Overview
Embark on an unforgettable 10-day safari through the breathtaking landscapes of Northern Tanzania. This immersive journey takes you through the renowned national parks of Tarangire, Serengeti (North and Central), Ngorongoro Crater, and Lake Eyasi, with an exciting walking safari to the beautiful Empakaai Crater. Experience the great wildebeest migration, spot the iconic Big Five, and engage with the fascinating Hadzabe tribe in a once-in-a-lifetime cultural encounter. With a variety of accommodations available—from camping under the stars to luxury lodges—this adventure offers something for every traveler.
Itinerary
• Main Destination: Tarangire National Park
• Drive Time: 3–4 hours
• Game Drive Duration: ~7 hours
• Accommodation: Camping / Mid-range / Luxury Lodge
• Meals: Full Board
Depart your hotel at 6:00 AM and drive through Arusha to reach Tarangire National Park. Famous for its large herds of elephants and ancient baobab trees, Tarangire is also home to giraffes, lions, cheetahs, and various antelope species. After a full day of game viewing, head to your campsite or lodge for dinner and overnight stay.
• Main Destination: Serengeti National Park (North)
• Drive Time: ~3 hours
• Game Drive Duration: 6–8 hours
• Accommodation: Camping / Mid-range / Luxury Lodge
• Meals: Full Board
After breakfast, depart at 7:00 AM and journey toward Northern Serengeti, arriving around 10:00 AM for a thrilling game drive in the Kogatende region. From July to October, this area hosts dramatic river crossings during the great migration—a breathtaking spectacle of wildebeest and zebras battling crocodile-infested waters. Capture unforgettable scenes of survival and raw nature.
• Main Destination: Serengeti North (Kogatende)
• Game Drive Duration: Full Day
• Accommodation: Camping / Mid-range / Luxury Lodge
• Meals: Full Board
Spend a full day tracking the great migration in Serengeti North. River crossings typically occur from August to October as herds move back and forth across the Mara River in search of fresh grazing. Wildlife viewing in this region is exceptional and includes lions, leopards, elephants, and more. The area’s mix of open plains, rocky kopjes, and riverine woodlands creates a visually stunning safari experience.
• Main Destination: Serengeti North (Mara Area)
• Game Drive Duration: Full Day
• Accommodation: Camping / Mid-range / Luxury Lodge
• Meals: Full Board
Today, explore more of the Mara region in Northern Serengeti. Resident wildlife is abundant in the Wagakuria area, and the dramatic Mara River crossings may be witnessed again. Patience is key—sometimes herds linger near the river for days before crossing. The scenery here is spectacular, resembling Kenya’s Masai Mara, with rolling plains, acacia woodlands, and dramatic riverbanks teeming with life.
• Main Destination: Serengeti National Park (Central – Seronera)
• Drive Time: ~3–4 hours
• Game Drive Duration: Full Day
• Accommodation: Camping / Mid-range / Luxury Lodge
• Meals: Full Board
After breakfast, drive to Central Serengeti—Tanzania’s oldest and most celebrated park. This area is known for its year-round wildlife and impressive predator population. Even outside of migration season, you’ll spot elephants, giraffes, buffalo, topi, gazelles, and large prides of lions. Enjoy a full day of game viewing before heading to your camp or lodge for the evening.
• Main Destination: Serengeti National Park (Central Seronera)
• Game Drive Duration: Full Day
• Accommodation: Camping / Mid-range / Luxury Lodge
• Meals: Full Board
Another full day in the heart of Serengeti! Today’s game drive might reveal reclusive leopards, dazzling birdlife, and curious rock hyraxes around the park’s iconic kopjes. With over 500 bird species recorded, this region is a paradise for birdwatchers and wildlife photographers alike.
• Main Destination: Serengeti National Park (Morning) & Transfer to Ngorongoro
• Game Drive Duration: Half Day (~6 hours)
• Accommodation: Camping / Mid-range / Luxury Lodge
• Meals: Full Board
Enjoy a final morning game drive in Central Serengeti, known for its healthy populations of the Big Five—lion, leopard, elephant, buffalo, and the critically endangered black rhino. After lunch, begin your journey toward the Ngorongoro Conservation Area, arriving in time for dinner and rest.
• Main Destination: Empakaai Crater
• Drive Time: 2–3 hours
• Walking Duration: 4–5 hours
• Accommodation: Camping / Mid-range / Luxury Lodge
• Meals: Full Board
Today’s adventure is a scenic trek into the lesser-known Empakaai Crater. This collapsed volcanic caldera features lush forest, stunning views of Mount Kilimanjaro and Ol Doinyo Lengai, and a deep soda lake covering most of its floor. With park rangers and your guide, you’ll explore this quiet paradise where blue monkeys, bushbucks, waterbucks, and rare birds like the bearded vulture can be spotted.
• Main Destination: Ngorongoro Crater
• Drive Time: ~45 minutes
• Game Drive Duration: 6–7 hours
• Accommodation: Camping / Mid-range / Luxury Lodge
• Meals: Full Board
Descend 600 meters into the Ngorongoro Crater, a UNESCO World Heritage Site and one of the best places in Africa to see the Big Five in a single day. The crater’s enclosed ecosystem supports a high concentration of wildlife including lions, elephants, rhinos, buffalo, hippos, and countless bird species. After a full day of exploration, return to your lodge or camp for the evening.
• Main Destination: Lake Eyasi & Hadzabe Cultural Experience
• Drive Time Back to Moshi/Arusha or Airport: ~4 hours
• Meals: Breakfast & Lunch
Spend your final day meeting the Hadzabe people—one of Africa’s last remaining hunter-gatherer tribes. Learn traditional hunting techniques, visit their homesteads, and experience their fascinating way of life. You’ll also meet the Datoga tribe, known for their blacksmithing and pastoral traditions. After cultural activities and a short walk along the scenic Lake Eyasi, we return to Moshi or Arusha or transfer you to the airport for your onward journey.
