Tanzania is among the best safari destinations to visit in Africa, visit this amazing destination to see the way of life in Tanzania as well as a great wildlife safari experience in the heart of Africa.

Day 1: Arrival in Arusha

Upon your arrival at the airport, you will be welcomed by the agent from the 4×4 Self Drive Africa who will tell you about your trip do a simple check on the car, and be ready to start your self-drive safari.

Days 2 – 3: Two Days at Tarangire National Park

On the second day of your safari, you will wake up early morning for breakfast and then transfer to Tarangire National Park, which is the third largest National Park in the country and home to a large population of elephants. Huge baobab trees are another interesting feature within the park that offers shelter to various animals that usually feed below them. The main permanent water source of the park is the River Tarangire which is another spot where you can view various animals that gather to drink its water. The park is blessed with varieties of wildlife among which are leopards, cheetahs, lions, and approximately 6,000 elephants. Enjoy a bush walk plus a cultural visit within the resident semi-nomadic tribes. Spend 2 nights at Tarangire River Camp.

Day 4: Transfer to Karatu

Depart for Karatu which is about one and half hour drive and it’s just on the outskirts of the Ngorongoro Crater. You will continue to the bottom of the Great Rift Valley close to Lake Manyara, you will have some en-route stops to shop for African crafts, clothing, as well as local produce as you also participate in the daily lifestyle of the locals in Mto Wa Mbu / Karatu. There are a variety of choices including a nature walk or a game drive in Lake Manyara National Park. The lucky visitors might get a chance and see the resident lions of Manyara, which are famous for their tree-climbing behavior, and these are seen lazily relaxing in the Acacia tree branches. Some of the wildlife you will expect to see in Lake Manyara National Park include buffaloes, hippos, Elephants, giraffes, and many others. The park is also home to a variety of birdlife that includes hornbills, flamingoes, and pelicans among others. Enjoy a picnic lunch near the park and slumber at Ngorongoro Farm House. (FB)

Day 5: Lake Eyasi

On day 5 of your safari, you will wake up a bit early drive through the escarpment of the Great Rift Valley to Lake Eyasi, and then participate in a walk with the local Bushmen-hunters and take part in the morning schedule of the villagers. The local guide will certainly interpret as well as discuss the hunting techniques that the local tribesmen use. This arid and rocky landscape is occupied by Bushmen who live in nomadic groups and hunt with bows plus arrows and also gather roots, wild fruits plus tubers. Here you will get ready for an amazing cross-cultural experience as you spend time participating in the lifestyle of these nomadic Bushmen. Drive back for an overnight at a private mobile camp at the rim of the Ngorongoro Crater.

Days 6 – 7: Ngorongoro Crater Safari

On this, you will have breakfast and enjoy wildlife watching in the large grasslands on the crater floor. Due to the availability of both pastures and water in the crater, wildlife can be found in this crater all year round. Ngorongoro is among the most amazing game habitats on the continent and was classified as a World Heritage Site. Some of the common wildlife you will spot in Ngorongoro includes hyenas, black manned lions, hippos, endangered black rhinos, wildebeests, zebras, elephants, and jackals. The crater is blessed with a variety of birds among which are thousands of flamingoes that flock the Soda Lake in addition to other water birds.

On day 7 of the safari, early in the morning you will have a walk to Empakai Crater in case weather allows. This amazing caldera is perfect for trailing along the animal paths but in the company of a ranger. The landscape at Empakai is very stunning, with forested islands plus a waterfall at River Munge’s source. Monkeys plus buffaloes are commonly seen in this region. After lunch, you will have an afternoon visit to the Masai village where you will encounter the local herdsmen grazing cattle by the edge of the crater. Remember to carry warm clothing as you will camp at 7,000 feet. Two nights at a private mobile camp on the edge of the Ngorongoro Crater.

Days 8 – 11: Serengeti National Park Safari (3 Days)

In the early morning drive to Serengeti plains, stopping on the way at Olduvai Gorge a site where discovery of the remnants of Australopithecus Homo habilis plus Homo erectus were made by Mary Leakey. Serengeti is perhaps the most remarkable wildlife haven in the world. The large, almost endless plains are occupied during the annual migration by large herds of wildebeests plus zebras. These herds attract several predators such as lions, cheetahs plus hyenas. Serengeti in addition has large granite Kopjes or rock islands, projecting into a sea of grassland. The Kopjes are a habitat of a wide diversity of plants as well as animals, ranging from the hard-to-pin-down leopard to the small dik-dik. The impressive park is majorly explored using safari vehicles. Walks are offered in the Ikoma area on the exterior of the park starting June to November as well as in the Southern part of the park starting December to May. Have 4 nights at the private mobile campsite in an area adjacent to the vast migratory herds.

Day 12: Serengeti – Arusha- or Trip Extension

On the last day, you will either catch a flight over the vast Serengeti plains to Arusha. (Alternatively, travel by road on request). Slumber at Oasis Lodge.

Either decide to add to your safari an additional trip to Zanzibar or hang around for your return flight home. Nonetheless, this additional safari to the island of Zanzibar is offered at an extra cost.

End of this Tanzania Safari