14-Day Complete Northern Tanzania Safari

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

Arrival at JRO and transfer to Hotel

Your journey begins in JRO or ARK. Just upon arrival at the Airport, meet and greet our Guide.
After a short welcome and introduction, you'll be picked up with a transfer jeep for a private transfer to your hotel. Upon arrival at your hotel, get relaxed waiting for adventure tomorrow.

Main Destination:

Moshi (Town)

Accommodation:

Osiligilai Maasai Lodge

• Mid-range lodge located in West Kilimanjaro (Area)

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Meals & Drinks:

• All meals included
• Non-alcoholic drinks

Chemka Hot spring to Arusha City

After breakfast, depart from your hotel and drive to Chemka Hot spring, a natural geothermal oasis in Kikuletwa, Boma Ng’ombe (appr. 1 to 1.5 hrs). Enjoy scenic drive through villages and dry savannah. Upon arrival, have a full relaxation and swimming at the hot springs (bring swimsuit, tower, flip-tops and sunscreen). Enjoy your lunch in a picnic and option walk around the area. In early evening, get in your jeep and transfer to Arusha City, the gateway to Tanzania's northern safari circuit. Enjoy scenic views of Mount Kilimanjaro, local villages, and farmlands along the way. Upon arrival in Arusha, check in at your hotel and rest ahead your safari adventure.

Main Destination:

Arusha (City)

Accommodation:

SAS Residence

• Mid-range hotel located in Arusha (City)

Meals & Drinks:

• All meals included
• Non-alcoholic drinks

Arusha National Park

After breakfast, depart from your lodge and drive to Arusha National Park, little known jewel of Tanzania (appr. 30 mins to 1 hr). At its heart is the 4566m Mount Meru, popular with mountaineers avoiding the too-well-trodden paths of Kilimanjaro. Once you arrive, (you’ll optionally stretch your legs on an out-of-this-world walking safari, accompanied by a ranger who will guide you through rainforest up to a sparkling waterfall where you’ll be able to spot black and white colobus monkeys going about their day). After a tasty lunch you’ll hop in the Land Cruiser for a game drive that will take you through a wider scope of the park, including the Lakes of Momella and the Ngurduto Crater, and you’ll most likely spot buffalo, waterbuck, giraffe, warthogs, zebra and gazelle as well as a host of different bird species. If you’re lucky you’ll catch a glimpse of the shy leopard or elephant. The way back to Arusha city where your accommodation is.

Main Destination:

Arusha National Park

Best Time To Visit June to October (Animals are easier to spot)

High Season July to March (The park can get busy)

Best Weather June to October (Little rainfall)

Wildlife in Arusha NP

GiraffeCommon

BuffaloCommon

ZebraCommon

HippoCommon

ElephantOccasional

WildebeestOccasional

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LeopardRare

HyenaRare

White RhinoNone

Black RhinoNone

LionNone

CheetahNone

Wild DogNone

Accommodation:

SAS Residence

• Mid-range hotel located in Arusha (City)

Meals & Drinks:

• All meals included
• Non-alcoholic drinks

Arusha to Tarangire National Park

After an early breakfast at Arusha, depart from your hotel and drive to Tarangire National Park, a Paradise of Elephant. On the way, enjoy the beautiful landscapes and scenery of Makuyuni Wildlife Park, and the local villages. Upon the entry to the park, enjoy the giant baobab trees, herds of African elephants, the Tarangire River and diverse wildlife with the full day game drive. In the late afternoon, exit the park ad drive to Mto wa Mbu town for dinner and overnight stay.

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:

Siafu Serenity Lodge

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

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Meals & Drinks:

• All meals included
• Non-alcoholic drinks

Mto wa Mbu to Lake Natron

After a yummy breakfast, you’ll depart for Lake Natron, which is famous for its salinity and the unique consequences of this. The microorganisms that prefer an alkaline environment cause the lake’s russet tone, and you’ll see salt-crust rafts scattered in the shallows. Over half the world’s lesser flamingoes are born in the lake, and you are likely to see clouds of shimmering pink as the flamingoes settle and stalk on the still waters. You’ll explore a curious terrain of salt marshes and freshwater wetlands with its unique flora, leading to sparkling waterfalls.
The lake and its ecosystem provides a source of livelihoods to the local communities. Walks around the lake and to the streams and waterfalls along the nearby escarpment make for a fantastic adventure off the beaten track.

Main Destination:

Lake Natron

Accommodation:

Lake Natron Tented Camp

• Mid-range tented camp located near Lake Natron

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Meals & Drinks:

• All meals included
• Non-alcoholic drinks

Trekking Mountain Oldoinyo Lengai

You will climb Mount Oldonyo Lengai in the midnight. It will take you 5-7hrs up and down.
Oldoinyo Lengai” means “The Mountain of God” in the Maasai language. The summit of this strato-volcano is 2962 metres above sea level, and affords direct views into the caldera of Tanzania’s only officially-certified active volcano, and the world’s only carbonatite volcano; records of eruptions have been maintained since 1883, the largest of which deposited ash 100 kilometres away in Loliondo on the Kenyan border to the north west.
It is possible to walk across the crater floor. The ascent of Oldoinyo Lengai is demanding on account of the day time heat, lack of water, steep and unsuitable slopes of ash and crumbly rocks and considerable height gain. Normally you can start ascending to summit early in the morning and reach to summit at sunrise. Short and a warm jacket are suitable for ascent, also long trousers are good as the summit before dawn can be cold.

Main Destination:

Ol Doinyo Lengai

Accommodation:

Lake Natron Tented Camp

• Mid-range tented camp located near Lake Natron

Meals & Drinks:

• All meals included
• Non-alcoholic drinks

Lake Natron to Serengeti National Park

After breakfast you’ll say goodbye to Lake Natron and hello to the world-famous Serengeti National Park. But first you’ll travel through the bustling towns of Loliondo and Wasso through Klein’s Gate at the northeast entrance to the park. This road trip takes in an array of sites: towns and villages, savannah and forest, and you’ll be able to spot animals like antelope, wildebeest and zebra. You’ll arrive at our campsite in the center of the Serengeti where you can stretch your legs then fill up with a delicious dinner in time for a good night’s sleep.

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

White RhinoNone

Accommodation:

Tanzania Bush Camps - Central Serengeti

• Mid-range tented camp located inside Central Serengeti NP

Meals & Drinks:

• All meals included
• Non-alcoholic drinks

Central Serengeti National Park

You’ll depart from your camp at 4:25 AM for transfer to the hot air balloon launch site, where you will begin your early morning adventure across the Serengeti endless plains. After an early adventure, set out for a full-day game drive in the heart of the Serengeti. Explore the vast Savanna in search of Africa's most iconic wildlife, including lions, hyenas, elephants, zebras, giraffes, and hippos. Your guide will take you through different habitats, from open plains to the riverine areas, offering excellent photographic opportunities. Enjoy a packed lunch in a scenic picnic site before continuing the adventure. Return to your camp in the late afternoon for dinner and overnight.

Main Destination:

Central Serengeti National Park

Accommodation:

Tanzania Bush Camps - Central Serengeti

• Mid-range tented camp located inside Central Serengeti NP

Meals & Drinks:

• All meals included
• Non-alcoholic drinks

Serengeti to Olduvai Gorge to Ngorongoro

You’ll be up and after breakfast for another drive through the sights and sounds of the Southern Serengeti: the golden grasslands dotted with acacia, the endless blue of the skies and the ever-changing sites: over here you might see a rare tree-climbing lion – not as graceful as the leopard who is a lithe, natural climber – and towards the horizon a mixed herd of zebra and wildebeest grazing gently. Exit the Serengeti National Park at Naabi Hill Gate and continue your journey through Ngorongoro highlands to the historic Olduvai Gorge Museum, most iconic and remarkable archaeological site in the world, known as the "Cradle of Mankind" for a visit and exploration. Enjoy a game drive en route to your camp which is on the very rim of the Crater. This is an ideal place to rest and relax, as you’ll enjoy a drink watching the incredible colors of the sunset range over the savanna, and the shadow of night creep into the caldera below. You’ll enjoy a delicious dinner by starlight.

Main Destination:

Ngorongoro Highlands

Accommodation:

Ngorongoro Safari Lodge

• Mid-range lodge located outside Ngorongoro Crater

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Meals & Drinks:

• All meals included
• Non-alcoholic drinks

Ngorongoro Crater to Lake Eyasi

You’ll be up early in a world etched in the pink and apricot rays of an African dawn because early mornings are the best time to spot the animals – especially the Big Five. But don’t worry; you’ll have a filling, healthy breakfast before you set off! The volcanic landscape is rich and fertile and attracts thousands of grazing animals – and their predators. The high walls of the crater form a protective shelter for many animals and prevent migration, so the diversity is dizzying and you’ll spot zebra, wildebeest and cackling hyenas, amongst others.
Enjoy a leisurely picnic lunch near a pond full of hippos and then gaze on the sites at Soda Lake: the flocks of graceful flamingos as well as stork, ibis, and crane. Circling in the indigo blue sky are vultures and hawks eagerly in search of a discarded carcases. In the afternoon you’ll set off for Lake Eyasi, in time for a peaceful sunset walk at the lakeshore.

Main Destination:

Lake Eyasi

Accommodation:

Ziwani Lodge

• Luxury lodge located at Lake Eyasi

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Meals & Drinks:

• All meals included
• Non-alcoholic drinks

Lake Eyasi to Mto wa Mbu

Lake Eyasi is a special place; it’s the home of one of the world’s last community of hunter gatherers. The Hadzabe bush people grow no food, raise no livestock, and live without rules or calendars. They live a hunter-gatherer existence that is little changed in 10,000 years. You’ll be able to watch the Hadzabe traditional methods of survival, including how they hunt; and you can be sure nothing is hunted that is not used in its entirety. The Hadzabe way respects the land and all of its inhabitants and you’ll find a beauty and peace in their way of life. After lunch, you’ll journey to Mto wa Mbu, which is very close to the gate of our next national park, the Lake Manyara National Park. You’ll spend the evening reflecting on your adventures so far, and relaxing with a drink as you listen to the calls of the evening.

Main Destination:

Mto Wa Mbu (Town)

Accommodation:

Siafu Serenity Lodge

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

Meals & Drinks:

• All meals included
• Non-alcoholic drinks

Mto wa Mbu Cultural Tourism Enterprises

After breakfast, depart from your lodge to Mto wa Mbu Cultural Tourism Enterprises situated within Mto wa Mbu small township. This area have a diverse cultures of over 120 communities including Maasai, Chagga, Iraqw, Sukuma, and Makonde. Start a walking cultural tour to visit banana plantations, rice farms, interact with local artisans (Makonde, woodcarvers, Tinga Tinga painters), taste traditional banana beer at local brew point, visit a Chagga or Iraqw home to learn about daily life. Enjoy traditional local lunch prepared by a women’s group and acquire local cooking lessons (Have a short biking tour around Lake Manyara village edge for extra cost).

Main Destination:

Mto Wa Mbu (Town)

Accommodation:

Maasai Eco Boma

• Budget lodge located outside Tarangire NP

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Meals & Drinks:

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

Visit Maasai Villages and Meserani Snake Park

After breakfast from your lodge, set up for Maasai village “Emanyatta” visit in around villages. Immerse yourself deep into Maasai local traditions, singing and dancing, spear-throw demo, milking and skinning, house-making, local storytelling with elders, and explore handmade jewelry and crafts. After a cultural immersion, drive to Meserani Snake Park, a reptile center. Have a guided tour of the reptiles including cobras, python, vipers, crocodiles, lizards (Optional camel ride in the snake park). In evening, drive to Arusha for dinner and overnight stay. This mark an end of your adventure in Tanzania mainland, get ready to have the beautiful departure by tommorow.

Main Destination:

Meserani Snake Park (Highlight)

Accommodation:

SAS Residence

• Mid-range hotel located in Arusha (City)

Meals & Drinks:

• All meals included
• Non-alcoholic drinks

Arusha to Departure

After an early breakfast at the lodge, depart and enjoy scenic drive en route to Kilimanjaro Airport JRO. Arrive at JRO for your departure.

Main Destination:

Kilimanjaro Airport

Accommodation:

No accommodation (End of tour)

Meals & Drinks:

• Meals at own expense
• Drinks not included

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