9-Day Tanzania Wildlife Safari with Lake Eyasi and Lake Natron

• In the morning, we will pick you up from your hotel in Moshi/Arusha and drive to Tarangire National Park, which is known for its huge baobab trees and large herds of elephants. Its sparse vegetation makes it a beautiful and special location, where up to 300 elephants can be found searching for underground streams in the dry riverbeds. Migratory wildebeest, zebra, and buffalo can also be seen crowding the shrinking lagoons.
• Here, you will enjoy an afternoon game drive with a picnic lunch.

Overnight stay on the outskirts of Tarangire National Park at Kudu Lodge or similar.

• Today, you will enjoy a day trip to Lake Manyara National Park, which is located within the Great Rift Valley. Lake Manyara boasts a spectacular setting and is famous for its tree-climbing lions and soda-ash lake. The park also provides the perfect introduction to Tanzania's birdlife. The shores of the lake, encrusted with pink flamingos, attract more than 400 species of birds, many of them waterfowl or migrants.
• After your game drive, we'll travel the short distance to Lake Eyasi.

Overnight stay at Lake Eyasi at Lake Eyasi Safari Lodge.

• After breakfast, get the chance to visit the bushmen tribes of the Datooga and Hadzabe and learn about their culture and way of life. This tour will give you the opportunity to join a hunt and experience their outstanding hunting skills with arrows and bows, as well as enjoy singing and dancing ceremonies.
• After lunch, drive to Ngorongoro Crater, one of Africa's seven natural wonders. Before dinner is served, enjoy incredible views of the crater below.

Overnight stay on the rim of Ngorongoro Crater at Rhino Lodge, Ngorongoro Wildlife Lodge, or similar.

• Today, you'll rise early in the morning to descend the 600 m-high walls to the floor of the crater and get up close with one of Africa's seven natural wonders. Listed as a UNESCO World Heritage Site, it is considered one of the most beautiful and unique places in Africa.
• Here, you will find a haven of African wildlife, and you might also be lucky enough to witness the endangered rhino.
• Enjoy a game drive and have brunch by the hippo pool before driving to Serengeti National Park.

Overnight stay in Serengeti National Park at Tortillas Luxury or similar.

• Enjoy two full days to experience the Serengeti's wildlife and the great migration of wildebeest and zebra. The Serengeti's vast plains are also home to a haven of other wildlife, including lions, cheetahs, leopards, and many other predators.
• Then, go for a cultural trip to a Maasai village (optional).

Overnight stay in Serengeti National Park at Tortillas Luxury or similar.

Best time to visit: Suitable all year round; December to July to follow the wildebeest migration (either Ndutu or Mara River Crossing), and June to October to see predators.

• Today, you will continue your safari adventure to Lake Natron, with a game drive en route.
• You'll arrive at the park in the late afternoon. After a few hours' sleep, you will then have the option to climb Oldoinyo Lengai, an active volcano otherwise known as the "Mountain of God" by the Maasai.
• You will begin the climb shortly before midnight, reaching the summit by sunrise. This is a challenging climb, which is very steep and covered in volcanic ash.

Overnight stay at Lake Natron at Moivaro Lodge.

• Spend today recharging your batteries after your hike. Or, if you have the energy, visit the lake with its immense population of flamingos and refreshing waterfalls.

Overnight stay at Lake Natron at Moivaro Lodge.

• After breakfast, drive back to Moshi/Arusha or Kilimanjaro Airport to conclude the trip.