8 Days Explore Tanzania Safari - Fixed Departure every Thursdays & Sundays

Day: 01: Kilimanjaro International Airport – Palace Hotel, Arusha City

Day Itinerary
Pickup from Kilimanjaro International Airport. Your driver/guide is an experienced wildlife expert whose knowledge and ability to spot the animals and birds will astound you. You will be transferred to your hotel; after checking, you will be briefed on your next 7 days program. Rest of day the spent at leisure.
Meal Plan: Breakfast
Overnight: Palace Hotel, Arusha.

Arusha
Resting at the foot of Mount Meru, the sprawling city of Arusha is known as the safari capital of northern Tanzania. It serves as an excellent base from which to explore the remarkably scenic surrounding area which includes majestic Mount Kilimanjaro, as well as the Manyara, Tarangire and Ngorongoro National Parks. Arusha is a good spot to take a day or two off from the safari circuit as it features a temperate climate and lush surroundings. Visitors can look forward to exploring the wildlife-abundant Serengeti National Park; the magnificent Arusha National Park; and taking on the challenge of climbing Mount Meru, Africa’s fifth-highest mountain.

Day 02: Arusha City — Tarangire National Park

Day Itinerary
After breakfast, you will drive to Tarangire National Park and enjoy en-route game viewing to your lodge. Arrive in time at lodge for freshen and lunch. After lunch begins your first game drive of Tarangire Park. Late afternoon returns to lodge, time to relax and enjoy evening over dinner.
Meal Plan: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
Overnight: Tarangire Osupuko Lodge.

Tarangire National Park
Tarangire National Park, situated within Tanzania’s spectacular Manyara Region, is an awe-inspiring national park consisting of granite ridges, river valleys, mixed vegetative landscapes, and free-roaming wildlife. During the annual dry season, the Tarangire River is a magnet for thirsty wildlife. Large herds of elephants and migratory wildebeest, zebra, buffalo, impala, gazelle, hartebeest, and eland gather and not surprisingly the predators follow. With lion being among the most spotted animal, it is a rare day that a visitor does not spot this majestic animal prowling or grazing. Tarangire is also the one place in Tanzania where dry-country antelope such as oryx and gerenuk are seen regularly. This expansive area is also known for its spectacular baobab trees, its breathtaking views of the Maasai Steppe and the wondrous mountains to the south.

Day 03: Tarangire National Park — Karatu

Day Itinerary
After a leisurely breakfast, you will enjoy en-route game viewing to the Karatu Area. Arrive at your lodge, enjoy lunch and afternoon spent at leisure and enjoy lodge facilities. Book a guided walking tour of Karatu and surroundings.
Meal Plan: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
Overnight: Crater Forest Tented Camp.

Karatu
Travellers heading for the Serengeti and Ngorongoro Crater will pass through the town of Karatu in the green hills of Tanzania’s northern highlands. Presided over by the towering Ol Deani Volcano, this small, colourful town serves as a popular overnight stop for visitors exploring the area’s many games parks. The town offers a variety of activities including browsing the bustling marketplace, sampling beer at a local brewery, visiting a traditional homestead, or taking a guided walk through the Ngorongoro Forest in search of waterfalls and caves. Whether you are looking for cultural tours, hiking and biking opportunities, a chance to enjoy an authentic rural Tanzania experience, or simply a break between safari game drives, this underrated town has plenty to offer.

Day 04: Karatu — Ngorongoro Crater

Day Itinerary – Full Day Crater Game Drive
After early breakfast, you descend 2000 ft (0.61 km) – 610m down the crater floor for a full day game drive. It is the largest unbroken caldera in the world. Surrounded by very steep walls rising 610m from the crater floor, its natural amphitheatre measures about 19 km across diameter and has an area of 260 sq.km. it is impossible to give fair description of the crater. On the crater floor, roams thousands of plain animals, elephant, buffalo, zebra, wildebeest, gazelle, rhino, velvet monkey and predators including hyenas and black maned lion. Late afternoon returns to lodge, time for relaxation and enjoy evening over dinner.
Meal Plan: Breakfast, Picnic Lunch Box & Dinner.

Ngorongoro Crater
Located in Northern Tanzania, the Ngorongoro Crater is best known for its natural beauty and abundance of diverse wildlife, which makes it one of Africa’s most popular safari destinations. Surrounded by Tanzania’s highlands, this UNESCO-listed crater is said to be the world’s largest intact volcanic caldera. Visitors can look forward to spotting the world-renowned Big Five and a host of other wildlife species, including large herds of zebra and wildebeest. It is famed as one of Tanzania’s best tourist attractions offering visitors an array of wonderful activities including excellent bird watching, trekking, wildlife viewing, mountain biking and visiting a local Maasai village. Do not miss the opportunity to jump on an excursion to the magnificent Olduvai Gorge.

Lake Magadi
Not to be confused with the Kenyan lake of the same name set only a hundred kilometres away, the Tanzanian Lake Magadi is an exquisite soda lake in the Ngorongoro Crater, named the Swahili word for salt. This is an incredible destination for nature photographers, a scene that changes exquisitely through the seasons, moving through lush greens into striking oranges and bright pinks. Along with the changes come captivating, changing groups of animals including rhino, eland, and lion, as well as golden jackals who come to hunt the flamingos. Spread over 11.2 square kilometres, the lake cultivates a unique ecosystem with its blue-green algae, which nourishes the plants and small creatures here. The surrounding crater is filled with remarkable other natural attractions and a much wider variety of wildlife.

Day 05: Karatu – Ikoma Serengeti National Park

Day Itinerary
This morning, you will go ahead to Serengeti National Park with picnic lunch. You will enjoy en-route game drives in the world’s most famous preserve, Serengeti National Park. Late afternoon arrives at camp and the evening is yours to enjoy.
Meal Plan: Breakfast, Picnic Lunch Pack & Dinner
Overnight: Ikoma Tented Camp.

Ikoma Serengeti National Park
Ikoma is situated in Tanzania, east of the Serengeti National Park, at the base of the majestic Mt. Meru, Ikoma is surrounded by stunning natural beauty. Lake Manyara and the Ngorongoro Crater are both within easy driving distance, making Ikoma the perfect base for exploring the region. In addition to its natural wonders, Ikoma is also home to several great activities, including hiking, biking and bird watching. With so much to see and do, it is no wonder Ikoma is one of Tanzania’s most popular tourist destinations. Other highlights in the surrounding area include Lake Ndutu, and the Olduvai Gorge. Ikoma is also home to numerous Maasai villages, where visitors can learn about the traditional culture and way of life. With its unique location and range of activities on offer, Ikoma is an ideal destination for those looking to explore the natural beauty and culture of Tanzania.

Day 06: Ikoma Serengeti National Park

Day Itinerary
After a leisurely breakfast, enjoy a full day game drive in Serengeti National Park with picnic lunch. Late in the afternoon, returns to camp, relax and enjoy evening over dinner.
Meal Plan: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner.

1 Day 07: Serengeti National Park – Lake Manyara National Park –
Migunga Tented Camp, Mto wa Mbu

Day Itinerary
After breakfast, we drive to the Lake Manyara Park with picnic lunch and enjoy en-route game viewing of Serengeti. After crossing the Lake Manyara National Park Gate, you will continue to game drive of Manyara Park, home to the huge migratory Pink Flamingos. Late in the afternoon you will arrive at Migunga Tented Camp in Mto wa Mbu, time to relax, enjoy camp facilities and evening over dinner.
Meal Plan: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
Overnight: Migunga Tented Camp.

Lake Manyara National Park
Situated in Tanzania’s central-northern region with Lake Manyara to its east and the Manyara Escarpment to its west, the Lake Manyara National Park offers breathtaking views and a large variety of habitats supporting an array of wildlife. This small park is home to surprising biodiversity and features a magnificent landscape of acacia woodlands, forests, baobab strewn cliffs, algae-streaked hot springs, swamps, and the lake itself. The park supports over 400 species of bird and the largest concentration of baboons anywhere in the world. Other species to spot include giraffes, zebras, wildebeest, impala, waterbuck, warthog, the Cape clawless otter, and the Egyptian mongoose. Do not miss the opportunity to see thousands of flamingos on the lake, the renowned tree-climbing lions, and large families of elephants strolling through the forest.

Mto wa Mbu
Bordering the Lake Manyara National Park in the Arusha Region of Tanzania, the village of Mto wa Mbu lies in the East African Rift Valley. It serves as a convenient stopover for tourists visiting the Serengeti National Park, Ngorongoro Crater, and Tarangire National Park. Visitors can look forward to an authentic cultural experience which could include visiting a traditional home, sampling banana beer, enjoying a delicious Tanzanian meal, and browsing the weekly Maasai Market. The village is set within two wildlife corridors and a variety of animals can be spotted in the area. Look out for giraffe, elephant, hippo, wildebeest, baboon, zebra, and monkey. Other popular activities include walking, hiking, and biking tours.

Day 08: Mto wa Mbu – Arusha City

Day Itinerary
After leisurely breakfast, drive back to Arusha City and enjoy lunch before transfers to your hotel in Arusha City / JRO Int Airport
Meal Plan: Breakfast & Lunch