9 Days Safari To Iconic Northern Tanzania

We will meet you at Kilimanjaro International Airport, After a warm welcome at the airport, you will be taken to your overnight hotel in Arusha. You can relax with a spa treatment and massage, enjoy dinner, and have a good night’s sleep. If you have time, you can tour the colourful town of Arusha to experience Tanzanian life and culture. Arusha, the country’s capital and a gateway to Africa's most spectacular natural wonders sits at the foot of Mount Meru, one of the highest mountains in Africa. The town is a welcoming cultural and natural gem, ideal for a stopover before or after your safari. Whether you want to explore the city’s food scene, coffee plantations, museum, and shopping or visit a Maasai village, we have something for you. Arusha will refresh your senses with its cool air. It is a city that uniquely blends nature, culture, and history.

Transfer to Tarangire National Park, After a leisurely breakfast at your Arusha hotel, you will begin your journey with your guide to Tarangire National Park. You will then drive southwest, through rural Tanzania, until you reach the park gate. Then, arrive at the boutique and welcome Oliver’s Camp. You will explore the colossal baobabs, grassy plains and vast herds of elephant among the unique landscapes of Tarangire National Park, along with tree-climbing lions and massive flocks of lesser pink flamingo in the lake. As well as 300-strong herds of elephant, adventurers will find big groups of buffalo and healthy populations of lion and leopard. During the dry season, Tarangire has the highest concentration of mammals in the country. There are wild dogs and rare antelope, such as gerenuk, plus more than 550 species of birds to spot throughout the year. Our knowledgeable and friendly guides enjoy leading exciting and educational walking safaris. For a completely different perspective, an unforgettable early morning hot-air balloon safari over the plains gives you the chance to soar silently over the wildlife. You can enjoy the wilderness from numerous stunning angles at Oliver's Camp.

After a delicious breakfast surrounded by the early morning soundscape of the bush, you will be transferred to The Highlands Camp in the Ngorongoro Conservation Area. Here, you'll find eight unique domed suites surrounded by lush vegetation and breathtaking views of distant volcanic mountains. Each suite has an en suite bathroom with hot running water, showers, and flushing toilets. The camp's elevated location offers spectacular views of the surrounding landscapes, including Olmoti Volcano, and the chance to spot animals such as leopards, elephants, and hyenas. Experienced safari guides can take you on a game drive into the Ngorongoro Crater, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, in a comfortable seven-seater vehicle with pop-up rooftops, onboard power points, and fridges. You can also hike to Olmoti and Empakaai Craters or visit a nearby Maasai village. Empakaai Crater has a soda lake where thousands of pink flamingo gather. The camp offers family and honeymoon suites with a hot tub. The nearby market supports local traders, and you can join herders as they return their cattle to their boma for the night. Enjoy a picnic lunch while spotting Tanzania's iconic wildlife. The Highlands is an award-winning destination that promises a memorable stay.

Your guide will welcome you off your flight and transfer you to camp. Our award-winning Sayari Camp offers a unique opportunity to experience the Great Migration in the northern Serengeti National Park. The camp is in a prime location from where you can witness thousands of wildebeests leaping and splashing across the crocodile-infested Mara River. Sayari Camp boasts 15 spacious and bright tented suites radiating romance, featuring mahogany floors and king or twin beds with fine linens and colourful cushions. The luxurious bathrooms offer walk-in showers, al fresco tubs overlooking the savannahs, and an outdoor shower on your deck. You can relax on your wraparound veranda with a book or favourite beverage while spotting passing wildlife. In addition, Sayari Camp has a rim-flow pool set between natural rock formations where you can cool off and watch elephants or zebras ambling past camp. The camp also features Serengeti's first solar-powered microbrewery, where you can enjoy a locally brewed beer between twice-daily safaris. Indulge in a rejuvenating deep tissue massage followed by a sensational safari, by day and night, viewing the big cats, zebra, gazelle and even the rare black rhino. The camp has two Retreats that opened in 2023, offering private space and an exclusive experience for families and groups.

As you observe distant elephants, zebras, and wildebeests strolling past the camp, relish a last delicious breakfast surrounded by serenity and tranquillity before your guide takes you to the local airstrip to catch your flight to Kilimanjaro. This airport will be your final stop in the local area before heading back home with unforgettable memories.