Tanzania · Wildlife Safari

12-Day Tanzania Wildlife Safari with Hadzabe, Datoga and Maasai

12 Days Round trip from Arusha Easy pace

The journey

Trip highlights
  • 01 Explore diverse national parks including Serengeti and Ngorongoro Crater
  • 02 Experience thrilling game drives and walking safaris with expert guides
  • 03 Discover rich tribal cultures of Hadzabe, Datoga and Maasai communities
  • 04 Witness vast wildlife plains and seasonal Great Migration movements

Explore Tanzania on a 12-day wildlife safari through Arusha, Tarangire, Lake Manyara, Serengeti, Ngorongoro Crater, Lake Eyasi, and Lake Natron. Spot lions, elephants, giraffes, hippos, and other wildlife on thrilling game drives across diverse landscapes, with the chance to witness the Great Migration if the season permits. Enjoy a guided walking safari in Arusha National Park and meaningful cultural encounters with the Hadzabe, Datoga, and Maasai communities. From volcanic craters and soda lakes to vast savannahs, this journey showcases Tanzania's rich wildlife heritage and natural beauty at every stage.

Enjoy a guided walking safari accompanied by an armed ranger.

From the itinerary

At a glance

What this trip includes

Duration 12 Days
Tour type Private
Activity level Easy
Accommodation Included · Standard
Transport Included
Wheelchair access Yes
Cities Arusha, Mount Kilimanjaro, Serengeti National Park, Ngorongoro Conservation Area, Lake Manyara, Tarangire National Park, Lake Eyasi, Lake Natron, Arusha National Park
Languages English

Day by day

The itinerary

1
Day 01

Arrival in Tanzania and Transfer to Arusha

  • Arrive at Kilimanjaro International Airport and meet your safari team.

  • Transfer to Arusha by private vehicle.

  • Spend the day relaxing, enjoying the lodge surroundings, or exploring the town.

2
Day 02

Walking Safari in Arusha National Park

  • Depart for Arusha National Park after breakfast.

  • Enjoy a guided walking safari accompanied by an armed ranger.

  • Spot giraffes, buffaloes, zebras, and colobus monkeys.

  • Visit Ngurdoto Crater and explore its diverse flora and fauna.

  • Continue wildlife viewing by safari vehicle before returning to Arusha.

3
Day 03

Game Drive in Tarangire National Park

  • Drive to Tarangire National Park for a full-day game drive.

  • Observe large elephant herds and rich birdlife along the Tarangire River.

  • Enjoy wildlife viewing in open savannah landscapes.

4
Day 04

Game Drive in Lake Manyara National Park

  • Travel to Lake Manyara National Park.

  • Explore groundwater forests, open grasslands, and soda lake habitats.

  • Spot flamingos, diverse bird species, and tree-climbing lions.

  • Enjoy a picnic lunch and afternoon game viewing.

5
Day 05

Cultural Visit to the Hadzabe and Datoga Tribes

  • Drive to Lake Eyasi after breakfast.

  • Meet the Hadzabe and Datoga tribes and learn about their traditions.

  • Experience village life and cultural practices.

  • Return to camp for an overnight stay.

6
Day 06

Hadzabe Walking Experience and Drive to Lake Natron

  • Join a morning walk with Hadzabe hunters.

  • Learn traditional hunting, tracking, and fire-making techniques.

  • Continue the journey to Lake Natron through scenic landscapes.

7
Day 07

Cultural and Walking Safari at Lake Natron

  • Visit a Maasai Boma and learn about Maasai culture.

  • Explore the Lake Natron area on foot with a local guide.

  • Drive to Serengeti National Park for an overnight stay.

8
Day 08

Serengeti Big Cats Safari

  • Enter Serengeti National Park for extensive game drives.

  • Spot lions, cheetahs, leopards, and large herbivore herds.

  • Witness seasonal Great Migration movements if conditions allow.

9
Day 09

Full-Day Serengeti Wildlife Exploration

  • Enjoy a full day of game drives across the Serengeti plains.

  • Visit hippo pools and rocky kopjes.

  • Observe diverse wildlife and bird species throughout the day.

10
Day 10

Serengeti to Ngorongoro Conservation Area

  • Enjoy a morning game drive in Serengeti.

  • Drive to the Ngorongoro Conservation Area and reach the crater rim.

11
Day 11

Ngorongoro Crater Safari and Return to Arusha

  • Descend into Ngorongoro Crater for an early morning game drive.

  • Spot lions, elephants, buffaloes, rhinos, and other wildlife.

  • Learn about Maasai coexistence with wildlife.

  • Drive back to Arusha in the afternoon.

12
Day 12

Departure from Arusha

Transfer to Kilimanjaro International Airport according to your flight schedule.

Serengeti National Park plains, Ngorongoro Crater rim, Lake Natron soda flats

Where this trip takes you

Serengeti National Park plains, Ngorongoro Crater rim, Lake Natron soda flats

The route

Where you'll travel

Tour route map
Round trip from Arusha 9 cities · 12 Days

The fine print

Trip details

What's Included

  • Full-board accommodation during safari
  • Private professional safari guide
  • Maasai cultural experience
  • Hadzabe and Datoga tribal experiences
  • Private 4x4 open safari vehicle
  • Airport arrival and departure transfers
  • All national park entrance fees
  • Ngorongoro Crater fees
  • All meals during safari
  • Airport meet and greet services
  • Safari vehicle with mineral water and guidebooks
  • Government taxes, VAT, and service charges

What's Not Included

  • Tanzania visa fees
  • Personal expenses such as laundry and beverages
  • Meals not specified
  • Optional activities, including hot air balloon rides
  • Tips and items of a personal nature

Logistics

Meeting & route

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

Your 12 days finish where they began, in Arusha.

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