Safari

9-Day Walking, Canoeing and Night Game Drive Safari

Arusha National Park, Lake Manyara, Serengeti, Ngorongoro Crater and rim, Tarangire

Duration
9 days · 8 nights
Pace
Active
Best season
Year-round; June to October is driest

your journey

Overview

This safari is for people who want to get out of the vehicle. You start in Arusha National Park with a guided walk and a paddle across one of the Momella Lakes, then walk again in Lake Manyara before a night game drive to look for the animals that only come out after dark.

The middle of the trip follows the classic route: two nights in the Serengeti, then Simba Campsite on the Ngorongoro Crater rim and a long game drive on the crater floor. After that you leave the vehicle behind for two days of walking along the crater rim with Maasai guides and an armed ranger, about 17 km a day, sleeping at bush camps. The last day is a game drive in Tarangire on the way back to Arusha.

Who it suits

Active travellers who are comfortable walking up to 17 km a day and sleeping at campsites and bush camps, and who want canoeing, walking and a night drive as well as the big parks.

Parks visited

Arusha National Park · Lake Manyara National Park · Serengeti National Park · Ngorongoro Crater · Tarangire National Park

what makes it special

Highlights

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What is included

Included

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Prices

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Common questions

You can go on safari here all year. The dry season from June to October is the easiest time for game viewing, because animals gather near rivers and the grass is short, but it is also the busiest. From November to May the parks are green, quieter and excellent for birds, with short rains around November and the long rains in April and May. Where the wildebeest migration is depends on the month, so tell us your dates and we will plan the route around them.

Our safaris use 4x4 safari vehicles with a pop-up roof, so you can stand up for game viewing and photography. On a private safari the vehicle and driver-guide are yours alone for the whole trip.

Each tour page lists exactly what is included and excluded. On our northern circuit safaris, such as the 7-day Lake Manyara, Serengeti, Ngorongoro and Tarangire trip, national park and Ngorongoro Conservation Area entrance fees are included. If you are not sure, ask your specialist before you book.

Yes. Every itinerary on this site is a starting point. We can add or remove days, swap parks, or change the accommodation to suit your budget, and your specialist will send you a revised plan and quote.

Bring light, neutral-coloured clothes, a warm layer for early mornings and for the Ngorongoro Crater rim, which is cold at night, comfortable shoes, a wide-brimmed hat, sunglasses, sunscreen and insect repellent. Binoculars and a camera with spare batteries and memory cards make a big difference. Soft bags pack into safari vehicles more easily than hard suitcases.

Most visitors need a visa. Apply online in good time through the official Tanzania Immigration website at eservices.immigration.go.tz, and do not use unofficial agents. Your passport should be valid for at least six months after arrival. Requirements differ by nationality, so check the official site for your country.

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Every AAA Express Adventure trip can be changed to suit you: the pace, the lodges, the number of days. Tell us your dates and who is travelling, and our team in Arusha will come back to you with a plan and a price.

Your journey

Price on request

9 days · 8 nights

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