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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 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
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
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.
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
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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Experience the stunning wildlife and scenic beauty of Tanzania on this 6-day safari trip! Don't worry about anything; your meals, accommodation, and transportation are all covered on this private tour. We are also open to changes if you wish to adjust the itinerary.
First, we spend a few days in Mikumi National Park, which lies alongside the Northern border of Africa's biggest Game Reserve - the Selous Game Reserve. The open horizons and abundant wildlife of the Mkata Floodplain, the fashionable centerpiece of Mikumi, draw frequent comparisons to the more famous Serengeti Plains. More than 400 bird species were recorded, the lilac-breasted rollers, yellow-throated longclaws, and bateleur eagles joined by a host of European migrants during the rainy season.
Next, we visit Ruaha National Park, the second-largest national park in Tanzania which covers an area of about 22,000 km². It is one of Tanzania's few famous wilderness areas, whereby the experience of game viewing is spiced up by the exciting landscape and the Great Ruaha River. The park has a high concentration of elephants and magnificent mammals and a habitat for endangered wild dogs, leopards, cheetahs, giraffes, zebras, elands, impalas, bat-eared foxes, and jackals.
Last, we spend a day and a half at Udzungwa, the most significant example of the Eastern Arc Mountains' natural world, which runs in a chain through the whole of Tanzania. The forest makes Udzungwa unique in East Africa, and there is no other place with unbroken series of wood stretching from an altitude of 250 meters up to more than 2000 meters.
Wildlife safaris and game drives
Tour Type
Private Tour
Accommodation
Lodge
Age Range
1-99 yrs
Operated in
english, french, german, spanish
Destinations
Ruaha National Park, Mikumi Nati
Ruaha National Park, Mikumi National Park, Udzungwa National Park
The main focus of this 10-days safari is to be active. You will experience the remote wilderness followed by an interaction with locals in Mto wa Mbu and at Lake Eyasi and a night game drive in Lake Manyara National Park. You will spend two days in Ngorongoro and two days in Serengeti as well as two days in a place called Ndutu which is within Serengeti National Park. In addition, you have the option to enhance the safari by adding optional activities such as quad biking, a balloon safari or a forest hike to the elephant caves in the Ngorongoro Highland Forest Reserve. This safari is the perfect match for all those looking to be active without having to miss out on the stunning wilderness and interesting culture.
Wildlife safaris and game drives
Tour Type
Group Tour
Accommodation
Lodge, Eco Lodge, Hotel
Age Range
5-79 yrs
Operated in
english
Destinations
Tanzania Safari Parks, Lake Many
Tanzania Safari Parks, Lake Manyara National Park, Moshi, Lake Eyasi, Karatu, Ngorongoro Conservation Area, Ngorongoro Crater, Serengeti National Park, Ndutu
The Lemosho route is one of the newer routes leading to Mount Kilimanjaro, and a superb choice for your climb. It is our preferred route due to its ideal balance of low traffic, beautiful scenery and a high summit success rate. The route approaches Kilimanjaro from the west, beginning with a long drive from Moshi to Londorossi Gate. From there, the first two days are spent trekking through the rainforest to Shira Ridge.
Unlike the popular Machame route, which simply intersects the Shira Plateau, the Lemosho route crosses the entirety of the plain from west to east in a pleasant, relatively flat hike. An added bonus is that climbers will encounter low traffic until the route joins the Machame route. Afterwards, Lemosho follows the same route through Lava Tower, Barranco and Barafu, known as the southern circuit. Descent is made via the Mweka route.
Lemosho is considered the most scenic route on Kilimanjaro, and grants panoramic vistas on various sides of the mountain.
ClimbingTrekking and Hiking
Tour Type
Small Group TourSmall group tours usually have 8-12 participants and maximum up to 18 travelers
Age Range
12-75 yrs
Operated in
english, french, german, spanish
Destinations
Kilimanjaro, Mount Kilimanjaro N
Kilimanjaro, Mount Kilimanjaro National Park, Mti Mkubwa, Shira, Shira Camp Two, Barranco Camp, Karanga Camp, Barafu Hut, Barafu Camp, Moshi
This safari is of small number of days but it will give you an opportunity to discover the African wilderness secrets. It is designed for two people sharing accommodation. It will take you to the famous closely related three park namely, Tarangire National Park, Lake Manyara National Park and the Ngorongoro Crater. Our clients who have so far taken this safari, have been very pleased with it, we can assure you of that.
Recently, a rare white (albino) giraffe has been discovered at Tarangire National Park. No other place in the world has this rare creature been seen. You may be lucky to spot this giraffe named Omo as well.
Lake Manyara National park is one of Tanzania's most dramatically located wildlife areas, consisting of a massive but shallow soda lake (covering two-thirds of the park), located at the foot of the Great Rift Valley's western escarpment. For sure, you will see more than what you expect.
We kindly refer to the Itinerary for a Day-by-Day overview of what will take place on this wonderful safari.
Wildlife safaris and game drives
Tour Type
Private Tour
Accommodation
Lodge, Eco Lodge, Hotel
Age Range
5-79 yrs
Operated in
english
Destinations
Arusha, Lake Manyara National Pa
Arusha, Lake Manyara National Park, Tarangire National Park, Ngorongoro Crater
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