10-Day Ultimate Tanzania Safari Experience in the Northern Circuit

You made it to Tanzania! While getting off the plane, a representative will be present to assist you and escort you to The African Tulip Hotel based in Arusha. Relax and enjoy the warm hospitality while recovering from your flight in this modern and comfortable boutique hotel.

Overnight: The African Tulip Hotel (Bed & Breakfast)

Have a leisurely breakfast before heading to Arusha National Park which is great for its ecosystem diversity which includes the rainforest at the base of Mount Meru. Set out for an easy walking safari with an armed ranger for wildlife viewing: paying attention for black-and-white colobus monkeys, giraffes, buffaloes, waterfalls, and various bird species. The scenery of this national park is breathtaking and while more secluded, boasts unique features that set it apart from the crowd. After the activity, head back to Arusha in the later afternoon.

Accommodation: The African Tulip Hotel (Bed & Breakfast)

Early breakfast before heading to Tarangire National Park, known for being home to diverse habitats like nine distinct vegetation zones and vast elephant herds along with majestic baobab trees. Look at the Tarangire River, which is a crucial water source promising incredible wildlife variety, especially in dry season. Picnic Lunches & Bush Views: While in Tarangire, relish your midday meals amidst the landscapes. Wildlife that can be observed ranges from elephants, giraffes, buffaloes, wildebeests, lions, leopards, cheetahs, and countless colorful bird species.

Accommodation: Burunge Lake Tented Lodge (Days 3 & 4)

Meal Plan: breakfast, lunch, dinner

Wake up with the birds and enjoy a relaxed breakfast. From there, you will head to Mto wa Mbu located under the Great Rift Valley escarpment. The guided walk/bike will take you through waterfalls and farming villages that are part of the local community. Next, come with us on a journey to lake Eyasi, which will get you there by the late afternoon. Once you get there, settle into your lodge and get some rest for the following day that will be busy with cultural activities.

Accommodation: lodge at Lake Eyasi

Meal Plan: breakfast, lunch, dinner

Get ready for a day of real cultural immersion starting from the early morning. Join us on a hunting excursion where we will be accompanied by the Hadzabe, a tribe of people who still embrace their hunter-gatherer lifestyle. Not only will you be able to witness their unique traditions, but you can also take part in it if you choose to. Also, come and meet the Datoga community. They are known as the blacksmiths of Tanzania and are skilled metalworkers. Be sure to ask them about their craft and other parts of the cultural heritage. Plan a hot lunch at the Lake Eyasi Safari Lodge, and after that transfer over to the Ngorongoro Conservation Area.

Accommodation: Ngorongoro Rhino Lodge

Meal Plan: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Today, witness the first of Africa’s Natural Wonders: The Half-Day Crater Tour: Immerse yourself in the magnificent ‘Ngorongoro Crater’, the world’s largest untouched caldera. This unique ecosystem, which has an extraordinary concentration of ungulates, lions, hyenas, and of course the elusive black rhino, offers remarkable wildlife encounters. Scenic Drive & Lunch: Savor a picnic lunch on the crater's floor, then drive to the rim of the crater. Continue your journey across the endless plains of the Serengeti. Optionally, stop at the Olduvai Gorge Museum, a famous archaeological site with some of the earliest human remains.

Accommodation: Embalakai Tented Camp (Central Serengeti) Meal Plan: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Venture deeper into the Serengeti by moving from the Seronera Valley to the North region, which is located close to the Mara River. Commence your day by embarking on a cat safari in the central region of Serengeti where big cats such as lion, leopards, and cheetahs are abundant. The Great Migration Encounters – In the northern region, follow piste to see the wildebeest and zebra herd during the Great Migration. If fortunate, witness the river crossings at the Mara River, a fascinating life and death spectacle. Explore diversive habitats in bull elephants, buffaloes, hyena, and many birds. Accommodation: Tanzania Bush Camp Northern Serengeti Meal Plan: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Enjoy a breakfast and relax or partake in a final morning game drive while in northern serengeti, before heading to the airstrip. Board a flight from the the northern Serengeti airstrip to Arusha. Our representative will meet you and take you to a hotel in Arusha for lunch before departing (timing on schedule of your flight) Transfer to terminal take along everlasting memories of Tanzania’s culture and wildlife.