6-Days Classic Tanzania Wildlife Explorer

Welcome to Tanzania! You'll arrive in Arusha where our team greets you with warm hospitality. We'll transfer you to your comfortable lodge, where you can settle in and prepare for your safari adventure. Meet your expert guide and fellow travelers over a welcome dinner as you discuss the exciting days ahead. Rest well as we prepare for an early morning departure.

We depart early for Tarangire National Park, one of Tanzania's most underrated gems. This park is famous for its massive elephant herds and diverse wildlife concentrated around the Tarangire River during the dry season. Enjoy morning and afternoon game drives searching for buffalo, zebras, giraffes, and predators. The park's unique baobab trees create a stunning backdrop as you witness nature's raw beauty. Return to your lodge for a delicious dinner under the African stars.

Journey to the extraordinary Lake Natron, a soda lake with striking pink and red hues created by unique algae and mineral content. This remote destination offers surreal landscapes and is home to thousands of flamingos during certain seasons. We'll explore the lake's shores and visit nearby Maasai villages to experience authentic pastoral culture. Witness traditional pastoralist lifestyles and learn about Maasai heritage from our knowledgeable guides. The evening brings stunning sunset views over this otherworldly landscape.

Enter the legendary Serengeti National Park, the world's most famous wildlife destination. Spanning nearly 15,000 square kilometers, the Serengeti is home to the annual Great Migration and countless resident wildlife species. Our full day of game drives takes you through diverse landscapes from grasslands to acacia woodlands. You'll witness predator-prey interactions, massive herbivore herds, and incredible bird life. The park's name means 'the place where the land runs on forever' in the Maasai language - a description you'll truly understand.

Descend into the breathtaking Ngorongoro Crater, a UNESCO World Heritage Site and one of Africa's most spectacular natural wonders. This volcanic crater spans 19 kilometers across and contains a complete ecosystem with over 30,000 animals. You'll drive down to the crater floor for game drives through diverse habitats including grasslands, forests, and soda lakes. Spot rhinos, lions, buffalo, and countless other species in this unique enclosed environment. The afternoon ascent offers panoramic views of the crater rim and surrounding highlands.

On your final morning, we visit Lake Manyara National Park, a scenic park known for its tree-climbing lions and diverse bird populations. The park's alkaline lake stretches across the valley floor, creating a stunning landscape backed by the Great Rift Valley escarpment. After morning game drives and final wildlife sightings, we begin our journey back to Arusha. You'll arrive with unforgettable memories of Tanzania's natural wonders and the warm hospitality of African Maasai Tours. Reflect on your adventure during a farewell dinner before your departure.