Overview
Experience the spirit of Africa on this 7-day Hakuna Matata Safari through northern Tanzania’s iconic wildlife destinations. Journey from Arusha National Park to Tarangire, Serengeti, and Ngorongoro Crater, enjoying walking safaris, canoeing, and game drives. Track big cats and roaming herds, witness predator-prey action, encounter the Big Five, and immerse yourself in vibrant Maasai culture—all at a relaxed, unforgettable safari pace.
Highlights
Trip highlights
- Airport transfers as shown on the above itinerary
- Accommodation and meals as per the above itinerary
- 4 x 4 Toyota Landcruiser with pop up roof,
- All sightseeing and game viewing as specified in the itinerary.
- Unlimited bottled Mineral water during safari.
- Unlimited tea and coffee during the safari
- A private professional speaking English guide
- Government taxes.
- Unlimited game mileage during safari game drives
- Domestic flight: Arusha airport to Ndutu airstrip
Inclusions
What's included
- Airport transfers as shown on the above itinerary
- Accommodation and meals as per the above itinerary
- 4 x 4 Toyota Landcruiser with pop up roof,
- All sightseeing and game viewing as specified in the itinerary.
- Unlimited bottled Mineral water during safari.
- Unlimited tea and coffee during the safari
- A private professional speaking English guide
- Government taxes.
- Unlimited game mileage during safari game drives
- Domestic flight: Arusha airport to Ndutu airstrip
Days 1
Welcome to theWild – Arusha National Park
Travel/activity:
Pick up from your hotel in Arusha and drive to Arusha National Park (45 minutes). This park has it all, from Tanzania’s second-highest peak, Mount Meru, to the Momella Lakes and the Little Serengeti. It’s northern Tanzania’s best-kept secret. Indulge in an experience like no other with a walking safari, canoe ride, and game drives. As the clouds part, behold the majestic snows of Kilimanjaro. This is just the beginning of your Hakuna Matata Safari! Overnight at a hotel/lodge in Arusha.
Transportation: 4WD Safari Land Cruiser with pop up roof
Accommodation:
Amani Safari Lodge
Inclusion:
Meals: B,L,D
Pick up from your hotel in Arusha and drive to Arusha National Park (45 minutes). This park has it all, from Tanzania’s second-highest peak, Mount Meru, to the Momella Lakes and the Little Serengeti. It’s northern Tanzania’s best-kept secret. Indulge in an experience like no other with a walking safari, canoe ride, and game drives. As the clouds part, behold the majestic snows of Kilimanjaro. This is just the beginning of your Hakuna Matata Safari! Overnight at a hotel/lodge in Arusha.
Transportation: 4WD Safari Land Cruiser with pop up roof
Accommodation:
Amani Safari Lodge
Inclusion:
Meals: B,L,D
Travel/activity:
After breakfast, depart at 08:30 for Tarangire National Park, where ancient baobabs and dusty riverbeds tell stories of migrating herds. Embark on a game drive focused on spotting elephants, big cats, and birdlife. Overnight at a lodge/tented camp inside Tarangire.
Transportation: 4WD Safari Land Cruiser with pop up roof
Inclusion:
Meals: B,L,D
Accommodation:
Amani Silale
After breakfast, depart at 08:30 for Tarangire National Park, where ancient baobabs and dusty riverbeds tell stories of migrating herds. Embark on a game drive focused on spotting elephants, big cats, and birdlife. Overnight at a lodge/tented camp inside Tarangire.
Transportation: 4WD Safari Land Cruiser with pop up roof
Inclusion:
Meals: B,L,D
Accommodation:
Amani Silale
Day 2
Baobab Dreams – Tarangire National Park
Day 3
Journey to the Great Plains – Serengeti National Park
Travel/activity:
After breakfast, enjoy a game drive as you exit Tarangire National Park, then drive through the Great Rift Valley and Ngorongoro Highlands towards the legendary Serengeti. En route, visit a traditional Maasai village or the archaeological site of Olduvai Gorge. Afternoon game drive across the Serengeti plains. Overnight at a lodge or tented camp.
Transportation: 4WD Safari Land Cruiser with pop up roof
Inclusion:
Meals: B,L,D
Accommodation:
Amani Lobo Serengeti
After breakfast, enjoy a game drive as you exit Tarangire National Park, then drive through the Great Rift Valley and Ngorongoro Highlands towards the legendary Serengeti. En route, visit a traditional Maasai village or the archaeological site of Olduvai Gorge. Afternoon game drive across the Serengeti plains. Overnight at a lodge or tented camp.
Transportation: 4WD Safari Land Cruiser with pop up roof
Inclusion:
Meals: B,L,D
Accommodation:
Amani Lobo Serengeti
Travel/activity:
This day demands an early start. Your driver/guide will arrange morning coffee/tea as you begin your game drive while birds welcome the dawn and light pierces through the savannah. Head out for a morning game drive followed by a hamper breakfast and more exploration. Return to your lodge for lunch and a short rest, then embark on an afternoon/evening game drive. Watch the sun set over the plains and return to your lodge for dinner and overnight.
Transportation: 4WD Safari Land Cruiser with pop up roof
Inclusion:
Meals: B,L,D
Accommodation:
Amani Lobo Serengeti
This day demands an early start. Your driver/guide will arrange morning coffee/tea as you begin your game drive while birds welcome the dawn and light pierces through the savannah. Head out for a morning game drive followed by a hamper breakfast and more exploration. Return to your lodge for lunch and a short rest, then embark on an afternoon/evening game drive. Watch the sun set over the plains and return to your lodge for dinner and overnight.
Transportation: 4WD Safari Land Cruiser with pop up roof
Inclusion:
Meals: B,L,D
Accommodation:
Amani Lobo Serengeti
Day 4
Serengeti Safari Magic
Day 5
Serengeti to the Highlands
Travel/activity:
After breakfast, bid farewell to Serengeti as you drive towards Naabi Hill Gate and into the Ngorongoro Highlands. Marvel at the shifting landscapes and wildlife en route. Overnight at a lodge in the Ngorongoro or Karatu area.
Transportation: 4WD Safari Land Cruiser with pop up roof
Inclusion:
Meals: B,L,D
Accommodation:
Amani Eserian / Karatu
After breakfast, bid farewell to Serengeti as you drive towards Naabi Hill Gate and into the Ngorongoro Highlands. Marvel at the shifting landscapes and wildlife en route. Overnight at a lodge in the Ngorongoro or Karatu area.
Transportation: 4WD Safari Land Cruiser with pop up roof
Inclusion:
Meals: B,L,D
Accommodation:
Amani Eserian / Karatu
Travel/activity:
Early breakfast, then descend into the Ngorongoro Crater, the world’s largest intact caldera. It is more than a giant zoo, its 600-meter deep walls create a perfect sanctuary for a myriad of wildlife existing in perfect harmony. From big tusker elephants and elusive black rhinos to flamingos, this is truly the Garden of Eden. Enjoy hamper lunch at Ngoitoktok Springs. Overnight at the same lodge in the Ngorongoro/Karatu area.
Transportation: 4WD Safari Land Cruiser with pop up roof
Inclusion:
Meals: B,L,D
Accommodation:
Amani Eserian / Karatu
Early breakfast, then descend into the Ngorongoro Crater, the world’s largest intact caldera. It is more than a giant zoo, its 600-meter deep walls create a perfect sanctuary for a myriad of wildlife existing in perfect harmony. From big tusker elephants and elusive black rhinos to flamingos, this is truly the Garden of Eden. Enjoy hamper lunch at Ngoitoktok Springs. Overnight at the same lodge in the Ngorongoro/Karatu area.
Transportation: 4WD Safari Land Cruiser with pop up roof
Inclusion:
Meals: B,L,D
Accommodation:
Amani Eserian / Karatu
Day 6
Crater Wonderland – Ngorongoro Crater
Day 7
Farewell to the Bush – Return to Arusha
Travel/activity:
Enjoy a leisurely breakfast before returning to Arusha. Option to freshen up at a day room before transferring to the airport for your flight home or onward to Zanzibar, Pemba, or Mafia for a beach extension.
Transportation: 4WD Safari Land Cruiser with pop up roof
Inclusion:
Meals: B,L,D
Enjoy a leisurely breakfast before returning to Arusha. Option to freshen up at a day room before transferring to the airport for your flight home or onward to Zanzibar, Pemba, or Mafia for a beach extension.
Transportation: 4WD Safari Land Cruiser with pop up roof
Inclusion:
Meals: B,L,D
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