11-Day The Best of Tanzania Classic Drive Safari

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

Arusha to Mto Wa Mbu

Arusha is the safari capital of the country and a bustling tourism-driven city. You will be met by your driver-guide in Arusha or at the airport and together you will begin the transfer to Africa Safari Lake Manyara. Without stops, the drive will take approximately 2 hours. On arrival, you will have time to refresh and explore the expansive surroundings of your accommodation. Then, you'll finish the day with dinner under the stars and a good night’s sleep in one of our comfy canvas accommodations.

Main Destination:

Mto Wa Mbu (Town)

Accommodation:

Africa Safari Lake Manyara (Safari Comfort)

• Mid-range tented camp located in Mto wa Mbu (Town)

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Meals & Drinks:

• Dinner (Breakfast & lunch not included)
• Drinks not included

Tarangire National Park

After a good night's sleep, today is the ‘day of the elephants’. Tarangire is an hour's drive from the lodge and it presents quite a different landscape from Lake Manyara. The hilly savannah together with the Tarangire River makes this the favorite park for large herds of elephants. During the dry season (June – October), the Tarangire River is the only source of water available, making it a popular spot not just for the elephants but a variety of small hoofed animals and an abundance of birdlife. Lions, warthogs, giraffes, zebras, and monkeys all roam the park, waiting for the ‘perfect picture' opportunity! The night is spent at Africa Safari Rift Valley.

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:

Africa Safari Rift Valley (Safari Luxury Accommodation)

• Mid-range tented camp located on the escarpment above Lake Manyara NP

Meals & Drinks:

• All meals included
• Drinks not included

Lake Manyara National Park

After breakfast, your driver-guide will take you to the entry gates of Lake Manyara National Park. From the entrance of the park, the road winds through a groundwater forest area where baboons can be seen lounging in the trees and hanging out by the roadside. The mahogany and acacia trees are inhabited by the famous tree-climbing lions. If you’re lucky, you might spot them lazing on a tree branch. As you make your way out of the dense bushland into the open grassy banks of the lake, you will be able to see wildebeests, giraffes, zebras, and large buffaloes in abundance, grazing away. The lake itself is home to a large number of birds thriving at the water’s edge. More than 400 species have been identified and one of the highlights is the thousands of strolling flamingos. Between all this beauty, you will have a lunch break at midday, and at the end of the afternoon, you drive back to Africa Safari Lake Manyara for dinner and a night of peaceful sleep with sweet dreams.

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:

Africa Safari Lake Manyara (Safari Comfort)

• Mid-range tented camp located just outside Lake Manyara NP

Meals & Drinks:

• All meals included
• Drinks not included

Transfer Drive to Africa Safari Lake Natron

This day brings you a road trip through northern Tanzania with the destination being Lake Natron. You'll depart from Africa Safari Lake Manyara after breakfast. The drive can take up to 4 hours and it’s the perfect way to see different sides of Tanzania’s ever-changing landscapes. As you pass the Rift Valley and drive further toward Lake Natron, you will notice the lush green vegetation slowly exchanging for dry, arid, and dusty landscapes. The occasional Maasai villages passed en route become dots in the distant scenery. The further north you reach, the more the remains of old volcanoes rise around you. Among them is Ol Doinyo Lengai, meaning ‘Mountain of God’ in the Maasai dialect. This volcano is one of the few that are still active. When you eventually reach Lake Natron, you might perhaps catch its smoke disappearing in the sky. The night is spent in a comfortable bed at Africa Safari Lake Natron.

Main Destination:

Lake Natron

Accommodation:

Africa Safari Lake Natron (Safari Luxury Glamping)

• Mid-range tented camp located near Lake Natron

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Meals & Drinks:

• All meals included
• Drinks not included

Flamingo Walk and Road Trip to North Serengeti

Waking up at the foot of Ol Doinyo Lengai is a magical feeling. Today, you will visit the Engare Sero Footprint Site, situated on the south of Lake Natron, 11km away from Africa Safari Lake Natron. It has been reported to host one of the best-preserved sets of fossilized hominid footprints in the world. However, until now there has been no detailed characterization and age determination of the footprint-bearing strata (the Footprint Tuff). The over 400 foodprints are between 5,000 to 19,000 years old and came to scientists’ attention in 2008. They cover a cordoned-off area slightly larger than a tennis court. To complete your day, you get back in the Jeep and make your way to North Serengeti for the next accommodation Africa Safari Maasai Boma.

Main Destination:

Lake Natron

Accommodation:

Africa Safari Maasai Boma (Safari Comfort Bungalow)

• Mid-range bungalow located just outside Northern Serengeti NP

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Meals & Drinks:

• All meals included
• Drinks not included

Game Drive in Pololeti Game Reserve

After a good breakfast at Africa Safari Maasai Boma, you will depart on your game drive in Pololeti Game Reserve. Your driver-guide will take you exploring, following the movement of resident wildlife. There will be a stop for a nice picnic lunch along the way.

Main Destination:

Northern 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:

Africa Safari Maasai Boma (Safari Comfort Bungalow)

• Mid-range bungalow located just outside Northern Serengeti NP

Meals & Drinks:

• All meals included
• Drinks not included

Serengeti National Park

After a good breakfast at Africa Safari Maasai Boma, you will depart on your adventure towards Africa Safari Serengeti Ikoma. This game drive leads you through Serengeti. Your driver-guide will take you exploring, following the movement of resident wildlife, while heading towards your accommodation in Ikoma. There will be a stop for a nice picnic lunch along the way. In the afternoon, you will reach the border of the park, and just 2 km further, you will find the staff of Africa Safari Serengeti Ikoma welcoming you. This is your place to relax and have a beautiful ‘canvas home’ for a good night of sleep is awaiting you.

Main Destination:

Serengeti National Park

Accommodation:

Africa Safari Serengeti Ikoma (Safari Comfort)

• Mid-range tented camp located inside Western Serengeti NP

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Meals & Drinks:

• All meals included
• Drinks not included

Serengeti National Park

Nothing beats waking up from a restful sleep to the sounds of the Serengeti. Once you have enjoyed your breakfast, the acacia-studded savannah welcomes you to start exploring its wildlife. Another day filled with safari adventuring on the African soil and by the end of this day, you'll probably understand the meaning of the name ‘Serengeti’ to be ‘endless plains’.

Main Destination:

Serengeti National Park

Accommodation:

Africa Safari Serengeti Ikoma (Safari Comfort)

• Mid-range tented camp located inside Western Serengeti NP

Meals & Drinks:

• All meals included
• Drinks not included

Serengeti National Park to Ndutu

New days, new possibilities, and endless new animals to be spotted across Tanzania’s oldest and most popular national park. Serengeti is always filled with adventure and discoveries; no two days are the same in this massive park. Today you will cross these famous plains and ends at Africa Safari South Serengeti in Ndutu. With your heart and camera filled with spectacular images, make your way for dinner and your overnight stay.

Main Destination:

Ndutu (Southern Serengeti NP)

Accommodation:

Africa Safari South Serengeti (Safari Comfort)

• Mid-range tented camp located inside Ndutu (Southern Serengeti NP)

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Meals & Drinks:

• All meals included
• Drinks not included

Ngorongoro Crater

Be sure to wake up early today, so there is no delay in your descent into the famous Ngorongoro Crater. As soon as you arrive in the Ngorongoro Conservation Area, you will be amazed by the beauty around you. Even more so when you arrive at the edge of the crater and take in the amazing view over one of the natural wonders of this world. The crater of this inactive volcano is approximately 3 million years old, 20 sq km in size, and the largest unbroken volcanic caldera in the world. Due to its natural borders, the wildlife in the crater is amazing. The crater is home to the Big Five and offers a good chance to spot the rare black rhino. Throw hyenas, zebras, buffalos, and elephants into the mix, and you have the perfect canvas for a pretty awesome safari experience. At the end of the afternoon, you'll go to the lodge, Africa Safari Karatu, for a well-deserved night's sleep.

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:

Africa Safari Karatu (Safari Comfort Bungalow)

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

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Meals & Drinks:

• All meals included
• Drinks not included

Transfer to Arusha

All good things end! You'll enjoy your last meal at Africa Safari Karatu before checking out, ready for your journey to Arusha. After meeting your driver-guide at the reception, you will head off on an easy two-hour drive back to where it all started; heart and camera filled with memories of your African safari adventure.

Main Destination:

Arusha (City)

Accommodation:

No accommodation (End of tour)

Meals & Drinks:

• Breakfast (Lunch & dinner not included)
• Drinks not included

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