12 Days Tanzania wildlife, Kilimanjaro and Culture

Upon arrival at Kilimanjaro International Airport, you will be greeted by our team and then transferred to Green Mountain Lodge in Arusha, where you can relax and prepare for the adventures ahead.

After breakfast, you will depart for a scenic 40-minute drive to Arusha National Park. During the game drive, you will have the chance to observe a diverse range of wildlife, including blue monkeys, turacos, trogons, and the acrobatic black-and-white colobus monkeys. Additionally, you will explore the stunning Ngurdoto Crater and Momela Lakes. Wildlife sightings will include buffaloes, giraffes, warthogs, zebras, and various bird species. By the end of the day, you will return to your Lodge for dinner and an overnight stay.

In the morning, you will be picked up from Arusha and embark on a 3-hour drive to Tarangire National Park. Here, you will enjoy a full-day game drive, with opportunities to see elephants, lions, leopards, pythons, and more. At the end of an exciting day, you will head to your Lodge for dinner and an overnight stay.

The adventure continues with a visit to Lake Manyara National Park. This park is home to over 380 bird species and offers a wide array of wildlife. As you explore, you will spot elephants, buffaloes, zebras, giraffes, lions, baboons, and hippos. After a day filled with remarkable sightings, you will dine and stay overnight at your lodge.

On Day 5, you will visit Lake Eyasi, where you will meet the Hadzabe tribe and join them during a traditional hunting session. Following this unique cultural experience, you will visit the Datoga tribe, known for their iron craftsmanship. The day will conclude with dinner and an overnight stay .

This day is dedicated to exploring the breathtaking Ngorongoro Crater, famous for its diverse wildlife and stunning landscapes. Here, you will have the chance to see the "Big Five"—elephants, buffaloes, lions, leopards, and rhinos—along with many other species. After a memorable day, you will return to your lodge for dinner and overnight accommodations.

You will journey to the world-renowned Serengeti National Park, stopping first at Naabi Gate for panoramic views and fantastic photo opportunities. Once inside the park, the game drive will take you across the iconic plains of the Serengeti. Afterward, you will head to the Lodge for dinner and an overnight stay.

On these two days, you will wake up early for a thrilling game drive in Northern Serengeti, focusing on the Mara River crossings and Ndutu Plains, where you will witness the dramatic wildebeest migration. Each day will end with dinner and an overnight stay at the Lodge.

As you leave the Serengeti behind, you will travel to Lake Natron, enjoying scenic stops along the Rift Valley. If time allows, there will be an optional trek to a nearby waterfall, perfect for a refreshing dip. Each day will end with dinner and an overnight stay at the Lodge.

You will start your day early with a pre-dawn visit to Lake Natron to witness a stunning sunrise and observe the resident flamingos. Later, you will visit a Maasai village to immerse yourself in the local culture. In the afternoon, you will return to Arusha.

The final day of your adventure includes a trek in Kilimanjaro National Park to Mandaras Hut, located at 2,700 meters. You may also choose to hike to Maundi Crater for a final burst of exploration. Afterward, you will return to your Hotel for dinner and an overnight stay, concluding your 12 Days Experience Tanzania wildlife Kilimanjaro and Culture tour.