Itinerary
Overview
Explore the Best of the Serengeti, Ngorongoro & Lake Eyasi
This 10-Day Tanzania Highlights Safari is designed to give you the ultimate Tanzanian wildlife experience during the prime season. The dry season (typically from June to October) offers the best game viewing opportunities, with large concentrations of wildlife around water sources. This itinerary covers the lush forests of Lake Manyara, the cultural richness of Lake Eyasi, the wildlife haven of Ngorongoro Crater, and the vast plains of the Serengeti, where you can witness the Great Migration. With stays at some of Tanzania’s best lodges and tented camps, this safari provides luxury and adventure in one unforgettable package.
This 10-Day Tanzania Highlights Safari – Dry Season Safari offers an incredible combination of wildlife encounters, cultural experiences, and luxurious accommodations. From the Great Migration in the Northern Serengeti to the ancient traditions of the Hadzabe Bushmen, this itinerary covers the best that Tanzania has to offer during the prime game-viewing season.
Highlights & Activities
What's on offer during this trip?
- Witness the Green Season: Explore Tanzania’s most iconic parks when the landscapes are lush, and wildlife is at its most active.
- Calving Season: Watch as thousands of wildebeests, zebras, and gazelles give birth during the calving season in the Southern Serengeti.
- Big Five Safari: Search for lions, leopards, elephants, buffaloes, and rhinos in Ngorongoro Crater and the Serengeti.
- Cultural Experiences: Meet the Hadzabe Bushmen at Lake Eyasi for a rare glimpse into their ancient way of life.
- Luxury Lodging: Stay in comfortable lodges and tented camps, providing stunning views and excellent amenities.
Itinerary
Day to day
Day 1: Arrival in Tanzania
Upon arrival at Kilimanjaro International Airport, you’ll be greeted by your safari guide and transferred to your hotel in Arusha for a relaxing evening to prepare for the 10-Day Tanzania Highlights Safari adventure ahead.
Day 2: Lake Manyara National Park
After breakfast, drive to Lake Manyara National Park, known for its dense forest and tree-climbing lions. Enjoy a picnic lunch during your game drive, where you may see elephants, baboons, zebras, and giraffes. In the evening, head to your lodge in Karatu for dinner and overnight.
Day 3: Lake Eyasi
Travel to Lake Eyasi, home to the Datoga and Hadzabe Bushmen tribes. Visit the blacksmiths and spend time learning about their culture. The next morning, join the Hadzabe for a hunting excursion, where you’ll witness their incredible survival skills. Enjoy a relaxing afternoon by the lake, exploring local farms and fishing activities.
Days 4-5: Ngorongoro Crater
Depart for Ngorongoro Highlands, where you’ll stay at a lodge overlooking the famous Ngorongoro Crater. Spend two days exploring the crater, which is home to a rich diversity of wildlife, including the Big Five. You can opt for a full-day game drive or return to the lodge for a late lunch and relaxation.
Day 6: Central Serengeti
After breakfast, travel to the Serengeti, with an optional stop at the historic Olduvai Gorge. Upon arrival, enjoy an afternoon game drive in the Seronera region, where you’ll encounter lions, cheetahs, and elephants. Return to your camp for dinner and overnight.
Days 7-9: Northern Serengeti
Continue your journey to the Northern Serengeti, a prime location for witnessing the Great Migration. Spend three full days tracking the movement of wildebeests, zebras, and gazelles as they cross the Mara River. This region is also home to resident wildlife, including hippos, crocodiles, and large predators like lions and leopards.
Day 10: Departure from Arusha
After breakfast, transfer to Kogatende Airstrip for your flight back to Arusha. You’ll be picked up at the airport and driven to a local restaurant for lunch, followed by some relaxation or shopping before your transfer to the international airport for your flight home.
What's Included?
- Accommodation: 6 nights in luxury tented camps and lodges.
- Meals: Full-board (breakfast, lunch, and dinner) throughout the safari.
- Transport: 4×4 safari vehicle with a pop-up roof for game viewing, including airport transfers.
- Professional Guide: Services of an experienced, English-speaking safari guide.
- Park Fees: All national park entrance fees, including the Ngorongoro Crater.
- Game Drives: Daily game drives as per the itinerary.
Drinking Water: Bottled water during game drives. - Maasai Village Visit: A cultural visit to a Maasai village (if time permits on Day 7).
- Internal Flights: Domestic flight from Arusha to Serengeti (if applicable).
- Emergency Evacuation: AMREF Flying Doctors emergency evacuation insurance.
What's Excluded?
- International Flights: Flights to and from Kilimanjaro International Airport.
- Visas: Entry visas for Tanzania.
- Travel Insurance: Comprehensive travel and medical insurance.
- Gratuities: Tips for guides, drivers, and lodge staff.
- Personal Expenses: Items of a personal nature such as souvenirs, additional beverages, and laundry services.
- Optional Activities: Any activities not mentioned in the itinerary (e.g., hot air balloon safari).
- Alcoholic Beverages: Alcoholic drinks at lodges and camps unless otherwise stated.
- Covid-19 Related Expenses: Any testing or quarantine costs related to Covid-19 regulations.
