Tanzania · Safari

9-Day Tanzania Safari from Arusha with Lake Natron and Hadzabe

9 Days Round trip from Arusha Easy pace

The journey

Trip highlights
  • 01 Encounter diverse wildlife on a thrilling safari in Arusha National Park
  • 02 Explore the vast plains and abundant elephants of Tarangire National Park
  • 03 Marvel at the stunning vistas of Mount Ol Doinyo Lengai and the Great Rift Valley
  • 04 Witness the breathtaking beauty and rich wildlife of Ngorongoro Crater
  • 05 Meet the Hadzabe and Datoga tribes near Lake Eyasi

Embark on a captivating 9-day safari through Tanzania's national parks and cultural landscapes, from a walking safari in Arusha National Park to game drives in Tarangire, Serengeti, Ngorongoro Crater, and Lake Manyara. Along the way, travel through the remote beauty of Lake Natron with views of Mount Ol Doinyo Lengai and the Great Rift Valley, and meet the Hadzabe and Datoga tribes near Lake Eyasi. This journey combines abundant wildlife, dramatic scenery, and memorable cultural encounters across some of Tanzania's most remarkable destinations.

The drive from Manyara to Natron is remote, with a desolate, other-worldly beauty and an incomparable feeling of space and antiquity.

From the itinerary

At a glance

What this trip includes

Duration 9 Days
Tour type Shared
Activity level Easy
Accommodation Included · Standard
Transport Included
Wheelchair access Yes
Cities Arusha, Serengeti National Park, Ngorongoro Conservation Area, Lake Manyara, Tarangire National Park, Lake Eyasi, Ol Doinyo Lengai, Lake Natron, Arusha National Park
Languages English, French, German, Italian, Spanish, Swahili

Day by day

The itinerary

1
Day 01

Arusha National Park and Walking Safari

  • Prepare for an exciting safari adventure as your guide collects you from your hotel and escorts you to Arusha National Park.
  • This compact park teems with diverse wildlife, including giraffes, buffaloes, zebras, Colobus monkeys, and flamingos.
  • After lunch, join a ranger for a thrilling walking safari, offering intimate encounters with wildlife.
  • As the day concludes, return to Arusha for dinner and an overnight stay at Mrimba Palm Lodge.
2
Day 02

Tarangire National Park Game Drive

  • Today, your driver-guide will collect you from your hotel in Arusha for a 2-hour journey to Tarangire National Park.
  • Along the way, soak in the picturesque scenery of local villages and Maasai herds.
  • Inside the park, embark on a thrilling game drive, renowned for its abundant elephant population, as well as zebras, wildebeest, giraffes, lions, and cheetahs.
  • Savor a picnic lunch within the park, and in the afternoon, resume your wildlife exploration.
  • As daylight wanes, exit the park and conclude your day at Manyara, offering a stunning pool vista of Lake Manyara.

Dinner and overnight at Marera Valley Lodge.

3
Day 03

Lake Natron and Waterfalls Adventure

  • After breakfast, we will head to Lake Natron.
  • The drive from Manyara to Natron is remote, with a desolate, other-worldly beauty and an incomparable feeling of space and antiquity.
  • The roads pass through untraveled Maasai land, with small bomas and big mountains often in view.
  • Upon arrival, your guide will take you for an adventurous walk to the waterfalls, so make sure to bring walking shoes.

Dinner and overnight at Lengai Safari Lodge.

4
Day 04

Lake Natron to Serengeti via Ol Doinyo Lengai

  • After breakfast, we will head towards the Serengeti.
  • Take in the surrounding landscapes, complete with stunning views of Mount Ol Doinyo Lengai.
  • This still-active volcano rises beside the Great Rift Valley, which stretches across several countries in Africa.
  • After a few hours' drive, we will enter the Serengeti, where you will enjoy a game drive en route to your accommodation.
  • Dinner and overnight stay at Lake Eyasi Safari Lodge.
5
Day 05

Full-Day Game Drive in Central Serengeti

  • Today, we will enjoy a full-day game drive in Central Serengeti, exploring the plains and the wildlife all around you.
  • In the evening, we will stay overnight in the Serengeti. The lodge is a comfortable tented lodge, scenically located where sunrise is your daily wake-up call and the beautiful sunset invites you to the campfire or a sundowner.

Dinner and overnight at Lake Eyasi Safari Lodge.

6
Day 06

Morning Serengeti and Transfer to Ngorongoro

  • On day 6, we will enjoy a morning game drive in the Serengeti.
  • In the afternoon, we will head to the Ngorongoro Conservation Area.
  • This area is beautifully located and offers remarkable scenery.

Dinner and overnight at Lake Eyasi Safari Lodge.

7
Day 07

Ngorongoro Crater and Drive to Lake Eyasi

  • Today, we will drive early into the amazing Ngorongoro Crater.
  • We will find many zebras, wildebeests, elephants, and, if we are lucky, even rhinos.
  • In the afternoon, we will drive to Lake Eyasi, where you can rest and prepare for tomorrow's adventure.

Dinner and overnight at Marera Valley Lodge.

8
Day 08

Lake Eyasi with Hadzabe and Datoga Tribes

  • It is going to be a special day because today we will meet the bush men.
  • We will visit the Hadzabe and Datoga tribes who live near Lake Eyasi.
  • After this surreal experience, we will take you to Lake Eyasi.
  • Enjoy the amazing view after the day's adventures.
  • Take a dive and relax at the swimming pool in your accommodation at Marera Valley Lodge.
9
Day 09

Lake Manyara National Park and Return to Arusha

  • After a good night's sleep, it is time to go to Lake Manyara National Park.
  • Between the game drives, we will find a nice picnic site to enjoy our lunch.
  • In addition, you can book a walking safari and enjoy the park on foot with a park ranger.
  • It will be an amazing experience to see the animals up close.
  • After our afternoon game drives, it is time to head back to Arusha, where your safari adventure will come to an end.
Lake Natron, Ol Doinyo Lengai, Serengeti National Park plains, Ngorongoro Crater

Where this trip takes you

Lake Natron, Ol Doinyo Lengai, Serengeti National Park plains, Ngorongoro Crater

The route

Where you'll travel

Tour route map
Round trip from Arusha 9 cities · 9 Days

The fine print

Trip details

What's Included

  • Transport in a private vehicle
  • Accommodation and meals
  • All related tour fees
  • Air ambulance service by AMREF Flying Doctors
  • Enough drinking water
  • Government taxes and levy
  • Ground handling assistance

What's Not Included

  • International flights
  • Visa and travel insurance
  • Tips and gratuities
  • Personal expenses

What to bring

  • Camera and memory cards
  • Sweater or fleece pullover to keep warm
  • Sturdy boots or sandals
  • Sun hat
  • Sunglasses
  • T-shirts or polo shirts (2-5, depending on how often you want to change)
  • Sleeve shirts (lightweight)
  • Shorts
  • Long trousers
  • Socks
  • Sleepwear
  • Travel towel
  • Thermal underwear, gloves, and a warm hat (during May-Sept)
  • Raincoat and rain trousers (during the rainy season Mar-May and Oct-Dec)
  • Binoculars
  • Sunscreen
  • Wet wipes
  • Insect repellent
  • Personal toiletries (soap, shampoo, toothbrush, eye drops, etc.)
  • Malaria tablets
  • Flashlight or headlamp
  • Chargers and extra batteries for your camera, phone, etc.
  • Power adapter to fit the UK-style electrical socket

Know before you go

  • This tour starts and ends in Arusha.
  • The operator can help select your international or domestic flights, but you will need to book them yourself.
  • Fly to/from Kilimanjaro Airport (JRO - check price) near Arusha, or fly to/from Arusha Airport (ARK - check price) via Dar es Salaam or Nairobi (Kenya).
  • A transfer from and back to the airport is included.
  • Additional accommodation before and at the end of the tour can be arranged for an extra cost.
  • The Ngorongoro Crater is the world's largest inactive, intact, and unfilled volcanic caldera.
  • Approximately 25,000 large animals live in the crater.
  • The Hadzabe are a tribe of nomadic hunters.
  • They live purely off the land and depend solely on the bush.
  • The Datoga tribe are pastoralists and skilled silversmiths who live near the Hadzabe and supply them with iron tips, knives, and spears in exchange for honey and fruits.
  • Lake Manyara is known for its tree-climbing lions, soda ash lake, and flamingos.

Logistics

Meeting & route

Meeting point
Arusha, Tanzania
Tour start
Arusha, Tanzania
Tour ends at the same location as the start point.
End of the journey

Your 9 days finish where they began, in Arusha.

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Single Room $3,620.50 — $9,262.00
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