12-Day Ultimate Tanzania - Unforgettable Wildlife Safari - Serengeti African Tours

The itinerary

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   Overview

   • 12-Day Ultimate Tanzania – Unforgettable Wildlife Safari
   • Arusha · Tarangire · Serengeti · Lake Manyara · Ngorongoro Crater · Arusha Park
   • Experience Tanzania’s wildlife and culture on this 12-day safari. Begin at Arusha National Park, then explore Tarangire, Serengeti, and Ngorongoro Crater with thrilling game drives. Visit Lake Manyara for scenic views and wildlife.
   • Stay in a mix of comfortable lodges and tented camps, enjoying an unforgettable journey of wildlife, stunning landscapes, and cultural encounters.
   • Life on Safari
   • Upon arrival at Kilimanjaro or Arusha Airport, you will be warmly welcomed and transferred to your accommodation in Arusha. Settle in and relax after your journey, enjoying the comfortable lodge or hotel surroundings. This day is designed for rest and preparation, allowing you to recharge before the exciting safari adventures that begin the following day. You may take a short walk around the lodge area, enjoy a meal, or simply unwind while soaking in the local atmosphere of Arusha.
   • Mid-range lodge located in Arusha (City)
   • Breakfast (Lunch & dinner not included)
   • Drinks not included
   • Arusha National Park
   • After having breakfast, you will be transferred to Arusha National Park for your first safari experience. The park is known for its diverse landscapes, including savannah, forest, and volcanic craters, offering a rich mix of wildlife and scenery. Enjoy a guided game drive where you may spot giraffes, zebras, buffaloes, and colobus monkeys, with chances to see waterbucks and bushbucks near the streams. The park is also home to beautiful Mount Meru, providing a stunning backdrop for photography. After a full day of wildlife viewing and nature walks, return to your lodge in Arusha for dinner and overnight, preparing for the adventure.
   • Mid-range lodge located in Arusha (City)
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   Day 5: Mto wa Mbu to Serengeti National Park

   • After an early breakfast in Mto wa Mbu, depart for the legendary Serengeti National Park. Enjoy the scenic drive through the Great Rift Valley, passing rolling hills, farmland, and traditional villages. Upon arrival in the Serengeti, embark on an afternoon game drive in the park’s vast plains, home to lions, cheetahs, elephants, giraffes, zebras, and wildebeest. Capture the breathtaking landscapes and abundant wildlife as the sun sets. In the evening, check into your lodge or tented camp for dinner and overnight, immersing yourself in the heart of Africa’s wildlife.
   • Accommodation: Land of Nature Camp
   • Mid-range tented camp located inside Central Serengeti NP
   • All meals included
   • All drinks (Except for spirits/liquor)
   • On day 6, depart from Mto wa Mbu and journey toward the legendary Serengeti National Park, a land of endless plains and abundant wildlife. Along the way, enjoy scenic landscapes and glimpses of local villages, capturing the heart of rural Tanzania. Upon arrival in the Serengeti, embark on an afternoon game drive, where you may encounter lions, elephants, zebras, and wildebeests roaming freely across the savannah. As the sun sets, take in the breathtaking views of the vast plains before returning to your lodge or camp for a relaxing evening under the African sky.
   • On day 7, enjoy a full day exploring the heart of Serengeti National Park, famed for its abundant wildlife and sweeping savannahs. Begin with an early morning game drive to catch predators and herbivores in action. Spot lions, cheetahs, elephants, giraffes, and vast herds of zebras and wildebeests as you traverse the park’s diverse landscapes. Pause for refreshments and take in the stunning scenery, capturing unforgettable moments on camera. In the afternoon, continue your safari adventure, discovering hidden corners of the Serengeti before returning to your lodge or camp for a peaceful evening under the African sky.
   • Luxury tented camp located inside Western Serengeti NP
   • Enjoy your final full day in the iconic Serengeti National Park. Begin early with a morning game drive, witnessing the incredible diversity of wildlife, from lions and cheetahs to elephants and large herds of wildebeest and zebras. Explore different areas of the park, taking in the endless savannahs, acacia woodlands, and breathtaking vistas. Pause for a scenic picnic or refreshments amidst the wilderness. In the late afternoon, soak up the beauty of the Serengeti as the sun sets over the plains, capturing unforgettable memories before returning to your lodge or camp for a relaxing evening.
   • Begin your day with an early morning game drive in the Serengeti National Park, exploring areas you may have missed and spotting wildlife at their most active. See lions lounging, elephants grazing, and herds of zebras and wildebeests moving across the plains. Enjoy a mid-morning stop for refreshments while taking in the park’s breathtaking scenery. In the afternoon, continue your safari adventure before departing the Serengeti, carrying unforgettable memories of its vast landscapes and incredible wildlife as you head toward your next destination.
   • Enjoy a final morning game drive in the Serengeti National Park, spotting wildlife in their natural habitat one last time. Witness lions, elephants, zebras, and wildebeest roaming freely across the iconic plains. After your safari, depart the Serengeti and travel toward the scenic Karatu, passing through picturesque landscapes and traditional villages. Upon arrival, take in breathtaking views of the highlands and relax at your lodge, preparing for the next day’s adventure exploring the world-famous Ngorongoro Crater.
   • Accommodation: Farm of Dreams Lodge
   • Mid-range lodge located in Karatu (Town)
   • After an early breakfast, descend into the breathtaking Ngorongoro Crater, a UNESCO World Heritage Site and one of Africa’s most spectacular wildlife destinations. Enjoy a full-day game drive across the crater floor, home to an extraordinary concentration of wildlife, including lions, elephants, endangered black rhinos, buffaloes, hippos, hyenas, and countless bird species. Explore the crater’s diverse habitats, from open grasslands and acacia woodlands to swamps and soda lakes, while taking in the dramatic scenery created by the towering crater walls. Stop at a scenic picnic site for lunch surrounded by nature before continuing your wildlife adventure. In the late afternoon, ascend from the crater and return to your lodge for dinner and an overnight stay, reflecting on one of Tanzania’s most unforgettable safari experiences.
   • Mid-range lodge located less than 1hr drive from Ngorongoro Crater
   • After breakfast, depart for Lake Manyara National Park, a scenic gem renowned for its diverse ecosystems, tree-climbing lions, large troops of baboons, and abundant birdlife. Enjoy a morning game drive through lush groundwater forests, open grasslands, and along the shores of the alkaline lake, where you may spot elephants, giraffes, zebras, hippos, flamingos, and a variety of colourful bird species. Following your game drive, enjoy a picnic lunch before beginning the drive back to Arusha. Arrive in Arusha in the late afternoon, marking the end of your unforgettable Tanzania safari filled with incredible wildlife encounters, breathtaking landscapes, and lifelong memories.
   • Accommodation: None (End of Tour)
   • Meals & Drinks:
   • Breakfast & Lunch Included (Dinner not included)
   • All drinks included (except spirits/liquor)
   • Price Per Person (All year round)
   • All Park entrances & taxes
   • Accommodation during safari
   • All Meals (breakfast, lunch & dinner),
   • A professional driver/guide
   • Roundtrip airport transfer
   • soft drinks & water (bottled water 3litres or more a day)
   • Transportation in a custom safari 4×4 with a viewing roof and guaranteed window seating
   • Safari vehicles have an inverter for charging batteries, communications radio, electric cooler, and filtered water
   • Tips for guides
   • International and domestic flights
   • Additional accomodation before and at the end of the tour
   • Tanzania Visa fee
   • Balloon in Serengeti (Price is $600per person)
   • Government imposed increase of taxes and/or park fees
   • Note: We have a discount for kids under 15 years old
   • "Our guide Emmanuel was incredible — he spotted a leopard and two lion cubs that three other vehicles completely missed. The most magical experience of our lives."
   • "The private setup meant we could spend 45 minutes with a cheetah and cubs without feeling rushed. The lodges were far beyond what we expected."
   • "As first-time safari travelers, we were nervous. From the moment we arrived, Serengeti African Tours took care of everything. The Ngorongoro Crater literally took our breath away."
   • "Booked through SafariBookings and couldn't be happier. Every detail was handled perfectly. Guide Abouh is extraordinary — his knowledge of wildlife is encyclopaedic."
   • Everything You Need to Know
   • What wildlife can I expect to see on the 12-day Tanzania safari? During this safari, you’ll explore top destinations like Serengeti National Park, Ngorongoro Crater, and Tarangire National Park, where you can expect to see the Big Five (lion, leopard, elephant, buffalo, and rhino). You’ll also encounter giraffes, zebras, wildebeests, hippos, and a wide variety of bird species, especially in Lake Manyara National Park.
   • During this safari, you’ll explore top destinations like Serengeti National Park, Ngorongoro Crater, and Tarangire National Park, where you can expect to see the Big Five (lion, leopard, elephant, buffalo, and rhino). You’ll also encounter giraffes, zebras, wildebeests, hippos, and a wide variety of bird species, especially in Lake Manyara National Park.
   • What type of accommodation is included in this safari? This 12-day safari includes a mix of comfortable lodges and authentic tented camps, offering a balance of luxury and close-to-nature experiences. All accommodations are carefully selected for their quality, location, and service, ensuring a relaxing stay after each day of game drives.
   • This 12-day safari includes a mix of comfortable lodges and authentic tented camps, offering a balance of luxury and close-to-nature experiences. All accommodations are carefully selected for their quality, location, and service, ensuring a relaxing stay after each day of game drives.
   • Is this safari suitable for families or first-time visitors? Yes, this safari is perfect for families, couples, and first-time visitors to Tanzania. The itinerary is well-paced, starting from Arusha and covering diverse parks, making it easy to experience Tanzania’s wildlife, landscapes, and culture without feeling rushed. Professional guides ensure safety, comfort, and an enriching safari experience.
   • Yes, this safari is perfect for families, couples, and first-time visitors to Tanzania. The itinerary is well-paced, starting from Arusha and covering diverse parks, making it easy to experience Tanzania’s wildlife, landscapes, and culture without feeling rushed. Professional guides ensure safety, comfort, and an enriching safari experience.
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