12-Day The Wilderness & Culture Safari in Tanzania

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

Arrival in Arusha

Arrive in Tanzania at Kilimanjaro International Airport the guide/driver holding a board written your name will pick you up and transfer you to the hotel in Arusha for dinner and overnight. Settle into your accommodation, ready to start your safari proper in the morning.

Main Destination:

Arusha (City)

Accommodation:

Outpost Lodge

• Budget lodge located in Arusha (City)

Meals & Drinks:

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

Arusha to Tarangire National Park to Mto wa Mbu

After a tasty breakfast, you’ll head off to the lovely, quiet Tarangire National Park. It’s a huge park, with a diverse concentration of wildlife especially between July and October when the Tarangire River is in full flood. If you love elephants, then this is the park for you. You’ll never forget your first siting of the majestic African elephant, the largest land mammal in the world; and at Tarangire, herds of these beautiful, intelligent creatures wander at leisure, looking after their young.
But you’ll also see a dizzying variety of wildlife including lions, giraffes, warthogs, ostriches, impala, cheetahs, mongooses, buffalo, and baboons. The birdlife is magnificent, too, and you’ll catch the flash of a red-and-yellow barbet, or gaze on the slow circling of the tawny eagle.
After a picnic lunch, you’ll drive to Mto wa Mbu and reach to Karatu in the late afternoon. You’ll have plenty of time to relax and enjoy the African evening while enjoying a tasty dinner.

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:

Crater Rim View

• Budget hotel located in Karatu (Town)

Meals & Drinks:

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

Mto wa Mbu to Lake Natron

After a delicious breakfast, you'll depart for Lake Natron, known for its high salinity and the microorganisms that give the lake its russet hue. You'll see salt-crust rafts and, likely, clouds of shimmering pink lesser flamingos. Explore salt marshes, freshwater wetlands, and stunning waterfalls. The lake is framed by the majestic Oldoinyo Lengai, an active volcano. (Optional: climb the volcano with an extra day added to your adventure.) In the evening, enjoy the sunset over the landscape, followed by a delicious dinner under the stars.

Main Destination:

Lake Natron

Accommodation:

Lengai Safari Lodge

• Mid-range lodge located near Lake Natron

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Meals & Drinks:

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

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 Serengeti Camp in the center of the Serengeti where you can stretch your legs and then fill up with a delicious dinner in time for a good night’s sleep, ready for your full day’s adventures tomorrow.

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:

Central Serengeti Luxury Camp

• Mid-range tented camp located inside Central Serengeti NP

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Meals & Drinks:

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

Serengeti National Park

After a nourishing breakfast, you'll journey into the vast plains of the Serengeti, home to hundreds of animal and bird species. Each moment will engage your senses, from the visual thrill of spotting wildlife to the sounds of calls, screeches, and the midday silence. The Serengeti is renowned for its diversity, where you may see lions, leopards, elephants, cheetahs, and water buffalo up close. Witness the awe-inspiring Great Migration, a spectacle of zebra and wildebeest braving predators. You’ll also encounter eland, hyenas, giraffes, monkeys, rhinos, and more. For bird watchers, the park offers a bounty of endemic and migratory species. The day ends with a delicious dinner at Serengeti Camp, beneath a star-filled sky.

Main Destination:

Serengeti National Park

Accommodation:

Central Serengeti Luxury Camp

• Mid-range tented camp located inside Central Serengeti NP

Meals & Drinks:

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

Serengeti National Park to Ngorongoro Crater

You’ll be up and about after breakfast for another drive through the sights and sounds of the 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.
After lunch, you’ll set off for your next adventure, which is an exploration of the unique Ngorongoro Crater, and we’ll spend overnight at Camp Ngorongoro, which is on the very rim of the Crater itself. This is an ideal place to rest and relax, as you’ll enjoy a drink watching the incredible colours of the sunset range over the savannah, and the shadow of night creep into the caldera below. You’ll enjoy a delicious dinner by starlight.

Main Destination:

Ngorongoro Highlands

Accommodation:

Ngorongoro Tortilis Camp

• Mid-range tented bush camp located inside Ngorongoro Highlands

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Meals & Drinks:

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

Ngorongoro Crater to Lake Eyasi

You’ll rise early to witness the African dawn in shades of pink and apricot, the perfect time for spotting the Big Five. After a hearty breakfast, you’ll venture into the volcanic landscape, teeming with grazing animals and their predators. The high crater walls create a protected sanctuary, where you’ll see zebras, wildebeest, hyenas, and more. Enjoy a leisurely picnic lunch by a hippo-filled pond, followed by a visit to Soda Lake to see flamingos, storks, and cranes. In the afternoon, head to Lake Eyasi for a serene sunset walk along the shore, then rest at the Lake Eyasi campsite before overnighting at the Lodge.

Main Destination:

Lake Eyasi

Accommodation:

Lake Eyasi Safari Lodge

• Mid-range lodge located at Lake Eyasi

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Meals & Drinks:

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

Lake Eyasi to Karatu

Lake Eyasi is a special place; it’s the home of one of the world’s last tribes of hunter-gatherers. The Hadzabe bushpeople 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 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 and overnight at Karatu.

Main Destination:

Lake Eyasi

Accommodation:

Crater Rim View

• Budget hotel located less than 1hr drive from Lake Eyasi

Meals & Drinks:

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

Lake Manyara National Park to Arusha

Another early start, fueled by a hearty breakfast, to catch the wildlife as they begin their day. Lake Manyara National Park, nestled at the foot of the Great Rift Valley escarpment, offers diverse landscapes from golden savannah to wildlife-rich shores and the tranquil lake itself. Known for its elephants and baboons, it also hosts tree-climbing lions, buffalo, giraffes, impalas, and hippos. With over 400 bird species, it's a birdwatcher's paradise. Enjoy a picnic lunch in the heart of the park before more wildlife spotting. Later, drive through Maasai bomas, baobab forests, and savannah plains to Arusha for dinner and an overnight stay at your hotel.

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

Show more

LionOccasional

HyenaOccasional

LeopardRare

Wild DogVery Rare

White RhinoNone

Black RhinoNone

CheetahNone

Accommodation:

Outpost Lodge

• Budget lodge located in Arusha (City)

Meals & Drinks:

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

Maasai Culture in Osiligilai Maasai Lodge

In the morning after breakfast will transferred to the Lodge houses are built as traditional Maasai houses, Sanya Juu near West Kilimanjaro, upon arriving at Osiligilai Maasai, you'll be warmly welcomed with traditional Maasai songs.
Will have a tour of the area and a delicious lunch, you can continue on a nature walk with a Maasai guide to learn about various local medicinal plants. You'll also have the opportunity to visit a Maasai boma to experience their way of life, and relationship with cattle and children. For the adventurous, you can join in the traditional practice of slaughtering a goat and tasting the blood, as well as trying your hand at throwing spears.
In the afternoon you can enjoy an unforgettable sundown over Mt. Kilimanjaro while the Maasai dance their sundown dance, and after sundown, we gather around the fireplace for Maasai BBQ and storytelling. Our friendly Maasai staff will tell you all about Maasai culture and their way of living then will go to take a sleep.

Main Destination:

West Kilimanjaro (Area)

Accommodation:

Osiligilai Maasai Lodge

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

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Meals & Drinks:

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

Transfer to the Airport/Departure

In the morning after breakfast, you will be transferred to the Airport for your departure flight.
Alternatively, continue to your booked hotel for an overnight stay at Arusha, or If you wish to extend your adventure to Zanzibar
End of tour.
We hope you've had an unforgettable experience with us in the heart of Serengeti National Park. Safe travels, and we look forward to welcoming you back for more adventures in the future!

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.