Adventurous Safari: Hidden Treasures of Tanzania
For travellers seeking a less touristy route, with unique experiences in pristine areas such as Lake Natron and the northern Serengeti. This journey offers the chance to experience the beauty of nature without the crowds of more popular destinations.
10 days
Day 1: Arrival in Arusha
Welcome to Tanzania! After arriving at Kilimanjaro International Airport, you will be greeted by a local guide who will take you to your lodge in Arusha. Here you can peacefully settle in and rest for the adventure that awaits you.
Day 2-3: Tarangire National Park
The safari begins in the breathtaking Tarangire National Park, famous for its impressive elephant populations and unique baobab trees. For two days, you will explore the rich flora and fauna during game drives and an exciting walking safari with a local ranger. Overnight stay in a lodge, where you can enjoy the peace and the view of the park.
Day 4-5: Lake Natron
Today you will embark on an adventurous journey to the impressive Lake Natron, an area known for its unspoiled beauty and unique landscape of salt flats and volcanoes. This remote lake is an important breeding ground for flamingos, which can be seen here in large numbers.
Day 4: Arrival at Lake Natron after a scenic drive. Along the way, you will visit the spectacular Engaresero waterfalls.
Day 5: Morning exploration along the shores of the lake, followed by a climb to nearby rock formations for a panoramic view over the lake and the surrounding volcanoes.
Day 6: Northern Serengeti
Today you will continue to the northern part of the Serengeti, a remote area that is much less touristy, but just as spectacular. This is the perfect place to see the wild migration of wildebeests, as well as the predators that follow these enormous herds. You will spend the night in a tent camp in the middle of nature, where you can hear the sounds of the African wilderness in the evening.
Day 7: Central Serengeti
After an early game drive in the north of the Serengeti, you drive towards the central part of the park, where the concentration of predators is the highest. Here you can see lions, cheetahs, and other hunters in action. In the evening, you enjoy a campfire under the starry sky while reflecting on the beautiful day.
Day 8: Ngorongoro Conservation Area
You travel further to the Ngorongoro Conservation Area, where the breathtaking Ngorongoro Crater is located. This ancient volcanic caldera is home to one of the largest concentrations of wildlife in the world. You will overnight on the rim of the crater, with a panoramic view of the volcanic landscape.
Dag 9: Karatu
Today you will take a cultural coffee tour in Karatu, where you will learn more about the coffee production process, from planting the beans to roasting them. After the tour, you have the rest of the day to relax in the tranquil surroundings of Karatu, a picturesque village in the Ngorongoro Highlands.
Day 10: Return to Arusha and departure
After a delicious breakfast, you will be taken back to Arusha, where you have the opportunity to buy souvenirs. Then, you will fly home, filled with new memories and adventures from this unforgettable trip.
