MID-RANGE HIKING SAFARI

Introduction
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Mid-range hiking safari / 10 days

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MID-RANGE HIKING SAFARI

This adventure takes you through Tanzania’s most iconic landscapes, from the highlands of Ngorongoro to the vast plains of the Serengeti. Experience guided hikes, Maasai culture, wildlife encounters, and breathtaking scenery, with comfortable accommodations and expert guidance throughout your journey.

Safari Highlights

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At a glance

Day 1 - Arrival in Arusha and Transfer to Olerai Lodge

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Arrive at Kilimanjaro and Transfer to Arusha

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Arrival at Kilimanjaro International airport

Upon arrival at Kilimanjaro International airport you are transferred to your hotel in Arusha. (60 minutes)
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Olerai Lodge

Accommodation: Olerai Lodge
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Dinner

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Day 2 - Ngorongoro Highlands and Empakai Crater Trek

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Trek Empakai Crater and See Flamingos

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Depart for Ngorongoro Conservation Area

Depart at 7:30 for the Ngorongoro Conservation Area (2.5 hours). Once inside the Conservation area there is a 3 hour drive through the highlands to reach camp. On arrival at the special campsite on the rim of the Empakai crater, trek down to the crater floor with a ranger. September to December is Flamingo breeding season and the lake is fringed with thousands of flamingos. The descent takes about 40 minutes. Climb back up the crater wall in time for sundowners overlooking one of Tanzania’s hidden gems.
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Empakai Special Campsite

Accommodation: Empakai Special Campsite
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Breakfast

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Lunch

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Dinner

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Day 3 - Hike with Maasai Guides to Acacia Camp

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Hiking with Maasai Guides and Donkeys

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Hiking with Maasai Guides

Set off with Maasai guides and their donkeys, winding your way through the rolling hills and picturesque Maasai villages. Today’s hike is around 8 hours. Arrive in Acacia camp in the afternoon and you have the option for a short hike to a lookout for sundowners with beautiful views overlooking the volcano, Ol Doinyo Lengai.
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Acacia Camp

Accommodation: Acacia Camp
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Breakfast

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Lunch

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Dinner

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Day 4 - Rift Valley Hike and Lake Natron Arrival

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Hike to Rift Valley and Transfer to Lake Natron

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The journey continues through surroundings that begin to feel other-worldly.

Vistas are dominated by the active Volcano Ol Doinyo Lengai and the dramatic walls of the Rift Valley. Upon reaching the Rift Valley floor, you are met by the car and transferred to the campsite. Today’s hike is around 4 hours. Arrive at camp in time for lunch. Spend the afternoon at leisure.
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Africa Safari Lake Natron (Safari comfort tent)

Africa Safari Lake Natron (Safari comfort tent)
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Day 5 - Explore Lake Natron and Waterfalls

Guided Walks to Waterfalls and Lake Shore

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Guided walk to Ngare Sero waterfalls

Spend the day exploring the Lake Natron area. Take a guided walk to the Ngare Sero waterfalls (3 hours), visit the lake shore and the hominid footprints.
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Africa Safari Lake Natron

Accommodation: Africa Safari Lake Natron
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Day 6 - Drive to Serengeti and Game Drive

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Early Drive to Serengeti and Afternoon Game Drive

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Drive to Serengeti and Game Drive

Today we start early to drive to the Serengeti, entering the Lobo gate in the east. In the afternoon we game drive on the way to camp in the central Serengeti. Magnificent in its magnitude and home to an abundance of wildlife, the Serengeti offers up the chance to view lions, cheetahs and leopards.
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Zawadi Camp

Zawadi Camp
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Day 7 - Full-Day Serengeti Game Drive and Balloon Option

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Full-Day Game Drive and Optional Balloon Ride

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Full-day Serengeti game drive

Today we explore the Serengeti on a full-day game drive.
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Optional hot air balloon ride

Optional extra: hot air balloon ride over the Serengeti followed by a bush breakfast. ($599 pp)
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Zawadi Camp

Zawadi Camp
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Day 8 - Ngorongoro Crater Wildlife and Rhino Encounter

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Experience Ngorongoro Crater and Spot Rhinos

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Journey to Ngorongoro Crater

Today we make our way to the Ngorongoro Crater- a highlight of every safari! The sheer crater walls give way to a wide expanse of land, home to dense animal populations including thousands of flamingos during breeding time. This is your chance for an encounter with an endangered rhino.
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Marera Valley Lodge

Accommodation: Marera Valley Lodge
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Day 9 - Guided Bike Ride and Return to Arusha

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Bike Ride to Lake Manyara and Return to Arusha

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Guided bike ride to Lake Manyara

Explore the area with a 3 hour guided bike ride that weaves through villages and farms to the shores of Lake Manyara where you can see warthogs, bushbuck and impala.
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Return to Arusha

In the afternoon, we make our way back to Arusha.
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Tumbili Lodge

Tumbili Lodge
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Day 10 - Transfer to Kilimanjaro International Airport

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Transfer to Kilimanjaro Airport for Departure

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Transfer to Kilimanjaro International Airport

Transfer to Kilimanjaro International Airport for your onward flight.
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About Me

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Hi, I'm Natasha

I live in a conservancy on the edge of the Maasai Mara in Kenya — not as a visitor, but as home.

After more than a decade of living and travelling across Africa, I’ve experienced both the extraordinary and the avoidable mistakes that can shape a safari. That perspective is what defines how I work.

I design bespoke safaris for clients who want something considered, seamless, and entirely tailored to them — from handpicked lodges to the finer details that elevate the experience.

Working with a trusted network of partners across East Africa, I manage every step of the journey, from initial planning through to your return home.

Because a safari should never feel generic — and when done properly, it’s something you’ll never forget.

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1. Kilimanjaro International Airport

Kilimanjaro International Airport, Tanzania

2. Olerai Lodge

Olerai Lodge, Arusha, Tanzania

3. Empakai Special Campsite

Empakai Crater, Ngorongoro Conservation Area, Tanzania

4. Acacia Camp

Acacia Camp, Ngorongoro, Tanzania

5. Africa Safari Lake Natron

Africa Safari Lake Natron, Lake Natron, Tanzania

6. Zawadi Camp

Zawadi Camp, Central Serengeti, Tanzania

7. Marera Valley Lodge

Marera Valley Lodge, Karatu, Tanzania

8. Tumbili Lodge

Tumbili Lodge, Arusha, Tanzania