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Arrival (See Getting There for more details)

Arrival (See Getting There for more details)

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

Day 1

Welcome Tanzania - Arusha City

Welcome Tanzania - Arusha City

Welcome to Tanzania through the vibrant gateway of Arusha City, a lively hub nestled at the foot of Mount Meru and the starting point for the country’s most iconic adventures. This experience offers more than just an arrival it’s a warm introduction to Tanzania’s rich culture, landscapes, and hospitality. From the moment you land, you’re immersed in a blend of urban energy and natural beauty, with views of lush greenery, local markets, and distant volcanic peaks setting the tone for your journey.

In Arusha, you’ll explore a city where modern life meets deep-rooted traditions. Visit colorful Maasai markets, local craft centers, and cultural heritage sites that tell the story of Tanzania’s diverse communities. Enjoy authentic Tanzanian cuisine, interact with friendly locals, and take in the relaxed pace of life that makes the city so welcoming. Optional excursions around Arusha, such as coffee farm tours, visits to nearby waterfalls add even more depth to your stay.

Main Destination:
Arusha (City)
Accommodation:
Under the Shade Safari Lodge
  • Mid-range lodge located in Arusha (City)
Meals & Drinks:
  • All meals included
  • Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

Day 2

Elephants Paradise - Tarangire National Park

Elephants Paradise - Tarangire National Park

Step into Tarangire National Park, famously known as the “Elephants’ Paradise,” where vast landscapes and remarkable wildlife create one of Tanzania’s most captivating safari experiences. This park is home to some of the largest elephant herds in East Africa, often seen roaming gracefully beneath ancient baobab trees that dominate the scenery. Watching these gentle giants interact, bathe, and move in family groups offers a truly intimate and unforgettable connection with nature.

Beyond elephants, Tarangire boasts an impressive diversity of wildlife, including lions, giraffes, zebras, wildebeest, and an abundance of birdlife. During the dry season, the Tarangire River becomes a vital lifeline, drawing animals from across the region and creating dramatic wildlife concentrations rarely seen elsewhere. This natural gathering provides exceptional game viewing opportunities in a calm and less crowded environment compared to other major parks.

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
Wild DogVery Rare
Accommodation:
Marera Valley Lodge
  • Mid-range lodge located 1-2hr drive from Tarangire NP
Meals & Drinks:
  • All meals included
  • Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

Day 3

Home of Wildebeest - Serengeti National Park

Home of Wildebeest - Serengeti National Park

Serengeti National Park, famously known as the “Home of the Wildebeest,” offers one of the most extraordinary wildlife spectacles on Earth the Great Migration. Millions of wildebeest, accompanied by zebras and gazelles, move across the endless plains in search of fresh grazing, creating dramatic river crossings and unforgettable predator-prey interactions.

What makes the Serengeti truly unique is its vast, open landscapes that seem to stretch forever, providing unmatched opportunities to witness wildlife in its purest form. The park is also home to the Big Five and an incredible concentration of predators, including lions, cheetahs, and leopards. Combined with breathtaking sunsets and year-round game viewing, the Serengeti delivers a timeless and iconic African safari experience found nowhere else in the world.

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
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GiraffeCommon
HippoCommon
HyenaCommon
LeopardOccasional
Black RhinoVery Rare
Wild DogVery Rare
Accommodation:
Dove Serengeti Camp
  • Luxury tented camp located inside Central Serengeti NP
Meals & Drinks:
  • All meals included
  • Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

Day 4

The Endless Plains - Serengeti National Park

The Endless Plains - Serengeti National Park

Experience the magic of Serengeti National Park, famously known as “The Endless Plains,” where vast savannahs stretch as far as the eye can see, creating one of the most iconic landscapes in Africa. This UNESCO World Heritage Site offers a true sense of wilderness, with open horizons, golden grasslands, and scattered acacia trees that define the classic safari scenery.

The Serengeti is home to an incredible abundance of wildlife, including the Big Five lion, leopard, elephant, buffalo, and rhino as well as cheetahs, hyenas, giraffes, and countless antelope species. Its most remarkable highlight is the Great Migration, where millions of wildebeest and zebras move across the plains in search of fresh grazing, delivering dramatic and unforgettable moments of survival and instinct.
What makes the Serengeti truly unique is its sheer scale and the freedom of wildlife to roam undisturbed across a vast ecosystem.

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
  • Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

Day 5

Ngorongoro Crater

Ngorongoro Crater

Ngorongoro Crater is truly one of Africa’s most unique natural wonders a calm intact volcanic caldera that forms a self-contained wildlife paradise. Often called the “Eighth Wonder of the World,” it offers one of the highest concentrations of wildlife in Africa within a relatively small area, making game viewing exceptionally rich and rewarding.

What sets Ngorongoro apart is its natural enclosure: animals live and roam within the crater walls, creating a rare opportunity to see the Big Five including the endangered black rhino in a single day. The landscape is equally diverse, featuring open grasslands, acacia forests, swamps, and a soda lake that attracts flamingos and other birdlife.

This unique combination of dramatic scenery, dense wildlife population, and easy accessibility makes Ngorongoro Crater an unmatched safari destination offering an intense, immersive, and almost surreal wildlife experience found nowhere else in Tanzania.

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

LionCommon
BuffaloAbundant
ZebraAbundant
WildebeestAbundant
HyenaAbundant
Show more
ElephantCommon
HippoCommon
LeopardOccasional
Accommodation:
Marera Valley Lodge
  • Mid-range lodge located 1-2hr drive from Ngorongoro Crater
Meals & Drinks:
  • All meals included
  • Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

Day 6

Hadzabe tribe ( Bush men)

Hadzabe tribe ( Bush men)

The Hadzabe tribe, often referred to as the last true hunter-gatherers of Tanzania, offer a rare and deeply authentic cultural experience unlike any other. Their uniqueness lies in the fact that they have preserved a way of life that has remained largely unchanged for thousands of years. Living around Lake Eyasi, the Hadzabe rely entirely on nature hunting with handmade bows and arrows and gathering wild fruits, roots, and honey.

What makes this experience truly special is the opportunity to step into their world. Visitors can join early morning hunts, learn traditional survival skills, and witness their unique click-based language, which is distinct and fascinating. There is no modern infrastructure, no permanent settlements, and no reliance on agriculture just a pure, sustainable connection to the land.

It’s a cultural journey that challenges modern perspectives and leaves a lasting impression of simplicity, resilience, and harmony with nature.

Main Destination:
Lake Eyasi
Accommodation:
Under the Shade Safari Lodge
  • Mid-range lodge located in Arusha (City)
Meals & Drinks:
  • All meals included
  • Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

Day 7

Materuni waterfalls then departure

Materuni waterfalls then departure

End your Tanzanian adventure with a refreshing visit to the beautiful Materuni Waterfalls, nestled at the foothills of Mount Kilimanjaro near Moshi. Surrounded by lush greenery and vibrant coffee farms, the journey to the falls is as rewarding as the destination itself. A scenic walk through the village and farmland offers a glimpse into local Chagga life, with opportunities to interact with residents and learn about their traditions.

As you arrive at the waterfalls, you’re welcomed by the sight and sound of crystal-clear water cascading down from a height of over 70 meters into a natural pool below. It’s the perfect spot to relax, take photos, or even enjoy a refreshing swim in the cool mountain waters.

This final stop offers a peaceful and rejuvenating end to your journey, blending nature, culture, and relaxation before your departure. You’ll leave Tanzania not only with unforgettable safari memories, but also with a deeper connection to its people, landscapes, and traditions.

Main Destination:
Materuni Waterfalls (Highlight)
Accommodation:
No accommodation (End of tour)
Meals & Drinks:
  • Breakfast & lunch (Dinner not included)
  • Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

End of tour (See Getting There for more details)

End of tour (See Getting There for more details)

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  • You'll be dropped off at the airport.

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