Safari Spots
- Tarangire National Park
- Lake Manyara National Park
- Serengeti National Park
- Ngorongoro Crater
- Lake Natron & Mto wa Mbu (Town)
Safari Overview
Our 9-day spectacular safari unveils to you the best of Tanzania. From the unforgettable wildlife galore to the cultural experiences, it will surely take your breath away. You will visit all northern circuit national parks where you will see the Big Five and also the spectacular migration depending on date of travel.
Safari Itinerary
DAY 1: Arrival in Tanzania
Upon arrival at Kilimanjaro International Airport, you will be picked up by our driver. You will then be transferred to Katiti Lodge for dinner and your overnight stay. You will have time to review your itinerary as the adventure begins early in the morning.
DAY 2: Tarangire National Park
Explore one of Tanzania’s most rewarding national parks, a land of big baobab trees, big elephants and big cats. No wonder this ends up being the favorite park in Tanzania for many visitors. Sightings of wildebeest, giraffes, hippos, buffaloes, baboons, vervet monkeys and zebras are also almost guaranteed. Lions are plentiful here – Tarangire is home to one of Tanzania’s healthiest lion populations. While you’ll have to work a little harder to see a cheetah or leopard, it will only enhance your excitement when you do. You can also look forward to classic safari scenery – savannah plains, river woodlands and rocky hills.
DAY 3: Lake Manyara National Park
The park is dominated by the lake of the same name, which attracts large colonies of water birds. Particularly impressive are the pink-colored flamingos, but also many other bird species such as cormorants, pelicans or storks can be observed here. A total of about 400 different bird species live in the park. The park is also famous for its tree-climbing lions, which are usually found in the central and open part of the park. During the safari, you will also see elephants, zebras, giraffes, buffaloes, hippos and many other animal species. In the late afternoon, you’ll leave the national park and head to the lodge for dinner & overnight.
DAY 4: Lake Natron
Just past Mto wa Mbu, you’ll leave the asphalted road, along the East African Rift Valley the drive continues on adventurous slopes. The drive leads past Maasai villages and the holy mountain of the Maasai, the Ol Doinyo Lengai. As soon as the Maasai village Ngare Sero comes into sight, it is not far to the lake. The outlet Lake Natron is the home of a remarkable variety of birds, in particular about 2.5 million dwarf flamingos; the lake serves them as a regular breeding ground. The water is strongly saline and the basis of life for unicellular algae and bacteria, are responsible for the planar red-brown to purple-violet coloring of the lake. The area around Lake Natron is one of the most beautiful and unspoilt regions in Africa. You will make a hike to the lake and then you will visit the nearby waterfalls, a true oasis with awesome waters to swim.
DAY 5: Northern Serengeti National Park
In the Northern Serengeti, you’ll see wildlife in a beautiful setting and with not many other people around. There are animals here all throughout the year, but they’re everywhere when the migration is passing through. The scenery in this part of the park is also superb with plenty of Serengeti savannah grasslands between the rocky hills and Mara River.
DAY 6 - 7: Central Serengeti National Park
You’re going to be exploring the extraordinary heart of the Serengeti. Here in the Central Serengeti is where wildlife populations are largest, and it’s especially good for seeing all three big cats. It’s here also that you get to experience the classic savannah grasslands and acacia trees that are the signature landscapes of the East African safari.
DAY 8: Ngorongoro Crater
On this day you will descend over 600 meters into the crater to view wildlife. Supported by a year round water supply and fodder, the Ngorongoro conservation Area supports avast variety of animals, which include herds of wildebeest, zebra, buffalo, eland, warthog, hippo, and giant African elephants. Another big draw card to this picturesque national park is its dense population of predators, which include lions, hyenas, jackals, cheetahs and the ever-elusive leopard, which sometimes requires a trained eye to spot. We will visit Lake Magadi, a large but shallow alkaline lake in the southwestern corner, which is one of the main features of the crater. A large number of flamingos, hippos and other water birds can usually been seen here.
DAY 9: Traditional Village Maasai Experience
You will be able to discover the traditional life of the Maasai, their culture, their traditions and visit their bomas (grouping of huts of an extended family). On arrival at the village, expect to be greeted in the traditional manner: plenty of singing and dancing, with participation very much encouraged! There is then the opportunity to learn about some of the customary practices such as fire-making and beadwork. You may also get the chance to meet and speak to villagers in their homes—questions are very welcome and your guide will happily interpret if needed. During your visit, there is also the opportunity to purchase handmade leather and beadwork from the villagers. Once your time in the village has come to an end, you will head back to Arusha/JRO.
Safari Inquiries & Costing
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Costing Terms
Cost Includes
- Airport Transfers (upon Arrival and Departure)
- Certified and experienced English-speaking Guides
- Comfortable Land Cruiser 4x4s with pop-up roof
- All transfers described on the program
- Full board during your safari
- Bottled water and soft drinks throughout the tour
- 24/7 phone support
- All accommodations under your program;
Cost Does not Include
- Air tickets
- Insurance
- Tips for your safari guide
- Visas & vaccinations
- Lunch and dinner in the hotel (only before and after safari)