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Mkomazi National Park • Osiligilai • Tarangire National Park • Ngorongoro Crater

Duration: 7 Days / 6 Nights

Safari Style: Private Safari • Wildlife • Maasai Culture • Off-the-Beaten-Path
 

DAY 1 – ARRIVAL IN TANZANIA → MKOMAZI NATIONAL PARK
 

Welcome to Tanzania!

Upon arrival at Kilimanjaro International Airport, you will meet your private safari guide and begin your journey toward Mkomazi National Park, one of Tanzania’s lesser-known and more remote wildlife destinations.

The drive takes you away from the busy northern safari circuit and toward the spectacular landscapes around the Pare and Usambara mountain ranges.

Depending on your arrival time, enjoy an afternoon game drive in Mkomazi National Park.

Mkomazi offers a quieter safari experience and is known for wildlife including elephants, giraffes, zebras, wildebeest, buffalo and a variety of bird species.

Return to your lodge/camp in the evening for dinner and relaxation.

Overnight: Mkomazi
Meals: Dinner

 

DAY 2 – FULL-DAY MKOMAZI NATIONAL PARK
 

After an early breakfast, set out for a full-day safari in Mkomazi National Park.

The park offers a very different atmosphere from the more famous Serengeti and Ngorongoro areas. With fewer visitors, you can enjoy the wilderness at a more relaxed pace.

Spend the day exploring different areas of the park in search of elephants, giraffes, zebras, wildebeest, buffalo, antelope and other wildlife.

Mkomazi is also particularly important for conservation and is associated with efforts to protect endangered species such as the black rhinoceros and African wild dog.

Enjoy a picnic lunch in the park before continuing with the afternoon game drive.
 

Return to your accommodation in the evening.

Overnight: Mkomazi
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner

 

DAY 3 – MKOMAZI → OSILIGILAI

After breakfast, leave Mkomazi and travel toward Osiligilai, located in an area surrounded by Maasai communities and beautiful views of Mount Kilimanjaro.

This day introduces you to the cultural side of northern Tanzania.

Upon arrival, settle into your accommodation and enjoy the peaceful surroundings.

Depending on arrival time, you can participate in a Maasai cultural experience, including learning about traditional Maasai life, livestock keeping, local traditions and the relationship between the community and its environment.

Enjoy the sunset and an authentic evening experience before dinner.

Overnight: Osiligilai
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner

 

DAY 4 – OSILIGILAI → TARANGIRE NATIONAL PARK

After breakfast, depart Osiligilai and continue toward Tarangire National Park.

The journey takes you through rural Tanzania and local Maasai landscapes before reaching Tarangire.

Enter the park for an afternoon game drive.

Tarangire is famous for its impressive elephant population, ancient baobab trees and seasonal concentration of wildlife around the Tarangire River.

Enjoy an afternoon of wildlife viewing before heading to your lodge.
 

Overnight: entity[“hotel”,“Ndovu Tarangire Lodge”,“Tarangire, Manyara, Tanzania”]
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner

 

DAY 5 – FULL-DAY TARANGIRE NATIONAL PARK
 

Today is dedicated entirely to exploring Tarangire National Park.

After an early breakfast, head into the park for a full-day game drive.

The park’s diverse habitats provide opportunities to see elephants, giraffes, zebras, wildebeest, buffalo, impala, kudu and numerous bird species.

Your guide will choose the best route based on seasonal wildlife movements.

Enjoy a picnic lunch in the park before continuing with the afternoon game drive.

As the afternoon progresses, make your way back toward the lodge, enjoying the beautiful Tarangire landscape along the way.
 

Overnight: entity[“hotel”,“Ndovu Tarangire Lodge”,“Tarangire, Manyara, Tanzania”]
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner

 

DAY 6 – TARANGIRE → NGORONGORO CRATER
 

After breakfast, depart Tarangire and drive toward the Ngorongoro Conservation Area.

Upon arrival, descend into the spectacular Ngorongoro Crater for a game drive.

The crater is one of Tanzania’s most remarkable wildlife areas and provides excellent opportunities to see lions, elephants, buffalo, zebras, wildebeest, hippos, hyenas and many other species.

Enjoy a picnic lunch during the crater safari before continuing your exploration.

In the late afternoon, ascend from the crater and drive to your accommodation.
 

Overnight: entity[“hotel”,“Ngorongoro Tortilis Camp”,“Ngorongoro Conservation Area, Tanzania”]
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner

 

DAY 7 – NGORONGORO → ARUSHA / AIRPORT → DEPARTURE
 

Enjoy breakfast at your lodge before beginning your journey toward Arusha or Kilimanjaro International Airport.

Depending on your international flight schedule, there may be time for lunch in Arusha or a short city experience before your airport transfer.

Your private safari concludes with wonderful memories of Tanzania’s wildlife, Maasai culture and off-the-beaten-path landscapes.

Meals: Breakfast & Lunch

END OF SAFARI

 

COMMUNITY & RESPONSIBLE TOURISM
 

This safari can also incorporate your Travel With Purpose concept.

Where appropriate, the Osiligilai section can include an opportunity to learn about the local Maasai community and, if scheduled, connect the visit with your community-support program.

As part of your responsible-tourism commitment, you can explain to guests that 10% of the company’s profit from every safari is dedicated to supporting local communities, including initiatives such as:

• School uniforms

• Exercise books

• Pens and stationery

• Educational supplies

• Support for local schools

• Community-led projects

This allows the safari to combine wildlife conservation, cultural exchange and community impact in one journey.

INCLUDED

• Private 4x4 safari vehicle with pop-up roof

• Professional English-speaking safari guide

• Six nights accommodation

• Meals as specified

• Mkomazi National Park fees

• Tarangire National Park fees

• Ngorongoro Conservation Area and crater fees

• Maasai cultural experience at Osiligilai

• Game drives as described

• Drinking water during safari

• Airport transfers

• Government taxes and applicable tourism levies

• Community-impact contribution through the company’s responsible tourism program

EXCLUDED

• International flights

• Tanzania visa

• Travel insurance

• Tips and gratuities

• Alcoholic beverages and premium drinks

• Laundry

• Personal expenses

• Optional activities

• Additional accommodation before or after the safari

• Medical/evacuation insurance unless specifically included

• Any increase in park fees, taxes or government charges

• Any service not specifically listed under “Included”