10 Day Tanzania Safari
DAY 1, Arrive Kilimanjaro
Arrive in Kilimanjaro and transfer to your hotel in Arusha. Balance of the day at leisure
Overnight: Arusha
Meals: Dinner
DAY 2, Ngorongoro Conservation Area
After breakfast depart for the Ngorongoro Conservation Area. Enjoy a picnic lunch in the Ngorongoro Crater. As you approach, the overwhelming beauty will astound and the abundance of wildlife will amaze as you descend the crater walls. The unique geography of the crater forms a natural enclosure for lions, elephants, and hyenas that stay on the basin floor year round. During the summer, the famous wildebeest migration passes through this area filling the plains with well over a million of these breathtaking animals. In the late afternoon, return to your lodge
Overnight: Ngorongoro Conservation Area
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
DAY 3, Serengeti National Park
After an early breakfast, drive to Serengeti National Park with a visit to the Olduvai Gorge Museum en-route. Unequaled in its natural beauty and undoubtedly the most famous wildlife sanctuary in the world, the Serengeti Wildlife Park is host to the highest concentration of game than any other area. Your first game drive will take place in the afternoon, exploring the Seronera Valley which is renowned for its lion and leopard populations as well as a variety of other wildlife attracted by the the lush wooded valley. Return to your campsite at dusk and enjoy a glass of wine as you relax by the campfire
Overnight: Serengeti National Park
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
DAY 4, Serengeti National Park
Depart this morning to explore the Moru Kopjes in search of lions, elephants, gazelle, and zebras. Enjoy the unique landscape characterized by a large collection of rocky cliffs (Kopjes). During your exploration you will visit caves which house ancient Masai art. Return to the lodge at 5 pm, sit by the fire, and enjoy the magnificent African sunset over the hills
Optional: Serengeti Sunrise Balloon Safari & Breakfast (AM)
Overnight: Serengeti National Park
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
DAY 5, Serengeti National Park
This morning, enjoy an early breakfast before your morning game drive around the Simba Kopjes. Afterward, return to your camp and enjoy lunch and a brief rest in preparation for your afternoon game drive. Later, enjoy an exciting game drive through the Seronera Valley, most famous for lions and leopards
Overnight: Serengeti National Park
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
DAY 6, Lake Manyara
After an early breakfast, make your way to Lake Manyara National Park, an area known for its tree-climbing lions as well as its elephants and flamingos. There is also an abundance of bird life surrounding the lake making this area a haven for bird watchers. In the afternoon, arrive at your campsite located on the edge of an Acacia woodland overlooking the lake. This is the only tented camp located within the national park and offers superb game viewing opportunities away from the crowds. After lunch, set out for an evening game drive through the park. Return to the camp at dusk and get comfortable by the roaring fire
Overnight: Lake Manyara National Park
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
DAY 7, Tarangire National Park
Depart at 8 am for Tarangire National Park, enroute enjoy game viewing through the Manyara National Park. After lunch you will enjoy an afternoon game drive through Tarangire National Park. Named after the Tarangire River which originates in Tanzania's highlands, Tarangire National Park is known for huge elephant herds as well as an incredible variety of bird life. The river and its tributaries provide the only permanent water source in the area which attracts many migratory species such as buffalo, oryx, and Grant's Gazelle. The park's gigantic baobab trees will provide some incredible photo opportunities
Overnight: Tarangire
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
DAY 8, Early Morning Game Drive
Set out for an early morning adventure through the park. Return to your lodge for breakfast and enjoy the remainder of the afternoon viewing game from inside the park
Overnight: Tarangire
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
DAY 9, Bid Farewell to Africa
After breakfast, drive to Arusha where you will enjoy a lunch before transferring to Kilimanjaro for your departure flight
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch
Package Includes
8 nights First Class accommodations
1 night Arusha Hotel, Arusha
1 night Ngorongoro Wildlife Lodge, Ngorongoro Conservation Area
3 nights Lemala Ewanjan, Serengeti National Park
1 night Lemala Manyara, Lake Manyara
2 nights Kikoti Safari Camp or Tarangire Safari Lodge, Tarangire National Park
All transfers
24 meals: 8 breakfasts, 8 lunches, 8 dinners
Restaurant tips throughout tour
Sightseeing per itinerary in modern 7-seater 4x4 safari van
Services of English-speaking driver-guide
National Park Fees