Comfort Safari & Culture

14 days—Comfort Safari & Authentic Cultural Experience

$4725-5759 USD

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Safari summary

This 14-day Comfort Safari & Authentic Cultural Experience offers you a great opportunity to enjoy the beauty of Tanzania by visiting the major parks of the northern circuit as well as the local tribes. You will visit Arusha National Park, Tarangire, Ngorongoro Crater and Serengeti National Park where there is an abundance of wildlife and both flora and fauna. There is a huge variety of wild animals like the lions, elephants, cheetahs, giraffes, zebras, endangered black rhinos and many more.

About this tour

	Tour type	Custom, tailor-made, private
	Main focus	Game drives
	Activity level	Moderate activity
	Best months	All months
	Countries	Tanzania
	Parks	Arusha Lake Manyara Ngorongoro Crater Serengeti Tarangire

Fine details

Safari highlights

Walking safari—with armed guard
Cultural visits—orphanages, markets, schools

What’s included?

Accommodation
Airport transfers
Meals
Park fees
Private vehicle and driver

What’s not included?

Alcoholic beverages
Hot air balloons
Internal flights
International flights
Laundry
Premium alcoholic beverages
Spa treatments
Tips and gratuities
Visas

Itinerary

Arrival in Arusha

On arrival at Kilimanjaro International Airport (JRO) or Arusha Airport (ARK) which caters for domestic flights, you will be met by African Big Cats Safaris representative who will drive you to your accommodation in Arusha. Your overnight stay will be at Mtoni River Lodge.

Mtoni River Lodge

Arusha National Park + Walking

Arusha

After breakfast, visit Arusha National Park for game drives and guided walking safaris with an armed ranger. The park is a scenic gem dominated by Mount Meru and features craters, grasslands, and the Momella Lakes. Wildlife includes buffalo, zebras, and elephants, while birdlife is excellent, especially November to April. Enjoy a picnic lunch before returning to Arusha for dinner and overnight at Mtoni River Lodge.

Mtoni River Lodge

Arusha to Tarangire National Park

Tarangire

After an early breakfast, depart for Tarangire National Park, named after the Tarangire River, the main water source during the dry season. The park features elephant grass, acacia woodlands, and large elephant families gathering along the river. You may also see giraffes, bushbucks, hartebeests, and predators such as lions and leopards. After lunch and a game drive, continue to Lake Burunge Tented Lodge for dinner and overnight.

Lake Burunge Tented Lodge

Tarangire National Park

Tarangire

Spend a full day exploring Tarangire National Park on extensive game drives. The park is renowned for its high concentration of elephants, diverse wildlife, and the greatest number of breeding bird species in the world. Enjoy close-up wildlife encounters along the river and across the plains. Lunch will be served during the safari, followed by more game viewing before returning to Lake Burunge Tented Lodge for dinner and overnight.

Lake Burunge Tented Lodge

Lake Manyara National Park

Lake Manyara

After breakfast, depart for Lake Manyara National Park, famed for its rich birdlife and rare tree-climbing lions. Set between the Rift Valley escarpment and alkaline Lake Manyara, the park features diverse habitats from savannah to forest. Wildlife includes giraffe, zebra, wildebeest, buffalo, and elephants, with flamingos appearing during the rains. After lunch, continue to Lake Eyasi for dinner and overnight at Lake Eyasi Safari Lodge.

Lake Eyasi Safari Lodge

Lake Eyasi (Hadzabe Tribe) Visit

Early morning, enjoy a guided cultural visit to the Hadzabe tribe at Lake Eyasi to learn about their hunter-gatherer lifestyle. Join a hunting demonstration and discover their unique click language. You will also visit the Datoga blacksmith tribe, known for handcrafted ornaments. Return to the lodge for brunch, then visit Lake Eyasi in the afternoon. Dinner and overnight stay are at Marera Lodge.

Marera Valley Lodge

Serengeti National Park

Serengeti

After breakfast, drive through Ngorongoro Conservation Area to Serengeti National Park, enjoying game viewing en route. A UNESCO World Heritage site and biosphere reserve, Serengeti is famed for its vast wildlife and the Great Migration. The park, whose name means “endless plains” in Maasai, spans 15,000 sq km and hosts the largest concentration of wild animals in Africa. Dinner and overnight at Embalakai Camp.

Embalakai Camp

Serengeti National Park

Serengeti

Spend a full day exploring Serengeti on game drives. Witness abundant wildlife across the endless plains, including predators, herbivores, and if in season, the spectacular wildebeest migration. Enjoy the park’s iconic scenery, from sunrises to sunsets, capturing the heart of Africa’s wild. Packed lunch is served during the safari. Return to Embalakai Camp for dinner and overnight stay.

Embalakai Camp

Serengeti National Park

Serengeti

Continue game drives in Serengeti, exploring different regions of the park for varied wildlife encounters. Spot lions, elephants, cheetahs, zebras, and giraffes in their natural habitats. Immerse in the legendary plains and rich ecosystems before enjoying a final packed lunch in the park. In the late afternoon, return to your camp for dinner and overnight at Embalakai Camp.

Embalakai Camp

Serengeti to Ngorongoro

Ngorongoro Crater

After an early breakfast, depart Serengeti with a game drive en route. Optionally visit Olduvai Gorge, a key fossil site where early human remains were discovered. The gorge, part of Ngorongoro Conservation Area, is over 30 miles long and 300 feet deep. From December to March, witness wildebeest gathering in Ndutu for grazing. After lunch, continue to Ngorongoro for dinner and overnight at Embalakai Camp.

Embalakai Camp Ngorongoro

Ngorongoro Crater to Karatu

Ngorongoro Crater

After breakfast, descend the nearly 600m-deep Ngorongoro Crater, formed by a collapsed volcano millions of years ago. The crater hosts dense populations of wildebeest, zebra, gazelle, and over 500 bird species. Spot lions and endangered black rhinos in the grasslands. After lunch and a full game drive, head to Karatu for dinner and overnight at Marera Valley Lodge.

Marera Valley Lodge

Karatu to Arusha Africa Amini Life

After breakfast, depart for Arusha and visit a Maasai village at Ngare Nanyuki. Experience Maasai life through activities like spear-throwing, a guided nature walk, visiting a women’s workshop, and a donkey ride. Enjoy a hot lunch with local dishes for a true taste of African cuisine. Return to the lodge for dinner and overnight stay.

Africa Amini Life

Spend a second full day at the lodge, immersing further in Maasai culture and village life. Participate in more cultural activities, explore the surroundings, and enjoy the serene lodge environment. Dinner and overnight stay complete your stay at this unique lodge.

Africa Amini Life

Onwards Travel

You will be served breakfast and lunch before you depart to the airport where you will catch your flight back home or have a flight to Zanzibar according to your flight departure time.

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