Luwai Tanzania Safaris

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$2,460 to $2,479 pp (USD)

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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

Tarangire, Land of Giants

Tarangire, Land of Giants

You'll be picked up from your hotel at 8 am and start a beautiful journey across the Great Rift Valley for a morning game drive. Enjoy a thrilling game drive through Tarangire NP, known for its majestic baobab trees and large herds of elephants. This scenic park offers rich wildlife sightings—from lions and leopards to giraffes, buffaloes, zebras, and antelopes. With over 500 bird species, including vibrant bee-eaters and towering ostriches, it’s a paradise for bird lovers. Less crowded than other parks, Tarangire offers a peaceful, authentic safari in the heart of Tanzania’s 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
Wild DogVery Rare
Accommodation:
Tarangire Sopa Lodge
  • Mid-range lodge located inside Tarangire NP
Meals & Drinks:
  • All meals included
  • Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

Day 2

Tarangire - Karatu

Tarangire - Karatu

As the sun rises over Tarangire, the park awakens with life. You set off early, driving past ancient baobab trees and golden grasslands. Elephants stroll toward the river, giraffes nibble at acacias, and impalas dart through the bush. The cool air carries the calls of hornbills and the chatter of monkeys. In the soft morning light, predators like lions and leopards may still be on the move. Birdlife is vibrant, with flashes of color from rollers and bee-eaters. Midway, you pause for a bush breakfast surrounded by the sounds of nature—peaceful, wild, unforgettable. After lunch, we will depart for our next appointment, heading towards the lodge.

Main Destination:
Tarangire National Park
Accommodation:
Country Lodge Karatu
  • Mid-range lodge located in Karatu (Town)
Meals & Drinks:
  • All meals included
  • Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

Day 3

Serengeti Africa Lost Eden

Serengeti Africa Lost Eden

After breakfast, we set off in the legendary Central Serengeti. Our journey takes us through the wild beauty of the Ngorongoro Conservation Area, home to the Maasai and teeming with natural splendor. As we pass through the gate into Serengeti National Park, the vast plains stretch endlessly before us. Along the way to our lodge, we’ll encounter herds of wildebeest and zebras roaming freely, and with some luck, we might spot lions, cheetahs, or other predators on the prowl. It’s a journey into the very heart of the wild.

Main Destination:
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
Accommodation:
Intimate Camp Zebra
  • Luxury tented camp (with rustic facilities) located inside Serengeti NP
Meals & Drinks:
  • All meals included
  • Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

Day 4

Central Serengeti, Endless Plains, Eternal Beauty

Central Serengeti, Endless Plains, Eternal Beauty

We begin this morning with a full day game drive into the heart of the Serengeti. As we journey across the land, its name, "endless plains”, reveals its truth. The earth unfolds in every direction, a boundless sea of grass stretching beyond the eye. Across these golden reaches move over two million wildebeests, accompanied by zebras and antelopes in their timeless migration. Here, the wild reigns supreme—lions lounge in the shade, cheetahs scan the distance, leopards slip through the trees, and hyenas call to the wind. This is the Serengeti: raw, vast, eternal.

Main Destination:
Central Serengeti National Park
Accommodation:
Intimate Camp Zebra
  • Luxury tented camp (with rustic facilities) located inside Serengeti NP
Meals & Drinks:
  • All meals included
  • Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

Day 5

Ngorongoro crater

Ngorongoro crater

This morning, we leave the camp and drive towards the Ngorongoro Crater. After descending into the breathtaking Ngorongoro Crater, a natural wonder teeming with wildlife, you will drive through open grasslands, acacia forests, and swamps where lions, elephants, buffalos, and the rare black rhinos live. See flamingos at Lake Magadi and spot hippos in the pools. This is one of the few places in Africa where you can see the Big Five in one day. We have our lunch at one of the picknick areas in the crater. After visiting the crater, we drive towards Lake Manyara.

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:
Naibala Manyara Lodge
  • Mid-range lodge located 1-2hr drive from Ngorongoro Crater
Meals & Drinks:
  • All meals included
  • Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

Day 6

Mto wa Mbu, A Cultural Crossroads

Mto wa Mbu, A Cultural Crossroads

After a stop at the viewpoint overlooking Lake Manyara we visit today the bustling agricultural community of Mto Wa Mbu. The village is a melting pot of cultures and is considered one of the few places in Tanzania where representatives of all 120 tribes live peacefully side by side. During your visit, you will get a good impression of social life in the village, with its farms and mills, schools, markets, and churches.
Discover the vibrant tapestry of Mto wa Mbu, wander through local markets overflowing with fresh produce, taste diverse dishes made by food collectives using ancient recipes. Learn about traditional crafts, farming methods, and daily life, each step revealing rich stories and the true spirit of rural Tanzania.

Main Destination:
Mto Wa Mbu (Town)
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)

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

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