9-Day Northern Tanzania Safari with Balloon Ride and Hadzabe Visit

Upon arrival at Kilimanjaro International Airport (JRO), you will be welcomed by your driver and transferred to your accommodation in Arusha. After check-in, you can relax and enjoy your first evening in Tanzania. Your safari guide will brief you on the upcoming adventure, including the itinerary, wildlife experiences, and important safari preparations.

Accommodation: Hotel in Arusha
Meals: Breakfast (if included in your booking)

After breakfast, depart for Tarangire National Park, famous for its large elephant herds, ancient baobab trees, and diverse wildlife. Enjoy a guided game drive through the park, where you may spot elephants, giraffes, zebras, wildebeest, lions, and a variety of bird species. Stop for a picnic lunch during the safari before continuing your wildlife exploration in the afternoon.

In the late afternoon, drive to your accommodation near Tarangire National Park for dinner and an overnight stay.

Accommodation: Camp or lodge near Tarangire National Park
Meals: Breakfast, lunch, and dinner

After breakfast, enjoy a guided walking safari in Tarangire National Park accompanied by an armed park ranger. Discover the smaller details of the African wilderness, learn about animal tracks and plants, and experience nature on foot.

After the walking safari, continue with a game drive through the park in search of elephants, giraffes, zebras, lions, and other wildlife. Enjoy a picnic lunch during the day before continuing your afternoon exploration.

Later, return to your camp or lodge for dinner and an overnight stay.

Accommodation: Camp or lodge near Tarangire National Park
Meals: Breakfast, lunch, and dinner

After breakfast, depart for Lake Manyara National Park for a game drive through its diverse landscapes, including groundwater forests, open plains, and the shores of the alkaline lake. Look out for elephants, giraffes, zebras, baboons, and a variety of bird species. Lake Manyara is also known for its tree-climbing lions.

Enjoy a picnic lunch during the safari before driving to Karatu for dinner and an overnight stay.

Accommodation: Lodge in Karatu
Meals: Breakfast, lunch, and dinner

After breakfast, travel through the Ngorongoro Conservation Area towards Serengeti National Park. Enjoy scenic views along the way before entering the Serengeti, famous for its vast plains and abundant wildlife.

Enjoy a game drive as you explore the park in search of lions, elephants, giraffes, cheetahs, and other wildlife. Depending on the season, you may also encounter herds of wildebeest and zebras.

Continue to your camp or lodge in Serengeti for dinner and an overnight stay.

Accommodation: Camp or lodge in Serengeti National Park
Meals: Breakfast, lunch, and dinner

Rise early for an unforgettable hot-air balloon safari over the Serengeti plains, offering a unique view of the landscape and wildlife from above. After landing, enjoy a bush breakfast in the wilderness.

Continue with a game drive to discover more of the Serengeti's remarkable wildlife and ecosystems. Look out for predators, large herbivores, and seasonal wildlife movements.

In the late afternoon, return to your camp or lodge for dinner and an overnight stay.

Accommodation: Camp or lodge in Serengeti National Park
Meals: Breakfast, lunch, and dinner

After breakfast, enjoy a morning game drive in Serengeti National Park before departing towards the Ngorongoro Conservation Area. Continue to enjoy the changing scenery and wildlife along the route.

Arrive at your accommodation in the Ngorongoro area, where you can relax and prepare for the following day's crater experience.

Accommodation: Camp or lodge in the Ngorongoro Conservation Area
Meals: Breakfast, lunch, and dinner

After an early breakfast, descend into the Ngorongoro Crater for a memorable game drive in one of Tanzania's most remarkable wildlife destinations. The crater is home to a wide variety of animals, including zebras, wildebeest, buffaloes, elephants, and lions. With luck, you may also spot the endangered black rhino.

Enjoy a picnic lunch inside the crater before ascending and driving to Karatu for dinner and an overnight stay.

Accommodation: Lodge in Karatu
Meals: Breakfast, lunch, and dinner

After breakfast, visit the Hadzabe community near Lake Eyasi for a cultural experience introducing you to aspects of their traditional lifestyle and knowledge of the local environment. The visit should be conducted respectfully and arranged with the community through an appropriate local guide.

Continue to Mto wa Mbu to explore the local market and experience the area's vibrant culture. Enjoy lunch before transferring to Arusha or Kilimanjaro International Airport (JRO), depending on your departure arrangements.

Accommodation: Not included
Meals: Breakfast and lunch