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The Days
Detailed 14-Day Tanzania Safari Day-by-Day Itinerary
14 days, 6 parks and reserves — every day private, with your own guide and 4×4.
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14-Day Tanzania Safari: Tarangire, Lake Manyara, Lake Natron, three days in Central and three in Northern Serengeti, Ngorongoro Crater and Lake Eyasi
Private 14-day safari · Tarangire · Lake Manyara · Lake Natron · Serengeti · Ngorongoro Crater
JRO 03°26′S 37°04′ETARANGIRE 03°50′S 36°00′E
★★★★★5.0(based on 9 reviews)
IOverview
14-Day Tanzania Safari Overview & Tour Highlights
This 14-Day Tanzania Safari brings together Big Five game drives, 3 nights in Serengeti with 2 full discovery days, entering northern Serengeti through Klein’s Gate, Lake Natron flamingo breeding flats, Ngorongoro caldera descent, and hunting with the Hadzabe click-language bushmen.
Every day is private — your own safari guide and 4×4 Land Cruiser with a pop-up roof. The route starts in Arusha and ends in Arusha, and you choose budget, mid-range or luxury accommodation.
Trip Highlights & Details
Tour Length
14 Days / 13 Nights
Country
Tanzania
Start / End
Arusha → Arusha / JRO
Accommodation
Budget, Mid-range or Luxury
Tour Type
Private Safari
Group Size
1–6 Guests
Meal Plan
Full board on safari
Best Travel Period
July – October
Activity Level
Moderate–Active
Major Attractions — 6
- Tarangire National Park
- Lake Manyara National Park
- Lake Natron
- Serengeti National Park
- Ngorongoro Crater
- Lake Eyasi
IIThe Map
14-Day Tanzania Safari Itinerary Highlights
Day 1Arusha – Tarangire National Park
Day 2Tarangire – Lake Manyara National Park
Day 3Lake Manyara – Lake Natron
Day 4Full Day Lake Natron
Day 5Lake Natron – Serengeti National Park via Klein’s Gate
Day 6Full Day Serengeti Safari
Day 7Full Day Serengeti Safari
Day 8Full Day Wildlife Safari in Central Serengeti
Day 9Central Serengeti – Northern Serengeti (Kogatende)
Day 10Full Day Northern Serengeti
Day 11Full Day Northern Serengeti
Day 12Northern Serengeti – Ngorongoro Conservation Area / Karatu Highlands
Day 13Ngorongoro Crater Floor Safari (Big Five Tour)
Day 14Authentic Hadzabe Bushmen & Datoga Blacksmiths Cultural Experience
Safari Route Map – 14-Day Tanzania Safari
IIIRates
14-Day Tanzania Safari Cost & Price Breakdown (2026 / 2027)
Includes game drives, park fees, accommodation, transport and professional guiding. Per person, no booking fees.
Mid-rangeGreat comfort and value
LuxuryPremium experience with top-tier lodges and service
Important information
All prices are per person and do not include international flights. Final rates may vary based on travel dates, seasonal park fee adjustments, and lodge availability.
Budget 14-Day Tanzania Safari: Tarangire, Lake Manyara, Lake Natron, three days in Central and three in Northern Serengeti, Ngorongoro Crater and Lake Eyasi Prices
Single Supplement $460 per person| Group size | 1 Person | 2 Persons | 3 Persons | 4 Persons | 5 Persons | 6 Persons | 7 Persons |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Prices From 2026 | $4,830 | $3,330 | $3,100 | $2,870 | $2,770 | $2,630 | $2,530 |
| Rooms | 1 Room | 1 Room | 2 Rooms | 2 Rooms | 3 Rooms | 3 Rooms | 4 Rooms |
Mid-range 14-Day Tanzania Safari: Tarangire, Lake Manyara, Lake Natron, three days in Central and three in Northern Serengeti, Ngorongoro Crater and Lake Eyasi Prices
Single Supplement $910 per person| Group size | 1 Person | 2 Persons | 3 Persons | 4 Persons | 5 Persons | 6 Persons | 7 Persons |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Prices From 2026 | $7,110 | $4,900 | $4,560 | $4,210 | $4,070 | $3,870 | $3,720 |
| Rooms | 1 Room | 1 Room | 2 Rooms | 2 Rooms | 3 Rooms | 3 Rooms | 4 Rooms |
Luxury 14-Day Tanzania Safari: Tarangire, Lake Manyara, Lake Natron, three days in Central and three in Northern Serengeti, Ngorongoro Crater and Lake Eyasi Prices
Single Supplement $2,080 per person| Group size | 1 Person | 2 Persons | 3 Persons | 4 Persons | 5 Persons | 6 Persons | 7 Persons |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Prices From 2026 | $13,140 | $9,070 | $8,430 | $7,800 | $7,520 | $7,160 | $6,890 |
| Rooms | 1 Room | 1 Room | 2 Rooms | 2 Rooms | 3 Rooms | 3 Rooms | 4 Rooms |
High-end 14-Day Tanzania Safari: Tarangire, Lake Manyara, Lake Natron, three days in Central and three in Northern Serengeti, Ngorongoro Crater and Lake Eyasi Prices
Single Supplement $3,250 per person| Group size | 1 Person | 2 Persons | 3 Persons | 4 Persons | 5 Persons | 6 Persons | 7 Persons |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Prices From 2026 | $21,320 | $14,700 | $13,670 | $12,640 | $12,200 | $11,610 | $11,170 |
| Rooms | 1 Room | 1 Room | 2 Rooms | 2 Rooms | 3 Rooms | 3 Rooms | 4 Rooms |
Child Policy
Children are welcome on safari. Discounts apply for children aged 3–11 years when sharing with adults. Children aged 12 years and above are charged as adults. Please contact us for exact child rates based on accommodation and room configuration.
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Start of Tour
Pre-safari accommodation can be arranged upon request for an additional fee. Please note that it is not included in the package.
Upon arrival, you will be met at the airport and transferred to your hotel prior to the start of the tour. This airport transfer is included in your package.
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03°50′S 36°00′E
Day 1
Arusha → Tarangire
Your 14-day master safari starts with a morning pickup in Arusha followed by a scenic 2-hour drive through open pastoral Maasai plains to Tarangire National Park. Known as the ‘Sanctuary of Elephants,’ Tarangire features dramatic baobab groves and a permanent river valley attracting thousands of migratory animals.
Spend the day tracking massive elephant herds, buffaloes, giraffes, zebras, and tree-climbing lions along the riverbank. Enjoy an elevated bush picnic lunch overlooking the river before an afternoon game drive.
In the late afternoon, transfer to your lodge or camp for dinner and overnight rest.
Highlights: Gigantic baobabs, large elephant herds, lions, leopards, oryx, diverse raptors
Meals & Drinks
Meals included: Lunch & Dinner.
Bottled drinking water is provided during game drives.
Bottled drinking water is provided during game drives.
Drive
2 hrs
Route
120 km
Meals
L · D
Night
Tarangire or Mto wa Mbu
02
03°35′S 35°50′E
Day 2
Tarangire → Lake Manyara
After breakfast, take a short drive to Lake Manyara National Park, nestled beneath the dramatic western wall of the Great Rift Valley. Begin with an exploration of the lush groundwater forest fed by freshwater springs, home to large baboon troops, blue monkeys, and hornbills.
Emerge onto open floodplains bordering the alkaline soda lake, famous for thousands of flamingos, pelicans, giraffes, buffaloes, and the park’s legendary tree-climbing lions resting in acacia branches. Enjoy a scenic picnic lunch with panoramic lake views.
In the late afternoon, proceed to your lodge or camp around Mto wa Mbu / Karatu for dinner.
Highlights: Tree-climbing lions, baboon troops, flamingos, hippos, elephants
Meals & Drinks
Meals included: Breakfast, Picnic Lunch & Dinner.
Bottled drinking water is provided during game drives.
Bottled drinking water is provided during game drives.
Drive
1 to 1.5 hrs
Route
Lake Manyara
Meals
B · L · D
Night
Mto wa Mbu / Lake Manyara area
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02°25′S 36°03′E
Day 3
Lake Manyara → Lake Natron
Depart after breakfast on a rugged and scenic 4×4 expedition heading north along the base of the Great Rift Valley escarpment toward Lake Natron. The landscape transitions into an otherworldly, volcanic moonscape dominated by the active volcano Ol Doinyo Lengai (‘Mountain of God’ in Maasai).
Pass remote Maasai pastoral communities grazing cattle in the dust-red plains. Arrive at Lake Natron in the early afternoon, check in, and enjoy a late afternoon walk to the alkaline lake shores to view millions of lesser flamingos feeding in the soda mudflats.
Return to camp for dinner under a starlit canopy.
Highlights: Active volcano Ol Doinyo Lengai vistas, Great Rift Valley wall, rift salt flats
Meals & Drinks
Meals included: Breakfast, Picnic Lunch & Dinner.
Bottled drinking water is provided during game drives.
Bottled drinking water is provided during game drives.
Drive
3 to 4 hrs
Route
130 km
Meals
B · L · D
Night
Lake Natron
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02°25′S 36°03′E
Day 4
Full Day Lake Natron
Spend a full day exploring the dramatic natural wonders around Lake Natron. Start early in the cool morning with a guided sunrise walk along the crimson-tinted soda lake shores, home to over 75% of the world’s breeding population of lesser flamingos.
Visit the ancient hominid fossil footprints preserved in volcanic ash dating back thousands of years. After returning to camp for lunch, embark on an adventurous trek up the Ngare Sero Gorge, wading through cool river waters between towering volcanic cliffs to reach the refreshing natural plunge pools of the Ngare Sero Waterfalls for a swim.
Return to camp at sunset for dinner.
Highlights: Sunrise flamingo walk, ancient footprint trek, Ngare Sero waterfall hike & swim
Meals & Drinks
Meals included: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner.
Bottled drinking water is provided during game drives.
Bottled drinking water is provided during game drives.
Drive
Full day in park
Route
Game drives
Meals
B · L · D
Night
Lake Natron
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02°20′S 34°50′E
Day 5
Lake Natron → Serengeti via Klein's Gate
Embark on an epic cross-country wilderness drive departing Lake Natron and climbing through the rugged Loliondo Maasai highlands into the northern wilderness of Serengeti National Park. Enter the park through Klein’s Gate, escaping standard tourist crowds.
Enjoy an exhilarating en-route game drive descending from northern acacia woodlands into the open central plains of Seronera. Klein’s Gate offers exceptional opportunities to spot large elephant herds, resident lion prides on granite kopjes, giraffes, and cheetahs.
Arrive at your central Serengeti wilderness camp by dusk for a warm campfire and dinner.
Highlights: Loliondo highlands, Klein’s Gate wilderness entry, northern acacia game drives
Meals & Drinks
Meals included: Breakfast, Picnic Lunch & Dinner.
Bottled drinking water is provided during game drives.
Bottled drinking water is provided during game drives.
Drive
5 to 6 hrs
Route
Serengeti
Meals
B · L · D
Night
Central Serengeti / Seronera
06
02°20′S 34°50′E
Day 6
Full Day Serengeti Safari
Dedicate your first full day to exploring the predator-rich Seronera Valley and central river circuits. Start with a dawn game drive when big cats (lions, cheetahs, leopards) are actively hunting in the cool morning air.
Explore the riverbanks home to basking hippos and Nile crocodiles. Travelers can choose an optional sunrise hot air balloon safari with a champagne bush breakfast.
Continue tracking resident wildlife including elephants, topis, impalas, and waterbucks before pausing for an acacia-shaded picnic lunch. Conclude with a late afternoon game drive around the iconic Simba Kopjes before returning to camp for dinner under the stars.
Highlights: Big cats on the hunt, hippo pods, leopards on sausage tree branches, crocodiles
Meals & Drinks
Meals included: Breakfast, Bush Picnic Lunch & Dinner.
Bottled drinking water is provided during game drives.
Bottled drinking water is provided during game drives.
Drive
Full day in park
Route
Game drives
Meals
B · L · D
Night
Central Serengeti
07
02°20′S 34°50′E
Day 7
Full Day Serengeti Safari
With a second full day in the Serengeti, venture deeper into specialized wildlife sectors—heading toward the Moru Kopjes in search of the elusive black rhino or toward the seasonal migration herds moving across the savannas. Witness immense columns of wildebeests and zebras interacting with opportunistic predators like spotted hyenas, jackals, and cheetahs.
Enjoy a leisurely midday picnic in the wild, followed by dedicated wildlife photography sessions in the soft afternoon light. Return to your safari camp for a warm campfire gathering, exchanging stories with fellow travelers over dinner.
Highlights: Massive wildebeest & zebra herds, cheetahs hunting on open savannas, vultures, serval cats
Meals & Drinks
Meals included: Breakfast, Bush Picnic Lunch & Dinner.
Bottled drinking water is provided during game drives.
Bottled drinking water is provided during game drives.
Drive
Full day in park
Route
Game drives
Meals
B · L · D
Night
Central Serengeti
08
02°20′S 34°50′E
Day 8
Full Day Wildlife Safari in Central Serengeti
Spend a full day exploring the endless horizons of Central Serengeti, Africa’s premier big cat capital. Begin with a dawn game drive when nocturnal predators (leopards, spotted hyenas, lions) are finishing their hunts in the cool morning air.
Explore the winding Seronera River circuit, watching pods of hippos jockeying for position and Nile crocodiles basking on sandbanks. Journey toward the Moru Kopjes in search of the elusive black rhino and ancient Maasai rock paintings.
Savor an outdoor bush picnic lunch under an acacia canopy before continuing your afternoon safari across the boundless grasslands, returning to camp at sunset.
Highlights: High predator density, lion prides, cheetah sprints, elephants, buffalo herds
Meals & Drinks
Meals included: Breakfast, Bush Picnic Lunch & Dinner.
Bottled drinking water is provided during game drives.
Bottled drinking water is provided during game drives.
Drive
Full day in park
Route
Game drives
Meals
B · L · D
Night
Central Serengeti / Seronera
09
01°35′S 34°53′E
Day 9
Central Serengeti → Northern Serengeti (Kogatende)
Depart Central Serengeti after breakfast and journey north toward the remote Kogatende sector bordering the Mara River. This transition takes you from open grasslands into acacia woodlands and rugged granite ridges where large breeding herds of wildebeests, zebras, and gazelles move northward.
Keep watch for opportunistic big cats, including cheetahs hunting on open plains and leopards in riverine thickets. Arrive in Northern Serengeti in the late afternoon, catching your first view of the winding Mara River before settling into your migration camp for dinner around the campfire.
Highlights: Moving migration columns, lions on rocky ridges, cheetahs, giraffes, topis
Meals & Drinks
Meals included: Breakfast, Picnic Lunch & Dinner.
Bottled drinking water is provided during game drives.
Bottled drinking water is provided during game drives.
Drive
4 to 5 hrs
Route
130 km
Meals
B · L · D
Night
Northern Serengeti / Kogatende
10
01°35′S 34°53′E
Day 10
Full Day Northern Serengeti
Dedicate your first full day in Northern Serengeti to tracking the heart-stopping drama of the Great Migration along the Mara River. Position your 4×4 near prime crossing points where massive herds gather on rocky banks before plunging into torrents patrolled by giant Nile crocodiles.
Witness apex predators (lions, leopards, hyenas) staking out ambush points in the riverine bush. Travelers can opt for a sunrise hot air balloon safari over the river followed by a champagne bush breakfast.
Enjoy a picnic lunch overlooking the river before an afternoon game drive across the northern savannas, returning to camp at sunset for dinner around the campfire.
Highlights: River crossings, Nile crocodiles, lion ambushes, immense migration columns
Meals & Drinks
Meals included: Breakfast, Bush Picnic Lunch & Dinner.
Bottled drinking water is provided during game drives.
Bottled drinking water is provided during game drives.
Drive
Full day in park
Route
Game drives
Meals
B · L · D
Night
Northern Serengeti / Kogatende
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01°35′S 34°53′E
Day 11
Full Day Northern Serengeti
With a second full day dedicated to the Mara River sector, maximize your chances of witnessing multiple crossing events across different numbered crossing points. Explore the Lamai Wedge and Wogakuria kopjes, where resident prides of lions rest atop granite rocks scanning the plains.
Track elusive predators like leopards and serval cats in riverine thickets. Savor another unhurried bush picnic lunch in the wild.
Having two consecutive full days ensures travelers avoid the disappointment of missed crossings due to herd hesitation, guaranteeing prime photographic opportunities in soft morning and evening light.
Highlights: Multiple crossing attempts, cheetah hunts on northern grasslands, elephants, hippos
Meals & Drinks
Meals included: Breakfast, Bush Picnic Lunch & Dinner.
Bottled drinking water is provided during game drives.
Bottled drinking water is provided during game drives.
Drive
Full day in park
Route
Game drives
Meals
B · L · D
Night
Northern Serengeti / Kogatende
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03°10′S 35°35′E
Day 12
Northern Serengeti → Ngorongoro / Karatu Highlands
Depart Northern Serengeti after an early breakfast and begin a scenic southward journey back across the boundless Serengeti plains. Enjoy an extended en-route game drive through changing wilderness corridors, spotting elephants, giraffes, and ostriches.
Continue past Naabi Hill and ascend into the cool volcanic highlands of Ngorongoro in the late afternoon. Take in panoramic golden-hour views from the crater rim viewpoints before checking into your Karatu lodge for a relaxing dinner and restful sleep before tomorrow’s early caldera descent.
Highlights: En-route wildlife viewing, raptors, giraffes, sweeping savanna and highland vistas
Meals & Drinks
Meals included: Breakfast, Picnic Lunch & Dinner.
Bottled drinking water is provided during game drives.
Bottled drinking water is provided during game drives.
Drive
6 to 7 hrs
Route
Ngorongoro Crater
Meals
B · L · D
Night
Karatu Highlands or Ngorongoro Crater Rim
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03°10′S 35°35′E
Day 13
Ngorongoro Crater Floor Safari (Big Five Tour)
Descend 600 meters (2,000 feet) down forested caldera walls early in the morning onto the floor of the world-renowned Ngorongoro Crater—an unbroken volcanic bowl sheltering over 25,000 large mammals. Spend an unforgettable morning and early afternoon touring open grasslands, fever-tree forests, and Lake Magadi lined with flamingos.
Track the critically endangered black rhino alongside giant bull elephants, lion prides, and hyenas. Enjoy a bush picnic lunch beside the hippo pool at Ngoitoktok Springs.
In the afternoon, ascend the crater rim and drive down into the remote Lake Eyasi basin. Check into your camp or lodge near the lake, enjoy sunset views over the soda flats, and prepare for tomorrow’s early cultural hunt.
Highlights: Endangered black rhino, dense lion prides, hippos, flamingos, golden jackals
Meals & Drinks
Meals included: Breakfast, Picnic Lunch & Dinner.
Bottled drinking water is provided during game drives.
Bottled drinking water is provided during game drives.
Drive
45 min
Route
Ngorongoro Crater
Meals
B · L · D
Night
Lake Eyasi
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03°36′S 35°05′E
Day 14
Authentic Hadzabe Bushmen & Datoga Blacksmiths Cultural Experience
Wake up before dawn to join the indigenous Hadzabe hunter-gatherers—one of the world’s last remaining click-language hunting tribes. Accompany Hadzabe hunters on a live tracking trek into the dry acacia bush using traditional hand-carved bows and poison-tipped arrows.
Learn about wild honey harvesting, medicinal tubers, and bush survival skills passed down for millennia. Afterwards, visit the Datoga tribe, renowned pastoralist blacksmiths who melt scrap metal in open-hearth forges to create arrowheads, spearheads, and brass jewelry for the Hadzabe.
Savor a late breakfast/early lunch before embarking on your return drive to Arusha. Arrive in Arusha late afternoon or transfer directly to Kilimanjaro International Airport (JRO) for your flight onward.
Highlights: Live morning bow hunting with Hadzabe tribe, ancient click language, Datoga brass forge
Meals & Drinks
Meals included: Breakfast & Farewell Lunch.
Bottled drinking water is provided during game drives.
Bottled drinking water is provided during game drives.
Drive
3.5 to 4 hrs
Route
Lake Eyasi
Meals
B · L
Night
End of tour — Arusha Hotel or Kilimanjaro International Airport
VThe Fine Print
What’s in the price — and what isn’t.
What is Included
- National park entrance fees (Tarangire, Lake Manyara, Serengeti 3 nights, Lake Natron concession & WMA fees)
- Ngorongoro crater service fee
- Hadzabe & Datoga tribal cultural fees with local community guide
- 4x4 Land Cruiser with pop-up roof
- Certified safari guide
- All meals
- Bottled drinking water
What is Not Included
- International flights
- Tanzania tourist visa fees
- Travel insurance
- Tips/gratuities
- Optional balloon safari
- Ol Doinyo Lengai night summit hike fee
- Alcoholic beverages
Interested in This Tour?
VI
Camps
Accommodation Options for this 14-Day Safari
This itinerary is available with budget, mid-range and luxury accommodation. The camps and lodges for your chosen tier are listed below.
Typical choices — Budget: Kizumba Campsite Karatu, World Maasai Camp Lake Natron, Nyani Campsite Serengeti, Lake Eyasi Public Campsite · Mid-range: Farm of Dreams Lodge, Lake Natron Tented Camp, Serengeti Heritage Luxury Camp, Lake Eyasi Safari Lodge · Luxury: Lengai Safari Lodge Natron, Neptune Ngorongoro Luxury Lodge, Four Seasons Safari Lodge Serengeti, Kisima Ngeda Tented Camp.
Mid-range Accommodations During Safari
Luxury Accommodations During Safari
VIIAdd-Ons
Optional Safari Add-Ons – 14-Day Tanzania Safari
Not included in the standard price — arranged on request.
Serengeti · at dawn
Hot Air Balloon Safari
A sunrise balloon flight over the Serengeti plains, followed by a champagne bush breakfast before you rejoin your guide.
USD 450–590 per person
Lake Natron · overnight
Ol Doinyo Lengai Night Climb
An optional midnight trek up the active volcano above Lake Natron — a steep 6–7 hour climb to reach the rim for sunrise.
Rates on request
On the route
Maasai Village Cultural Visit
Visit a traditional Maasai community to learn about local culture, traditions and daily life.
USD 30–50 per person
After the safari (3 days)
Zanzibar Beach Extension
Fly from Arusha or Kilimanjaro to Zanzibar and add a beach stay. Mid-range USD 700–1,200 pp; luxury USD 1,500+ pp.
Budget USD 450–700 pp
Tip: The most requested add-ons on this route are the Hot Air Balloon Safari and the Ol Doinyo Lengai Night Climb. Ask us to build them into your dates.
VIIIThe Ground
Where the 14-Day Tanzania Safari Takes You
6 destinations, one private route.
01
Tarangire National Park
Ancient baobabs and some of the largest elephant herds on Earth, gathering along the Tarangire River in the dry season.
02
Lake Manyara National Park
A soda lake at the foot of the Rift Valley escarpment, with groundwater forest, baboon troops, flamingos and tree-climbing lions.
03
Lake Natron
A remote soda lake below the active volcano Ol Doinyo Lengai — breeding ground of lesser flamingos, with the Ngare Sero waterfall walk nearby.
04
Serengeti National Park
Endless plains, granite kopjes and the Great Migration — a year-round cycle of more than 1.5 million wildebeest, with Seronera as the predator capital.
05
Ngorongoro Crater
A UNESCO World Heritage Site: the world’s largest intact caldera, with lions, elephants, hippos and one of East Africa’s most reliable chances of seeing black rhino.
06
Lake Eyasi
A seasonal soda lake south-west of the Crater Highlands, home to Hadzabe hunter-gatherers and Datoga blacksmith communities.
01°S · 35°E — Mara / Serengeti ecosystemThe big question
Can You See the Great Migration and Mara River Crossings on the 14-Day Tanzania Safari?
Each year more than 1.5 million wildebeest, zebra and gazelle move between the Serengeti and the Masai Mara. From July to October the herds reach the Mara River — the most dramatic hour in the bush.
River crossings cannot be guaranteed: herds gather on the banks, sometimes for hours or days, and cross when they choose. Travelling in season with time at the river gives you the best possible odds, with excellent wildlife viewing either way.
1.5M+Wildebeest, zebra & gazelle on the move
Jul–OctPeak Mara River crossing window
6Parks & reserves in 14 days
IXSeason
Best Time of Year to Book this 14-Day Wildlife & Cultural Safari
Timed for the Mara River — the season decides the experience.
July – October (Mara River Crossings)
The herds gather along the Mara River between Kenya’s Masai Mara and Tanzania’s Northern Serengeti. Crossings can never be guaranteed, but this is the window when they happen.
December – March (Calving Season)
The herds move to the southern Serengeti plains around Ndutu to give birth. Resident wildlife stays excellent elsewhere — ask us about re-routing the northern days south.
April – May (Long Rains)
April and May bring the long rains. Some roads become muddy and slow and a few remote camps close, but the landscapes are green and quieter.
XFlights
Flight Recommendation – 14-Day Tanzania Safari
Recommended Arrival Flight
Kilimanjaro International Airport
Arrive the day before the safari and spend the night in Arusha, about an hour from Kilimanjaro International (JRO). Regional flights use Arusha Airport (ARK).
Recommended Departure Flight
Kilimanjaro International Airport
The safari finishes in Arusha, about an hour from Kilimanjaro International (JRO).
XIExtras
Supplementary (not included) costs
Below are the optional or personal expenses not included in your safari package. They are arranged in order of importance and impact on your trip.
Travellers need a Tanzania tourist visa.
- USD 50 per person for most nationalities
- USD 100 for U.S. citizens (multiple entry)
- Apply online (eVisa) or on arrival
- Passports should be valid for at least six months
A yellow fever certificate is required if you arrive from a country with yellow fever risk.
Highly recommended. Choose cover that includes medical evacuation from remote parks.
Safari packages exclude international airfare. Book your arrival and departure around the start and end points shown in the Flights section.
Tipping is customary but always your choice. Our recommended guidelines:
- $15–$25 per day for driver-guide
- $10–$15 per day for safari cook on camping trips
- $10–$15 for Lake Natron and Lake Eyasi community guides,
- $5–$10 general lodge tip boxes
Guide tips are per vehicle per day, not per person.
- Soft drinks: USD $3 – $5
- Local beer: USD $4 – $6
- Wine/spirits: USD $7 – $20
Drinking water is provided in the vehicle during your safari; sodas, alcoholic beverages and specialty coffees are charged separately at the lodges.
Souvenirs, snacks, toiletries, sunscreen, insect repellent and other personal items are not included. Costs depend on your own needs and shopping choices.
XIIWhy Us
Why Book With Us
True local ownership and operation
As a safari company rooted in local ownership, we eliminate unnecessary costs associated with intermediary sales agents, providing you with direct savings.
Best Price Guaranteed
Crafting a safari that delivers unparalleled experiences, from exceptional wildlife viewing to luxurious lodgings and unforgettable moments. We strive to minimize your expenses, eliminating unnecessary costs.
24/7 Customer Service
We excel in providing personalized customer concierge services, ensuring your safari needs are taken care of from the moment you plan your trip until you board your homeward flight.
Expert Safari Guides
Our guides are very knowledgeable and experts in the field. They will be your moving encyclopedias for all the information that you may want while on safari.
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Customer Reviews
★★★★★
Amazing Trip around Kenya and Tanzania
My wife and I did a 7-day safari with Active Wonders last August, visiting both Kenya and Tanzania, and honestly, we couldn’t be happier with how it all turned out. We got super lucky with our drivers and guides — Patrick in Kenya and Six in Tanzania were awesome. They really know their stuff, driving like pros without even needing GPS, and they were amazing at spotting animals and finding the best views.
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Daniel BravoSpain 🇪🇸
★★★★★
Great 8-day safari in northern Tanzania
Overall, I had a great 8-day safari experience with Active Wonders Safari. Communication before and after the booking was always prompt and effective. The lodges during our trip ranged from decent to good, and the food was mostly good — sometimes even excellent.
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Martin WGermany 🇩🇪
★★★★★
Fantastic Safari Experience in Tanzania
We booked our East Africa trip through Imara Africa Safaris, and the Tanzania portion was organized by their partner, Active Wonders Safaris. It was an unforgettable experience filled with adventure, incredible wildlife, and genuine hospitality. Our guide, Amiri (goes by the name Cheena), was absolutely exceptional — knowledgeable, patient, and passionate.
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Jay TrivediUnited States 🇺🇸
★★★★★
An adventure beyond my expectations. Brilliant
This was such an amazing trip that covered the Ngorongoro crater area with all its wildlife roaming freely, the Serengeti and the migration of the wildebeest crossing over into Kenya. Wonderful varied accommodation from well equipped tents with all amenities to hotels and lodges. Zebras, lions with cubs, bathing hippos, leopards during the night safari and numerous birds. Elephants and giraffes were everywhere — all in all a fabulous tour.
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ColleenAustralia 🇦🇺
★★★★★
Who could ask for more?
Being river crossing time of year our anticipation of this safari to begin our visit to Tanzania was high and was realised. We departed Arusha and headed for Tarangire National Park. As expected the elephants were prolific and backed up with many other wildlife to keep us happy as well. We stayed at Elephant Lodge which is constructed from old shipping containers. It was terrific — nice accommodation, food and lovely staff.
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Truddy WaltonAustralia 🇦🇺
★★★★★
Allano was fun, prepared, and accommodating
If you’re looking for the ultimate safari experience, look no further than Active Wonders Safari! Our adventure in Tanzania and Kenya was nothing short of spectacular, thanks to the impeccable planning and guidance from Allano himself. From the moment we arrived, Allano took care of every detail, ensuring that our safaris, travel, lodging, and meals were perfectly coordinated.
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Lindsey RobertsonGermany 🇩🇪
★★★★★
A dream come true for us, amazing safari trip!
We booked direct with Active Wonders (Allano) and from the very beginning, the communication has been great and he has been very transparent as well. We booked 5-nights Luxury Safari covering all parts of Serengeti all the way to the north. Thank you so much for accommodating our group since we kept adding people — we ended up with a group of 9! During the trip we got 2 cars and 2 drivers (Amini and Mariki), and Allano also came along.
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JohannesIndonesia 🇮🇩
★★★★★
Safari with Wonderful Team
We had an amazing 10-day safari in Tanzania with our wonderful guide, Baraka. We learned so much from him about the country, its people, and the incredible wildlife. He was also a pleasure to be around! A special thanks to Active Wonders Safaris for organizing such a memorable trip. Everything was perfectly arranged.
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Benoit RSpain 🇪🇸
★★★★★
We are definitely going back with them
If you’re looking for the ultimate safari experience, look no further than Active Wonders Safari! Our adventure in Tanzania and Kenya was nothing short of spectacular, thanks to the impeccable planning and guidance from Allano himself. His knowledge and passion for wildlife were evident throughout the journey.
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Repeat guestUnited States 🇺🇸
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Frequently Asked Questions – 14-Day Tanzania Safari
Everything travellers ask us about this route. Can’t find it here? We reply within hours.
The price depends on your group size, accommodation tier and travel dates. The rates table above shows the per-person price for every group size; send us your dates for an exact, all-inclusive quote with no booking fees.
Visits are led by local community guides and follow daily life rather than staged performances. Visit fees support local livelihoods and cultural preservation.
The road to Lake Natron and through Klein’s Gate is gravel and bumpy, well off the usual circuit, which is why the safari uses heavy-duty 4×4 Land Cruisers. The volcanic scenery, flamingos and quiet park entry make it worth the drive.
Herds often wait on the riverbank for hours or days before crossing. Two full days at the Mara River give you far more chances to be there when they go, although no crossing can ever be guaranteed.
Budget camping uses public campsites, with a dedicated safari cook travelling with you. Mid-range lodges and tented camps are permanent, with ensuite bathrooms and dining areas.
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Tell us how you like to travel and we will put together a personalised proposal for this route – dates, camps and a firm price per person. No payment is required at this stage.
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