10 Days Safari

Day 1: Tarangire National Park
After breakfast at the lodge your driver/guide will pick you up with a 4×4 Land Cruiser. The adventure can begin. The Tarangire National Park is home to very large herds of elephant and buffalo, especially from June to October, but there are also many other animals such as zebras, wildebeests, ostriches, giraffes, lions, leopards and many more. Typical for the lovely landscape are the huge Baobab trees (baobab trees), some of which are estimated to be 850 years old. After a full day game drive, enjoy the evening hours in your accommodation with pool.

(B/L/D | drive Arusha – Tarangire National Park (approx. 2,5 hrs.) | game drive Tarangire National Park | overnight stay: Sangaiwe Tented Lodge

Day 2: Lake Natron
Your journey today takes you through Masai savannah into the dry, barren volcanic region of Lake Natron. After arrival and lunch at your camp, you will undertake a beautiful hike through a gorge through which the Ngare Sero River meanders. Do not forget your bathing suit. The waterfalls offer a welcome refreshment! Afterwards you will visit a Massai village. Learn all about the Massai culture. After returning home, make yourself comfortable in the camp, stretch your legs and enjoy the view of the lake and the vastness of this unique volcanic landscape. In the evening a delicious dinner awaits you in your tent camp.

(B/L/D | gorge hike +/- 2 hours | visit Massai village) | overnight stay: Lake Natron Tented Camp)

Day 3: Lake Natron
Breathe the cool morning air at Lake Natron. With a little luck you will see the large flocks of flamingoes, which have their seasonal breeding grounds here. After an invigorating breakfast in camp, the journey continues past Oldoinyo Lengai, the Masai’s mountain of God, to Lake Eyasi. On the way you will enjoy magnificent views over the Rift Valley and Lake Manyara.

(B/L/D | drive Lake Natron – Lake Eyasi (approx. 6.5 hrs.) | overnight stay: Lake Eyasi Safari Lodge)

Day 4: Lake Eyasi, Hadzabe Bushmen / Datoga pastoralists
The last bushmen of East Africa, the Hadzabe, are settled at Lake Eyasi and have lived for thousands of years as hunters and gatherers from and with nature. Get to know their nomadic way of life by visiting one of their villages. A local guide who speaks their click language will help you with questions and. and answers. There is the possibility to participate in a small hunt for small animals with bow and arrow. Afterwards you will visit the shepherd people of Datoga, who live from agriculture. Look over the shoulder of the village smid as he makes jewellery, spearheads and tools in the traditional way. 

(B/L/D | Visit Hadzabe/Datoga | Drive Lake Eyasi – Karatu (approx. 1 hour) | Overnight: Bougainvillea Safari Lodge)

Day 5: Serengeti National Park Central (Seronera)
Early in the morning you will set off for the central Serengeti for an exciting game drive. There is a lot to discover. Cats of prey are often found lying on rock formations (kopjes), where they look for prey. A great photo motif for your photo book. After a full day of wildlife observation you return to your camp. Share your experiences over a campfire and sundowner. The sunset in the wilderness has a very special flair. A delicious dinner in the main tent rounds off the day. Listen to the animal voices of the wilderness at night, a special experience.

(B/L/D) | Drive to the Serengeti Central (approx. 4 hours | game drive en-route) | Overnight: Thorn Tree Camp)

Day 6: Lake Victoria
In the morning you drive west to the beautiful Lake Victoria, which is the largest lake in Africa with an area similar to the size of Bavaria. On the way there you will have another opportunity for many animal observations in the West Serengeti (Grumeti). The Grumeti River is home to numerous hippos and crocodiles. Soon you will reach Lake Victoria. In the quietly situated lodge directly on the shore, you can relax wonderfully with a view over the water and a cool drink. 

(B/L/D | drive Central Serengeti – Lake Victoria (approx. 4 hrs.) | game drive en-route) | overnight stay: Serenity on the Lake)

Day 7: Lake Victoria
After a fortifying breakfast you will explore Lake Victoria by canoe. During the trip you will have the opportunity to watch the local fishermen doing their traditional fishing and if you wish you can try your luck at fishing. Lake Victoria is home to hippopotami and is also rich in species, especially a large variety of cichlids. Enjoy the silence on the lake. The destination of the excursion is a fishing village with a fish market. Relax afterwards in your beautiful accommodation.

(B/L/D | canoe trip (about 4 hours) | overnight stay: Serenity on the Lake)

Day 8: Serengeti North (end of the cogats)After a restful night, the trail takes you across the Western and Central Serengeti. In the Central Serengeti there are many animals to observe all year round. Slowly you move northwards. At the Mara River in northern Tanzania, migration (animal migration) takes place during the summer months. Migration is the annual clockwise migration of huge herds of wildebeest and zebra through the Serengeti, always in search of nutritious grasses. If you are lucky, you will see a river crossing. The hungry crocodiles look forward to this feast every year. In the late afternoon you move into your mobile tent camp not far from the Mara River. Listen to the animal voices in the night and feel close to nature.

(B/L/D | drive Lake Victoria – Serengeti North (approx. 4 hours) | game drive en-route) | overnight stay: Tanzania Bush Camp Kogatende)

Day 9: Serengeti North (end of the cogats)
Today you have another opportunity to cross the famous Mara River. Where there is plenty of food, the predators are not far away. Maybe you will witness an exciting hunt. In the evening you can talk about what you have seen at the romantic campfire with other guests. 

(B/L/D | game drive Mara River) | Overnight stay: Tanzania Bush Camp Kogatende)

Day 10: Serengeti North (end of the cogats)
After breakfast you will be driven to the Airstrip in time for your flight to Arusha Airport by bush plane. From here (or from the Airstrip Kogatende) you have the possibility to start another connection program like Zanzibar. Please contact us. If there is no connecting program, you will be brought to the Kilimajaro airport, from where you will start your journey home.

(B/-/- | Flight with bush plane to Arusha airport (approx. 2 ¼ hrs.)  

Change requests
This trip is a proposal. The availability of accommodation must be requested individually. If the accommodation is not available, alternative accommodation will be offered. We are also happy to offer you an alternative preliminary or follow-up programme. We are looking forward to your contact.

If you wish, we can book a hotel in Arusha the day before you start your safari. We would be pleased to offer you a pre- or follow-up programme such as another safari in the south or a beach holiday on Zanzibar. 

Our guides speak English, German, Spanish, Russian and French (other languages on request).

F = Breakfast
M = Lunch / picnic with lunch box
D = Dinner