Essence of Tanzania Safari
10 days—Tarangire, Ngorongoro, Serengeti & Mkomazi National Park
$2625-5002 USD
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Safari summary
On this 10-day safari, you will experience the best Tanzania has to offer. You will experience breathtaking wildlife in Tarangire, Ngorogoro, Serengeti and an exciting and diverse experience, from the slopes of Mount Kilimanjaro to the rugged wilderness of Mkomazi National Park, Visit to Rungugai Village. Perfect for adventurers seeking to explore less-visited gems while enjoying rich wildlife encounters and cultural experiences.
About this tour
| Tour type | Custom, tailor-made, private | |
| Main focus | Game drives | |
| Activity level | Easy activity | |
| Best months | All months | |
| Countries | ||
| Parks |
Fine details
Safari highlights
- Cultural visits—orphanages, markets, schools
- Photography safari—with professional guide
What’s included?
- Accommodation
- Airport transfers
- Meals
- Park fees
- Private vehicle and driver
What’s not included?
- Alcoholic beverages
- All drinks
- Hot air balloons
- Internal flights
- International flights
- Laundry
- Premium alcoholic beverages
- Spa treatments
- Tips and gratuities
- Visas
Itinerary
Arusha
Arrive at Kilimanjaro International Airport. Meet & greet. Transfer to hotel. Arusha City, located in the northern highlands of Tanzania, beneath the twin peaks of Mount Meru and Mount Kilimanjaro, is the safari capital of the country. Guests embarking on the popular northern safari circuit all stop here to prepare for their journeys into the African bush. Overnight at Karibu Heritage House.
Karibu Heritage House
TarangireNational Park
Tarangire
Begin your adventure with an early morning departure to Tarangire National Park, Tanzania’s third-largest park. Renowned for its large elephant herds and iconic baobab trees, Tarangire offers breathtaking landscapes and abundant wildlife. The Tarangire River, the park's lifeline, attracts diverse animals, including lions, giraffes, and vibrant bird species. Spend the day exploring this wildlife haven before going to your lodge for a restful evening, ready for the next leg of your journey.
Marera Valley Lodge
Ngorongoro Crater
Ngorongoro Crater | Serengeti
Breakfast at the lodge. Check-out. Drive to Ngorongoro Conservation Area. Descend into the iconic Ngorongoro Crater, often described as an "African Eden, you'll encounter a remarkable concentration of wildlife, including the Big Five. It is the only Site in the world with a high concentration of wildlife living in harmony with human communities. Picnic lunch. In the afternoon drive to Serengeti. Dinner and overnight at Tanzania Bush Camp
Tanzania Bush Camp
Serengeti National Park
Serengeti
An early rise to experience wildlife viewing before sunrise, followed by a leisurely breakfast. Enjoy further mid-morning and late afternoon wildlife viewing with a lunch break at the camp. Optionally, you can set out on a full-day game drive, with a picnic lunch. Enjoy a unique game viewing opportunity around the Moru Kopjes in southwestern Serengeti, known for the Gong Rock paintings, and which also serves as a critical habitat for the highly endangered black rhino.
Tanzania Bush Camp
Karatu Highlands
Early morning game drive in Serengeti. At midday, you will enjoy a delicious picnic lunch, before embarking on an onward drive to Karatu – a colorful town on the Ngorongoro Highlands located between Lake Manyara and the Ngorongoro Crater, and whose fertile highlands are ideal for coffee growing. At the Marera Valley Lodge, you can just relax at the swimming pool as you wait for your sumptous dinner. Dinner and overnight at Marera Valley Lodge
Marera Valley Lodge
Ngabobo Maasai Land
Breakfast at the lodge. Check-out and drive to Ngabobo Maasai Land. On arrival, the Maasai welcome you in their very special impressive way. Lunch at the Lodge. Take a rest at the lodge before proceeding on a spear throwing competition. Traditional spear throwing competitions are deep-rooted in the Maasai culture. They were not only important for Maasai warriors in order to compete with each other but, also served as training for hunting lions. Dinner and overnight at Africa Amini Maasai Lodge.
Africa Amini Maasai Lodge
Ngabobo Maasai Land
After a well-served breakfast, together with your Maasai guide, you will proceed on a donkey ride. The typical tourist attraction in Tanzania is a safari by foot or by car. In many places, horse rides are offered as an alternative. But how about something new? Why not try a ride on the back of a donkey at sunrise? It’s the best way to enjoy the serenity of the savannah and the beautiful view of Kilimanjaro. Dinner and overnight at Africa Amini Maasai Lodge.
Africa Amini Maasai Lodge
Moshi
Breakfast at the Lodge. Check-out and drive to Rundugai Village. Spend your glorious time in Rundugai village with local people and learn about the daily socio-economic activities of different ethnic groups coexisting in one village. Proceed to banana beer center and learn how local brewing is done, get to know the ingredients and tasting. Extend your walking to the farms and learn about the irrigation system. Visit Kikuletwa Hotsprings for refreshing. Dinner and overnight at Chanya Lodge.
Chanya Lodge
Mkomazi National Park
After breakfast, drive to Mkomazi National Park. Its landscape is a classic arid area, you find old baobab trees, rocky hills, savannah forests with umbrella acacias and flat grassland valleys. Mkomazi’s wildlife is thinly populated and also quite skittish. You can spot giraffes, antelopes, small kudu, impala and Grant gazelles. They share the park with elephants, buffalo and numerous predators, including lion, leopard and cheetah. Visit Rhino Sanctuary. Overnight at Mkomazi View Camp.
Mkomazi View Camp
Depart
Breakfast at the Camp. Drive back to Kilimanjaro International Airport for your outbound flight back home.
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