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9-Day Slow Safari: Serengeti, Crater & Elephant Country

9 days Tanzania Safari

9-Day Slow Safari: Serengeti, Crater & Elephant Country

A slower safari with multi-night stays and fewer packing days. Instead of trying to add every possible destination, it spends two nights around Tarangire, two around Karatu and three in Serengeti. This creates more flexible mornings, optional lodge breaks and a calmer overall rhythm.

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A slower safari with multi-night stays and fewer packing days. Instead of trying to add every possible destination, it spends two nights around Tarangire, two around Karatu and three in Serengeti. This creates more flexible mornings, optional lodge breaks and a calmer overall rhythm.

Route: Arusha - Tarangire (2 nights) - Karatu (2 nights) - Serengeti (3 nights) - Ngorongoro - Arusha

Best for: Couples, seniors and travelers who prefer fewer hotel changes

Price note: Price basis: from USD 3,450 per person, based on 2 adults sharing on a private mid-range safari. Peak-season and migration-zone departures can cost more; 4-6 travelers in one vehicle may reduce the per-person rate.

Important Booking Notes

The exact itinerary order can change because of lodge availability, road conditions, park rules or seasonal wildlife movement.Wildlife sightings, Great Migration locations and river crossings cannot be guaranteed.Accommodation is subject to availability at the time the deposit is received.Children's rates depend on age, rooming and government fee definitions; request a family quotation.Single-room supplements apply when one traveler occupies a room alone.For confirmed sales, issue a formal quotation showing total price, deposit amount, payment deadline and cancellation terms.

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Day 1: Arusha arrival
Day 2: Arusha to Tarangire
Day 3: Tarangire second day
Day 4: Tarangire to Karatu via Lake Manyara
Day 5: Karatu easy day / highland experience
Day 6: Karatu to Serengeti
Day 7: Serengeti full day
Day 8: Serengeti morning - Karatu
Day 9: Ngorongoro Crater - Arusha
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Itinerary and Accommodation

9 planned days

Day 1

Arusha arrival

Arusha National Park

Airport transfer and rest. Meals: Dinner

Tonight's Accommodation

Arusha Planet Lodge

mid-range

Day 2

Arusha to Tarangire

Tarangire National Park

Game drive in Tarangire and overnight near the park. Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Tonight's Accommodation

Sangaiwe Tented Lodge

mid-range

Day 3

Tarangire second day

Tarangire National Park

Second Tarangire day with slower game viewing and a different park sector. Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Tonight's Accommodation

Sangaiwe Tented Lodge

mid-range

Day 4

Tarangire to Karatu via Lake Manyara

Tarangire National Park

Explore Lake Manyara en route to Karatu. Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Day 5

Karatu easy day / highland experience

Ngorongoro Conservation Area

A lighter day for a guided local experience, coffee visit or lodge rest. Specific activity is confirmed in the quote. Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Day 6

Karatu to Serengeti

Serengeti National Park

Travel to Serengeti and game drive on arrival. Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Tonight's Accommodation

Into Wild Africa / comparable

mid-range

Day 7

Serengeti full day

Serengeti National Park

Full-day game drive. Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Tonight's Accommodation

Into Wild Africa / comparable

mid-range

Day 8

Serengeti morning - Karatu

Serengeti National Park

Enjoy an early game drive, then leave Serengeti and travel through the Ngorongoro Conservation Area to Karatu. The evening is deliberately quiet so you are rested for an early crater descent. Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Day 9

Ngorongoro Crater - Arusha

Ngorongoro Conservation Area

Descend into Ngorongoro Crater early for a full game-drive experience and picnic lunch. Ascend in the afternoon and continue to Arusha for drop-off. Meals: Breakfast, Lunch

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Group Pricing

Per Person Price by Group Size

Guide prices for private safari planning. The final quote is confirmed after availability, season, and exact routing are checked.

Travelers Per Person Estimated Group Total
1 person $ 3,450 $ 3,450
2 people $ 2,965 $ 5,930
3 people $ 2,690 $ 8,070
4 people $ 2,485 $ 9,940
5 people $ 2,380 $ 11,900
6 people $ 2,275 $ 13,650
7 people $ 2,210 $ 15,470
8 people $ 2,210 $ 17,680
9 people $ 2,140 $ 19,260
10 people $ 2,140 $ 21,400
11 people $ 2,070 $ 22,770
12 people $ 2,070 $ 24,840
13 people $ 2,000 $ 26,000
14 people $ 2,000 $ 28,000
15 people $ 2,000 $ 30,000
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Included, Not Included & Travel Tips

Included

  • +Private 4x4 safari vehicle with pop-up roof for the itinerary stated
  • +Professional English-speaking driver-guide
  • +National park entry and conservation fees included in the confirmed quotation
  • +Ngorongoro Conservation Area and crater-related fees where the itinerary includes crater descent
  • +Accommodation stated in the final confirmation or an approved comparable alternative
  • +Meals as listed day by day; full board during most safari nights
  • +Bottled or filtered drinking water in the safari vehicle
  • +Airport transfer(s) when specifically stated in the confirmed package
  • +Game drives and road transfers shown in the itinerary
  • +Government taxes applicable to the quoted safari services at the time of confirmation

Not Included

  • -International flights to and from Tanzania
  • -Visa fees, passport costs and travel insurance
  • -Tips/gratuities for safari guide and lodge staff
  • -Alcoholic drinks, premium soft drinks and personal minibar purchases unless specifically included
  • -Laundry, souvenirs, telephone/data charges and personal expenses
  • -Optional activities such as balloon safari, walking safari, canoeing, cultural visits or domestic flights unless specifically listed as included
  • -Medical costs, evacuation costs and expenses caused by events outside the operator's control
  • -Any service not clearly listed under "Included" in the final quotation

Travel Tips

  • +Book early for July to October and Christmas travel dates because Serengeti and Ngorongoro rooms sell quickly.
  • +Pack neutral colors, a warm layer for early game drives, sun protection, binoculars, and any personal medication.
  • +Bring small USD notes for tips and personal purchases; card acceptance can be limited inside remote parks.
  • +Wildlife sightings depend on season and animal movement, so flexible timing improves the experience.
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