10 Days Best of Tanzania Safari
10 Days Best of Tanzania Safari is your ultimate Tanzania safari that takes you to the northern circuit of Tanzania, that most sought after Tanzania safari circuit. The northern Tanzania safari circuit incorporates Lake Manyara National Park which is famous for tree climbing lions and large flocks of flamingos, Tarangire National Park which is famous for huge herds of free ranging elephants and great towering baobab trees, the Ngorongoro Conservation Area known as the “Garden of Eden” for inhabiting the Ngorongoro Crater and the big 5 animals and most scenic landscapes, and the world famous Serengeti National Park most famous for the endless Serengeti Plains, the diverse wildlife and Great Wildebeest Migration which is the biggest world spectacle.
This 10 Days Best of Tanzania Safari takes you to these Tanzania national parks, to enjoy the various attractions and activities there are. This 10 Days Best of Tanzania Safari starts and ends in Arusha Tanzania, but can be customized to fit your schedule and arrangements.
Tanzania Safari Highlights of 10 Days Best of Tanzania Safari
· Top Tanzania National Parks
· Diverse Wild Game Viewing
· Extensive Game Drives
· Guided Walking Safari Experiences
· Canoeing in Lake Manyara
· Great Wildebeest Migration
· Cycling Tour
Summary Itinerary of 10 Days Best of Tanzania Safari
Day 1: Arrival
Day 2: Drive to Tarangire National Park
Day 3: Ngorongoro Crater Drive
Day 4: Drive to Serengeti National Park
Day 5-6: Full Day Serengeti National Park
Day 7: Drive to Lake Manyara National Park
Day 8: Canoeing, Walking Safari Experience
Day 9: Cycling Tour, Drive to Arusha
Day 10: Departure
Detailed Itinerary
Day 1: Arrival
Your guide will pick you up from the Kilimanjaro International Airport, upon your arrival. He will welcome you to Tanzania, and have a short briefing about the safari. You shall proceed to drive to your hotel, check in relax as you wait for dinner and an overnight stay.
Accommodation: Tulia Boutique Hotel and Spa (Mid-range), Kia Lodge (Luxury)
Day 2: Drive to Tarangire National Park
After having breakfast at your hotel in Arusha, you will be driven to Tarangire national park which is also found in the northern part of Tanzania. Tarangire national park is known for having large herds of elephants as well as ancient baobab trees.
You will have lunch and also engage in an afternoon game drive around Tarangire national park. During your game drive in the national park, you will search for wildlife species such as gazelles, impalas, zebras, waterbucks among others as well as the various bird species which this national park is known for. You will enjoy watching the sunset in the wilderness of the national park and your guide will drive you to your lodge for dinner and overnight at the lodge.
Accommodation: Eileen’s Tree Inn (Mid-range), Maramboi Tented Lodge (Luxury)
Meal Plan: Full Board
Day 3: Ngorongoro Crater Drive
Breakfast will be served at your lodge as you prepare for your transfer to Ngorongoro conservation area. You will also have an optional stop at the Olduvai Gorge. After having your lunch, you will descend into the crater and you will visit Lake Magadi which is found in the center of the crater. You will engage in a game drive and also search for various wildlife species such as elephants, rhinos, buffalos, lions, leopards, cheetahs, wildebeests, zebras as well as flamingos along the shores of Lake Magadi. As you enjoy the beautiful scenery of Ngorongoro, your guide will drive you to your lodge for dinner and overnight.
Accommodation: Eileen’s Tree Inn (Mid-range), Ngorongoro Serena Safari Lodge (Luxury)
Meal Plan: Full Board
Day 4: Drive to Serengeti National Park
After breakfast at your lodge, your guide will drive you to Serengeti national park which is also located in the northern part of Tanzania. You will enjoy searching wildlife species such as the big 5 (elephants, lions, leopards, rhinos, buffalos) during your safari in the national park, as well as chance to witness the great wildebeest migration. Dinner and overnight stay at the lodge.
Accommodation: Heritage Mara Camp (Mid-range), Angata Migration Camp (Luxury)
Meal Plan: Full Board
Day 5 and 6: Full day in Serengeti National Park
You will start your day with breakfast at your lodge in Serengeti national park as you prepare for your morning game drive. You will also enjoy seeing a variety of wildlife species which are very active during the morning and can be seen grazing around the national park.
After your morning game drive, you will have lunch and later engage in another game drive and enjoy looking out for wildlife species grazing in the open savannah of Serengeti national park like elephants, giraffes, cheetahs, impalas, gazelles, buffalos, elands, antelopes, zebras, wildebeests, hippos among others. You will have dinner and overnight stay at the lodge.
Accommodation: Heritage Mara Camp (Mid-range), Angata Migration Camp (Luxury)
Meal Plan: Full Board
Day 7: Drive to Lake Manyara National Park
You will have breakfast at your lodge and your guide will drive you to Lake Manyara national park. Lake Manyara national park is known for its tree climbing lions. You will also enjoy views of the rift valley escarpment during your safari in the national park.
You will have your lunch and later engage in a game drive and search for wildlife species such as giraffes, elephants, impalas, hippos among others. You will have dinner and overnight stay.
Accommodation: Twiga Lodge (Mid-range), Manyara Serena Safari Lodge (Luxury)
Meal Plan: Full Board
Day 8: Canoeing, Walking Safari
After a sumptuous breakfast at the lodge on this 8th day of your 10 Days Best of Tanzania Safari, you shall head out for a canoeing safari on Lake Manyara, an alkaline lake that hosts large flocks of pink flamingos. Enjoy amazing views, as well as a number of aquatic animals and birds. Return to the lodge thereafter, relax by the pool as you wait for dinner and an overnight stay.
Later in the evening, head out for a guided walking safari for an opportunity to see the wild game up front. Get up close with nature, animals and follow on foot the wild animals. Return to the lodge for dinner and an overnight stay.
Accommodation: Twiga Lodge (Mid-range), Manyara Serena Safari Lodge (Luxury)
Meal Plan: Full Board
Day 9: Cycling Tour, Drive to Arusha
Wake up to a sumptuous breakfast at the lodge, which you shall enjoy at leisure. Thereafter, you shall head out for a cycling tour through the banana plantations and local communities, giving you an opportunity to see the countryside of Tanzania. Proceed to drive to Arusha, check in at the hotel and relax. Dinner and overnight stay at the lodge.
Accommodation: Tulia Boutique Hotel and Spa (Mid-range), Kia Lodge (Luxury)
Meal Plan: Full Board
Day 10: Departure
Your breakfast will be served at your hotel in Arusha as you prepare for your drive to the airport which will bring your safari to an end.
End of 10 Days Best of Tanzania Safari
Prices includes:
- All day game drives as per sample itinerary
- Hotel/lodge accommodation during the safari
- 4×4 safari land cruiser with pop up and enough leg room
- Professional safari and tour guide / driver
- All national park fees and activities included
- All meals on the safari
- All game viewing activities specified
- Concession and crater fees
- Complementary drinking water in the safari vehicle
- Government taxes
Prices excludes
- Flights
- Visa
- Travel Insurance
- Items of personal nature like laundry, beverages, internet, etc.
- Hotel accommodation before / after the safari
- Tips and gratuities
- Anything else not included in the itinerary
