From USD6,600 per Person
Destinations
Highlights
- 12 Days exploring Lake Natron, Serengeti, Ngorongoro Crater and Tarangire.
- Immersive cultural encounters with the Maasai, Hadzabe, and Datoga. communities
- One night on the volcanic soils of Lake Natron
- Four nights in intimate tented camps and safari lodges across northern and central Serengeti.
- Full-day Ngorongoro Crater game drive inside the world’s largest unbroken caldera.
- Learn from Tanzanian oldest bushman tribe – The Hadzabe & Dagota Tribes
- Tarangire’s vast elephant herds, and cultural visits.
- Optional extras: Serengeti balloon safari, Maasai boma visit, Safari Blue dhow excursion.
Summary
Discover northern Tanzania through a journey that blends culture, history, and world-class wildlife. Begin in Arusha before venturing to the sacred landscapes of Lake Natron, where Maasai traditions run deep. Continue into the Serengeti for unforgettable days tracking the Great Migration and the big cats that rule these plains. Explore the Ngorongoro Highlands and descend into the Crater, a natural wonder shaped by time. Travel onward to Lake Eyasi to meet the Hadzabe hunter-gatherers and Datoga blacksmiths, witnessing ways of life that have endured for millennia. Conclude in Tarangire, home to vast elephant herds and towering baobabs—a rich, meaningful safari from start to finish.
Day 1 | Arrival Kilimanjaro Intl. Airport
Karibu Tanzania! As soon as you clear immigration, exit the airport terminal and your transfer driver will take your City Hotel
- Highlight: Mount Meru View
- Accommodation: Tumbili Lodge
- Meals: Choice of Bed & Breakfast | Half Board.
- Road Transfer: Kilimanjaro International Airport to Arusha City (1 hour).
Alternative Accommodations: Arusha Serena Hotel | Arusha Coffee Lodge | Arusha Gran Melia
Day 2 | Lake Natron
Today after an early breakfast and checking out by 08h00, you will be met by your Safari Driver-Guide for the journey off the beaten track to remote Lake Natron, traversing the grazing lands past Mount Meru and Longido. Arriving Natron in the early afternoon, enjoy a late lunch before checking into your rooms. As the heat of the day begins to fade away, opt to explore the nearby lake shores or waterfalls before returning for your dinner and overnight under the gaze of mythical Mount Ol Doinyo Lengai!
- Highlight: Mount Ol Doinyo Lengai.
- Accommodation: AS Lake Natron
- Meals: Full Board
- Road Transfer: Arusha to Lake Natron 4.5 hours.
- Experiences: Waterfalls Walk
Day 3 - 6 | Serengeti
Today we head out on a full day game drive of the Serengeti, exploring its vast ecosystem! You can opt to go on an early morning game drive at dawn, later returning for a relaxed breakfast and mid-morning. Depending on the wildlife, you can then choose to head out with packed boxed lunches or remain for a hot lunch. These days are yours to explore the great migration or simply unwind at your own pace. In the afternoon, we’ll continue driving back into the Serengeti Central for your evening and overnight in this undoubting wildlife sanctuary.
- Highlight: Serengeti Endless Plains.
- Accommodation: Mawe Tented Camp & Serengeti Simba Lodge
- Meals: Full Board (Recommend having hot lunches).
- Game Drives: Serengeti 4 to 6 hours (Recommend early morning & evening game drives).
- Park Fees: Adult Entrance & Concession Fee USD153.4 per day.
- Experiences: Hot Air Balloon Safari
Serengeti Central Alternative Accommodations: Serengeti Sametu Camp | Olmara Camp | Nyikani Seronera Camp | Manya Luxury Camp | Four Seasons Safari Lodge Serengeti
Serengeti North Alternative Accommodations: Nyikani Migration Camp Kogatende | Elewana Migration Camp | Serengeti Simba Lodge
Day 7 - 8 | Ngorongoro Rim
Descend into the crater for an unforgettable wildlife tour, surrounded by towering walls and breathtaking views. Add another night to visit a Maasai community to experience their culture, or explore the historic Olduvai Gorge, known as the “Cradle of Humankind.”
- Highlight: Ngorongoro Crater
- Accommodation: Ngorongoro Lions Paw
- Meals: Full Board.
- Game Drives: Ngorongoro Crater Game Driver 4 hours.
- Road Transfer: Serengeti to Ngorongoro 2 hours.
- Park Fees: Adult Entrance & Concession Fee USD141.6 per day. (If you wish to stay outside the conservancy you will save on the concession fee of USD70.8 per day however, will be an additional drive of 20-30 Kilometers from Ngorongoro Conservation Area).
Alternative Accommodations: Marera Valley Lodge | Ngorongoro Craters Edge | Ngorongoro Serengeti Safari Lodge | The Retreat at Ngorongoro
Day 9 | Lake Eyasi
Today morning we’ll have an early start before the heat of the sun. We’ll rendevous with your Eyasi Guides and experience Hadzabe Hunter-Gatherer Tribe and later the Datoga Blacksmith Tribe, learning of their ancient ways of life, unchanged for centuries. Midday we’ll head to the lodge for a relaxed afternoon at leisure.
- Highlight: Hadzabe & Dagota Bushman Tribe
- Accommodation: Kisima Ngeda Camp
- Meals: Full Board.
- Road Transfer: Ngorongoro to Lake Eyasi 2 hours.
Alternative Accommodation: Lake Eyasi Safari Lodge
Day 10 - 11 | Tarangire
Today after an easygoing breakfast and checking out, we’ll leave the Ngorongoro’s lush highlands behind and follow the road via Karatu’s fertile farmlands down the the panoramic Great Rift Valley. Enroute to Tarangire National Park, we will also pass through the small, fruitful town of Mto wa Mbu – be sure not to miss a taste of their delicious red bananas! After entering the Park through its Main Gate, we will proceed on a short game drive along the banks of the Tarangire River later stopping for a hot lunch atop one of the Park’s most dramatic bluffs. In the afternoon, we will continue on game drive of Tarangire’s unique ecosystem.
- Highlight: Tarangire River & Baobabs
- Accommodation: Tarangire Safari Lodge
- Meals: Full Board.
- Game Drives: Game Driver 6 hours.
- Road Transfer: Ngorongoro to Tarangire 2.5 hours.
- Park Fees: Adult Entrance & Concession Fee USD118 per day.
Alternative Accommodation: Tarangire Simba Lodge | Sangaiwe Tented Lodge | Elephant Springs | Tarangire Greenland Retreat
Day 12 | Depart Kilimanjaro Intl. Airport
Sadly, it’s time to wish farewell to your travel companion leaving you with fond memories of an extraordinary trip.
Note: We do recommend departing on a later flight as the transfer is a bit long.
Road Transfer: Tarangire to Kilimanjaro International Airport 3.5 hours.
We highly recommend groups of 4-6 for the ultimate safari experience! Not only is it great value, but it also helps protect the environment by reducing the number of vehicles in the parks, lowering emissions and noise pollution. Plus, sharing the adventure with your group creates unforgettable memories and makes every moment even more exciting!
Low Season: April & May.
High Season: June & November.
Peak Season: January to March & July to October.







