10-Day Tanzania Wildlife & Culture Safari

Overview—10-Day Tanzania Wildlife & Culture Safari

This 10-day safari offers the perfect balance of thrilling wildlife encounters and meaningful cultural experiences across Tanzania’s northern circuit. You’ll explore Tarangire National Park, known for its baobabs and elephants; Lake Manyara, where flamingos, hippos, and tree-climbing lions thrive; the Serengeti, world-famous for predators and the Great Migration; and the Ngorongoro Crater, one of Africa’s most remarkable natural wonders. Alongside these iconic landscapes, you’ll engage with local communities to better understand Tanzania’s rich traditions, from the semi-nomadic Maasai to Hadzabe hunter-gatherers.

This journey is ideal for travelers who want more than just game drives. Carefully selected lodges and tented camps ensure comfort after full days in the bush, while cultural interactions bring you closer to the human heritage of this remarkable land. Whether you are photographing lions at dawn, sharing stories with villagers, or standing on the rim of the Ngorongoro Crater, this safari blends nature, people, and adventure into a truly enriching experience.

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Detailed Itinerary —10-Day Tanzania Wildlife & Culture Safari

Day 1: Arrival in Arusha

Arrive at Kilimanjaro International Airport and transfer to your lodge in Arusha. Depending on arrival time, you may explore local markets or relax at your lodge. Overnight in Arusha.

Day 2: Arusha – Transfer to Tarangire National Park

Depart after breakfast for Tarangire National Park. Arrive in time for lunch, followed by an afternoon game drive. Spot elephants, baobab-studded landscapes, and varied birdlife. Dinner and overnight in Tarangire.

Day 3: Full-Day Safari in Tarangire

Spend the day exploring Tarangire with morning and afternoon game drives. This park is especially rich in elephants, lions, and raptors. Between drives, enjoy downtime at the lodge. Overnight in Tarangire.

Day 4: Tarangire – Cultural Visit in Mto wa Mbu – Lake Manyara National Park

After breakfast, visit Mto wa Mbu, a bustling village known for its mix of cultures and banana plantations. Enjoy a guided walk or cycling tour before continuing to Lake Manyara National Park. Afternoon game drive reveals flamingos, pelicans, hippos, and tree-climbing lions. Overnight near Lake Manyara.

Day 5: Lake Manyara – Transfer to Serengeti National Park

After breakfast, depart for Serengeti National Park via the Ngorongoro Highlands. Arrive for lunch at your camp and enjoy an afternoon game drive. The Serengeti offers iconic landscapes and year-round wildlife action. Overnight in Serengeti.

Day 6: Full-Day Safari in Serengeti

Spend a full day exploring Serengeti with flexible drives. Depending on the season, witness the Great Wildebeest Migration or photograph predators like lions and cheetahs in action. Overnight in Serengeti.

Day 7: Full-Day Safari in Serengeti

Another full day ensures more chances to capture different regions of the park and unique wildlife moments. Sunset drives offer golden light and dramatic photography opportunities. Overnight in Serengeti.

Day 8: Serengeti – Transfer to Ngorongoro Crater

Enjoy a final Serengeti morning game drive, then travel to Ngorongoro. Arrive at your lodge on the crater rim for stunning views. Dinner and overnight overlooking the crater.

Day 9: Ngorongoro Crater Safari & Maasai Village Visit

Descend into the Ngorongoro Crater for a full-day safari. Spot rhinos, elephants, lions, and flamingos in this unique ecosystem. In the afternoon, visit a nearby Maasai village to learn about their traditions and lifestyle. Return to your lodge for dinner and overnight.

Day 10: Ngorongoro – Hadzabe Cultural Visit – Return to Arusha

After breakfast, drive to Lake Eyasi for an encounter with the Hadzabe hunter-gatherer community. Learn about their traditional hunting, gathering, and way of life. After lunch, return to Arusha, arriving in the late afternoon for your onward journey.