12 Days Tanzania Tented Safari
12 Days Tanzania Tented Camp Safari Overview
A 12 Days Tanzania Tented Camp Safari is the best that Tanzania has to offer. Enjoy the company of your own local guide and travel in a private 4×4 open-roof jeep. Each day, set out in search of majestic big cats, graceful giraffes, and playful colobus monkeys. Explore some of the country’s most renowned National Parks, where you’ll have the chance to witness the wildebeest migration, as well as encounter warthogs, baboons, hippos, and elephants. For a taste of local culture, meet the Datoga and Barbaig tribesmen, who skillfully craft spears and jewelry from local silver. Don’t miss the opportunity to visit the Hadzabe, the last hunter-gatherers of Africa, for a unique glimpse into their way of life.
Day by day itinerary
DAY 1: KIA - Arusha.
At Kilimanjaro International Airport (JRO) on arrival in Tanzania you will meet with one of our company representative who will welcome you and transfer you from the airport to Arusha town. You will spend the night in this busy tourist town, where you will get short briefing from our representative at hotel and leave you to relax for while, in evening you will get dinner.
Transport: 4wd Custom Safari Vehicle
Accommodation:Four Points by Sheraton Arusha, The Arusha Hotel
DAY 2: Arusha – Arusha national Park.
After breakfast in morning at hotel you will meet our professional driver guide who will give you short safari briefing then drive way to Arusha National Park as Arusha national Park has three most significant features include the rugged Mount Meru (Tanzania’s second highest peak with 4566m), Momela Lakes, and the 3km wide Ngurudoto Crater, which was formed about fifteen million years ago. You will do walking safari, game drive and get enjoyed beautiful giraffe, baboons also bird watching until evening and driving back to Hotel in Arusha city of day one.
Distance: 31 km
Transport: 4wd Custom Safari Vehicle
Accommodation: Four Points by Sheraton Arusha, The Arusha Hotel
DAY 3: Arusha national Park - Tarangire national Park
After enjoying your breakfast and picnic lunch, you’ll embark on a 2-hour drive from Arusha to Tarangire National Park. Once you arrive, immerse yourself in morning game viewing in this stunning park, renowned for its iconic Baobab and Acacia trees. Keep an eye out for a diverse array of wildlife, including zebras, elephants, giraffes, and waterbucks. Following your exciting game drive, you’ll return for a delicious dinner to wrap up your day.
Distance: 109 km
Transport: 4wd Custom Safari Vehicle
Accommodation: Suricata Boma Lodge
DAY 4: Tarangire national Park - Lake Manyara
After breakfast in morning and your picnic lunch will drive way to Lake Manyara for game drive. Lake Manyara National park, the park has more than 400 species and which are famous for availability of climbing lions tree and flamingos on the lake. After game drive you will drive to campsite for dinner.
Distance: 62 km
Transport: 4wd Custom Safari Vehicle
Accommodation: Suricata Boma Lodge
DAY 5: Lake Manyara - Lake Eyas
Breakfast at morning hours and drive to Lake Eyasi, home to the Hadzabe people, a reclusive tribe of bushmen who live as they did 10, 000 years ago. The Hadzabe are among the last hunter-gatherers of Africa. You will be fascinated by their clicking language and hunting techniques. You will have a nature walking tour around the Hadzabe community and participate in hunting with them or to watch/ dance their traditional songs. While your dinner.
Distance: 69 km
Meals included: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner
Accommodation: Lake Eyasi Safari Lodge or similar.
DAY 6: Lake Eyas - Serengeti National Park
After breakfast, drive to Serengeti National Park Onaway pass to Ngorongoro Conservation Area, it takes 3 to 5hours by drive ride. Serengeti Tanzania’s most famous and largest national park and one of the most spectacular parks in the world. The “endless plains” cover some 14,763 square kilometers including large plains, short grass plains, kopjes, and lakes Game viewing en-route.
Distance: 183 km
Transport: 4wd Custom Safari Vehicle
Accommodation: Zawadi Serengeti Camp
or similar.
DAY 7: Serengeti National Park
This day after breakfast morning, we will take your packed lunch for a full day game drives in the wilderness tracking the Great migration trails. Thorough explanation about this great world event that Tanzania proud of will be provided. And in the evening as the sun goes down, drive back for dinner and overnigh
Transport: 4wd Custom Safari Vehicle
Accommodation: Zawadi Serengeti Camp
DAY 8: Serengeti National Park - Ngorongoro Crater
After breakfast and your picnic lunch then you will descend into the Crater floor to do a full day game drive which is famous for spotting all the AFRICAN BIG FIVE Rhino, Lion, Leopard, Buffalo and Elephant live in this wonderful caldera, others are Zebra, Hippo,Wildebeest, Hyena and more Birds includes flamingos on the Soda lake, Geese, Storks and Vultures. In the late afternoon hours you will get drive to Karatu Town.
Distance: 87 km
Transport: 4wd Custom Safari Vehicle
Accommodation: Mvuli Mountain Lodge Ngorongoro or similar.
DAY 9: Ngorongoro Crater - Karatu
After breakfast and your picnic lunch then you will descend into the Crater floor to do a full day game drive which is famous for spotting all the AFRICAN BIG FIVE Rhino, Lion, Leopard, Buffalo and Elephant live in this wonderful caldera, others are Zebra, Hippo,Wildebeest, Hyena and more Birds includes flamingos on the Soda lake, Geese, Storks and Vultures. In the late afternoon hours you will get drive to Mto wa Mbu.
Distance: 87 km
Transport: 4wd Custom Safari Vehicle
Accommodation: Suricata Boma Lodge or similar.
DAY 10: Karatu - Maasai Village Tour - Arusha
After your breakfast in the morning you will get drive to masai village you will learn the culture of masai people like their dressing style, cooking style, dancing style, and the whole history of masai people. After your trip you will get drive back to Arusha
Distance: 134 km
Transport: 4wd Custom Safari Vehicle
Accommodation: Four Points by Sheraton Arusha, The Arusha Hotel or similar.
DAY 11: Arusha - Chemka hotspring Tour - Moshi
After your breakfast you will get drive to Chemka hot spring Travelers to Tanzania usually base in Arusha or Moshi in between hiking trips and safaris. While recovering from multi-day tours and hiking trips one of the best things to do is a day trip to the Chemka Hot Springs, also known as the Kikuletwa Hot Springs. Just 1.5 hours from Arusha and nearby Moshi Town, this is one of the hidden gems of Tanzania that you need to visit. The water was crystal clear in this jungle oasis where you can relax all day and even enjoy rope swings, tire tubing, and some high jumps out of the trees. After this tour you will get dinner.
Distance: 76 km
Transport: 4wd Custom Safari Vehicle
Accommodation: The Maridadi Hotel
or another hotel of the same category.
DAY 12: Moshi - Materuni Waterfalls Departure
After breakfast, you will drive to Materuni Village for a memorable tour of the stunning Materuni Waterfalls. The walk offers a chance to admire Tanzania’s lush nature, spot local fruits like bananas, avocados, and mangos, and discover the traditions, economy, and culture of the Chaga people. At the waterfall, you may swim in the refreshing natural pool, so swimsuits are recommended. The experience continues with a coffee tour, where villagers demonstrate the process from bean to cup through singing, dancing, and roasting. A traditional Chagga lunch will be served before transferring to Kilimanjaro International Airport for your departure.
