10 DAYS TANZANIA WILDLIFE SAFARI

After breakfast at The African Tulip Hotel, you will be met by your professional safari guide and depart for Tarangire National Park, located approximately 2.5–3 hours southwest of Arusha. This scenic drive takes you through picturesque Maasai villages and vast open plains.

Upon arrival at Tarangire, you’ll begin your first exciting game drive. Known as one of Tanzania’s hidden gems, Tarangire is famous for its large concentration of elephants, majestic baobab trees, and its seasonal swamps that attract a wide variety of wildlife. During the dry season (June to October), the park becomes a magnet for thousands of animals—including zebras, wildebeest, giraffes, buffaloes, and predators such as lions and leopards—who gather near the Tarangire River, the park’s only permanent water source.

Your guide will skillfully navigate the park’s diverse terrain, ensuring the best opportunities for photography and wildlife sightings.

In the afternoon, you’ll enjoy a packed picnic lunch at one of the designated scenic sites within the park. After your game drive, you’ll head to your lodge or tented camp located inside or near the park, where you can relax, enjoy a sundowner, and reflect on the day’s experiences.

Dinner will be served at the lodge, followed by an evening at leisure.

Accommodation: Lake Manyara Kilima Moja Lodge
Room Type: Luxury Suite Room
Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch (picnic or lodge), Dinner
Activities: Morning transfer from Tarangire, Game drive in Lake Manyara National Park
Park Highlight: Tree-climbing lions, flamingos, diverse landscapes, and birdlife

After a relaxed breakfast, depart your lodge and make your way to Lake Manyara National Park, a scenic gem nestled at the base of the Great Rift Valley escarpment. The short drive (approximately 1.5–2 hours from Tarangire) takes you through local villages and fertile farmland, giving a glimpse into Tanzanian rural life.

Upon arrival, embark on a game drive through the park's dramatically diverse ecosystems. Lake Manyara is renowned for its tree-climbing lions, large troops of baboons, hippos, and abundant birdlife. The alkaline lake attracts thousands of flamingos, along with pelicans, storks, and more than 400 other recorded bird species. You may also spot elephants moving through the forest, giraffes browsing in the acacia woodlands, and buffalo grazing in the floodplains.

Enjoy a picnic lunch at one of the designated viewpoints, with panoramic views of the shimmering lake and the escarpment rising behind it.

In the late afternoon, exit the park and head to your accommodation for the night — the luxurious Lake Manyara Kilima Moja Lodge. Set atop the escarpment, this beautifully designed lodge offers sweeping views of the lake and surrounding landscapes. The spacious rooms feature private balconies, elegant furnishings, and modern amenities, ensuring a comfortable and memorable stay.

Spend your evening at leisure: take a dip in the infinity pool, enjoy a spa treatment, or sip a cocktail as the sun sets over the valley. Dinner will be served at the lodge’s fine-dining restaurant, featuring both local and international cuisine.

Accommodation: Lake Manyara Kilima Moja Lodge
Meals Included: Breakfast, Picnic Lunch, Dinner
Activities: Full-day game drive in Lake Manyara National Park
Highlights: Tree-climbing lions, flamingos, Rift Valley views, rich birdlife

After an early breakfast at Lake Manyara Kilima Moja Lodge, you’ll depart for the world-famous Ngorongoro Conservation Area—a UNESCO World Heritage Site and one of Africa’s most iconic safari destinations. The drive takes approximately 1.5–2 hours, climbing through highland forests and farmland before reaching the crater rim.

Upon arrival, you will descend 600 meters (nearly 2,000 feet) into the Ngorongoro Crater, the world’s largest intact volcanic caldera. This natural amphitheater spans over 260 square kilometers and is home to more than 25,000 animals, making it one of the most wildlife-dense areas on Earth.

Enjoy a full-day game drive across the crater floor, where you may spot all members of the Big Five—lion, leopard, elephant, buffalo, and the critically endangered black rhino. The crater also hosts large populations of zebras, wildebeest, hippos, hyenas, jackals, and countless bird species.

Stop for a picnic lunch at a scenic site near the hippo pool, surrounded by the crater’s dramatic walls and lush landscapes.

In the late afternoon, ascend back to the rim and transfer to your overnight accommodation, located either on the crater rim or nearby in the Ngorongoro highlands. Here, you can relax and reflect on the day’s incredible sightings while enjoying sweeping views of the surrounding wilderness.

Dinner will be served at the lodge, followed by a peaceful evening at leisure.

Accommodation: (e.g., Ngorongoro Serena Lodge,

Meals Included: Breakfast, Picnic Lunch, Dinner
Activities: Full-day crater game drive
Highlights: Big Five sightings, black rhino, scenic crater views, rich biodiversity

After an early breakfast at your lodge near the Ngorongoro Crater, begin your journey to the world-renowned Serengeti National Park. This drive takes approximately 4–5 hours, passing through the scenic Ngorongoro highlands before descending onto the vast, open plains of the Serengeti.

En route, you’ll enjoy a game drive through the Ngorongoro Conservation Area, with opportunities to spot wildlife along the way, including Maasai herders tending to their cattle. As you enter Serengeti National Park through Naabi Hill Gate, the landscape opens up dramatically — endless golden grasslands dotted with acacia trees, kopjes (rocky outcrops), and abundant wildlife.

Enjoy a picnic lunch at a designated site within the park before beginning your first game drive in the Serengeti. Depending on the season, you may witness part of the Great Migration — where over 1.5 million wildebeest, zebras, and gazelles move across the plains in search of fresh grazing. Regardless of timing, Serengeti is teeming with predators like lions, cheetahs, and leopards, along with elephants, giraffes, hippos, and countless antelope species.

In the late afternoon, you’ll arrive at your selected tented camp or lodge in central Serengeti. Settle into your room, take in the stunning wilderness views, and enjoy a sundowner before dinner is served under the stars.

Accommodation: Luxury Tented Camp or Lodge in Central Serengeti (e.g., Serengeti Serena Lodge, Kubu Kubu Tented Camp, or similar)
Meals Included: Breakfast, Picnic Lunch, Dinner
Activities: En-route game drive from Ngorongoro to Serengeti, afternoon Serengeti game drive
Highlights: First glimpse of the Serengeti plains, Big Cats, Great Migration (seasonal), scenic landscapes

Wake up early to the sounds of the wild and enjoy a hearty breakfast at your camp or lodge. Today is dedicated to exploring the Serengeti National Park, one of Africa’s most celebrated wildlife reserves. With your expert guide, you’ll embark on morning and afternoon game drives, covering different areas of the park depending on wildlife movement and the season.

The Serengeti’s name, derived from the Maasai word Siringet, means "endless plains" — and it lives up to that name with vast landscapes teeming with life. This is prime territory for spotting Big Cats, especially lions and cheetahs that roam the open savannah in search of prey. Leopards are often found resting in the branches of acacia trees.

Depending on the time of year, you may witness the Great Migration — a breathtaking natural spectacle involving over a million wildebeest and hundreds of thousands of zebras and gazelles crossing the plains or, during certain months, attempting dramatic river crossings.

You’ll pause midday for a picnic lunch in the wilderness, enjoying panoramic views of the savannah before continuing your game drive. Your guide will tailor the day based on recent wildlife sightings, ensuring maximum exposure to the park’s incredible diversity.

In the evening, return to your lodge or tented camp for relaxation, a freshly prepared dinner, and storytelling by the campfire under a blanket of stars.

Accommodation: Luxury Tented Camp or Lodge in Central Serengeti
Meals Included: Breakfast, Picnic Lunch, Dinner
Activities: Full-day game drives in Serengeti National Park
Highlights: Big Cats, Great Migration (seasonal), diverse habitats, unforgettable scenery

Start your day early with a light breakfast before embarking on an optional hot air balloon safari over the Serengeti plains—a breathtaking way to experience the vastness of the park and witness wildlife from a unique aerial perspective. Floating silently over the savannah at sunrise, you may spot herds of wildebeest, elephants, giraffes, and predators in action.

Following the balloon ride, enjoy a champagne breakfast in the bush before returning to your camp or lodge for some relaxation time.

Alternatively, if you prefer a more traditional safari experience, begin your day with a morning game drive in a 4x4 safari vehicle, searching for elusive predators like leopards or tracking lion prides.

After a leisurely lunch at your lodge or camp, head out for an afternoon game drive. Explore different areas of the Serengeti to maximize wildlife sightings, from open plains to riverine forests.

As the sun sets, return to your accommodation to freshen up and enjoy a delicious dinner. This evening, take in the sounds of the African wilderness and reflect on the remarkable wildlife encounters you’ve experienced.

Accommodation: Luxury Tented Camp or Lodge in Serengeti
Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Activities: Optional hot air balloon safari, morning and afternoon game drives
Highlights: Aerial views of the Serengeti, Big Five, predator sightings, breathtaking sunsets

After an early breakfast at your lodge or tented camp, you will take a morning game drive in the Serengeti, giving you one last chance to spot wildlife and soak in the iconic plains.

Following the game drive, transfer to Serengeti airstrip for your scheduled light aircraft flight back to Arusha. The flight offers stunning aerial views of the Serengeti ecosystem and the Great Rift Valley.

Upon arrival in Arusha, you’ll be transferred to your hotel for an afternoon at leisure. You may choose to relax by the pool, explore Arusha’s local markets, or visit the Cultural Heritage Centre for souvenirs and crafts.

In the evening, enjoy a farewell dinner at one of Arusha’s fine restaurants, reflecting on your incredible wildlife adventure across Tanzania.

Accommodation: Hotel in Arusha (e.g., The African Tulip Hotel or similar)
Meals Included: Breakfast, Dinner
Activities: Morning Serengeti game drive, flight to Arusha, leisure in town
Highlights: Final wildlife viewing, scenic flight, cultural exploration

After breakfast at your hotel in Arusha, enjoy a day at your own pace to relax or explore the vibrant town of Arusha. This is an excellent opportunity to unwind after your safari adventure.

Optional activities include:

• Visiting a nearby Maasai village for an authentic cultural experience

• Exploring a local coffee plantation to learn about Tanzanian coffee production

• Taking a half-day excursion to Arusha National Park, known for its diverse landscapes and wildlife such as giraffes, zebras, and flamingos

• Shopping for souvenirs and crafts at local markets or the Cultural Heritage Centre

In the evening, gather for a farewell dinner to celebrate your unforgettable Tanzanian safari journey.

Accommodation: The African Tulip Hotel (or similar)
Meals Included: Breakfast, Dinner
Activities: Optional cultural or nature excursions, leisure time
Highlights: Maasai culture, coffee tours, wildlife, local crafts

Enjoy your final breakfast at the hotel. Depending on your flight schedule, you may have some free time for last-minute shopping or relaxing at the hotel.

A private transfer will then take you to Kilimanjaro International Airport or Arusha Airport for your onward flight.

Our team at Paul Tours Safari wishes you a safe journey and hopes you leave with unforgettable memories of Tanzania’s breathtaking wildlife and landscapes.

Meals Included: Breakfast
Activities: Airport transfer, departure
Highlights: Final reflections, smooth transfer to the airport