10-Day Big Five Safari and Cultural Exploration in Tanzania
Highlights
Arusha, Arusha, Arusha National Park, Serengeti National Park, Ngorongoro Conservation Area
Locations Covered
Arusha, Arusha, Arusha National Park, Serengeti National Park, Ngorongoro Conservation Area
nature, cultural, Wildlife
Private Tour
10 Days
Easy
English
Description
Explore Tanzania on a 10 days private wildlife safari across Arusha, Sinya Conservancy, Serengeti and Ngorongoro Crater. Track elephants beneath Mount Kilimanjaro, enjoy immersive game drives and encounter Maasai, Hadzabe and Datoga communities. Witness lions, giraffes, buffaloes and vast birdlife across savannahs, forests and volcanic landscapes. Experience seasonal Great Migration movements, walk through remote wilderness areas and discover Tanzania’s rich natural and cultural heritage through expertly guided safaris while observing dramatic scenery and ever changing ecosystems throughout the journey safely.
Itinerary
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Day 1: Arrival in Tanzania and Arusha Leisure Time
- Arrive at Kilimanjaro International Airport at any time.
- Meet your safari driver and transfer to Arusha.
- Settle in at Masailand Safari Lodge located at the foothills of Mount Meru.
- Spend the rest of the day at leisure to relax and recover from your journey.
- Prepare for the safari adventure ahead in a peaceful natural setting.
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Day 2: Safari in Sinya Nature Conservancy
- Depart after breakfast and travel by road to Sinya Nature Conservancy, a remote private wildlife area beneath Mount Kilimanjaro.
- Explore flood plains, rolling hills and acacia woodlands set against spectacular mountain views.
- Discover one of Northern Tanzania’s most pristine wilderness regions.
- Observe Maasai land known for its arid beauty and rich wildlife.
- Spot giant bull elephants over fifty years old with impressive tusks.
- Witness migrating elephant herds moving between Amboseli National Park and Sinya in search of water and food.
- Enjoy close wildlife encounters as elephants are accustomed to safari vehicles, offering excellent photographic opportunities.
- Return to camp in the evening after a rewarding day of wildlife exploration.
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Day 3: Sinya Conservancy Game Drives and Maasai Culture
- Depart at sunrise after breakfast for an early morning game drive in the conservancy.
- Enjoy clear views of Mount Kilimanjaro as clouds lift, creating excellent photography conditions.
- Visit a local Maasai compound and observe daily life and traditions of extended families.
- Return to camp for lunch and time to relax.
- Set out on another game drive across the conservancy.
- Take a guided walk escorted by experienced Maasai trackers.
- Visit the Maasai market if travelling on a Tuesday and observe local trade of cattle crafts and fabrics.
- Spend the final evening in Sinya with time around the campfire followed by dinner.
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Day 4: Safari in Arusha National Park
- Depart Sinya after breakfast and drive to Arusha National Park.
- Explore one of Tanzania’s most scenic parks set between Mount Meru and Mount Kilimanjaro.
- Spot rare black and white colobus monkeys in the Ngurdoto Forest.
- Observe alkaline lakes attracting flamingoes and a wide variety of birdlife.
- Encounter elephants, buffaloes, zebras, gazelles, warthogs, hippos and large giraffe populations.
- Learn about the presence of the rare black rhino within the park.
- Take a short guided walk to a viewpoint overlooking the Ngurdoto Crater reserved entirely for wildlife.
- Enjoy a picnic lunch followed by further wildlife viewing.
- Drive back to Arusha in the afternoon after completing the safari.
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Day 5: Cultural and Walking Safari at Lake Natron
- Travel to Lake Natron after breakfast.
- Experience the culture and traditions of the local Maasai community.
- Visit a traditional Maasai Boma with a local guide.
- Learn about Maasai lifestyle customs and daily practices.
- Enjoy a guided walking experience in the Lake Natron area.
- Continue the journey towards Serengeti National Park in the afternoon.
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Day 6: Serengeti National Park Game Drive
- Depart in the morning and travel towards Serengeti National Park.
- Enter the park and begin afternoon game viewing across the vast open plains.
- Explore landscapes dotted with acacia trees and rocky kopjes.
- Observe large herds of wildebeest zebras and gazelles during the migration season from December to February.
- Spot resident wildlife including giraffes buffaloes and elephants.
- Look out for predators such as lions cheetahs and leopards.
- Return to camp in the evening after an immersive wildlife experience.
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Day 7: Full Day Serengeti Wildlife Exploration
- Start early in the morning to maximise wildlife viewing opportunities.
- Follow expert guides to the best wildlife spotting areas based on seasonal movements.
- Visit hippo pools and observe hippos and crocodiles in their natural habitat.
- Watch large prides of lions resting or hunting across the plains.
- Experience the Great Migration when in season with vast herds of wildebeest and zebras.
- Travel from open grasslands to volcanic kopjes that shelter diverse wildlife.
- Spot elephants giraffes zebras wildebeest lions and if fortunate leopards and cheetahs.
- Observe rich birdlife including secretary birds and ostriches.
- Return to camp in the evening after an eventful safari day.
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Day 8: Serengeti to Ngorongoro Conservation Area
- Begin the day with an early morning game drive in Serengeti National Park.
- Travel towards the Ngorongoro Conservation Area.
- Learn about the unique conservation model where wildlife and Maasai communities coexist.
- Observe Maasai pastoral life during the drive through the conservation area.
- Stop at the entrance gate to gain insight into the volcanic landscape.
- Drive along the rim of the Ngorongoro Crater and enjoy panoramic views.
- Descend into the crater for game viewing within a natural wildlife sanctuary.
- Spot lions elephants buffaloes rhinos and if fortunate leopards.
- Continue the journey to Lake Eyasi in the afternoon after completing the crater experience.
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Day 9: Ngorongoro Crater Safari and Lake Eyasi
- Start early in the morning with a local bushman guide.
- Meet the Hadzabe people, the last remaining hunter gatherers of East Africa.
- Walk into the bush and learn traditional hunting and tracking techniques.
- Discover how the Hadzabe make fire and collect honey from bee nests.
- Learn about their click based language seasonal movements and daily customs.
- Visit the Datoga community and gain insight into their traditional lifestyle.
- Depart the area and travel onwards after completing the cultural experience.
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Day 10: Hadzabe and Datoga Experience and Departure
- Visit a Maasai Boma in Mto Wa Mbu in the morning.
- Explore traditional homes and observe exquisite local crafts.
- Meet community members from different tribes and learn about daily life.
- Discover traditional banana beer production methods.
- Observe Makonde woodcarving and tribal painting techniques.
- Drive back to Arusha after completing the village visit.
- Transfer to Kilimanjaro International Airport according to your flight schedule.
What's Included
What's Excluded
Meeting Point
Cancellation Policy
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For cancellations upto 2 days before the tour -
Refund of 80% of the tour price.
Price
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| 1 to 10 | /person |
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| 1 to 10 | /person |
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This is a private tour |
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