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Embark on an unforgettable safari adventure across Tanzania’s iconic landscapes. Nestled beneath the dramatic escarpment of the Great Rift Valley, Lake Manyara National Park is famed for its soda lake, teeming with flamingos, tree-climbing lions, and one of Africa’s largest elephant populations. Here, you will get to enjoy an exciting afternoon game drive.
The journey continues to the world-renowned Serengeti National Park, via the lush highlands of Karatu and the Ngorongoro Conservation Area. Experience endless plains and diverse wildlife, including the Seronera region's thriving animal populations. Optional hot-air balloon rides over the Serengeti offer an unparalleled perspective of the awakening wilderness. Stay at the charming Domel Wilderness Camps, perfectly situated for exploring this rich habitat.
Next, descend into the Ngorongoro Crater, a Unesco World Heritage Site, and witness its stunning ecosystems, from vast herds of herbivores to apex predators. Visit historic Olduvai Gorge en route, where the cradle of humanity unfolds. The adventure concludes with the tranquil beauty of Tarangire National Park, renowned for its majestic baobabs and large elephant herds.
This itinerary has been designed for visitors with more time on hand for a longer safari or travel tours.
Wildlife safaris and game drives
Tour Type
Private Tour
Accommodation
Eco Lodge, Hotel, Lodge
Age Range
5-79 yrs
Operated in
english, german, spanish
Destinations
Arusha, Lake Manyara National Pa
Arusha, Lake Manyara National Park, Serengeti National Park, Ngorongoro Crater, Lake Manyara, Serengeti, Tarangire National Park
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The Lemosho Route is perhaps the most scenic Kilimanjaro route, from the first day to the last. The trail begins north of Shira, also on the western side of the mountain. But unlike the Shira Route, where for the first day you walk on a wide 4 WD road, Lemosho is a narrow wilderness trail right from the beginning, passing through pristine and remote rainforest with good chances of seeing wildlife. It then crosses the Shira Plateau before joining the Machame Route near the Lava Tower.
Luckily, despite its growing popularity, especially for second time Kilimanjaro climbers, Lemosho sees a very low number of people and truly offers and incredible adventure on the highest peak in Africa, and the highest free standing mountain in the world.
Maasai Wanderings is looking very much forward to providing you with a climb of a lifetime. No previous mountaineering experience is required for this trip.
The southern circuit of Tanzania is getting more and more popular. Although it is less frequently visited than the northern circuit, it offers a similar variety of wildlife, varied landscapes, and culture.
The Nyerere National Park is the largest in Africa, approximately the size of Switzerland and is a vast open landscape with savanna plains, woodland, and many lakes and swamps in the Rufiji valley. It became a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 1982 due to its diversity of wildlife and undisturbed nature.
A guided boat trip on the Rufiji River will be arranged during which you will see many majestic birds, hippos, and crocodiles, probably elephants and, if you are lucky, a Nile monitor or a pride of lions coming down to drink.
Mikumi National Park can be visited in one day from Dar es Salaam, but if you have more time, this charming park is well worth a more extended visit. The vast expanses of the Mkata Floodplain are full of wildlife: lions, wildebeest, impala, eland, and buffalo migrate across the plains. In the Miombo woodland on the foothills of the local mountains, greater kudu and sable antelopes can be seen. More than 400 species of birds have been sighted in Mikumi.
We will also visit Udzungwa - the largest and most biologically diverse chain of forests in Tanzania. This archipelago of isolated massifs has been dubbed the Galapagos of Africa for its treasure trove of endemic plants and animals. Known collectively as the Eastern Arch, the ancient crystalline mountains were formed more than 200 million years ago. Geological changes caused the rising of the central plateau, now the Tanzania/Kenya Highlands, and the formation of the Rift valley.
Enjoy this 5-day tour with us and check the itinerary section for more details.
Wildlife safaris and game drives
Tour Type
Private Tour
Accommodation
Camping, Hotel
Age Range
1-79 yrs
Operated in
english
Destinations
Selous Game Reserve, Mikumi Nati
Selous Game Reserve, Mikumi National Park, Dar Es Salaam, Udzungwa Montains National Park
Join us on an amazing safari adventure that will take you through Manyara, Serengeti, Ngorongoro, Lake Eyasi and Tarangire national parks.
Your adventure begins as you arrive at Kilimanjaro International Airport, where you’ll be greeted and transferred to the serene town of Arusha. Visit Arusha National Park, a gem teeming with wildlife and dramatic landscapes. Marvel at the towering Mount Meru, shimmering Momela Lakes, and the awe-inspiring Ngurdoto Crater. The park’s diverse wildlife, including elephants, giraffes, and the elusive leopards, sets the stage for the adventures to come.
From here, the tour takes you to the magical Lake Manyara National Park, nestled between the Rift Valley escarpment and the soda-rich waters of Lake Manyara. Look out for tree-climbing lions, baboons, and majestic elephants as you traverse this unique landscape.
A stop at the ethereal Lake Natron offers a serene yet wild escape. Known for its vivid colors and as a breeding ground for flamingos, the lake is surrounded by dramatic scenery. Explore the nearby waterfalls and immerse yourself in the tranquil beauty of this remote paradise.
Next, journey into the heart of Tanzania’s wilderness—the legendary Serengeti National Park. Experience the magic of sunrise game drives and witness the incredible spectacle of the Great Migration (season-dependent), where millions of wildebeests, zebras, and gazelles traverse the savannah in search of greener pastures. Encounter big cats, elephants, and the recently reintroduced rhinos as you traverse the vast plains.
The adventure continues at the Ngorongoro Conservation Area, home to the world-famous Ngorongoro Crater. This Unesco World Heritage Site is a natural amphitheater teeming with wildlife, from lions to flamingos, all thriving in its unique ecosystem.
Finally, explore the stunning Tarangire National Park, renowned for its majestic baobab trees and enormous herds of elephants. As the Tarangire River attracts a diverse range of wildlife, you’ll witness captivating predator-prey interactions and some of Tanzania’s rarest species, including the elusive oryx.
This tour will not only show you the prime wildlife game parks and reserves but also offers a rare chance to experience the cultural part of Africa. Get closer to the only remaining hunter gatherer tribes of the Hadzabe and Datoga people who still make a living from hunting small wild animals and gathering of wild fruits.
See the itinerary section for details.
Wildlife safaris and game drives
Tour Type
Private Tour
Age Range
5-79 yrs
Operated in
english, german, spanish
Destinations
Lake Manyara National Park, Sere
Lake Manyara National Park, Serengeti National Park, Tarangire National Park, Ngorongoro Crater, Arusha National Park, Lake Natron, Arusha, Lake Manyara, Serengeti
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This 3-day safari, which specifically includes the Lake Manyara National Park, Ngorongoro Crater & Tarangire National Park, has been designed to offer a short but intense overview of the Northern Circuit of Tanzania to those who feel that they are short on time and wish to experience a safari within 3 days / 2 nights.
This unforgettable safari tour will take you to the Ngorongoro Crater, featuring one of the highest concentrations of game in Africa. Here you will witness an amazing spectacle of African wildlife – inside a self-contained world teeming with animals. Your tour will also take you to the Lake Manyara National Park, one of Tanzania’s most dramatically located wildlife areas, consisting of a shallow but huge soda lake, at the foot of the Great Rift Valley’s western escarpment.
Finally, your safari tour will also take you to the Tarangire National Park, which features some of the greatest concentration of game in Tanzania – second only to the Ngorongoro Crater – but less crowded and unspoiled – possessing a wild beauty. The size of the selected Ngorongoro Crater, Lake Manyara and Tarangire National Parks, make them a perfect choice for shorter safaris. You will experience the excitement of game viewing in three of the most spectacular national game parks in Tanzania.
This is a suggested or sample Tanzanian safari itinerary – it can be adapted to suite your own personal needs and preferences, as well as to any seasonal changes or to migratory animal movements. As with all our safaris, we have offered you a wide variety of accommodation options – directly impacting on the total safari costs – in order to offer you the widest possible tour budget options. Please do not hesitate to contact one of our tours consultants, should you require any further assistance or more detailed information, regarding any of our safaris or packages.
Sightseeing Tours
Tour Type
Private Tour
Accommodation
Camping, Hotel, Lodge
Age Range
18-79 yrs
Operated in
english, french
Destinations
Arusha, Lake Manyara National Pa
Arusha, Lake Manyara National Park, Ngorongoro Conservation Area, Ngorongoro Crater
This 10-day safari trip will take you through some of the most popular national parks in Tanzania where you can enjoy rich wildlife and pristine beauty while learning more about the people who have lived in those places since time immemorial.
Start your tour form Lake Manyara National park, a well-known destination for big-game viewing. Travel to Serengeti National Park, Tanzania’s most famous and largest national park that is also one of the most spectacular conservation areas in the world.
Drive to the Ngorongoro Conservation Area, which is home to the Ngorongoro Crater, the largest intact crater in the world that is also abundant in diverse wildlife, including elephants, rhinos, cheetahs, lions, leopards, and hyenas. Also see wildebeests, warthogs, baboons, hippos and elephants in their natural habitat.
Learn more about the lives of the Hadzabe, regarded as one of the last hunter-gatherers in Africa, up close. Meet the members of Datoga and Barbaig tribes, who still forge their hunting spears. Do not miss this opportunity to explore some of the most popular safari destinations in Africa.
Wildlife safaris and game drives
Tour Type
Private Tour
Accommodation
Hotel, Camping
Age Range
5-79 yrs
Operated in
english
Destinations
Arusha, Lake Manyara National Pa
Arusha, Lake Manyara National Park, Serengeti National Park, Tarangire National Park, Ngorongoro Crater, Lake Natron, Lake Eyasi, Ngorongoro Conservation Area
This 6-day tour showcases the best of Tanzania wildlife and will take you through the Northern Safari Circuit in Tanzania. It includes Tarangire National Park, Serengeti National Park, Lake Manyara National Park, and the Ngorongoro Crater Conservancy.
A visit to the Ngorongoro Crater is an experience of a lifetime. There are few places that have wildlife densities and variety at this level. It is not unusual to see the big five in one day! It also boasts the most amazing setting with a backdrop of the 600m/1968ft high crater wall.
Lake Manyara National Park provides the perfect introduction to Tanzania’s birdlife. More than 400 species have been recorded here and even a first-time visitor to Africa might reasonably expect to observe 100 of these in one day. Highlights include thousands of pink-hued flamingos on their perpetual migration, as well as other large waterbirds such as pelicans, cormorants, and storks.
There is more to the Serengeti than large mammals. Gaudy agama lizards and rock hyraxes scuffle around the surfaces of the park’s isolated granite koppies. A full 100 varieties of dung beetle have been recorded, as have 500-plus bird species, ranging from the outsized ostrich and bizarre secretary bird of the open grassland to the black eagles that soar effortlessly above the Lobo Hills.
Please refer to the itinerary to find out what you'll be doing each day on this safari tour.
Wildlife safaris and game drives
Tour Type
Private Tour
Accommodation
Camping, Tent, Hotel
Age Range
5-99 yrs
Operated in
english
Destinations
Arusha, Tarangire National Park
Arusha, Tarangire National Park, Lake Manyara National Park, Serengeti Kati Kati Tented Camp, Ngorongoro Crater
Masai Mara Game Reserve and Lake Nakuru National Park are the most famous and the most frequently visited in Kenya due to their uniqueness. The 4 Days Budget Safari is an adventure tour that starts with the Masai Mara - Kenya's finest and most outstanding wildlife sanctuary where gentle rolling grassland ensures animals are never out of sight.
The sensation of the great Wildebeest migration between July and October is unparalleled which makes it the 8th wonder of the World. Centuries of close association with wildlife has resulted in an almost symbiotic relationship where wildlife and Maasai people live in peace with one another here.
Lake Nakuru National Park is dominated by a gentle undulating terrain with open bush and woodlands, typical of the dry Rift Valley vegetation. Twenty seven percent (27%) of the park is composed of the Lake Nakuru waters. Lake Nakuru was declared a Rhino sanctuary in 1983. The rhino stocking program which ensued received White Rhinos from South Africa. Currently, the sanctuary has approximately 45 Black and 31 White Rhinoceros with multi-million flamingo birds.
Wildlife safaris and game drives
Tour Type
Group Tour
Accommodation
Guest House
Age Range
3-79 yrs
Operated in
english
Destinations
Nairobi, Lake Nakuru National Pa
Nairobi, Lake Nakuru National Park, Maasai Mara National Reserve, Masai Mara National Reserve
There is no better way to connect with the bush than by making camp and falling asleep under the African Stars. A camping safari is a truly immersive African experience that brings the wilds of Africa all the way to your doorstep. There is no surround-sound quite like the African bush under an endless star-studded sky.
Our broad selection of African Camping Safaris has been cherry picked by our intrepid safari experts and is representative of the best African camping tours available on the continent.
Most of the Camping Safaris are conducted with the use of walk in two man dome tents. These tents are specifically designed with the African Bush in mind. Each tent is large, spacious and well ventilated. It is often expected that you will bring along your own sleeping bag, however on several of the Safaris listed a sleeping bag will be provided (or one will be available for hire).
Please see the itinerary tab for details of the day-by-day activities on this wonderful Safari in Tanzania.
Wildlife safaris and game drives
Tour Type
Private Tour
Accommodation
Camping, Hotel, Tent
Age Range
5-79 yrs
Operated in
english
Destinations
Lake Manyara National Park, Ngor
Lake Manyara National Park, Ngorongoro Conservation Area, Serengeti National Park, Ngorongoro Crater, Simba Camp, Arusha
This three-day, private, guided safari trip is for those who want to make the most of their short stay in Kenya. Book with us to explore the iconic Maasai Mara National Reserve, one of Africa's most popular wildlife destinations, and stay in the luxurious Mara Sopa Lodge while enjoying game drives in the reserve.
In addition to the Big Five, Maasai Mara is also famous for its annual migration, when millions of wildebeests – not to mention tens of thousands of zebras and gazelles – migrate north from Serengeti. This spectacle starts in late July or early August and continues until October.
We will pick you up on the first day of the tour from your centrally located hotel in Nairobi and drive you to Maasai Mara. There is a stopover of around 30 minutes at a viewpoint in the Rift Valley. Learn more about the geology of this place from your tour guide before proceeding to Narok, a town famous for the Maasai people.
Your first game drive in the wildlife reserve is late in the afternoon, followed by a full-day exploration of the national park on the second day. Enjoy your final game drive early in the morning of Day 3 before its time to head back to Nairobi where we will drop you off either at your hotel or at the airport for you to catch your flight home.