Day-by-day itinerary
11 Days Arusha, Tarangire, Manyara, Natron, Serengeti, Ngorongoro & Eyasi
Pricing
Price per person
Rates below are for this 11-day itinerary and scale with your group size. Every safari is private and tailor-made — final pricing is confirmed with your dates and chosen lodges.
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$6,313per person
$12,627 total for 2 travellers
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Where you'll travel
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Trip highlights
- Serengeti
- Ngorongoro Crater
- Lake Natron flamingos
- Hadzabe bushmen
Day 1
Arrival in Arusha →Land at Kilimanjaro International and transfer to Arusha.
Full day details →MorningAirport pickup.
AfternoonWelcome dinner and trip briefing.
Good to know · Arusha is the safari capital of Tanzania.Day 2
Arusha to Tarangire →Drive to Tarangire National Park, famed for baobabs and elephant herds.
Full day details →MorningDrive to Tarangire.
AfternoonAfternoon game drive.
Good to know · Tarangire is best in dry season (June–October).Day 3
Tarangire to Lake Manyara →Half-day Tarangire and transfer to Lake Manyara.
Full day details →MorningMorning game drive in Tarangire.
AfternoonTransfer to Lake Manyara and check-in.
Good to know · Look for tree-climbing lions at Manyara.Day 4
Lake Manyara to Lake Natron →Drive north through Maasai land to Lake Natron at the base of Ol Doinyo Lengai.
Full day details →MorningScenic drive through Maasai country.
AfternoonWaterfall walk and flamingo viewing.
Good to know · Lake Natron is highly alkaline — don't swim.Day 5
Ol Doinyo Lengai or Cultural Day →Optional sunrise hike of the active volcano or cultural exploration.
Full day details →MorningPre-dawn volcano hike for the fit (returns lunchtime).
AfternoonCultural Maasai boma visit.
Good to know · The hike is steep and demanding — confirm fitness.Day 6
Natron to Serengeti →Long but spectacular drive into the Serengeti via the Klein's Gate route.
Full day details →MorningLong scenic drive.
AfternoonAfternoon game drive on arrival.
Good to know · This is one of East Africa's most epic drives.Day 7
Full Day Serengeti →Endless plains and predator action.
Full day details →MorningSunrise game drive.
AfternoonPicnic lunch and afternoon drive.
Good to know · Cheetah are most active mid-morning.Day 8
Full Day Serengeti →Continued exploration of the central Seronera and Western Corridor.
Full day details →MorningMorning game drive.
AfternoonAfternoon hippo pool and predator hunt.
Good to know · Migration river crossings happen July–September.Day 9
Serengeti to Ngorongoro →Drive to the Ngorongoro Crater rim.
Full day details →MorningGame drive en route.
AfternoonCrater rim lodge check-in with sundowner views.
Good to know · The rim is cold at night — pack warm.Day 10
Crater Day and Lake Eyasi →Descend into the crater for game viewing, then to Lake Eyasi.
Full day details →MorningCrater game drive with picnic lunch.
AfternoonTransfer to Lake Eyasi.
Good to know · Lake Eyasi is home to the Hadzabe bushmen.Day 11
Hadzabe Hunt and Return →Join the Hadzabe on a hunting walk, then return to Arusha for departure.
Full day details →MorningSunrise hunt with the Hadzabe and Datoga blacksmith visit.
AfternoonDrive back to Arusha for departure.
Good to know · International flights from JRO after 8pm recommended.
From the trail
Moments from this safari
Before you book
What to know about travelling in Tanzania
Visas, permits, health requirements, seasons, money and tipping — everything specific to this destination.
Before you book · Tanzania
Travelling in Tanzania
- Visas & entry
- Single-entry tourist visa available online (e-visa) or on arrival — USD 50 for most nationalities, USD 100 for US passports. Passport valid 6+ months. Note: Tanzania is not part of the East Africa Tourist Visa, so a separate visa is needed even on combined trips.
- Arrival gateway
- Kilimanjaro International Airport (JRO) for the northern circuit, Julius Nyerere (DAR) for the south and Zanzibar (ZNZ).
- Best time to travel
- June–October for dry-season game viewing and the Mara River crossings in the northern Serengeti (Jul–Sep). December–March for the Ndutu calving season. April–May is the long rains with the lowest rates.
- Health & vaccinations
- Yellow fever certificate required if arriving from an endemic country (including Kenya, Uganda and Rwanda). Malaria prophylaxis strongly recommended everywhere, including Zanzibar. Tsetse repellent useful in Tarangire and Ruaha.
- Money & payments
- Tanzanian Shilling (TZS); park fees and most lodges are quoted in USD. Cards are accepted at lodges but carry USD cash for tips, curios and Zanzibar markets.
- Weather & climate
- Serengeti and Ngorongoro are high and cool — crater-rim nights drop to 5–10°C. Tarangire and the coast are hot, 30°C+.
- Connectivity
- Reliable 4G in Arusha, Karatu and Zanzibar; patchy in the central Serengeti; usually none in Ruaha or Nyerere except lodge Wi-Fi.
- Tipping guideline
- USD 20–25 per vehicle per day for your guide, USD 10 per guest per day for camp staff, USD 15–20 per day for Kilimanjaro crew members.
- What to pack
- Layered safari clothing, warm jacket for the crater rim, buff for dust, swimwear for Zanzibar, modest cover-up for Stone Town, and a 15 kg soft bag for bush flights.
- Local etiquette
- Zanzibar is predominantly Muslim: cover shoulders and knees away from the beach, and avoid alcohol in public outside hotels. Greet with 'Jambo' or 'Habari' — it's always appreciated.
Requirements and fees change. We reconfirm current visa, permit and health rules in writing before you pay any balance.