12 Days Tanzania Tented Safari

12 Days Tanzania Tented Camp Safari Overview

Experience the ultimate adventure with our 12 Days Tanzania Tented Camp Safari, designed for travelers seeking authentic wildlife encounters and comfort in the heart of nature. This private safari takes you through Tanzania top safari destinations, including Tarangire, Serengeti, Ngorongoro Crater, and Lake Manyara. Enjoy luxury tented camps, breathtaking landscapes, and unforgettable game drives while exploring the beauty of Tanzania safari tours and exclusive Tanzania safari packages.

Day by day itinerary

Day 1: Pick up from Airport

Upon your arrival at the airport, our professional safari guide will warmly welcome you and transfer you to your hotel in Arusha for relaxation and overnight stay. Depending on your arrival time, you may enjoy a short city tour or relax at the lodge while preparing for your unforgettable Tanzania safari adventure. This marks the beginning of your private safari experience through Tanzania is breathtaking wildlife destinations and scenic landscapes.

 

Accommodation:Four Points by Sheraton Arusha, The Arusha Hotel

Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Day 2: Arusha National Park with Walking Safari

After breakfast, depart for Arusha National Park for an exciting full day adventure. Enjoy a scenic game drive through diverse landscapes, including lush forests, open savannah, and the beautiful Momella Lakes. Spot wildlife such as giraffes, zebras, buffaloes, warthogs, and various bird species. Later, experience a guided walking safari accompanied by an armed ranger, offering a close up encounter with nature and wildlife. In the evening, return to hotel for dinner and overnight stay.

 

Accommodation: Four Points by Sheraton Arusha, The Arusha Hotel

Meals Plan: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Day 3: Arusha – Tarangire National Park

After breakfast, depart from Arusha and drive to Tarangire National Park for a thrilling game drive. Famous for its large elephant herds and iconic baobab trees, Tarangire offers excellent wildlife viewing opportunities throughout the year. During the safari, you may spot lions, giraffes, zebras, wildebeests, buffaloes, and a variety of bird species along the Tarangire River. Enjoy a picnic lunch inside the park before continuing with an afternoon game drive. Later, transfer to your tented camp or lodge for dinner and overnight stay.

 

Accommodation: Suricata Boma Lodge

Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Day 4: Lake Manyara National Park

After breakfast, proceed to Lake Manyara National Park for a full-day game drive. This beautiful park is known for its diverse ecosystems, lush groundwater forest, and the scenic alkaline lake that attracts thousands of flamingos and other bird species. During the safari, you may encounter elephants, hippos, giraffes, zebras, baboons, and the famous tree-climbing lions. Enjoy a picnic lunch surrounded by nature before continuing your wildlife adventure in the afternoon. Later, transfer to your tented camp or lodge for dinner and overnight stay.

Accommodation: Suricata Boma Lodge

Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Day 5: Lake Eyasi – Visit Hadzabe and Datoga Tribe

After breakfast, depart for Lake Eyasi for a unique cultural experience with the local Hadzabe and Datoga tribes. Meet the Hadzabe bushmen, one of the last hunter-gatherer communities in Africa, and learn about their traditional way of life, hunting techniques, and survival skills. You will also visit the Datoga tribe, known for their blacksmith craftsmanship and rich cultural heritage. This authentic cultural tour offers a deeper understanding of Tanzania’s indigenous communities and traditions. Later, return to your lodge or tented camp for dinner and overnight stay.


Accommodation: Lake Eyasi Safari Lodge or similar.

Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Day 6: Serengeti National Park

After breakfast, depart for the world famous Serengeti National Park, home to endless plains and incredible wildlife. Enjoy a scenic drive through the Ngorongoro Highlands as you head toward the Serengeti with game viewing along the way. Upon arrival, continue with an afternoon game drive where you may spot lions, elephants, cheetahs, giraffes, zebras, wildebeests, and many other animals in their natural habitat. The Serengeti is also renowned for the Great Migration and breathtaking African sunsets. Later, transfer to your tented camp for dinner and overnight stay.

 

Accommodation: Zawadi Serengeti Camp

Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
4-day Tanzania camping safari

Day 7: Full Day Serengeti National Park

Enjoy a full day game drive in Serengeti National Park, exploring endless plains filled with wildlife. Spot lions, elephants, cheetahs, giraffes, zebras, and wildebeests in their natural habitat while experiencing the beauty of Tanzania’s most famous safari destination.

Accommodation: Zawadi Serengeti Camp

Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Day 8: Serengeti Half Day – Transfer to Karatu

Enjoy a morning game drive in Serengeti National Park with another chance to spot the Big Five and other wildlife across the endless plains. After lunch, depart from Serengeti and drive through the scenic Ngorongoro Highlands to Karatu for dinner and overnight stay at your lodge.

 

Accommodation: Mvuli Mountain Lodge Ngorongoro 

Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Day 9: Ngorongoro Crater

After an early breakfast, descend into the spectacular Ngorongoro Crater for a full-day game drive. Known as one of Africa’s natural wonders, the crater is home to abundant wildlife including lions, elephants, buffaloes, rhinos, zebras, and hippos. Enjoy a picnic lunch near the hippo pool while surrounded by breathtaking landscapes and diverse wildlife. Later in the afternoon, ascend from the crater and transfer back to Arusha Town for dinner and overnight stay.
Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Day 10: visit maasai village Ewang’ani boma

After breakfast, visit the traditional Ewang’ani Boma for an authentic cultural experience with the Maasai community. Learn about Maasai traditions, lifestyle, dances, and local customs while exploring their unique homesteads. This cultural visit offers a wonderful opportunity to interact with the local people and experience Tanzania’s rich heritage. Later, return to your lodge for relaxation, dinner, and overnight stay.
Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Day 11: Materuni Waterfall & Chemka Hot Springs Tour

After breakfast, depart for a day trip to Materuni Waterfall, located on the slopes of Mount Kilimanjaro. Enjoy a guided walk through lush coffee farms and beautiful scenery before reaching the stunning waterfall. Later, continue to Chemka Hot Springs, a natural oasis with crystal-clear warm water perfect for swimming and relaxation. After a refreshing day surrounded by nature, return to Arusha for dinner and overnight stay.

 

Accommodation: Four Points by Sheraton Arusha, The Arusha Hotel.

Meals Plan:Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Day 12: Departure

After breakfast, enjoy some free time at the lodge depending on your flight schedule. Later, our driver will transfer you to the airport for your departure flight, marking the end of your unforgettable Tanzania safari adventure filled with wildlife, culture, and breathtaking landscape

Cost includes

  • A 4×4 safari jeep with the pop-up roof, which enable you to spot wildlife easier
  • All park entry fees
  • Accommodation on safari
  • A professional English speaking driver guide
  • All meals
  • Mineral water 1.5lt per person per day
  • Activities as per itinerary above

Cost Excludes

  • Flights
  • Optional activities
  • Visa fees
  • Alcoholic and soft drinks
  • Travel insurance
  • Tips
  • Personal spending money for souvenirs etc.