Tanzania · Safari

8-Day Tanzania Wildlife Safari with Maasai Culture and Ngorongoro

8 Days Round trip from Kilimanjaro Airport Rd Moderate pace

The journey

Trip highlights

01 Witness the vast African wildlife across Tanzania's national parks
02 Visit the famous 2000 ft deep Ngorongoro Crater
03 Spot Africa's Big Five: elephant, lion, leopard, buffalo, and rhinoceros
04 Enjoy multiple game drives in Tanzania's forests and wildlife reserves
05 Watch the exciting wildebeest migration in Serengeti National Park
06 See big seasonal game in Lake Manyara National Park
07 Participate in Maasai cultural activities
08 Interact with Maasai people and learn about their lifestyle

Embark on an incredible wildlife safari through Tanzania's world-famous national parks, including Tarangire, Ngorongoro, Serengeti, Lake Manyara, and Arusha National Park. Participate in multiple game drive sessions to spot lions, wildebeests, buffalos, zebras, giraffes, elephants, reedbucks, and a wide variety of bird species. Alongside the safari experience, dive into Maasai culture by interacting with local people and taking part in cultural activities in the Maasai lands behind Mount Meru.

Your private guide will choose an excellent spot for a picnic setup while you continue to enjoy the fantastic views of the beautiful endless plains.

From the itinerary

At a glance

What this trip includes

Duration 8 Days

Tour type Private

Activity level Moderate

Accommodation Included · Standard

Transport Included

Wheelchair access Yes

Cities Arusha, Mount Meru, Serengeti National Park, Ngorongoro Conservation Area, Lake Manyara, Tarangire National Park, Arusha National Park

Languages English

Day by day

The itinerary

Day 01

Arrival in the Maasai Lands Behind Mount Meru

Our professional driver-guide will be at Kilimanjaro International Airport to pick you up upon arrival. After completing the immigration formalities, you will set out together and drive to the Maasai lands behind Mount Meru.
Enjoy a wide range of cultural activities in this area, assisted by a Maasai guide.

All meals and overnight stay at Maasai Lodge.

Day 02

Maasai Boma Visit and Arusha National Park

Today, visit the Maasai Boma and then drive into Arusha National Park for game drives and a walk.
In the evening, drive back to Maasai Lodge for meals and an overnight stay.

Day 03

Tarangire National Park Game Drives

After breakfast, set out with a picnic lunch and travel towards Tarangire National Park.
Enjoy a full day of game drives in the park.
In the evening, drive to a tented lodge for check-in, dinner, and an overnight stay.

Day 04

Lake Manyara Safari and Local Gold Mine Visit

After breakfast, set out with a picnic lunch and drive towards Lake Manyara National Park.
Enjoy a full day of game drives in the park and visit a local gold mine.
In the evening, head to the Ngorongoro region for check-in, dinner, and an overnight stay.

Day 05

Journey to Serengeti National Park

After breakfast, set out again with a picnic lunch and drive towards Serengeti National Park.
Enjoy a full day of game drives in the park.
In the evening, proceed to your tented lodge for check-in, dinner, and an overnight stay.

Day 06

Full-Day Serengeti Game Drives

After breakfast, you will set out again with a picnic lunch and enjoy a full day of game drives in Serengeti National Park.
Your private guide will choose an excellent spot for a picnic setup while you continue to enjoy the fantastic views of the beautiful endless plains.

Meals and overnight stay at a tented lodge inside Serengeti National Park.

Day 07

Serengeti Plains to Ngorongoro Crater

After breakfast, you will depart very early in the morning and drive through the Serengeti Plains to the crater rim, enjoying the incredible and stunning views of the world's famous caldera.
Descend slowly along the path to the crater floor, enjoy game drives, and ascend again in the evening.
Then, drive to the Ngorongoro region for check-in, dinner, and an overnight stay.

Day 08

Return to Arusha and Departure

After breakfast, you will drive to Arusha with your safari guide and board your outbound international return flight.

Tour ends.

Where this trip takes you

Maasai lands behind Mount Meru, Serengeti National Park plains, Ngorongoro Crater rim

The route

Where you'll travel

Tour route map — Round trip from Kilimanjaro Airport Rd 7 cities · 8 Days

The fine print

Trip details

What's Included

Special converted safari vehicle
Services of a professional guide
Mineral water in the vehicle during safari drives
All park entry, concession, and conservation fees as per the itinerary
Accommodation and meals as per the itinerary
Round-trip transfer to and from Kilimanjaro International Airport
Domestic scheduled flights listed in the itinerary

What's Not Included

Flights
Visas
Insurance
International departure taxes
Soft and alcoholic drinks on safari, available if requested
Items of a personal nature
Laundry service
Medical evacuation membership with F.A.R service while in Tanzania

What to bring

All personal items required for the trip
Cameras for taking pictures
Clothing will be advised at the time of booking depending on the season
Simple safari shoes for walking

Know before you go

This is a cultural tour, so expect to meet lots of different cultures with different styles of life. On the Meru slopes, you will stay in luxurious Maasai bomas.

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