Overview
Overview Experience one of the most diverse Tanzania safaris combining world-class wildlife viewing, authentic cultural interactions, and breathtaking landscapes. This 9-day adventure takes you through the iconic Serengeti, the Ngorongoro Crater, Tarangire’s elephant paradise, and deep into the traditional life of the Hadzabe Bushmen at Lake Eyasi. Perfect for: Couples, families, photographers, adventure travelers, and culture lovers.
Detailed Itinerary
Welcome to Tanzania! Meet your guide at Kilimanjaro Airport and transfer to your hotel.
Overnight: Arusha
Enjoy a scenic hike with your park ranger in Arusha National Park. Later transfer to Africa Amini Maasai Lodge for cultural activities and sunset views.
Overnight: Africa Amini Maasai Lodge
Full-day safari in Tarangire, famous for its massive elephant herds and iconic baobabs.
Overnight: Tarangire
Drive to Serengeti via the Ngorongoro highlands. Enjoy your first Serengeti game drive in the afternoon.
Overnight: Serengeti
Explore the endless Serengeti Plains with your expert guide. Track lions, cheetahs, leopards, and seasonally the Great Wildebeest Migration.
Overnight: Serengeti
Final morning game drive before heading to Ngorongoro. Relax at the beautiful Ngorongoro Farm House.
Overnight: Ngorongoro Farm House
Descend 600m to the Ngorongoro Crater floor for one of Africa’s best game-viewing experiences. Afternoon transfer to Lake Eyasi.
Overnight: Lake Eyasi
Join the Hadzabe Bushmen on a morning hunt and visit Datoga blacksmiths. Afternoon drive back to Arusha.
Overnight: Arusha
Transfer to Kilimanjaro Airport for your flight home.
Includes/Excludes
Cost includes
- Private 4x4 safari vehicle with pop-up roof
- Professional English-speaking driver-guide
- Park entry fees for:
- Arusha National Park
- Tarangire National Park
- Serengeti National Park
- Ngorongoro Conservation Area
- Cultural experiences at Lake Eyasi with Hadzabe Bushmen & Datoga tribe
- Accommodation as listed in the itinerary (lodges, tented camps, etc.)
- All meals during the safari (breakfast, lunch, and dinner where specified)
- Picnic lunches during game drives
- Drinking water throughout the safari
- Government taxes and levies
Cost Excludes
- International and domestic flights
- Travel insurance
- Visa fees
- Tips for driver-guide, lodge staff, and porters
- Personal expenses (souvenirs, laundry, phone calls)
- Alcoholic drinks and soft drinks (unless specified by lodges)
- Optional activities not listed in the itinerary
FAQs
This safari is ideal for couples, families, solo travelers, photographers, adventure seekers, and culture enthusiasts looking to experience Tanzania’s wildlife, landscapes, and traditional communities in one trip.
The itinerary is offered as a private safari, giving you a dedicated 4×4 vehicle and driver-guide. Solo travelers will have a single supplement for accommodation.
Expect to see elephants, lions, cheetahs, leopards, buffaloes, zebras, flamingos, giraffes, and, seasonally, the Great Wildebeest Migration. Ngorongoro Crater and Serengeti are the highlights for Big Five sightings.
You will visit Lake Eyasi to meet the Hadzabe hunter-gatherers and Datoga tribe, and enjoy a traditional Maasai stay at Africa Amini Maasai Lodge. These experiences offer insight into local traditions and daily life.
The safari includes a mix of lodges and tented camps as listed in the itinerary, chosen for comfort and proximity to key wildlife areas.