This 8 day immersive safari explores Tanzania’s north. Experience flamingos at Lake Natron, thrilling Serengeti game drives, and the wildlife rich Ngorongoro Crater. Connect with Hadzabe culture at Lake Eyasi and conclude with a trek to Materuni Waterfalls on Kilimanjaro’s slopes for a perfect finale.

DAY 1: ARUSHA
Arriving in Arusha, you are immediately embraced by the cool, fresh air and lush, green foothills of Mount Meru. Your lodge offers a serene sanctuary, a perfect place to acclimatize. As the sun sets, the distant sounds of the city mingle with the anticipation of your upcoming safari adventures, setting a tranquil tone for the remarkable journey that lies ahead.

DAY 2: LAKE NATRON
Venture into a stark, dramatic landscape dominated by the active Ol Doinyo Lengai volcano. This alkaline lake is a flamingo nursery, a pink hued spectacle against the baked earth. Trek through a rugged river gorge to a hidden waterfall oasis, a refreshing contrast to the surrounding, raw volcanic terrain that defines this unique and unforgettable region.

DAY 3-4: SERENGETI NATIONAL PARK
Cross into the vast, iconic plains of the Serengeti, an ecosystem pulsating with life. Witness the thunderous Great Migration or stalk stealthy predators on exhilarating game drives. As dusk falls, your secluded camp immerses you in the wild, the sounds of hyenas whooping and lions roaring under an immense, star filled African sky.

DAY 5: SERENGETI NP – NGORONGORO CONSERVATION AREA
Savour a final sunrise game drive across the golden Serengeti plains, capturing last glimpses of roaming wildlife. The journey east climbs into the highlands, the landscape transforming into rolling, cool hills. You arrive at the crater’s rim, where misty clouds swirl, unveiling breathtaking views into the world’s largest intact volcanic caldera below.

DAY 6: NGORONGORO CRATER – LAKE EYASI
Descend the steep crater wall into a wildlife packed microcosm. Spot the Big Five, including the elusive black rhino, on the fertile crater floor. After a picnic lunch beside a hippo  filled pool, you ascend and journey to Lake Eyasi, a vast, seasonal salt lake nestled dramatically within the Great Rift Valley’s escarpment.

DAY 7: LAKE EYASI – MATERUNI WATERFALLS
Join the Hadzabe Bushmen at dawn for an immersive, ancient hunting and gathering experience. Their click language echoes through the bush. Later, visit Datoga blacksmiths, observing traditional metalwork. Then, travel to the lush slopes of Kilimanjaro, trekking through a vibrant coffee farm to the majestic Materuni Waterfall, where you can swim in the cool, misty pool.

DAY 8: MATERUNI – KILIMANJARO – DEPARTURE
Awaken to the crisp mountain air and stunning views of Mount Kilimanjaro’s peak. Enjoy a final, hands on coffee tour, tasting the freshest brew. After a traditional Chagga lunch, you begin your transfer, reflecting on a journey from flamingo shores and predator-filled plains to cultural encounters and waterfall mist, concluding at Arusha Airport or your hotel.

Our prices includes: accommodations and meals, safari briefing, guaranteed window seat in a 4X4 safari vehicles driven by experienced driver guide (LANDCRUSER-WARBUS), all sightseeing and game viewing, all park entrance fees, concession fee, crater fee, soft drinks, 1.5 liter of mineral drinking water per person per day, bush lunch set ups & transfers (hotel to/from airport)

Our price excludes: International flights and Visas, Domestic and international airport taxes, Gratuities for the driver guide, personal expenses such as beverages and laundry, travel insurance and medical evacuation