Tanzania Off-the-Beaten Safari

Upon arriving at Kilimanjaro International Airport, our safari guide will meet you according to your flight schedule. From there, you’ll be driven to Arusha town, located about an hour away.

At the lodge, you’ll have the opportunity to unwind and get ready for your exciting safari adventure that begins the next day.

The Arusha National Park is the only park in Northern Tanzania where you may experience a walking safari. Safari in the Arusha National Park means a light trekking with a ranger. You’ll walk in the tropical forest and watch animals outside the car. This is a fantastic experience, worth adding to your Tanzanian adventures with your family!

Moreover, after the walking safari, our safari vehicles will drive you to the furthest part of the park – the Momela lakes where you can see pink flamingos as well as many other animals on your way.

Later, you’ll be transferred back to the lodge to enjoy a late lunch and spend some relaxing time.

Your personal guide and vehicle will meet you at your hotel in Arusha in the morning. From there, you’ll head to Tarangire National Park, allowing plenty of time to enjoy both morning and afternoon game drives.

The park is characterized by the Tarangire River, which attracts an impressive array of wildlife such as elephants, buffalo, giraffes, and antelope, particularly during the dry season from June to October. Furthermore, you can often spot large herds of elephants roaming the savannah or resting beneath the iconic baobab trees scattered across the landscape.

Additionally, Tarangire National Park boasts an extraordinary bird population, with over 550 recorded species, making it one of the richest avian habitats in Africa. Notable species include the Kori bustard, the world’s heaviest flying bird.

In the late afternoon, you‘ll proceed to Manyara for an overnight stay at Africa Safari Manyara Escapment

You’ll set off with packed lunch boxes towards Lake Natron, which is approximately a 2.5-hour drive from Manyara. This destination is renowned for its surreal beauty and distinctive natural features. The lake’s waters are notably alkaline and quite shallow, with an average depth of only one meter. Upon your arrival and after settling into your lodge, you’ll have a brief rest before donning your walking shoes. A Masai tribesman will then guide you to the Ngare Sero Waterfalls, which cascade down from the Nguruman Escarpment located to the west of Lake Natron.

Additionally, you’ll have the opportunity to stroll along the shores of Lake Natron, where you can observe various bird species, particularly the lesser flamingo s. This lake serves as a crucial and consistent breeding ground for lesser flamingos in East Africa, with numbers reaching up to 2 million during the breeding season. The peak period for egg-laying and hatching occurs from September to January.

Today, you’ll drive to the Northern-central region of Serengeti National Park, where the Rift Valley ascends into the expansive plains of the Serengeti, where you’ll be spending 2-nights stay at Shuhudia Adventure Tented Camp.

The Serengeti National Park is home to a rich variety of wildlife, including impala, buffalo, crocodiles, and hippos, but it is particularly famous for its magnificent migrating herds of zebras, antelopes, and wildebeests. In addition to witnessing the migrating herds, you may also have the chance to observe the resident predators, such as leopards, cheetahs, and lions, as they play their vital roles in the ecosystem.

After a delightful breakfast, you’ll embark on a game drive as you travel from the Serengeti to the stunning Ngorongoro Crater.

This remarkable site is recognized as the largest un-flooded caldera in the world. Your journey from Serengeti will take you through the verdant rainforests that line the rim, descending 610 meters (2,000 feet) to the crater floor, which spans approximately 260 square kilometers (100 square miles). This ecological paradise is home to a variety of wildlife, including wildebeest, zebra, eland, and gazelle, as well as the highest concentration of lions in Africa. The rainforests are inhabited by elephants, mountain bucks, buffalo, hyenas, and leopards.

You’ll have an entire day dedicated to wildlife viewing and exploring the crater floor, with opportunities to enjoy a picnic on the grasslands surrounded by grazing animals. In the evening, you’ll drive to your lodge in Karatu, where you can unwind and enjoy dinner before settling in for the night.

After breakfast, you’ll embark on a journey along the rugged road from Karatu to Lake Eyasi. This seasonal, shallow endorheic salt lake is situated within the Great Rift Valley in northern Tanzania, just south of the Ngorongoro highlands. You’ll have ample opportunity to appreciate the serene atmosphere and immerse yourself in the surrounding natural beauty.

Upon your arrival in the late morning, you’ll engage in a cultural experience with the Tatoga tribe, known for their intriguing customs. A local Tatoga guide will accompany you through the village, where you’ll have the chance to explore the arid and rugged terrain on foot, which is still home to a small group of Bushmen known as the Hadzabe or Watindiga.

These tribes continue to live in small bands, employing traditional methods of survival such as hunting with bows and arrows and foraging for roots, tubers, and wild fruits, much like our ancestors did 10,000 years ago. Additionally, you’ll learn about the Datoga tribe, also referred to as the Barabaig or Mang’ati, who historically competed with the Maasai for grazing territories.

After a day filled with enriching experiences, you’ll be transferred back to Karatu, where you can unwind at your lodge, enjoy dinner, and spend the night.

After breakfast at the lodge, you’ll be transferred to Arusha town, either to your pre-arranged accommodation or Kilimanjaro International Airport for your ownward travels to mark end of your 10-day Tanzania Off-the-beaten Safari.

Having second thoughts? It’s also possible to extend your holiday to paradise islands, such as Zanzibar Island, Mnemba, Pemba, or Mafia Island!