9-Day Tanzania Safari Adventure & Cultural Exploration

• You'll be collected from the airport.
• Accommodation before the tour starts can be arranged for an extra cost.

Arrival at Kilimanjaro International Airport

Upon arrival at Kilimanjaro International Airport, you will be warmly welcomed by your professional safari guide and transferred to your mid-range lodge in Arusha. This day is dedicated to rest and acclimatization after your international journey. Depending on your arrival time, you may relax at the lodge, enjoy the garden surroundings, or explore Arusha town at leisure. In the evening, your guide will provide a detailed safari briefing, outlining the route, wildlife highlights, and expectations for the days ahead. Dinner will be served at the lodge, offering a comfortable and peaceful overnight stay as you prepare for your safari adventure.

Main Destination:

Arusha (City)

Accommodation:

Pazuri Inn

• Mid-range hotel located in Arusha (City)

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Meals & Drinks:

• Dinner (Breakfast & lunch not included)
• Non-alcoholic drinks

Tarangire National Park

After breakfast, depart Arusha for Tarangire National Park, famous for its vast elephant herds, ancient baobab trees, and rich wildlife supported by the Tarangire River. Enjoy a full-day game drive through open savannah, riverine woodland, and seasonal swamps. You may encounter elephants, lions, giraffes, zebras, wildebeest, buffalo, and a wide variety of bird species. A picnic lunch will be served inside the park, allowing uninterrupted wildlife viewing. Continue exploring the park in the afternoon before driving to your mid-range lodge for dinner and overnight, surrounded by natural wilderness.

Main Destination:

Tarangire National Park

Best Time To Visit July to November (Animals come to the Tarangire River)

High Season June to October (The park is full of visitors)

Best Weather June to October (Little rainfall)

Wildlife in Tarangire NP

ElephantAbundant

GiraffeCommon

LionCommon

BuffaloAbundant

ZebraAbundant

WildebeestAbundant

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HippoCommon

HyenaOccasional

LeopardRare

CheetahRare

Wild DogVery Rare

White RhinoNone

Black RhinoNone

Accommodation:

Eileen's Trees Inn

• Mid-range lodge located 1-2hr drive from Tarangire NP

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Meals & Drinks:

• All meals included
• Non-alcoholic drinks

Lake Manyara National Park

After breakfast, drive to Lake Manyara National Park, a scenic gem located at the base of the Great Rift Valley escarpment. Enjoy a game drive through lush groundwater forests, open grasslands, and along the shores of the alkaline lake. The park is known for its tree-climbing lions, large troops of baboons, elephants, hippos, and vibrant birdlife including flamingos and pelicans. The diverse landscapes offer excellent photographic opportunities. Enjoy a picnic lunch within the park before continuing your exploration. In the late afternoon, depart for your lodge for dinner and overnight.

Main Destination:

Lake Manyara National Park

Best Time To Visit June to October (Easier to spot animals)

High Season July to March (The northern section gets crowded)

Best Weather June to October (Little rainfall)

Wildlife in Lake Manyara NP

ElephantCommon

GiraffeCommon

BuffaloCommon

ZebraCommon

WildebeestCommon

HippoCommon

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LionOccasional

HyenaOccasional

LeopardRare

Wild DogVery Rare

White RhinoNone

Black RhinoNone

CheetahNone

Accommodation:

Eileen's Trees Inn

• Mid-range lodge located less than 1hr drive from Lake Manyara NP

Meals & Drinks:

• All meals included
• Non-alcoholic drinks

Central Serengeti National Park

Depart Lake Manyara after breakfast and journey toward the legendary Serengeti National Park, passing through the scenic Ngorongoro Highlands. Upon arrival in the Central Serengeti (Seronera region), enjoy an afternoon game drive across endless plains dotted with acacia trees and rocky kopjes. This area is renowned for its year-round wildlife, including lions, cheetahs, leopards, elephants, and large herds of wildebeest and zebra. Enjoy the dramatic landscapes and classic Serengeti scenery before heading to your mid-range lodge or tented camp for dinner and overnight in the heart of the park.

Main Destination:

Central Serengeti National Park

Best Time To Visit January to February and June to October (Different areas are best at different times)

High Season July to March (The Seronera area is crowded)

Best Weather June to October (Little to no rainfall)

Wildlife in Serengeti NP

ElephantCommon

LionCommon

CheetahCommon

BuffaloAbundant

ZebraAbundant

WildebeestAbundant

Show more

GiraffeCommon

HippoCommon

HyenaCommon

LeopardOccasional

Black RhinoVery Rare

Wild DogVery Rare

White RhinoNone

Accommodation:

Serengeti Classic View Camp

• Mid-range tented camp located inside Central Serengeti NP

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Meals & Drinks:

• All meals included
• Non-alcoholic drinks

Central Serengeti National Park

Spend a full day exploring the Central Serengeti with morning and afternoon game drives. This region offers excellent predator sightings due to its permanent water sources. Your experienced guide will track wildlife movements, increasing chances of seeing lions on the hunt, cheetahs scanning the plains, and leopards resting in trees. Enjoy a picnic or hot lunch during the game drive, allowing maximum time in the field. The diverse ecosystems provide outstanding photography opportunities. Return to your lodge or camp in the evening for dinner and overnight, listening to the sounds of the African wilderness.

Main Destination:

Central Serengeti National Park

Accommodation:

Serengeti Classic View Camp

• Mid-range tented camp located inside Central Serengeti NP

Meals & Drinks:

• All meals included
• Non-alcoholic drinks

Central Serengeti National Park

Enjoy another immersive day in Central Serengeti, exploring different areas of the park to discover new wildlife encounters. Early morning and afternoon game drives allow you to witness animal behaviour at its most active times. Observe grazing herbivores, stalking predators, and abundant birdlife across the vast plains. Your guide will share insights into the Serengeti ecosystem and animal interactions. Enjoy a relaxed lunch during the safari before continuing your exploration. In the evening, return to your mid-range camp for dinner and overnight, reflecting on the unforgettable wildlife experiences of the day.

Main Destination:

Central Serengeti National Park

Accommodation:

Serengeti Classic View Camp

• Mid-range tented camp located inside Central Serengeti NP

Meals & Drinks:

• All meals included
• Non-alcoholic drinks

Ngorongoro Crater

After an early breakfast, depart Serengeti for the Ngorongoro Conservation Area. Descend into the Ngorongoro Crater, a UNESCO World Heritage Site and one of Africa’s most remarkable wildlife sanctuaries. Enjoy a game drive on the crater floor, home to elephants, lions, buffalo, hippos, flamingos, and the rare black rhino. The enclosed ecosystem supports dense wildlife populations, offering exceptional sightings in a short time. Enjoy a picnic lunch beside a hippo pool before ascending the crater rim.

Main Destination:

Ngorongoro Crater

Best Time To Visit June to October (Wildlife viewing is best)

High Season Most of the year – July to March (Expect crowds)

Best Weather June to October (Rainfall is little to none)

Wildlife in Ngorongoro Crater

Black RhinoCommon

LionCommon

BuffaloAbundant

ZebraAbundant

WildebeestAbundant

HyenaAbundant

Show more

ElephantCommon

HippoCommon

LeopardOccasional

GiraffeNone

White RhinoNone

CheetahNone

Wild DogNone

Accommodation:

Eileen's Trees Inn

• Mid-range lodge located 1-2hr drive from Ngorongoro Crater

Meals & Drinks:

• All meals included
• Non-alcoholic drinks

Lake Eyasi

After breakfast, travel to Lake Eyasi, a culturally rich region located near the Rift Valley. Visit the Hadzabe tribe, one of the last remaining hunter-gatherer communities in Tanzania. Learn about their traditional lifestyle, hunting techniques, and daily survival skills. You may also meet the Datoga tribe, known for their blacksmith craftsmanship. This cultural experience offers a unique contrast to wildlife safaris. Enjoy lunch before continuing to your lodge near Lake Eyasi. Spend the evening relaxing and reflecting on the diverse cultural and natural experiences encountered. Dinner and overnight at the lodge.

Main Destination:

Lake Eyasi

Accommodation:

Pazuri Inn

• Mid-range hotel located in Arusha (City)

Meals & Drinks:

• All meals included
• Non-alcoholic drinks

Departure at Kilimanjaro International Airport

After breakfast, depart Lake Eyasi and drive back to Arusha, passing through scenic landscapes and rural villages. Depending on your departure schedule, enjoy lunch in Arusha or brief shopping for souvenirs. You will then be transferred to Kilimanjaro International Airport for departure. This marks the end of your unforgettable mid-range Tanzania safari, filled with remarkable wildlife encounters, breathtaking landscapes, and enriching cultural experiences.

Main Destination:

Arusha (City)

Accommodation:

No accommodation (End of tour)

Meals & Drinks:

• Breakfast (Lunch & dinner not included)
• Non-alcoholic drinks

• Additional accommodation can be arranged for an extra cost.
• You'll be dropped off at the airport.