This 12 day safari has been curated to enable travellers to have a deep exploration of the most breathtaking areas in Tanzania. Travelers will have the opportunity to explore the breathtaking lakes especially lake Natron, and the craters in Ngorongoro conservancy area. Visitors will be presented with the opportunity to indulge in exciting activities in the national parks especially game drives that will allow them to view rare animals especially cheetahs and the big 5 animals.
Visitors will be launched to the unique communities inhabiting Tanzania especially the Hadzabe Bushmen who are celebrated for their outstanding culture. The village tours will also help the travelers get immersed in the day-to-day lives of the people and get to know what it feels like to be a Tanzanian.
Safari inclusions
English speaking guide
Meals and accommodation
Activities as mentioned in the program
Drinking water
4*4 safari vehicle
Safari exclusions
Visas and tips
Souvenirs
Additional activities
Wines/spirits/beers
Itinerary Details.
Day 1: Arrival | Arusha City Tour
Immediately as you arrive at the airport, you will be welcomed by your safari driver guide who Will brief you about the safari and then drive you to the lodge. Have a short city tour around Arusha city and gain a chance to visit the museum and reveal the historical background of the Country Tanzania. You can also visit the craft shop and buy some souvenirs. Later drive back to the lodge for dinner and overnight stay. Arusha Planet Lodge
Day 2: Transfer to lake Natron
Be served breakfast at the first light of the day after which you will check out of the lodge and undertake the journey to lake Natron. This exhilarating journey will take you approximately 2 hours and 36 minutes covering the 162 kilometers. On arrival at the lake you will conduct a drive at the shores of the lake as you enjoy the views of the lake and the breathtaking flora species. Transfer to the lodge at midday to have a delicious lunch. Undertake the visit to Ngare Sero Waterfalls. At the waterfalls, you will enjoy sightseeing and photography since the waterfalls provide a beautiful scenery. You will also have the opportunity to support some of the beautiful bird species that inhabit the region especially the black and white cascade hornbill, lanner falcon, owls, cuckooshrike, egrets and African darters. Transfer to the lodge at eventide to get served dinner and have a night time rest. Meals And Accommodation: Africa Safari Lake Natron
Day 3: Nature walk around lake Natron
A delicious breakfast will be served to the guests at sunrise after which you will undertake the exploration of Tarangire National Park. A game drive will be conducted in the National Park to ensure that the visitors get to set their eyes on elephants, lions, leopards, warthogs, antelopes and buffaloes. Enjoy the views of different animals the entire morning and later transfer to the lodge at around midday. A delicious lunch will be served and after you will continue with the exploration of the National Park where you have the opportunity to view the beautiful flora especially the Baobab trees that form a breathtaking scenery as they blend with the dry savanna grasslands. Transfer to the lodge at sunset for relaxation, have a sundowner, dinner and you will be accommodated overnight.
Day 4: Northeast Serengeti National Park | Wildebeest migration and wildlife photography
At crack of dawn, a luscious Morning meal will be served to you after which you will undertake the transfer journey to the northeast of Serengeti National Park. This journey will take you approximately 3 hours and 7 minutes and on arrival you will explore a portion of the National Park where you’ll have the opportunity to view the breathtaking savanna grasslands alongside beautiful wildlife species. Transfer to the lodge at midday to get served lunch. After the delicious lunch you will undertake the wildebeest migration drive that will present to you the opportunity to watch thousands of wildebeests as they embark on their migration in the search for greener pastures. The experience of watching the wildebeest migration is one-of-a-kind and will make the trip more rewarding. Guests will indulge in wildlife photography that will be souvenirs for this never to be forgotten trip. Head to the lodge at even tide and relax. Dinner will be served later on and you will have an overnight rest. Meals And Accommodation: Serengeti Heritage Lodge
Day 5-6: Central Serengeti National Park | Full day game drives
You will wake up to a well marinated breakfast at dawn. Relish the meal and after undertake the transfer to the central parts of Serengeti National Park to undertake a morning game drive. The game drive will let you observe rare wildlife species especially the cheetahs, common genets, leopards, jackals, common warthogs and giraffes. Enjoy the views of the animals the entire morning and at around midday you will then transfer to the lodge to have a mouthwatering lunch. An afternoon game drive will then be conducted for further opportunities to observe the animals within especially the big 5 and other cats as they embark on their hunts. Into Wild Tented Lodge
Day 7: Transfer to Ndutu | Southern Serengeti.
You will be served breakfast very early in the morning at the lodge. After breakfast, you will undertake the transfer to Ndutu in the South of Serengeti national park. This journey will take you approximately 3 hours and 10 minutes and on arrival you will transfer to the lodge for relaxation. A delicious lunch will be served later at around midday after which you will undertake an afternoon game drive for opportunities to spot the wildlife species inhabiting the area especially thee wildebeests, big 5 animals and beautiful bird species. Head back to the lodge in the evening for relaxation, a delicious dinner and an overnight stay. Ndutu Safari Lodge
Day 8: Transfer To Ngorongoro crater
have an early meal and drive off the lodge, have a minimal game viewing as you are heading the Ngorongoro crater, drive via the Olduvai gorge museum where you will have deep insights into the lives of the early man and have a glance at the remains of the early inhabitants of the East African land. proceed to the crater and on arrival, conduct an exploration around the Crater which is a perfect sightseeing and photography destination. Drive around lake magadi that is a source of water to the animals in the cater, search for black rhinos and after having enough Time in the crater, leave for your next accommodation. Overnight: Ngorongoro Coffee Lodge
Day 9: Hadzabe Bushmen Of Lake Eyasi
Wake up try early to a well-served breakfast at the lodge. After breakfast, you will then undertake the drive to lake Eyasi which will take you approximately 3 hours. The indigenous Hadzabe bushmen are renowned for their outstanding ways of life. They are hunter gatherers and live a traditional kind of life. While in their land, they will entertain the visitors and provide deep insights about their way of life. The storytelling and folklore will make the trip more satisfying. Enjoy the time with these bushmen the entire afternoon and in the evening transfer to the lodge to relax, have dinner and rest overnight. @Ngorongoro Coffee Lodge
Day 10: Village tour around Mto Wa Mbu | Transfer to Tarangire National Park.
An early morning meal will be served at the lodge to the guests after which a village tour will be conducted around Mto Wa Mbu. The guests will have a visit to the local markets where they will buy souvenirs and also have a taste of the local foods and fruits and Indulge in photography. After you have enjoyed the lunch, you will then undertake the transfer to Tarangire National Park which will take you approximately 1 and a half hours. Continue to the lodge on arrival and relax as you enjoy the views of the National Park. A delicious dinner will be served and you will rest overnight.@ Tarangire Simba Lodge
Day 11: Explore Tarangire National Park | The home of elephants and Baobab trees.
A delicious breakfast will be served to the guests at sunrise after which you will undertake the exploration of Tarangire National Park. A game drive will be conducted in the National Park to ensure that the visitors get to set their eyes on elephants, lions, cheetah, ostriches and other bird species, leopards, warthogs, antelopes and buffaloes. Enjoy the views of different animals the entire morning and later transfer to the lodge at around midday. A delicious lunch will be served and after you will continue with the exploration of the National Park where you have the opportunity to view the beautiful flora especially the Baobab trees that form a breathtaking scenery as they blend with the dry savanna grasslands. Transfer to the lodge at sunset for relaxation, have a sundowner, dinner and you will be accommodated for an overnight.@ Tarangire Simba Lodge
Day 12: Transfer to Arusha | Airport K'JRO.
Wake up to a delicious breakfast as prepared by professional chefs at the lodge. Check out of the lodge premises and undertake a transfer to Kilimanjaro airport which will take you approximately an hour and 56 minutes, covering 109.3 kilometers. At the airport you will get on board for the flights back home and that will be the end of the safari.
