10 DAYS BEST OF NORTHERN TANZANIA
Overview
Discover the fascinating diversity of African Adventures with a tailored safari. Meet and learn about the ways of the famous East African Tribes, the Maasai in their famous red clothing and beaded jewelry, and the Hadzabe Bushmen in their animal skin clothing. Get a load of Lake Natron, Situated in North Tanzania along the Kenya border, also close to Ngorongoro Crater and Serengeti National Park. Lake Natron harbors some beautiful wildlife, it is the breeding site for thousands of Flamingos and a nesting place for Ruppell’s Griffon Vultures. The Mountain of God, Oldonyo Lengai, an active volcanic Mountain (2000ft above sea level) is also situated here. Explore the wildlife of the Tarangire National Park, Ngorongoro Crater, and the unrivaled Serengeti National Park.
This itinerary suits all types of travelers; it is great for family vacations, couples, groups, and even solo travelers.
BEST TIME TO VISIT
All around the year
Quick Look
Arrival in Tanzania
Day 1: Drive to Tarangire National Park
Day 2: Drive to Lake Natron
Day 3: Lake Natron
Day 4: Drive to Central Serengeti
Day 5: Full Day Game Drive in Central Serengeti
Day 6: Full Day Game Drive in Central Serengeti
Day 7: Serengeti to Ngorongoro Crater (Overnight at Lake Eyasi)
Day 8: Full Day Lake Eyasi
Day 9: Full Day in Lake Eyasi and overnight at Karatu
Day 10: Mto wa Mbu Cultural Program transfer to Arusha
Inclusions
- Park fees
- Tanapa Fees
- Conservation Fees
- All transportation (unless labeled as optional)
- All Meals (as specified in the day-by-day section)
- Drinking water on all days
Exclusions
- Roundtrip airport transfer
- International flights
- Additional accommodation
- Tips
- Services not mentioned in the program
- Travel insurance
- Items of a personal nature
Arrive in Tanzania
Upon arrival at the airport, your driver shall pick you up and drive to your hotel in Arusha. Have a rest and prepare for your safari in the next morning.
Accommodation at appointed Hotel
Detailed Itenary
Day 1: Drive to Tarangire National Park
Pick up at Airport/Hotel drive to Tarangire National Park. The drive will take you through to Maasai land where you can see grazing Maasai cattle. Enjoy the game drive through the park. Later in the evening drive to the lodge/camp for overnight.
Accommodation at Tarangire Sopa Lodge
Day 2: Drive to Lake Natron
After breakfast depart to Lake Natron. Arrive at the Hotel/camp after that proceed with executions. In the evening enjoy the sun downer overlooking the Lake Natron, Majestic Lengai/flamingoes/optional to do the waterfalls same day – Active volcanic mountain and then back to the camp for dinner then early sleep for those who include the Oldonyo Lengai hike
Accommodation at Lake Natron Camp
Day 3: Full day Lake Natron (Maasai Experience)
After breakfast drive to the excursions visit to the hot spring and waterfalls that can be split and done in the afternoon. In the evening enjoy the sun downer overlooking the Lake Natron, Majestic Lengai mountain. There after drive to the camp for overnight
Accommodation at Lake Natron Camp
Day 4: Drive to central Serengeti
After breakfast drive to Serengeti National Park through Kleins gate to the Serengeti plains. Your guide will pick a perfect place for a picnic lunch so you can continue to enjoy the scenic beauty. Proceed with game drives en route towards Serengeti making your way towards your hotel/camp for overnight stay.
Accommodation at Serena Safari Lodge
Day 5: Full Day Game Drive in Central Serengeti
After breakfast proceed with game drive in central Serengeti in the afternoon return to the lodge/camp for hot lunch, afternoon rest at the pool/camp. Late back to the park for evening game drive until sun set then return to the lodge/camp for overnight.
Accommodation at Serengeti serena safari lodge
Day 6: Full Day Game Drive in Central Serengeti
After breakfast proceed with game drive in central Serengeti in the afternoon return to the lodge/camp for hot lunch, afternoon rest at the pool/camp. Late back to the park for evening game drive until sun set then return to the lodge/camp for overnight.
Accommodation at Kubukubu Tented Lodge
Day 7: Game Drive in Ngorongoro crater and transfer to Lake Eyasi
Early morning after breakfast departs to Ngorongoro crater for game drive. Late in afternoon drive to Lake Eyasi for overnight
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Accommodation at Lake Eyasi Safari Lodge
Day 8: Full day activities with the Hadzabe, Lake Eyasi Visit and Datoga
After breakfast visit the bushman for survival skills learning in the evening visit the Datoga tribe
Accommodation at Ziwani Camp
Day 9: Lake Eyasi (hunting with the Hadzabe) overnight at Ngorongoro Highland Karatu
Early morning hunt with bushman afterward back to the camp for branch then proceed to Karatu
Accommodation at ngorongoro Oldean Mountain Lodge
Day 10:Mto wa Mbu Cultural Tour and Transfer to Arusha
After breakfast drive to Mto wa Mbu, just on the flanks of Ngorongoro Highlands. The locals make their local brew, their dance and cook. Active travelers may opt to bike or Tuk-tuk around the village. We shall leave the village around the evening and drive to Arusha.
Accommodation at River trees