10 Days Tanzania Wildlife Thrills

Explore the wonders of Tanzania’s northern circuit on this exceptional 10 Days Tanzania Wildlife Thrills. The Tanzania Northern circuit boast an exceptional density of wildlife views wih beautiful savannah landscapes to behold. Discover the wonders of Lake Manyara National Park and unwind in a luxurious treehouse at &Beyond Lake Manyara Tree Lodge, Peer over the rim of the iconic Ngorongoro Crater, venture to the endless plains of the Serengeti for thrilling wildlife encounters.

Detailed trip itinerary

Day 1: Arrive Arusha, Transfer Arusha Coffee Lodge

Upon your arrival at Kilimanjaro International Airport you will be met by a member of our team who will transfer you by road to Arusha Coffee Lodge . Arusha is situated beneath the towering peaks of Mount Meru and Kilimanjaro. Visit the extraordinary social enterprise Shanga that employs disabled people from the community to create export quality recycled glass products Go on the exciting and informative ‘Coffee Tour’, weaving in and out of the evergreen coffee trees, the coffee guide explains how the bean is nurtured, harvested, dried and finally roasted to produce a myriad of different blends that sate the taste of the most ardent of coffee connoisseurs Stay: Arusha Coffee Lodge.

Days 2 - 4: Lake Manyara

You will be met by your guide for your 2-3 hour drive in your 4 x 4 safari vehicle to Lake Manyara National Park. Once checked in at the gate, you will continue on a leisurely game drive to the lodge On route stop in at some of the local villages, especially Mto Wa Mbu, to get an understanding for the agricultural practises and various tribes that have settled here. Enjoy a leisurely afternoon game drive, followed by sundowners on the picturesque lakeshore, where you can admire seasonal pink flocks of flamingos. Stay: 3 nights at Lake Manyara Tree Lodge

Days 5 - 6: Ngorongoro Crater

Take a game drive through Manyara Park and up the escarpment towards the misty Crater highlands. Enjoy the productive farming area you drive through and stop at a local vegetable farm if you would like to on route to the Ngorongoro Crater Lodge Discover breath-taking wildlife on the spectacular Crater floor game drive, the game viewing on the Crater floor is sensational, as this unique eco system supports an abundance of game – look out for the Big Five!

If you would like to stretch your legs or get in touch with the surrounds, there are a number of hikes and walks – Empakai walk is a full day, but startlingly beautiful and well worth it. An area of vast natural beauty, on clear days the Crater offers views of Ol Doinyo Lengai, Tanzania’s most recently active volcano. If you prefer a gentler stroll, wander along the crater rim to take in the spectacular views.

Book a Crater Floor Banquet to dine in style on the floor of this ancient place. This is the ultimate dining experience in the heart of the wild. Stay: 2 nights at Ngorongoro Crater Lodge

Days 7 - 8: Serengeti National Park

Your adventure now takes you to the Serengeti. If culture and history are of interest, make a detour to Olduvai Gorge and Shifting Sands, where the Leakey’s made fascinating paleoanthropological discoveries After your fascinating discoveries you will either make your way to the lesser explored Western Serengeti to Grumeti or to the Northern Eastern tip to the Klein’s Camp concession If you are on route to &Beyond Grumeti Serengeti Tented Camp, relish the languorous opportunity of sitting on your breezy veranda and watching the playful hippos in the pool in front of you while sipping on your favourite beverage A game drive is an experience to look forward to here with incredibly dense population of wildlife and never-ending rolling plains, with few tourists in this part of the park for most of the year you can enjoy all the sensational sightings to yourself Stay: 2 nights at Klein's Camp

Days 9 - 10: Serengeti Under Canvas

Your adventure continues in to the Serengeti where you will make your way to &Beyond Serengeti Under Canvas to follow the thundering wildebeest migration. Go on a game drive to look for the herds, and the predatory cats that often follow them Experience the breath-taking beauty of the Serengeti National Park on a once-in-a-lifetime hot air balloon flight. At dawn, rise as the sun greets the day and float in whichever direction the winds of the morning take you. Enjoy dinner under the stars and stories around the camp fire Stay: 2 nights at Serengeti Under Canvas

Day 10: Depart, Fly JRO

Your superb Tanzanian safari experience comes to an end. Enjoy an early morning game drive and a tantalising breakfast before being driven back to the airstrip, where we wave a fond farewell as you board your scheduled flight to Kilimanjaro International Airport for your onward flight.

Tour Inclusions

  • Accommodation as specified in itinerary
  • Meals as indicated on itinerary
  • Meet and Greet at airport during entry and exit
  • Transportation in a 4X4 safari landcruiser
  • Schedule flights as indicated on the itinerary
  • Park entry fees
  • Airstrip Transfers
  • Emergency medical evacuation insurance
  • Activities in camps / lodges
  • Shared vehicles driven by English speaking driver guides

Tour Exclusions

  • All international flights and taxes
  • Gratuities and all items of a personal nature
  • Meals and drinks not specified in the itinerary
  • Premium Drinks, Cigars
  • Visa fees (if required)
  • Premium Drinks, Cigars
  • Visa fees (if required)

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