10 Day Tanzania Safari Tour- Car Rental Tanzania

This ten days safari in Tanzania will take you to some of the most popular destinations of Tanzania.  You will visit Tarangire for a full day game drive. One of Africa’s little-known gems, it should be on the itinerary of all lovers of wilderness & solitude. Lake Natron is one of the most alkaline lakes in the world. Home to millions of tiny crustaceans, the lake is a haven for literally thousands of flamingos & it is one of the most important flamingo breeding grounds on earth.

Safari highlights

  • The flamingos
  • Game drives
  • Nature views
  • Nature lodges
  • Local food
  • Hospitality
  • Amazing photography
  • Ol Doinyo Lengai

Day 1: Arrival Day – Welcome to Tanzania

Upon arrival at Kilimanjaro International Airport or Arusha Airport you will be met by a Driver and transferred to your lodge where the remainder of the day is at leisure – rest in your room, relax in the manicured gardens, enjoy a refreshing swim in the pool or explore Arusha and the surrounding areas on one of our day tours, the choice is yours.

Accommodation at Ilboru Safari Lodge Mid-range lodge located in or near Arusha

Day 2: Tarangire National Park

Today you will drive to Tarangire for a full day game drive. One of Africa’s little-known gems, it should be on the itinerary of all lovers of wilderness & solitude.
The landscape is incredibly diverse with a mix that is not found anywhere else on the northern safari circuit; it is dotted with ancient baobab trees & large termite mounds & the Tarangire River is the only source of water during the dry season when the harsh sun suck the moisture from the landscape, baking the earth a dusty red while during the wet season you will experience dense bush & luscious high grasses.

Famous for its large elephant population, it is also home to zebra, wildebeest, giraffe, waterbuck, baboons, & impala. Predators include lion, cheetah & leopard. The swamps are shared by flocks of birds; green wood hoopoes, lovebirds, tallish herons, white bellied go-away birds & giant kingfishers. On drier ground you will find the Kori bustard & the heaviest of the flying birds; the ostrich.

Accommodation at Country Mid-range lodge located near Karatu

Day 3: Lake Natron

Today you will travel to Lake Natron, wild & remote, it is situated at the base of Africa’s only active volcano, Ol Doinyo Lengai, which is known as the Mountain of God to the local Maasai people. The area around Lake Natron contains some of the most harsh & amazing scenery in Africa & is utterly breathtaking for those clients who choose to travel off the beaten path.

Together with your Guide, you will be accompanied by a local Maasai Guide & walk up to the Engero Sero Waterfalls. Winding up through the shady gorge you will reach a beautiful natural swimming pool surrounded by steep rock walls showered by cascading spring water where you will have the opportunity to swim.

Accommodation at Lake Mid-range tented camp located in or near Lake Natron

Day 4: Lake Natron

Lake Natron is one of the most alkaline lakes in the world. Home to millions of tiny crustaceans, the lake is a haven for literally thousands of flamingos & it is one of the most important flamingo breeding grounds on earth. It is the landscape rather than the animals that is the attraction here & the area around the lake is dry, desolate & hauntingly beautiful.

After breakfast you will walk out across the baked mud to the shores of the great Soda Lake. From here, you can look back at the memorizing view of Ol Doinyo Lengai standing tall amongst the rolling hills & flat plains. Its ash-grey color will remind you that this is still an active volcano.

After lunch, you will travel back to Karatu where you will spend the night.

Accommodation at Bougainvillea Safari Lodge Mid-range lodge located in or near Karatu

Accommodation at Kitela Lodge located just outside Ngorongoro Highlands

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Day 5: Serengeti National Park

Today you will drive to the Serengeti National Park which is one of Africa’s premier game parks. Driving through the Ngorongoro Conservation Area toward the Serengeti National Park you will begin to experience the vastness of this territory and marvel at the multitude of animal and bird life while cruising through this acacia spotted savannah.

You will visit a Maasai Village in the Ngorongoro Highlands (optional) where you will meet the Elders, Warriors, women and children and learn about the culture, beliefs and traditions of Tanzania’s last nomadic tribe.

The Serengeti is Tanzania’s oldest and most popular national park and is also a UNESCO World Heritage site. The Serengeti is a year-round destination and each season has its own special highlight with the most famous being the annual wildebeest migration – a once in a lifetime experience.

You will game drive enroute before arriving into the Serengeti in time for a half day game drive.

Accommodation at Serengeti Kati Kati Tented Camp Mid-range tented camp located inside Serengeti NP

Day 6: Serengeti National Park

Today, you will venture deeper into the world-famous Serengeti on a full day game drive.

Enhance Your Safari: Hot Air Balloon Safari & Champagne Breakfast in the Serengeti National Park. Price: $547 USD per person, subject to availability. Not suitable for children under 7 years of age.

Accommodation at Serengeti Kati Kati Tented Camp Mid-range tented camp located inside Serengeti NP

Day 7: Ngorongoro Crater

Today you will be rewarded with a full day game drive in the spectacular Ngorongoro Crater which became a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 1979.

You will visit a Maasai Village in the Ngorongoro Highlands (optional) where you will meet the Elders, Warriors, women & children & learn about the culture, beliefs & traditions of Tanzania’s last nomadic tribe.

The Crater is famous for Africa’s best game viewing as there is an ever present abundance of wildlife due to the permanent water supply on the crater floor. You will descend 610 metres into the Crater where your safari truly begins. Spot the endangered black rhino, wildebeest, buffalo, zebra, eland, Grant’s & Thomson’s gazelle & giant tusked elephants plus lions & leopards, cheetahs as well as scavengers such as spotted hyenas, jackals & wild dogs. Over 500 species of birds have been recorded within the Ngorongoro Conservation Area.

In the late afternoon you will drive to the Lake Eyasi Safari Lodge where you will spend the night.

Accommodation at Lake Mid-range lodge located outside Ngorongoro Crater

Day 8: Lake Eyasi

After breakfast you will meet your local guide and together you will meet the Hadzabe Bush People and Datoga Tribe. Join them as they go about their daily activities such as hunting and gathering. You will visit the area where they collect fruits and roots and find water during the dry season as well as visit the caves they call home.

In the afternoon you will return to your lodge where the remainder of the day is at leisure – swim in the pool which offers a refreshing respite from the dusty conditions, enjoy a cool drink at the bar or relax on your private balcony overlooking the lake.

Accommodation at Lake Eyasi Safari Lodge Mid-range lodge located in or near Lake Eyasi

Day 9: Lake Manyara National Park

Today you will visit Lake Manyara National Park for a full day game drive. Stretching along the base of the Rift Valley escarpment it is home to giant fig trees, acacia woodlands, mahogany trees & grassy flood plains. The contrasts of this area are simply breathtaking with its open plains, huge escarpment, Soda Lake, dense woodlands & distant volcanic peaks coming together in an area best described by Ernest Hemingway as “the loveliest I had seen in Africa”.

Animals such as buffalo, wildebeest, giraffes, mongoose, dik dik & zebra herds congregate on the grassy plains while the acacia woodland is home to the legendary tree-climbing lions & tusked elephants.

Lake Manyara provides the perfect introduction to Tanzania’s bird life with more than 400 species being recorded. Highlights include thousands of pink-hued flamingos on their perpetual migration as well as other large waterbirds such as pelicans & storks.

In the late afternoon you will return to Arusha for your final evening.

Accommodation at Ilboru Safari Lodge Mid-range lodge located in or near Arusha

Day 10: Departure Day – Farewell Tanzania

Today you will be transferred to the airport for your onward flight.
Note: Upgrade Your Accommodation, This tour offers mid-range accommodation and upgrades to other mid-range or luxury properties are available.

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Day 6: Serengeti to Ngorongoro crater

After breakfast, you will drive from Serengeti National Park to the Ngorongoro Crater. When you first see Ngorongoro Crater, it looks like a forgotten world. Concealed by the steep volcanic walls is a pristine wilderness including sweeping Savannah, pockets of acacia woodland, and glistening lakes and swamps. The Crater was created when a large volcano exploded and collapsed in on itself two to three million years ago.
The drive down the into the Crater is an adventure in itself and when you reach the Crater floor, you quickly find yourself amongst large numbers of wildebeest, zebra, gazelle, and more than 500 bird species. The Crater provides you with the best chance of seeing the endangered black rhino, which can sometimes be spotted in the open grasslands.
After a full afternoon inside the Crater, you will head to your accommodation for dinner and an overnight stay in Kitela.

Accommodation at Kitela Lodge located outside Ngorongoro Crater

Day 7: Karatu to the Airport

You will be picked up from your accommodation and be driven straight to the airport which marks the end of your epic adventure.

Note: your accommodation can be adjusted according to your choice and budget

What Extensions do you recommend?

A fantastic option to consider is to self drive in Tanzania’s national park, the best-recommended extension is Uganda or Rwanda for Primate Watching ( Gorilla trekking & Chimpanzee ).

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You can also still sleep in your own rooftop tent should you prefer for an adventure of a lifetime!