8-Day Northern Tanzania Wildlife and Masai Culiture

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

Kilimanjaro International Airport | Overnight greenside Hotel

On arrival at Kilimanjaro International Airport (JRO) you will be met by your driver who will transfer you to
Maasai Lodge, An Oasis within Arusha, with Woodsy-chic cabins, pools & verandas in a laid-back resort.
The Maasai Lodge is a perfect blend of the Maasai culture with Western amenities that offers a unique
experience from which to start your safari adventure. Freshen up after your journey to Tanzania and
unwind in the maasai country/land before enjoying a delicious meal. Enjoying the remarkable views of
Mount Kilimanjaro from the lodge or by just walking in the view point. Relax and enjoy your night’s rest as
you witness and experience In Depth-Maasai Experience & Authentic Africa: A special place at the foot
of Mt Kilimanjaro. masai lodge with Dinner and breakfast included).

Main Destination:

Arusha (City)

Accommodation:

Original Maasai Lodge

• Mid-range lodge located less than 1hr drive from Arusha (City)

Meals & Drinks:

• Breakfast & dinner (Lunch not included)
• Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

Authentic Cultural Experience| Overnight At Maasai Lodge

Early morning wake-up call with coffee and biscuits to catch the breath-taking sunrise. You will depart the
lodge to visit a Maasai Boma in order to immerse yourself into the traditional Maasai Lifestyle. Not only
you will experience the beauty of Tanzania natural surroundings, you will learn about the daily tasks and
responsibilities of Maasai men and women to get an in-depth understanding of their traditions and
customs. You will return to the lodge for brunch and experience further Maasai activities in the afternoon
such as Spear throwing competition against the Maasai and a guided nature walk with a Maasai guide
where you learn about different herbs and medicinal plants still used by Maasai people as well as more
traditions and culture of the Maasai. Return to the lodge in the evening to prepare for a festive Maasai
dinner where Maasai Men will grill a goat on the fireplace while the women prepare the side dishes. You
will get a chance to chat with the Maasai people.

Main Destination:

Arusha (City)

Accommodation:

Original Maasai Lodge

• Mid-range lodge located less than 1hr drive from Arusha (City)

Meals & Drinks:

• All meals included
• Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

Serengeti National park- Ikoma and overnight at Simba Lodge

Head out after breakfast for the drive to Serengeti National Park. The word “Serengeti” is derived from the
Maasai language, meaning “endless plain.” En-route to the Serengeti you can opt to visit at Masaai
Village, a perfect place to explore Maasai culture and even participate in some cultural activities or Olduvai
Gorge, known as the Cradle of Humanity; the Museum is a testament to the long journey that humanity
has made from its humble roots in East Africa to its current state as the dominant species on earth. Enjoy
a game drive en-route to your camp. Overnight at Simba Lodge (with lunch, dinner &
breakfast).

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

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GiraffeCommon

HippoCommon

HyenaCommon

LeopardOccasional

Black RhinoVery Rare

Wild DogVery Rare

White RhinoNone

Accommodation:

Serengeti Simba Lodge

• Mid-range lodge located inside Western Serengeti NP

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Meals & Drinks:

• All meals included
• Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

Nature walking tour, Night Game Drive| Overnight At Simba Lodge

Head out after breakfast for the Nature walking tour along Grumeti river, late Afternoon walk back to your
lodge for hot lunch relax while waiting for sun-downer and night game drive in the evening, A whole new
world of animal species (nocturnal) awaits you on a night game drive, Ikoma is a scenic gem, with a setting
extolled, it gives you a different perspective of the park and wildlife Especially a night game drive. Dinner
will be a selection of Swahili cuisine prepared in the Lodge. After dinner, you can experience a great night
safari. Overnight at Simba Lodge or similar (with lunch, dinner & breakfast).

Main Destination:

Serengeti National Park

Accommodation:

Serengeti Simba Lodge

• Mid-range lodge located inside Western Serengeti NP

Meals & Drinks:

• All meals included
• Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

Serengeti National park| Overnight Simba/Kirimu

Relax with 2-full day in the endless plain of Serengeti with game drives – unequalled for its beauty and
home to the Great Wildebeest Migration. The huge herds of plains game such as wildebeest, zebra and
antelope dominate the park while the attendant predators such as lion and cheetah are to be found
amongst the many kopjes scattered across the plain. Its landscape varies from open grass plains in the
south, savanna with scattered acacia trees in the centre, hilly, wooded grassland in the north, to extensive
woodland and black clay plains to the west.

Main Destination:

Serengeti National Park

Accommodation:

Serengeti Simba Lodge

• Mid-range lodge located inside Western Serengeti NP

Meals & Drinks:

• All meals included
• Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

Serengeti national park for more wildlife experience

Depending on your preference, there are a couple of options with regards to how your day is structured
in the endless plain of Serengeti. One option could be to start your day with an early morning Balloon
excursion followed with picnic breakfast at the end, second option is to break camp early and head out
with a picnic breakfast on a morning game drive, returning to camp in time for lunch. Alternatively, you
can eat breakfast in camp and head out with a picnic lunch on an afternoon game drive, returning in the
mid-afternoon. Overnight at Serengeti Kirimu Camp (with lunch, dinner &
breakfast).

Main Destination:

Serengeti National Park

Accommodation:

Kirimu Camp

• Mid-range tented camp located inside Serengeti NP

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Meals & Drinks:

• All meals included
• Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

Transfer to Ngorongoro crater and wildlife experience

After an early breakfast, pack your bags and depart with your driver to Ngorongoro Crater, an early start
to the day is best in order to avoid the later influx of tourists into the Ngorongoro Crater. The park gate
opens at 0600, so it is best to be there as close to this time as possible. There are numbers of lion which
are typically larger in size than an average lion due the large amount of game in the area. The crater floor
tends to get very busy, with there often being numerous vehicles at any wildlife sighting.

The Ngorongoro Crater is a large, unbroken, un-flooded caldera, formed when a giant volcano erupted
and collapsed some three million years ago. Had it not become a caldera, it is possible that the volcanic
mountain would be about the same height as Kilimanjaro. The caldera is 600m deep, 16km across and
265 sq km in area. Enjoy the spectacular scenery and game viewing, in what has been described as the
eighth wonder of the world.

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:

Country Lodge Karatu

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

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Meals & Drinks:

• All meals included
• Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

Departure | Kilimanjaro Airport as you travel back home

Departure: After breakfast, you will depart to Kilimanjaro Airport for your travel back home or connecting to
Island of Zanzibar, you will then catch your international means of travel and bid farewell to your guide for your
onward journey. It is with great regret to inform you that your Tanzania Safari vacation has come to
an end. While the memories will last forever, we do hope you will return one day to retrace the steps
of the adventure you just completed with us. We wish you a safe and enjoyable trip to your next
destination as you travel back home.

Main Destination:

Kilimanjaro Airport

Accommodation:

No accommodation (End of tour)

Meals & Drinks:

• All meals included
• Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

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