13 Days Explore Tanzania Safari
Itinerary at a Glance
Experience a captivating and comprehensive overland safari in Northern Tanzania, encompassing Tarangire National Park, Lake Victoria, the wildlife-rich Serengeti plains, and the marvel of Ngorongoro Crater. Enjoy your stay in well-situated three and four-star lodges for a truly remarkable adventure.
Day 1: Arusha
On arrival at Kilimanjaro International Airport, you will be welcomed by a member of Kenan Travel team, who will transfer you to the Arusha Hotel for the night
Day 2 & 3: Tarangire National Park
Morning tour of Arusha National Park visiting Ngurudoto Crater and the Momella lakes, a group of shallow alkaline lakes that are home to many water birds including flamingos, Egyptian geese and fowls. Enjoy Lunch before departing for Tarangire by road. Game drive en route to the Tarangire Sopa Lodge for a two night stay
Engage in morning and afternoon game drives within the stunning Tarangire National Park, characterized by its dense bushland and the remarkable Tarangire River valley, which magnetizes a significant concentration of wildlife. Herds of elephant are likely to be encountered as are vividly coloured birds who love the dry savannah.
Day 4 & 5: Ngorongoro Conservation Area
Enroute to Ngorongoro Crater enjoy a visit to Gibbs Farm a historic, organic coffee growing plantation, and a hike to local waterfalls. Continue to the Ngorongoro Sopa Lodge, perched on the northern crater rim with spectacular vistas and sunsets. You will spend the next two nights here.
Enjoy a day in and around the Crater, the largest intact crater in the world with forest areas inhabited by monkeys and elephants and open savannah where lions roam. Also visit a Maasai village.
Day 6 & 7: Serengeti National Park
Descend to the Serengeti plains and enter the National Park viewing game en route. Enjoy lunch at the Serengeti Serena Lodge, followed by an afternoon game drive, and spend two nights at this exceptional lodge in the heart of the Serengeti.
Make the most of your central location by indulging in morning and afternoon game drives, witnessing an incredible array of wildlife.
Day 8 & 9: Lake Victoria
Drive through the Western Corridor of the Serengeti to Speke Bay Lodge. Following lunch, take pleasure in a guided walk and bird watching session. In the morning, experience a traditional canoe ride along the lakeshore to a nearby village. Spend your afternoon at your leisure, or engage in more bird watching along the lakeshore.
Day 10 Serengeti National Park
Drive back into the Serengeti, viewing wildlife with picnic lunch en route to Kirawira Camp, your base for one night to explore the western corridor of the Serengeti National Park where you will enjoy morning and afternoon game drives.
Day 11 and 12: Lake Manyara National Park
Drive to the famous archaeological site of Olduvai Gorge and the Cradle of Mankind before continuing to Lake Manyara and the Lake Manyara Serena Lodge for two nights. Picnic lunch en route
Embark on a morning game drive around the picturesque Lake Manyara National Park along the lakeshore and dedicate your afternoon to a visit to a local village.
Day 13: Departure
Return to Arusha for lunch then to Kilimanjaro International Airport for your onward journey.
Explore through our range of amazing Tanzania safari holidays.
- Full-board accommodation at Maasai Mara
- Transport in a 4×4 pop-up roofed safari vehicle
- All airport/hotel transfers
- Driver’s allowances and other vehicle expenses
- Services of an English-speaking driver or guide
- 2 game drives/full-day game drives
- Drinking water during safaris
- Park entrance fees
- Emergency evacuation cover by AMREF Flying Doctors
- Visas
- Personal items
- Beers, sodas, wines, and spirits
- Visit to Maasai village
- Tips and gratitude
- Accommodation in Nairobi (but it can be arranged if requested)
- International/local flights
- Balloon safari in Maasai Mara