9 DAY BEST OF TANZANIA

PAMOJA SAFARIS

TRIP ITINERARY OVERVIEW

Your safari adventure kicks off with a thrilling three-day escapade in Tarangire National Park, a realm where elephants roam free and ancient baobabs stand tall, telling stories of the savannah. Your journey then sweeps you away to the legendary Serengeti, where you’ll spend four unforgettable days on safari. Here, nestled in the comfort of your luxury campsite, you’ll have a front-row seat to the mesmerizing spectacle of the great migration. The highlight of your trip is a day spent in the Ngorongoro Crater, a natural amphitheater that offers unparalleled views of Africa’s diverse wildlife. Guided by experts with an eagle eye for the continent’s most spectacular creatures, you’re guaranteed wildlife sightings that will take your breath away. But that’s not all—intimate visits to local tribes will enrich your journey with profound cultural insights, weaving together a tapestry of Tanzania’s rich natural beauty and vibrant cultural heritage. This safari isn’t just a trip; it’s a deep dive into the heart of Tanzania.

YOUR 9 DAY ADVENTURE

DAY 01

ARRIVAL IN TANZANIA

Arrive in Tanzania via Kilimanjaro International Airport (JRO), where a Pamoja Safaris representative will be waiting outside to greet and transfer you to your lodge in Arusha City (1.5 hours).

Upon arrival, we’ll check you in and arrange a welcome dinner and trip orientation with your trip leader. (If your flight arrives late at night, we’ll schedule your trip orientation for the next morning or evening so that you have time to get a good night’s rest this evening.)

Lodging: Serena Arusha Lodge & Spa, Arusha or similar
Gran Melia Hotel, Arusha
DAY 02
TOUR OF ARUSHA
This morning, we will set off on a tour of Arusha to see the landscape, meet its citizens, and visit a few NGOs providing opportunities to the less fortunate (including a water filter maker, an albino children’s home, and a craft center for those with disabilities). We’ll have a hot lunch at the Shanga Craft Centre, then visit a local market before arriving at the hotel in the late afternoon. Dinner at your hotel.
Lodging: Serena Arusha Lodge & Spa, Arusha or similar
DAY 03
ARUSHA TO TARANGIRE NATIONAL PARK
Transfer to Tarangire National Park after breakfast (2.5 hours), enjoy a full day of game drives with a hot lunch around 13:00, and have dinner and overnight in the park. Tarangire National Park, one of the largest wildlife sanctuaries in northern Tanzania, is famous for its large elephant population and iconic baobab trees. As we are staying in the park overnight, we’ll have ample time to explore the area, including areas where the day-trippers don’t have the ability to reach.
Lodging: Tarangire Safari Lodge, Tarangire NP or similar
DAY 04
TARANGIRE NATIONAL PARK TO KARATU TOWN
Continue your game drive through Tarangire NP, have a hot lunch in the park, and then head to Karatu Town (2 hours). Along the way, we’ll have the opportunity to stop at a local Maasai tribe family’s boma (family village), where we’ll be able to learn about their way of life and culture before proceeding to our lodge to rest up before dinner.
Lodging: Acacia Farm Lodge, Karatu or similar
DAY 05
Karatu Town to Ngorongoro Crater to Karatu Town
Head out after an early breakfast to explore Ngorongoro Crater (1 hour), an extinct 12×12 mile volcano caldera that is teeming with wildlife. We’ll spend all afternoon inside the crater, with a picnic lunch around 1:00 p.m. Later in the afternoon, we will head back towards our lodging in Karatu, allowing plenty of time for relaxation before dinner.
Lodging: Moyo Tented Camp, Serengeti NP or similar
DAY 06
Karatu Town to Central Serengeti NP
Post-breakfast, we will head towards Serengeti National Park, home to the Great Migration (3 hours over mostly unpaved roads). Upon arriving at the gate, we will stop for entry formalities and a picnic lunch, then we’ll make our way towards your luxury tented camp, stopping to see any animals that present themselves to us on the way. We’ll arrive just before dusk, and you’ll be shown around the grounds of your new home for the next three nights. Dinner at the camp.
Lodging: Mara Kati Kati Tented Camp, Serengeti NP or similar
DAY 07
Central to Northern Serengeti

After breakfast, we will check out of our first Serengeti Camp and make our way to the northern areas of the park in order to catch the Great Migration. Along the way, we will be seeing plenty of animals, as well as enjoying a picnic lunch. We’ll arrive at your new camp in the late afternoon or early evening, with enough time to clean up before dinner.

Lodging: Mara Kati Kati Tented Camp, Serengeti NP or similar
DAY 08
Optional Hot Air Balloon Sunrise Safari + Safari

Early morning wake-up to be collected for your sunrise hot air balloon safari around 5:00 am. You’ll board just after 6:00 am and have around one hour in the air to witness the spectacular landscapes and see animals from the air. After landing, you’ll be picked up by the balloon crew members and taken to a special spot where you’ll be served a full breakfast in the middle of the park. You’ll be reunited with your Pamoja guide around 10:00 am.
After that, we will drive around the northern area of the park to get a chance to view the Great Wildebeest Migration. Overnight and dinner will be back at your lodge in the northern plains.

Lodging: Mara Kati Kati Tented Camp, Serengeti NP or similar
DAY 09
FLIGHT FROM SERENGETI NP TO ARUSHA, TRANSFER TO JRO
We’ll set off for a safari after packing up and having breakfast, eventually making our way toward the Kogatende Airstrip in the late morning or afternoon. There, we will board a light aircraft that will transport us approximately an hour to Arusha Airport (ARK), where you’ll be picked up and taken to lunch + shopping opportunities en route to Kilimanjaro International Airport (JRO) for your flight home.
Departure Day

STANDARD ACCOMMODATION EXAMPLES

Accommodation can vary depending on time of the year and season, group size and preferences. 

Arusha Serena Hotel Resort & Spa, Arusha

Acacia Collection Serian Tarangire Camp, Tarangire National Park

Acacia Farm Lodge, Karatu/Ngorongoro

Land of Nature Camp, Serengeti National Park

PREMIUM ACCOMMODATION EXAMPLES

Accommodation can vary depending on time of the year and season, group size and preferences. 

Gran Meliá Arusha, Arusha

Lemala Mpingo Ridge, Tarangire National Park

Lemala Ngorongoro Luxury Tented Camp, Karatu/Ngorongoro

Four Seasons Serengeti, Serengeti National Park

Price includes

$ 5900+
- start price (depending on group size & season)
  • All domestic transport
  • Fees & Taxes
  • All meals (as specified per day)
  • Base gratuity for all staff

Price excludes

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a 30% deposit is required to book
  • International Travel
  • Private room (available for extra charge)
  • International Airfare and Visa
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