11-Day Tanzania Safari Adventure with Wildlife and Cultural Experiences
Highlights
Arusha, Tarangire National Park, Lake Manyara, Lake Nakuru National Park, Lake Natron, Serengeti National Park
Locations Covered
Arusha, Tarangire National Park, Lake Manyara, Lake Nakuru National Park, Lake Natron, Serengeti National Park
nature, safari, cultural
Private Tour
11 Days
Medium
English
Description
Embark on an unforgettable 11-day Tanzania safari adventure, exploring some of the country’s most iconic national parks, including Tarangire, Serengeti, and Ngorongoro Crater. Enjoy thrilling game drives where you’ll encounter Africa’s incredible wildlife, such as elephants, lions, leopards, and giraffes, in their natural habitats. Discover the stunning landscapes of Lake Manyara and Lake Natron, and get up close to lesser flamingos. Experience the rich cultures of Tanzania by visiting the Hadzabe and Datoga tribes, learning about their traditional ways of life.
Itinerary
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Day 1: Arrival and Transfer to Accommodation
- Arrival at Kilimanjaro Airport.
- Welcome by driver and guide.
- Transfer to accommodation.
- Hotel Briefing
- Overview of the tour.
- Dinner and Overnight at Merves Hotel / Mt. Meru Hotel.
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Day 2: Tarangire National Park - Full Day Game Drive
- 7:30 AM Pickup from Arusha Hotel.
- Departure for Tarangire National Park.
- Enjoy a picnic lunch during the game drive.
- Explore the majestic Baobab trees and the Tarangire River.
- Spot wildlife: elephants, lions, leopards, giraffes, zebras, etc..
- Return to Lodge after game drive.
Dinner and overnight stay at the camp/lodge.
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Day 3: Tarangire National Park - Full Day Game Drive
- 7:00 AM Departure for another full-day game drive.
- Explore Tarangire's nine vegetation zones.
- Spot elephants, giraffes, lions, zebras, antelopes, and possibly tree-climbing pythons and gerenuks.
- Observation of Elephant Families.
- High concentration of elephants providing excellent viewing opportunities.
- Return to Lodge after game drive.
Dinner and overnight stay at the camp/lodge.
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Day 4: Lake Manyara National Park - Full Day Game Drive
- 7:00 AM Pickup from hotel in Arusha.
- Departure for Lake Manyara National Park with picnic lunch.
- Explore lush Acacia and Mahogany forests.
- Spot wildlife: buffaloes, giraffes, impalas, baboons, blue monkeys.
- Look for tree-climbing lions and flamingos (seasonal).
- Return to Lodge after game drive.
Dinner and overnight stay at the camp/lodge
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Day 5: Lake Natron Visit
- 8:00 AM Departure for Lake Natron (3.5 hours drive).
- Check-in at the lodge.
- Relax and enjoy surroundings.
- Afternoon Walk along Lake Natron Shores.
- Maasai guide leads birdwatching tour, especially for lesser flamingos.
- Learn about Lake Natron as a breeding ground for flamingos.
- Return to Lodge for dinner and rest.
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Day 6: Ngare Sero Waterfalls and Departure for Serengeti
- 6:00 AM Departure for Ngare Sero Waterfalls.
- Light hiking with Maasai guide to explore scenic ravine and cool waterfall.
- 8:30 AM Return to Accommodation.
- Enjoy breakfast.
- Departure for Serengeti National Park.
- Drive through various landscapes: towns, villages, savannah, and forests.
- Afternoon game drive in Serengeti.
- Spot wildlife: wildebeest, zebras, gazelles, lions, etc.
- Return to Lodge for dinner and overnight stay.
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Day 7 & 8: Serengeti National Park - Full Day Game Drives
- Full-Day Game Drive Options.
- Depart at 9:00 AM for full-day drive with packed lunch, return at 6:00 PM.
- Or early morning game drive at 6:00 AM, return for breakfast, then afternoon game drive.
Seronera Area Exploration
- Explore the central Serengeti, rich in wildlife and home to lions and leopards.
- Spot wildebeest, zebras, gazelles, lions, and other species around the Seronera River.
- Enjoy picnic lunch during game drives.
- Return to Lodge for dinner and overnight stay.
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Day 9: Serengeti National Park - Morning Game Drive and Departure to Ngorongoro
- 6:30 AM Pickup for morning game drive in Serengeti.
- Explore several game drive circuits and spot big cats like lions and other wildlife.
- Picnic Lunch during game drive.
- Depart for Ngorongoro Conservation Area in the afternoon.
Option to stay inside Ngorongoro or in Karatu.
- Return to Lodge for dinner and overnight stay.
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Day 10: Ngorongoro Crater - Full Day Game Drive
- 6:30 AM Early Departure for Ngorongoro Crater.
- Descend into the world’s largest intact volcanic caldera.
- 5-hour game drive to spot elephants, buffalo, rhinos, cheetahs, lions, and more.
- Picnic Lunch at the Hippo Pool.
- Ascend to the Crater Rim in the afternoon.
- Drive to Lake Eyasi for check-in and rest.
Option for a visit to the shores of Lake Eyasi in the evening to see flamingos and birds.
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Day 11: Visit to the Hadzabe and Datoga Tribes
- 5:30 AM Pickup from the lodge.
- Visit the Hadzabe Bushmen, the last remaining hunter-gatherers in East Africa.
- Participate in early morning activities: bush trek, hunting, and campfire making.
- Meet the Datoga People in the afternoon.
- Learn about their farming, livestock, and craftsmanship.
- Return to Lodge for hot lunch.
- Drive to Arusha, arriving by 5:30 PM.
What's Included
What's Excluded
Meeting Point
Cancellation Policy
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For cancellations within 24 hours before the tour -
Refund of 50% of the tour price.
Price
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| 1 to 6 | /person |
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| 1 to 6 | /person |
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This is a private tour |
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