9 Days Tanzania Semi-Luxury Safari
From $. 4,826 USD* / 24/7 service / 9 days on Safari + 1 Night on Arrival Day
Price p.p. incl. guide, safari-jeep, hotel and park entrance fees, excl. international flight (Based on 6 persons).
9 Days Tanzania Semi-Luxury Safari
Day 1: Arusha to Tarangire Safari | Day 2: Tarangire/Karatu to Lake Natron | Day 3: Lake Natron Full Day | Day 4: Lake Natron to Serengeti National Park | Day 5&6: Serengeti National Park Full Day. | Day 7: Serengeti National Park to Ngorongoro Conservation Area. | Day 8: Ngorongoro Crater – Overnight Karatu | Lake Manyara National park – Return Arusha/airport
Immerse yourself in the beauty and diversity of Tanzania with this 9-Day Semi-Luxury Safari, an adventure that combines iconic wildlife experiences, stunning landscapes, and the unique allure of Lake Natron. Perfectly curated for travelers seeking comfort and authenticity, this journey includes stays in 4- and 5-star accommodations, ensuring both adventure and relaxation.
The journey begins in Tarangire National Park, famed for its towering baobab trees and large elephant herds. Next, explore the lush Lake Manyara National Park, known for its tree-climbing lions and vibrant birdlife. Continue to the legendary Serengeti National Park, where the vast plains teem with wildlife, including the “Big Five” and seasonal highlights like the Great Migration.
A highlight of your safari is the visit to Lake Natron, a surreal and serene soda lake at the base of the Ol Doinyo Lengai volcano. Its crimson waters and surrounding landscapes create a striking contrast to the savannahs, making it a haven for photographers and nature lovers. Lake Natron is also a vital breeding ground for millions of flamingos, offering a unique spectacle of nature. Here, enjoy guided walks and breathtaking sunsets that showcase the lake’s ethereal beauty.
Your final destination is the world-famous Ngorongoro Crater, a UNESCO World Heritage Site with a dense concentration of wildlife in a stunning volcanic caldera.
Brief Itinerary:
Day 1: Arusha to Tarangire Safari
Day 2: Tarangire/Karatu to Lake Natron
Day 3: Lake Natron Full Day
Day 4: Lake Natron to Serengeti National Park
Day 5&6: Serengeti National Park Full Day
Day 7: Serengeti National Park to Ngorongoro Conservation Area
Day 8: Ngorongoro Crater – Overnight Karatu.
Day 9: Lake Manyara National Park – Return Arusha/airport
Arrival at Kilimanjaro airport and drive to Arusha: Distance: 57Km | Travel Time: 1 hour.
Upon arrival at Kilimanjaro Airport, you may be fortunate to catch a breathtaking view of Mount Kilimanjaro, the tallest peak in Africa. Our friendly transfer team will warmly welcome you and escort you to your accommodation located on the serene outskirts of Arusha Town. Here, you can unwind in the comfort of your spacious room or take a refreshing dip in the swimming pool, offering the perfect opportunity to relax and rejuvenate after your journey.
Day 1: Arusha to Tarangire National Park: Distance: 130 | Travel Time: 2.5 hour.
After enjoying a hearty breakfast at your hotel, we will pick you up and embark on an exciting journey to Tarangire National Park, one of Tanzania’s largest and most captivating wildlife reserves located in the Manyara region. Known for its vast herds of elephants, iconic tree-climbing lions, and the majestic baobab trees, often referred to as the “Tree of Life” for their cultural and ecological significance, Tarangire is a haven for nature enthusiasts. The park’s defining feature is the Tarangire River, a lifeline for wildlife during the dry season as it remains a year-round water source.
Spend the day immersed in the park’s unique landscapes, observing a wide array of wildlife in their natural habitat. After an exhilarating game drive, your guide will take you to your lodge inside the park for (4stars and 5stars) or Karatu town for a delicious dinner and a restful
Day 2: Tarangire to Lake Natron: Distance: 100 | Travel Time: 2.5 hour.
An adventurous route to a very special area: magic Lake Natron. Off the beaten track and away from the masses. The route takes you through the cultural home of the Maasai. On the way, you pass Engaruka, an archaeological site of a Stone-age settlement, as well as majestic Oldonyo Lengai, the only active volcano in the Great Rift Valley. After lunch, a Maasai guide will lead you along the ridges of the lake to the source of the Engaresero River. If rain has fallen up in the Rift Valley, water streams over the escarpment, forming waterfalls and streams of sparkling clear water which one can swim in. After this refreshing swim, we walk back to the Tented Camp from which you can see the Ol Doinyo Lengai.
Day 3: Lake Natron Maasai Village full day:
Today’s Highlights: The main focus today is to follow the activities of the Maasai people. Arrive when the Maasai are getting their cattle out for gazing, your personal Maasai guide is explaining the life, past and today’s life of the Tanzania Maasai, Men will join other warriors for grazing and will guide you along their paths and explain your typical medicinal plants, extraordinary trees, tracks and the local wildlife. In addition to that, the usage of local tools, hunting techniques and fire preparation is a part your unforgettable bush excursion.
Women will join other Maasai women for their daily activities including fetching water, building small house and later you will learn how the do milking from the cows.
During the sunset a group of Maasai men and woman gathering around for the traditional singing & dancing performances. This evening experience a traditional Maasai goat ceremony and join them dancing.
Day 4: Lake Natron to Central Serengeti: Distance: 136 | Travel Time: 3 hour.
A beautiful trip, Before breakfast, we drive to the lake shore for one more time for a short walk with a Maasai guide will take you for a walk along the shores of the lake to see the lake and Flamingos at sunrise. After breakfast, we leave with filled hot lunch in our safari hampers and head toward Central Serengeti. Leaving the cliff ridges behind we drive through a majestic landscape, regularly meeting local residents and their beautiful cattle on our way. The moment you enter the Serengeti at Klein’s Gate, the landscape changes dramatically into endless savannah with huge herds of grazing wildlife… and the large carnivores which follow them! Technically this is a full day safari as we dedicate our day for a wildlife viewing until late afternoon where we will drive to the Lodge for dinner and overnight.
Day 5&6: Serengeti National Park Full Days
The two full days are dedicated to game viewing in the Serengeti National Park. Your guide will take you to the best spots to observe the wildlife. Elephants, buffaloes, lions, cheetahs, hyenas, giraffes, zebras, wildebeests, topi, Grant’s and Thomson’s gazelles and many more can be seen in this large national park. Especially in the Seronera Valley you will be able to experience fantastic game viewing all year round. The Serengeti is home to the largest animal migration on the planet.
Optional Serengeti Balloon: Prepare for a 4 am wakeup call so that you can fully enjoy your sunrise hot air balloon safari, Enjoy an incredible Safari from The Sky over the Serengeti National Park, boosting enchanting scenery and uninterrupted views as you embark on an extraordinary adventure. Special arrangements are made for you to depart before the break of dawn. This gives you a rare chance to experience the awakening of the surrounding wildlife and a wonderful sunrise. With amazing Opportunities for stunning photographic moments, this miraculous glide over the Serengeti ecosystem allows you to absorb the
Day 7: Serengeti National Park Half Day - Drive to Ngorongoro conservation Area: Distance160km | Travel Time: 3hour
After breakfast, you will enjoy a half day game drive in Serengeti National Park until lunch time, then with enroute game drive on the way to Ngorongoro Conservation Area, you’ll spot thousands upon thousands of animals in herds; wildebeests and zebras migrating together, tall and graceful giraffes, jumping antelopes and gazelles, the powerful African elephant and the most respected group of animals: the predators. You will have the chance to spot lean cheetahs and shy leopards, foraging hyenas, and last but not least, the king himself; the lion. Dinner and overnight on the rim of the Ngorongoro Crater.
Day 8: Ngorongoro Crater Safari - Drive to karatu/ Mto wa mbu
After breakfast, you’ll depart for Ngorongoro Crater; considered by some to be the Eighth Wonder of the World. Home to over 120 species of mammal including the fabled Big Five. It’s a particularly good place to see the endangered black rhinoceros enjoying a lonely meal out on the grass plains, as well as a place to see large numbers of hippopotamus enjoying the cool water. After the thrills and excitement of the day, you will have a picnic lunch in the park. Thereafter we will continuer with safari for few ours and then drive to Karatu town/Mto wa Mbu for dinner and overnight.
Day 9: Lake Manyara - Return to Arusha/Airport:
We pick you up from your hotel and drive to Lake Manyara. The park derived its name from the Maasai word “Manyara”, which is the Swahili name for the plant, Euphorbia tirucalli. The Maasai use this plant to grow livestock stockades, which matures to a highly durable shockproof hedge. Manyara provides the perfect introduction to Tanzania’s birdlife. More than 400 species have been recorded, and even a first-time visitor to Africa might reasonably expect to observe 100 of these in one day. Inland of the floodplain, a narrow belt of acacia woodland is the favored haunt of Manyara’s legendary tree-climbing lions and impressively tusked elephants. After lunch we will leave the park and pass-by Maasai Boma along the way before we reach to Arusha and transferred to airport.
All rates quoted are in US Dollars and are per person based on group size:
Group Size | Safari with 4 & 5 Stars Accommodations |
2 – 3 Pax | 5,994 |
4 – 5 Pax | 5,118 |
6 – 7 Pax | 4,826 |
Child Policy:
- Children (When shared a room with Adult) are paid 50% of Adults rate – Children are considered to be 5 to 15 years.
- Children (When shared their own room) are paid 75% of Adults rates.
- Children under 5 years are free of Charge.
- Baby Seat and baby cot are available on request.
Rooming:
- 2Pax – 1 Double Room.
- 3Pax – 2 Rooms – 1 Double & 1 Single.
- 4Pax – 2 Double Rooms.
- 5Pax – 2 Double Rooms & 1 Single Room.
- 6Pax – 3 Double Rooms.
- 7Pax – 3 Double Rooms & 1 Single Room.
Different room arrangements are available on Request.
Inclusion:
- Safari according to the itinerary and Accommodation
- Transportation in a Luxury 4×4 safari (Safari Jeep)
- Professional English speaking guide (Other Language on request and Availabilities).
- All- accommodation
- Meals according to the itinerary in Full Board
- Mineral water & Soft Drinks
- All mentioned
- All national park fees and Entry
- Flying Doctors insurance (AMREF) during the
- Accommodation before Safari
- All Airport Transfers
Exclusion:
- International Flights
- Optional activities
- Alcoholic and soft drinks
- Tips to Driver/Guide ($15 – 20/group/Day)
- Personal spending money for souvenirs etc.
- Travel Health insurance
- Serengeti Balloon safari. ($.599/person).
- Canoeing at Lake Momella ($. 150/person)
- Night Game drive at Lake Manyara ($100/person).
Serengeti Hot Air balloon Safari
A hot air balloon safari in Serengeti is an unforgettable experience that should be on every traveler’s bucket list. Being up in the air and soaring above the picturesque landscape while watching the wildlife is an experience that you won’t soon forget. From the moment you launch to the time you touch back down, the entire excursion will leave you in awe.
From the comfort and safety of the balloon basket, guests enjoy an unparalleled aerial view of the world-renowned wildlife reserve. They can appreciate the vast herds of wildebeest and zebra as they march across the savannah, watch lions and cheetahs stalking their prey down below, or even spot a rare black rhinoceros bull browsing in the distance.
Interaction with Maasai Tribe
The Maasai people have intriguing traditions that are worth exploring. From their unique style of dress, to their love for cattle and unique way of life, there is so much to learn and appreciate about this fascinating tribe. By delving deeper into Maasai culture and understanding their unique way of life, we can develop a greater appreciation for cultural diversity and enrich our own perspectives.
The Maasai people are one of the most fascinating cultural groups in the world. They live a traditional way of life that is steeped in tradition and ceremony. The Maasai are known for their skills in cattle herding and for their stunningly beautiful culture and lifestyle.
Walking Safaris
A Tanzania Walking Safari is a unique and exhilarating way to experience the breathtaking natural beauty of Tanzania’s national parks and reserves. Unlike traditional safari tours, on a walking safari, travelers slowly explore the wilderness on foot while accompanied by experienced guides. This allows for more intimate and immersive experiences with the wildlife and ecosystems of Tanzania.
Community Development Projects
Incorporating community development projects into your African safari is a meaningful way to connect with local cultures, support sustainable tourism, and give back to the communities that make these regions so vibrant. Many safari destinations in Africa have integrated community-driven initiatives, allowing visitors to experience the cultural richness while contributing to lasting positive change.
Canoeing at Lake Momella
This peaceful activity offers a unique perspective of the park’s diverse wildlife. From the water, you may spot buffalo, giraffes, bushbucks, and other animals grazing along the shore. The lake is also a haven for birdwatchers, hosting an impressive array of waterfowl, including flamingos, herons, pelicans, and kingfishers.
Night Game Safari
A night game drive is a thrilling and unique safari experience, offering the opportunity to explore the African wilderness under the cover of darkness. Unlike daytime safaris, night drives reveal a completely different side of the bush, where nocturnal creatures emerge, and the rhythm of life takes on a new pace.
Equipped with spotlights, your guide will illuminate the surroundings, unveiling the secrets of the night. You might encounter elusive predators like leopards and lions on the hunt.
- A deposit of 20% is required to confirm the booking; this amount is for booking accommodations and domestic flights if applicable. (Refundable up to 30-days before Departure date).
- Children under 6-years must be accompanied by an adult.
- Please advise any specific dietary requirements at time of booking.
- A small amount of walking May involved, carry with you hiking shoes.
- The duration of transfers are approximate, the exact duration will depend on the time of day and traffic conditions.
- A Yellow fever vaccination is mandatory when enters Tanzania.
- Visas are available on arrival. All visa requirements are the sole responsibility of the traveler.
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