Taking this 14 days of Tanzania wildlife safari is an ultimate northern Tanzania safari circuit which leads to explore the safari parks and Tanzania culture. This Safari takes you to different cultures of Tanzania, and enjoying diverse wildlife safari experiences. On this tour will visit the Ngorongoro Crater which is home to all the big 5 animals and over 25,000 animals, Serengeti National Park, and Lake Manyara National Park where you shall enjoy a guided walking safari experience. Other places to visit on this safari include a visit to Lake Natron, and some of the Tanzania tribes like the Hadzabe and Datoga.
Trip Summary
- Day 1: Arrival
- Day 2: Arusha Tour
- Day 3: Olpopongi Maasai Cultural Tour
- Day 4: Transfer to Lake Natron
- Day 5: Empaaki Crater and Maasai Bomas
- Day 6: Ngorongoro Crater Drive
- Day 7: Transfer to Serengeti national park
- Day 8&9: Full day in Serengeti national park
- Day 10: Transfer to Lake Eyasi
- Day 11: Hadzabe and Datoga Tribe Experience
- Day 12&13: Lake Manyara National Park Game Drive and Walking Safari
- Day 14: Departure
Detailed Itinerary
Day 1: Arrival
Arrival at the Julius Nyerere International Airport, you shall transfer to your hotel of stay depending on your time of arrival. Dinner and overnight stay at the lodge.
Day 2: Arusha Tour
Breakfast, thereafter, you shall take a tour in Arusha visiting the market and enjoy a cultural tour getting to learn about the different Tanzania cultures and way of life. Dinner and overnight stay at the lodge as above.
Day 3: Olpopongi Maasai Cultural Tour
Breakfast at the lodge, drive for a cultural tour in Moshi to enjoy a Maasai cultural experience, and here you will engage in dances and learn about the Maasai tribe. Get to also experience activities like cooking and others, then will return to your lodge and relax in Arusha.
Day 4: Transfer to Lake Natron
After breakfast, shall drive to Lake Natron to engage in a walk to enjoy the beautiful views of the lake and the surrounding areas. After visiting Lake Natron, your guide will drive you to the lodge for dinner and overnight stay at Africa Safari Lake Natron.
Day 5: Empaaki Crater and Maasai Bomas
After Breakfast, you shall drive to the Ngorongoro Conservation Area and visit the Empakai Crater and the Maasai Bomas, have your packed lunch. And at the end of the visit shall drie to your lodge for dinner and overnight at Karatu Tented Lodge.
Day 6: Ngorongoro Crater Drive
Breakfast, transfer to Ngorongoro conservation area and descend into the crater and you will visit Lake Magadi which is found in the center of the crater, you have to watch various wildlife species such as elephants, rhinos, buffalos, lions, leopards, cheetahs, wildebeests, zebras and flamingos at the shores of Lake Magadi. Dinner and overnight at Karatu Tented Lodge.
Day 7: Transfer Serengeti national park
Have breakfast, and drive to Serengeti national park where you will engage in a game drive and search for wildlife species like elephants, lions, leopards, rhinos, buffalos, giraffes, elands, gazelles, impalas, zebras, wildebeests and many others.
Dinner and overnight at Serengeti Tanzania Bush Camp.
Day 8&9: Full day in Serengeti national park
These 2 day will be enjoying the animal variety at Serengeti national park on several game drives and nature walks. You will also enjoy seeing a variety of wildlife species which are very active during the morning and can be seen grazing around the national park. Will engage in game drive and enjoy looking out for wildlife species grazing in the open savannah of Serengeti national park like elephants, giraffes, cheetahs, impalas, gazelles, buffalos, elands, antelopes, zebras, wildebeests, hippos among others.
Day 10: Transfer to Lake Eyasi
Breakfast at your lodge and ahead to Lake Eyasi through the Ngorongoro Conservation Area. Reach later in the evening, check in and relax as you wait for dinner and an overnight stay at Twiga Lodge.
Day 11: Hadzabe and Datoga Tribe Experience
Breakfast, then will head to an experience of hunting, honey collecting, old-age fire making and so much more with the indigenous Datoga and Hadzabe tribes. Get to fetch water, and also make your lunch with them, which you can enjoy if you will.
Dinner and an overnight at Twiga Lodge
Day 12&13: Lake Manyara National Park Game Drive and Walking Safari
Spend day 12 and 13, shall explore the hidden gem of Lake Manyara National park, with game drives looking out for various wild game including the famous tree climbing lions. You will also get to experience a guided walking safari for an opportunity to come up close with nature and wild game. Dinner and overnight stay as above.
Day 14: Departure
After having breakfast and checking out of the lodge, your guide will drive you to Arusha and drop you off at the airport or your hotel in Arusha which will mark the end of your Tanzania safari.
4×4 Car Hire FAQ
When is best month for Self drive Safari in East Africa?
For the best game viewing self-drive safari, mid -June, July, August, September October are ideal months.
April to May (the ‘long rains’) and November to December (the ‘short rains’).
How much does a self drive safari cost in East Africa?
A budget 4×4 self drive safari is from USD 1000 to USD 2000.
Is it safe to drive in East Africa?
Rwanda, Kenya, Tanzania are more Safer. With taking standard precautions Uganda too is safe.
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