This all-in-one Northern Tanzania adventure combines the best of wildlife, cultural immersion, nature exploration, and leisure. Over 4 to 7 unforgettable days, you’ll encounter Africa’s iconic animals in Tarangire, Ngorongoro Crater, and Serengeti, connect with the Maasai in their homeland, and unwind in natural wonders near Mount Kilimanjaro, including a scenic hike, waterfall visit, and swimming in hot springs.
Whether you have limited time or want to extend your experience, this flexible tour is designed to deliver a rich, diverse safari that’s equally thrilling and refreshing.
Destination | Tanzania |
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Depature | Yes Required |
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Begin your journey with a drive to Makuyuni, a lesser-known wildlife corridor between Tarangire and Lake Manyara. Enjoy light game viewing followed by a cultural visit to a Maasai village where you’ll learn about traditional life, dances, and maybe even participate in a fire-making demonstration.
Activities: Wildlife viewing, cultural tour
Accommodation: Tented lodge or camp near Tarangire
Meals: Lunch, dinner
Spend the day in Tarangire, a park famous for its huge elephant herds, ancient baobab trees, and seasonal swamps that attract a variety of wildlife. You’ll enjoy a relaxed game drive while your guide tracks predators, giraffes, zebras, and more.
Activities: Full-day game drive
Accommodation: Lodge or camp near Lake Manyara or Karatu
Meals: Breakfast, lunch, dinner
After breakfast, descend into the Ngorongoro Crater, one of the world’s largest calderas and home to an incredibly dense concentration of animals. You’ll have a chance to see lions, elephants, buffalo, hippos, and perhaps the elusive black rhino—all in one day.
Activities: Crater tour, picnic lunch at the hippo pool
Accommodation: Lodge in Karatu or crater rim
Meals: Breakfast, lunch, dinner
If you choose the extended 6 or 7-day version, continue to Serengeti National Park, the crown jewel of Tanzania’s wildlife. Enjoy afternoon and next-day game drives through the endless plains filled with lions, cheetahs, elephants, wildebeests, and more.
Activities: En-route game viewing, wildlife photography
Accommodation: Serengeti camp or lodge
Meals: Breakfast, lunch, dinner
Explore deeper into the Serengeti with both morning and evening game drives. Your guide will help you find the Big Five and share insights about the Great Migration if your timing aligns.
Activities: Game drives, optional balloon safari (at cost)
Accommodation: Same as Day 4
Meals: Breakfast, lunch, dinner
Drive or fly from Serengeti back toward Moshi town near Mount Kilimanjaro. Relax and prepare for a lighter, nature-based day in the Kilimanjaro region.
Activities: Travel, cultural stops along the way
Accommodation: Hotel in Moshi or Machame area
Meals: Breakfast, lunch, dinner
Start early with a short hike on the lower slopes of Mount Kilimanjaro through lush rainforest. Then visit Materuni Waterfalls for scenic views and cool mist. Afterward, unwind by swimming in the beautiful Kikuletwa Hot Springs, a perfect end to your journey.
Activities: Kilimanjaro base hike, waterfall visit, swimming
Accommodation: Optional extra night in Moshi or return to Arusha
Meals: Breakfast, lunch
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