On this 14-day private safari, you will set off with your personal driver-guide and your very own 4×4 safari vehicle. This adventurous journey offers the opportunity to visit places few have ventured to and collect experiences that are truly unique. Explore the vast and barren landscapes of the notorious Lake Natron, trek to remote waterfalls, and visit two of Tanzania’s safari highlights: the Serengeti and the Ngorongoro Crater.
Afterward, you’ll spend a few days near Lake Eyasi, where you’ll have the rare chance to connect with the Hadzabe tribe, a people who still live as hunters and gatherers. The journey is rounded off with a few days of relaxation to conclude your trip—a grand adventure with a unique blend of safari, exploration, cultural encounters, and local interactions.
Enjoy quality accommodation on a full board basis (daily breakfast, lunch and dinner) and spend your nights under the starry skies of Tanzania.
You can also request a tailor-made safari
Pricing
Mid-range / Eco Accommodations
2 persons (€3545 – €3940,-) | 4 persons (€2895 – €3225,-) | 6 persons (€2690 – €2985,-)
Luxury Accommodations
2 persons (€4870 – €5495,-) | 4 persons (€4220 – €4785,-) | 6 persons (€3995 – €4520,-)
Luxury Plus Accommodations
2 persons (€6740 – €8995,-) | 4 persons (€6090 – €8285,-) | 6 persons (€5870 – €8040,-)
Seasons
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Not included in this package
* Arusha Trips is a member of the GGTO Guarantee Fund, this means that all your paid travel funds are insured with us. More information? Click here
*International flights can be booked via us if preferred.
*Taking out travel & cancellation insurance is also possible through us. So you can always travel carefree and well covered, even in corona times. Click here for more information.
Our local guides. We believe that the happiest guides create the most memorable safaris. At Arusha Trips, we only work with local guides who are not only knowledgeable, but truly passionate about their work. We believe that a good guide makes for a good safari, but a great guide makes for an unforgettable one.
All of our guides work incredibly hard and always go the extra mile to make sure you feel right at home. They are great at spotting wildlife and know the parks like the back of their hand. That’s something we’re proud of.
Safari vehicles. For our safaris, we use the latest 4×4 Toyota Landcruisers, capable of overcoming the roughest terrains. All vehicles feature large windows and a pop-up roof to get a 360° view. They come equipped with electricity ports to charge your camera & phone, a fridge for cold beverages, two way radio communication, cushy seats, binoculars, animal books and more. This ensures a comfortable ride anytime, anywhere. We also offer unlimited game-mileage, meaning you can drive as far and as long as you want!
Why a good car is important: The terrain in Tanzania is rugged and consists of off-road trails that can change from sand to deep mud puddles in a heartbeat. To be fully prepared, we service our cars before every trip, to make sure they are in mint condition. A good car is half the battle and a properly maintained vehicle reduces the chance of breakdowns that could delay your safari.
A private, tailor-made safari is simply the best way to experience Tanzania.
All of our safaris are 100% Tailor-made. This means we offer personalised travel down to the smallest details. Each day and every accommodation can be tailored to suit the individual needs and interests of your group. From the pinnacle of luxury to a raw, local experience. Anything is possible.
With a private safari, you have complete control over your own schedule. Your personal safari guide goes wherever you wish. Do you want to spend the whole day looking for that one leopard, or just relax by the pool and gaze at the elephants drinking at the waterhole? It’s up to you!
Together with your personal Tanzania-specialist, you create your ideal safari, one on one. We combine your preferences and wishes with our in-dept knowledge of Tanzania to create that perfect holiday.
Sustainable tourism in Tanzania
As travelers, we want to enjoy our holidays as much as possible, but at the same time we have to consider the environmental impact our journeys may have. Therefore, we try to do as much as we can to keep our environmental footprint to a minimum.
Arusha Trips was founded out of love for nature and wildlife. In fact, our entire business relies on it. Naturally, we want Tanzania’s wildlife to thrive and it’s nature to flourish, so we can continue enjoying its incredible natural wonders for generations to come.
For this reason (and many others), we are actively involved in creating a more sustainable future for the safari industry, without compromising our guests’ experiences. Starting by drastically reducing our plastic usage/waste and opting sustainable alternatives in all aspects of our operations, as well as sharing our knowledge & practices with our local partners.
Want to learn more about how we contribute to a sustainable future for Tanzania? Click here.
Travel distances
A unique journey calls for unique accommodations. At Arusha Trips we choose only the most characteristic, small-scale lodges and tentedcamps for our safaris. Our team personally tests each lodge to ensure they meet our high standards, guaranteeing you the best safari experience possible. We evaluate their location efficiency, ‘wildlife-experience’, room quality, service, and of course, their safari-factor! Whether you have a specific budget or travel style, we have the perfect lodge for you.
*Kindly note that we have a wide selection of accommodations throughout Tanzania, and the ones mentioned below are just some of our recommended suggestions. We can tailor the accommodations to suit your specific preferences.
Once you set foot on Tanzanian soil and leave Kilimanjaro Airport, you will be immediately embraced by the friendly and inviting ‘hakuna matata’ atmosphere of Tanzania.
Get ready for a unique and thrilling experience as we put on our hiking boots and head out for a walking safari in Arusha National Park! Located just a short 30-minute drive away from Arusha Town, this park is home to a variety of wildlife including giraffes, buffalos, zebras, black and white colobus monkeys, and a wide range of birds. During our walk, we’ll be accompanied by an armed ranger who will guide and protect us as we come face-to-face with these incredible animals.
Far outside of town, away from all the tourists, you’ll find the local Maasai trading market. This bustling marketplace serves as a vibrant hub where the Maasai gather to exchange their prized possessions, such as cattle, clothing, and various goods. 
The upcoming days we’ll get the chance to explore the deadly, yet captivating surroundings of Lake Natron. Located about 3.5 hours drive away from Mto Wa Mbu/Manyara, lies the bright-pink, boiling alkaline lake that is so deadly, it turns its visitors to stone! 
Rise and shine! After a delicious breakfast, we embark on a morning drive around the lake to check in with the surrounding wildlife, then head towards Serengeti National Park. We’ll enter via ‘Klein’s Gate’ on the east side of the park around noon, followed by an afternoon game drive in one of the world’s largest and most diverse parks.
After a morning game drive in the Serengeti, we’ll head to the Ngorongoro Conservation Area. After registering at the gate, we’ll continue to drive to a scenic and remote location, which marks the starting point for a guided walk along the crater rim, led by a local ranger.
After breakfast, we will drive towards a steep and narrow road that takes you into the Ngorongoro crater. A bumpy, but adventureous road with some beautiful views! The slopes are forested, but soon the landscape changes to savannah.
After an early start around 5 am, we’ll head to a remote area of Lake Eyasi to meet one of the last tribes living as our ancestors did centuries ago. The Hadzabe maintain a traditional ‘hunter & gatherer’ lifestyle and communicate in a unique ‘click language.’ Despite their appearance—dressed in animal pelts and carrying bows and arrows—they are warm and welcoming.
After breakfast, we’ll slowly make our way back to Arusha, where you can spend the afternoon relaxing. If you’d like to discover a little more of the genuine local culture of Tanzania, you may use this day to explore the villages along the way together with your guide. Ask him to take you to his favorite spots and learn what life is like for a local citizen of Tanzania.
The safari is sadly over, but today you can finally sleep in, relax and enjoy your last hours of Tanzania’s incredible beauty and renowned hospitality.
