territory all year round, and cheetah are particularly well-known here.
Days 8 – 10: A Luxury Safari in the Serengeti | 3 Nights
Serengeti, Tanzania
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Situated in Tanzania’s Serengeti National Park, Sayari Camp is a world-class luxury safari lodge. Indulge in the unparalleled serenity of the Serengeti while being pampered with first-rate facilities and attentive staff at our luxurious camp. At Sayari Camp, you’ll feel pampered from the minute you step foot in the grounds. Every aspect has been thoughtfully designed to make your stay one you’ll never forget.
Day 11: The Journey Ends
You will bid farewell to Africa after breakfast at Sayari Camp and start making arrangements for your next destination.
End of the 11 Days in Tanzania Itinerary
What’s Included?
- 10 nights accommodation
- Meals: Legendary Lodge : Half Board (Breakfast, Dinner, Selected Extras)
- The Highlands Ngorongoro : Enquire for confirmation
- Namiri Plains : Enquire for confirmation
- Sayari Camp : Enquire for confirmation
- All necessary permits, conservancy and park fees
- All activities specified, including morning and evening game drives each full day on safari
- Coastal flight from Serengeti to JRO
- Concession fees
- Game drives
- Ngorongoro Crater Decent fee
- SNP, NCCA, and TNP park fees
- Transfers internally to and from featured camps
- All transfers during your itinerary
- The Positive Impact of your trip to Africa
- 24/7 assistance and support during your trip
What’s Excluded?
- Your international flights to and from Africa + any related taxes
- Any travel visas you require (though we help you with this)
- Tips
- Personal items (eg. travel insurance, souvenirs)
Essential Trip Information
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