11 Days Tanzania Walking Safari

Overview

Tanzania classifies its wild areas in different ways, each with different rules - meaning that the practices, and standards, of walking safaris differ widely. We have some first-rate walking safaris in Tanzania, with great guides - chosen, as usual, by seeing them first hand. Some of the real stars are the walking safaris done on fly-camping trips. Walks in the National Parks have to abide by the strict rules laid out by TANAPA (Tanzanian National Park Authorities); these rules have been put in place to make walking as safe as possible. No more than six guests are able to go on a walk at any one time; and they must be accompanied by at least one TANAPA qualified armed ranger, who must stick to specific walking routes. These regulations are however relatively new to Tanzania's national parks; and so we would only recommend walking from camps that we know have a consistent record for reliably good walking safaris, and well established guides. Tanzania's Game Reserves are run by a slightly more relaxed organization called the Game Division whose regulations are less clear - this has created a disparity in walking safari standards. Walking Safaris are hugely dependent on how experienced and knowledgeable the guide is - they can therefore be a bit hit-and-miss. All of our recommended Camps use their own highly qualified guides who stick to rules, which have been set by their specific camp - these walking safaris are very good. So do include some walking in your Tanzania safari, but do talk to us first as experiences can vary hugely between camps.

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Tour Details

Departure & Return:

This 11-days itinerary provides an all-around Tanzanian wildlife experience.
You'll visit four of the finest national parks and reserves and see the best they have to offer.
You'll stay in good lodges and camps, but nothing fancy – just good value.
If you enjoy Africa in a no-nonsense way, with the focus on good sightings and wonderful areas, this is the choice for you.

Day 1:

Arusha

When you arrive at Kilimanjaro International you'll be met by a Discover Africa representative and briefed before the start of your safari. Enjoy a late dinner at Arusha Coffee Lodge and relax before your safari adventure begins.

Day 2:

Tarangire National Park to Lake Manyara

Today you'll drive to Tarangire National Park for your first two days on safari. Stop enroot for a warm lunch before continuing south along the Tarangire River during the afternoon. Overnight at Kirurumu Tarangire Camp, with your meals included.

Day 3:

Tarangire National Park

PThis is your first full day on safari so get out early to explore the river system all the way to Siale swamp, where you'll find elephant herds, birds and some cats. Overnight at Kirurumu Tarangire Camp, with your meals included.

Day 4:

Lake Manyara to Ngorongoro Crater

You'll drive towards the Great Rift Valley’s Gregory Rift to visit Lake Manyara National Park, famous for its tree-climbing lions. There's wonderful rain forest vegetation and good primate species, pelicans and flamingo. Enjoy lunch at Kirurumu Manyara Camp and an afternoon drive at Lake Manyara before driving up the escarpment in the late afternoon and up the rim of Ngorongoro Crater. Overnight on the Crater rim at Kirurumu Ngorongoro Crater Camp, with meals included.

Day 5:

Ngorongoro Crater

You'll spend a full day on the floor of the Ngorongoro Crater (caldera), exploring the area and trying to find the endangered Black rhino as well as lion and cheetah. Overnight again at Kirurumu Ngorongoro Crater, with your meals included.

Day 6 & 7:

Serengeti National Park to Ndutu

The Great Migration should be just north-west of Ngorongoro Crater and you'll drop down onto the southern Serengeti/Ndutu plains. With a packed lunch, you'll spend the whole day driving and looking for herds and some predator interaction. It's hard to take in the vast numbers of wildebeest dotting the green plains of the southern Serengeti. Overnight at Kirurumu Ndutu Camp, with your meals included.

Day 8:

Lake Masek and Matiti Hill

On your last day on the plains, you'll venture further west towards Matiti Hill to look for more migratory plains game and spotted hyena. If needed, you can enter into the Serengeti side of the plains because our park fees include the Ngorongoro Conservation Area and Serengeti National Park. Overnight at Kirurumu Ndutu Camp, with your camp fire and meals included.

Day 9:

Serengeti National Park to Moru

Your safari in the south-western Serengeti ends at Moru. The top end of the migration might be here towards the end of March and it's a wonderful area – with or without the migration. If you're lucky you might bump into rhino, but good lion and leopard sightings are likely all year round at Moru. Overnight at one of our favourite camps, Dunia, with your meals and drinks included.

Day 10:

Serengeti National Park to Seronera Valley

On your last full day on safari, you'll look for leopard if you haven't seen this elusive cat yet. Driving north from Moru towards the Seronera Valley, we'll look for one of three leopards we know are in the area. Fundi, Mawe and our favourite, Hatari, can be found along the tree line that runs with the Seronera river system just west of the airstrip. Overnight at Dunia Camp with your meals and drinks included.

Day 11:

End of Journey

Your safari ends with a last morning game drive to Seronera airstrip, before you fly back to Arusha. Enjoy aerial views of Ngorongoro Crater and Ol Doinyo Lengai, the Masai holy mountain. We'll transfer you to Kilimanjaro International for your connecting flight home.

LUXURY PRIVATE SAFARI BY 4X4 JEEP LANDCRUISER WITH LUXURY LODGE,HOTELS AND CAMPS.