On this 10 days Tanzania highlights safari tour you're definitely going to experience a little bit of everything that Tanzania has to offer
Tanzania highlights Safari tour takes you to our best destinations covered in ten magnificent days, this trip is packed with action and full of amazing Landscapes, wildlife and cultural tribes. From Materuni village in Kilimanjaro to Hadzabe tribe ( hunters and gathers ), We wil explore the diverse Tarangire National Park, followed by visiting Lake Lake natron to experience the area’s rich human culture and the breeding site for Pink flamingos. From there, we head to the endless plains of the magnificent Serengeti national park. after enjoying a famous national park in Africa, we will visit the beautiful natural wonder of the Ngorongoro Conservation Area with its incomparable crater.
This trip is an exclusive private safari so you can enjoy your trip to the fullest! You can decide for yourself when to leave in the morning and when to return in the evening. You can also observe a specific animal or herd for as long as you like during the safari. You don’t have to be considerate of anyone. Your personal guide will advise you during the safari so that your trip will be an unforgettable experience
after the trip
Upon arrival at Kilimanjaro airport, you will meet your Guide. This will take you to your hotel in Moshi and the rest of the day is at leisure, you can relax and enjoy the African atmosphere.
Your personal and experienced Guide not only knows a lot about the Tanzanian culture, but can also tell you a lot about the beautiful national parks and sights of the country. So don’t be afraid to ask your Guide questions – he will be happy to answer them all.
Overnight at Dual Mountain Lodge or similar
Be immersed in Tanzania’s great outdoors on this full-day tour to Materuni and Kikuletwa Hotsprings –ideal for culture vultures and active travelers in the region. Start off on a hike to Materuni Waterfalls and enjoy a refreshing dip. Next, head to a local farm to learn more about Tanzania’s coffee industry to and make your own cup of coffee using traditional ways. We will have local lunch before unwinding in the Kikuletwa Hot Springs.
Overnight at Dual Mountain Lodge or similar
Hike the oldest peak of Mount Kilimanjaro raised to 3870m asl. Discover unique vegetation, stunning views, vast plains of neighboring Amboseli National Park, and untouched land.
If you don’t have time to climb to the summit of Mount Kilimanjaro, this 1-day hike to Cathedral Point is a great alternative. Begin your hike in the early morning alongside a private guide to reach Cathedral Point, which is 12,700 feet (3,870 meters) above sea level and is Located on the Shira Plateau, Cathedral point is the oldest peak of Kilimanjaro, this hike provides stunning views of the snow-capped Mount kilimnjaro summit.
we will drive to Arusha town after the Hike.
Overnight at Acacia Groove or similar
We will depart from Arusha after breakfast for the approximately two hour drive to Tarangire National Park. Along the way you'll pass bustling Maasai villages and the vast, open plains that have become synonymous with images of Africa.
Once you've entered Tarangire, you'll begin your game drive across a rich vista of endless golden savannah that surrounds the Tarangire River. The river itself runs throughout the year and is a vital source of water for the animals of the region during the dry season. Lined with acacia and Baobab trees, the river is regularly visited by the park's large elephant population as well as other herbivores such as zebras and antelopes.
A picnic lunch with a view of the river is a great way to take it all in, but you'll have to keep on your toes as the local monkey population does its best to separate you from your lunch!
Driving through the park you'll also have the opportunity to see lions, leopards, cape buffalo, and a huge variety of antelopes. If you're particularly lucky, you might even see endangered animals such as the Greater Kudu or the Fringe-Eared Oryx.
After your day's drive is done, you'll retire to your accommodation for the evening.
Accomodation : Eileens trees Karatu
Today you will discover modern day Tanzanian village life - by bike! During this bike tour you go on a 2-hour stroll through the local farming village of Mto Wa Mbu. This village is unique in Tanzania since it is home to over a 120 different tribes from across Africa. The ride will take you to see local farms, schools, a kindergarten, local homes, the market and milling machines. If you prefer a less physical activity the by cycling tour can be swaped for a tour via Tuk Tuk.
You will conclude your morging of exploration with a hot local lunch under the banana leaves. Discover Tanzanian cuisine and try a wide range of local dishes. Some of the dishes include Pilau (spiced brown rice with meat), Makande (corn with beans cooked together), Ndizi nyama (green banana cooked with meat), Ugali (stiff porridge). If you wish, you can even taste banana beer, a local brew made from bananas. Bon appetite!
After lunch you will set of for your drive to Lake Natron. The route takes you in the heart of the cultural home of the Maasai. On the way, you will pass Engaruka, an archaeological site of the Stone-age settlement. Arrive in the late afternoon and enjoy the sunset.
Overnight at Lake Natron Tented Camp.
Lake Natron is truly off the beaten track and one of Tanzania’s least visited gems. Today you will spend a full day her discovering the beauties of the Lake. You will go walking by the lake with a guide, exploring the waterfalls and hike to the hominid footprint. There is plenty to do! If you are lucky you will even spot the famous flamingos who come here to breed. It pays to rise early and see the sunset – the colours are spectacular!
After a day immersing yourselves in the awe inspiriting landscape enjoying the unique colours varying from pink, lime, green and red due to the concentration of minerals – you will return to your lodge. Enjoy dinner and a drink while overlooking Ondonyo Lengai,the only active volcano in north Tanzania and a holy mountain for the Maasai.
In the evening enjoy the sundowner overlooking Lake Natron, the majestic Lengai and Gelai mountains and watch the sun goes down behind the escarpment of the Great Rift Valley.
Overnight at Lake Natron Tented Camp.
Today we have another day filled of adventure in front of us. After breakfast you will bid farewell to the unique landscape of Lake Natron and set off for perhaps the famous nature park in the world: The Serengeti!
The road slowly climbs along several serpentine turns. Enjoy a last view onto Lake Natron before leaving the Rift Valley behind and continue via the village of Wasso to Northern Serengeti.
You will enter the Serengeti through Klein’s Gate in the afternoon – like the way in – this is not a short drive but you are sure to enjoy the unique views.
There are always plenty of resident animals, such as giraffes, buffalo, and elephants, and many large predators such as lions, cheetahs, and leopards. We return to central Serengeti to our special tented camp for the night.
Expert Tips:
The best time to visit North Serengeti is July till October - if you travel during another time of year we will adjust the location of your overnight here.
Overnight at Tanzania Bush Camp: or similar
We have another full day in this wonderful park, rising early to make the most of our time. Our guides will choose the best spotting locations for the time of year, we can spend time at the Hippo pool watching these majestic animals laze about in the cool water happily living alongside the crocodiles, watch a big pride of lions, be in the middle of the migration, sometimes surrounded by wildebeest, sometimes by zebras, which travel with the wildebeest. This diverse and interesting landscape will provide us with the ultimate in game viewing, we will hopefully see all of the plain games; elephants, giraffe, zebra, wildebeest, lions, and if you are lucky the elusive leopard and cheetah, as well as huge amounts of the interesting birdlife, from the elegant secretary birds to the flightless ostrich. We return to our special tented camp for the night.
Overnight at Tanzania Bush Camp. or similar
After breakfast, you'll depart for Ngorongoro Crater; considered by some to be the Eighth Wonder of the World. When you get your first glimpse of this vast, verdant caldera from the panoramic viewpoint, you'll soon understand why it has earned such a lofty reputation.
Home to over 120 species of mammal including the fabled Big Five, the Ngorongoro Conservation Area is one of the most sought after safari destinations in the world. It's a particularly good place to see the endangered black rhinoceros enjoying a lonely meal out on the grass plains, as well as a place to see large numbers of hippopotamus enjoying the cool water.
From the comfort of your open-top vehicle, you'll be able to observe and photograph some of Africa's most recognizable faces. The crater is home to a large number of predators including lions, leopards, cheetahs, jackals, and hyenas, as well as a large population of wildebeest, zebras, antelope, cape buffalo, and more. It is truly one of Africa's premier safari destinations.
After the thrills and excitement of the day, you will have a picnic lunch by the park's famous hippo pool before driving to Karatu town for your overnight
Accomodation : Eileens trees Karatu
You'll be up before breakfast today, as you'll be joining the Hadzabe bushmen for the opportunity to hunt for your own food!
One of the last true bushman tribes in Africa, the Hadzabe live very much as they always have despite the rapid development of Tanzania. With only 2,000 members, the Hadzabe tribe are a fascinating people who offer us a window into how life in Tanzania was in the past.
The local hunters will prepare a demonstration of hunting techniques just for us. Far from being a mere performance, this display reveals a great deal about their everyday lives when they must hunt for animals to feed their families. You will see firsthand how the Hadzabe use distinctive motions and even the body parts of certain animals to lure their prey close enough that they can be brought down with hand-crafted poisons.
After a late breakfast, you'll have the opportunity for a drive around Lake Eyasi proper. While this shallow soda lake is not home to the same variety of wildlife you'll find in a national park, you'll have the chance to spot a variety of bird and mammal life. On occasion, flamingos and hippos even call the lake home.
You'll also have time to meet with the Datoga people. Mostly farmers and cattle breeders, these fascinating people offer another insight into tribal life in Tanzania.
Once your day's activities have been completed, you'll make your way to Arusha town at your Hotel.
Accomodation: Your Hotel