12 Days Tanzania Safari Tour

12 Days Tanzania Safari Tour starts in Arusha to Serengeti National Park, Lake Manyara and Ngorongoro. The 12 Days Tanzania Safari Tour is ideal for all travelers on self drive safari in Tanzania as they explore the best safari destinations in Tanzania. The safari places you visit include Serengeti National Park known as the center for wildlife safaris in Kenya, Lake Manyara National Park with the tree climbing lions, Ngorongoro Crater with many wildlife animals fond of populating the crater to break thirst. Others include; Lake Eyasi, Tarangire National Park.

The 12 Days Tanzania Safari is remarkable for all travelers from all over the world interested in watching the various wildlife animals wandering in their natural vegetation habitat. The wildlife animals are watched as you traverse from one point to another in a 4×4 wheel vehicle.

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Safari Overview

Day 1: Arrive in Arusha

Day 2: Transfer to Tarangire National Park

Day 3: Full Day Game Drive at Tarangire National Park

Day 4: Transfer to Lake Manyara National Park

Day 5: Full Day Game Drive at Lake Manyara National Park

Day 6: Transfer to Ngorongoro Conservation Area
Day 7: Full Day Game Drive in Ngorongoro Conservation Area

Day 8: Transfer to Serengeti National Park

Day 9: Full Day Game Drive at Serengeti National Park

Day 10: Transfer to Lake Eyasi

Day 11: Cultural Encounter with the Datoga Tribe

Day 12: Departure to Arusha/ Airport

Detailed Itinerary of the 12 Days Safari In Tanzania

Day 1: Arrive in Arusha

You arrive at the Arusha International Airport where you are met by a driver guide who takes you through a meet and greet session about the safari then later he shall transfer you to check-in lodge or relaxation, Dinner and Overnight. Arusha Safari Lodge.

Day 2: Transfer to Tarangire National Park

Morning breakfast then with your luggage embark on transfer to the Tarangire National Park. You shall transfer for a period of 5 to 6 hours watching the green terrain vegetation, bird species. After a while, you shall reach the park and have an en-route Game Drive watching various wildlife animals like lions, hippos, leopards, cheetahs, African buffaloes, hyenas, zebras, etc. After the Game Drive, you shall transfer to check-in lodge for Dinner and Overnight. Tarangire Safari Lodge.

Day 3: Full Day Game Drive at Tarangire National Park

Morning early breakfast then with packed lunch, embark on transfer to enjoy a full Day Game Drive in the park. On reaching the park, you shall traverse from one point to another watching various wildlife animals wander around their natural vegetation habitat. The wildlife animals you watch include; lions, hippos, leopards, cheetahs, African buffaloes, hyenas, zebras, etc. Take very many photos then later, you shall break off for lunch at mid-day and afterwards proceed on another Game Drive that goes till late evening. You shall enjoy and take many photos to keep then when it is late evening, transfer back to your lodge for Dinner and Overnight. Tarangire Safari Lodge.

Day 4: Transfer to Lake Manyara National Park

Wake up early have breakfast then proceed on transfer to Lake Manyara National Park. The journey takes you a period of 6 to 7 hours. On your way, have views of the green terrain vegetation, bird species then after you shall reach the park and enjoy a Game Drive watching many wildlife animals wander around their habitat. You shall then after proceed to check-in lodge for Dinner and Overnight. Lake Manyara Wildlife lodge.

Day 5: Full Day Game Drive at Lake Manyara National Park

Morning early breakfast then with packed lunch, embark on transfer to enjoy a full Day Game Drive in the park. On reaching the park, you shall traverse from one point to another watching various wildlife animals wander around their natural vegetation habitat. The wildlife animals you watch include; lions, hippos, leopards, cheetahs, African buffaloes, hyenas, zebras, etc. Take very many photos then later, you shall break off for lunch at mid-day and afterwards proceed on another Game Drive that goes till late evening. You shall enjoy and take many photos to keep then when it is late evening, transfer back to your lodge for Dinner and Overnight. Lake Manyara Wildlife lodge.

Day 6: Transfer to Ngorongoro Conservation Area

Morning breakfast then transfer to the stunning Ngorongoro Conservation Area. The journey takes you a period of 1 to 2 hours. On your way, view the green terrain, bird species till you reach the park. On getting here, you shall enjoy a Game Drive watching wildlife animals like lions, leopards, elephants, buffaloes, rhinos, wildebeest, zebras, hippos, hyenas, gazelle species, elands, hartebeest, jackals and bat-eared foxes etc. After the Game Drive, you shall proceed to check-in lodge for Dinner and Overnight. Ngorongoro Crater Lodge.

Day 7: Full Day Game Drive in Ngorongoro Conservation Area

Morning early breakfast then with packed lunch, embark on transfer to enjoy a full Day Game Drive in the park. On reaching the park, you shall traverse from one point to another watching various wildlife animals wander around their natural vegetation habitat. The wildlife animals you watch include; lions, hippos, leopards, cheetahs, African buffaloes, hyenas, zebras, etc. Take very many photos then later, you shall break off for lunch at mid-day and afterwards proceed on another Game Drive that goes till late evening. You shall enjoy and take many photos to keep then when it is late evening, transfer back to your lodge for Dinner and Overnight. Ngorongoro Crater Lodge.

Day 8: Transfer to Serengeti National Park

Morning breakfast then transfer to the stunning Serengeti National Park. The journey takes you a period of 1 to 2 hours watching green terrain, bird species. After a while, you shall reach the park and enjoy a Game Drive then later transfer to check-in lodge for relaxation, Dinner and Overnight. Serengeti Sopa Lodge.

Day 9: Full Day Game Drive at Serengeti National Park

Morning early breakfast then with packed lunch, embark on transfer to enjoy a full Day Game Drive in the park. On reaching the park, you shall traverse from one point to another watching various wildlife animals wander around their natural vegetation habitat. The wildlife animals you watch include; lions, hippos, leopards, cheetahs, African buffaloes, hyenas, zebras, etc. Take very many photos then later, you shall break off for lunch at mid-day and afterwards proceed on another Game Drive that goes till late evening. You shall enjoy and take many photos to keep then when it is late evening, transfer back to your lodge for Dinner and Overnight. Serengeti Sopa Lodge.

Day 10: Transfer to Lake Eyasi

Wake up have breakfast ten proceed on journey to the stunning lake Eyasi. You shall transfer for a period of 4 to 5 hours watching the green terrain vegetation, bird species then after a while, you shall reach lake Eyasi then take on a drive around watching wildlife animals, bird species and take many photos to keep. After the drive, proceed to check-in lodge for Dinner and Overnight. Lake Eyasi Safari Lodge.

Day 11: Cultural Encounter with the Datoga Tribe

Breakfast in the morning then continue to enjoy a Cultural encounter with the local Datoga people who occupy the region surrounding the Lake. Meeting these people is fulfilling as you engage with them taking you through their traditions and customs. The Datoga people are semi nomadic pastoralists known for their blacksmithing, beadwork, unique clothing and facial markings. When it gets to mid day, have lunch then after get on another session of cultural encounter.

After a while, you shall view their houses which are built from mud and dung. You shall meet with the elders as well as learn how to use tools like knives, arrows, traditional bellows, metal work and hand tools. These will also take you through story telling sessions, ritual songs, oral history, myths, etc. After the cultural adventure, you shall transfer back to your lodge for Dinner and Overnight. Lake Eyasi Safari Lodge.

Day 12: Departure to Arusha/ Airport

Breakfast in the morning then transfer with your luggage to Nairobi or the Arusha International Airport to board your flight back home.

Inclusions

  • All ground transportation in a 4×4 safari vehicle
  • Airport transfers on arrival and departure.
  • Accommodation
  • Meals
  • Safari Activities
  • Visit to Olduvai Gorge
  • Cultural Encounter (Datoga)
  • Park Entrance Fees
  • Conservation area fees
  • Crater service fee
  • Professional English-speaking safari guide/driver throughout the safari.
  • Local guides for cultural excursions
  • Bottled drinking water during safari.
  • Government taxes and levies

Exclusions

  • International flights
    Visa fees
  • Alcoholic beverages and soft drinks
  • Optional Activities
  • Tips & Gratuities
  • Personal expenses
  • Travel insurance
  • Vaccination and Medication
  • Souvenirs or crafts purchased from villages.
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