10-Day Walking Safari Northern Tanzania

About This Tour

Route: Arusha – Tarangire – Lake Manyara – Ngorongoro Highlands – Empakaai – Serengeti – Arusha

Highlights

• Authentic cultural immersion with Maasai guides
• Walking through acacia woodlands, volcanic craters, and open savannahs
• Off-the-grid experience in Ngorongoro Highlands and Empakaai Crater
• Game drives in Tarangire and Serengeti to complement the walking segments
• Nights under canvas in exclusive wilderness areas

Itinerary

Day 1: Arrival at JRO, briefing, transfer to Arusha and overnight stay

Day 2: Tarangire National Park game drive and nature walk near camp

Day 3: Lake Manyara morning game drive, then guided forest walk with picnic lunch

Day 4: Drive to Ngorongoro Highlands, visit a Maasai village, hike to camp near Olmoti Crater

Day 5: Full-day trek to Empakaai Crater, descend into crater floor, overnight wilderness camp

Day 6: Hike out of Empakaai and transfer to Serengeti border, overnight camp near Naabi Hill

Day 7: Game walk in the Serengeti buffer zone with armed ranger and Maasai guide

Day 8: Game drive in Central Serengeti

Day 9: Fly/drive back to Arusha, cultural visit or shopping

Day 10: Transfer to airport for departure

Accommodation Options

Budget:

• Arusha Planet Lodge, Public Campsites (Simba, Nyani, etc.), wilderness fly camps

Mid-range:

• Sangaiwe Tented Camp, Migombani Camp, Ngorongoro Highland Camp, Serengeti Heritage Camp

Luxury:

• Legendary Lodge, Lake Manyara Tree Lodge, The Highlands (Asilia), Serengeti Pioneer Camp

Pricing:

High Season (July–October, December–February)

• 1 pax: Budget from $6,800 | Midrange from $8,200 | Luxury from $11,200
• 2 pax: Budget from $4,300 | Midrange from $5,600 | Luxury from $10,100
• 3 pax: Budget from $3,900 | Midrange from $5,100 | Luxury from $8,800
• 4 pax: Budget from $3,400 | Midrange from $4,700 | Luxury from $7,500
• 5 pax: Budget from $3,200 | Midrange from $4,300 | Luxury from $6,400

Mid-Season (March, November)

• 1 pax: Budget from $6,100 | Midrange from $7,400 | Luxury from $10,000
• 2 pax: Budget from $3,800 | Midrange from $5,100 | Luxury from $9,200
• 3 pax: Budget from $3,400 | Midrange from $4,700 | Luxury from $7,900
• 4 pax: Budget from $3,000 | Midrange from $4,200 | Luxury from $6,700
• 5 pax: Budget from $2,800 | Midrange from $3,900 | Luxury from $5,600

 Low Season (April–May)

• 1 pax: Budget from $5,400 | Midrange from $6,600 | Luxury from $8,900
• 2 pax: Budget from $3,300 | Midrange from $4,600 | Luxury from $8,100
• 3 pax: Budget from $3,000 | Midrange from $4,100 | Luxury from $7,000
• 4 pax: Budget from $2,700 | Midrange from $3,700 | Luxury from $5,900
• 5 pax: Budget from $2,500 | Midrange from $3,300 | Luxury from $4,800

Included

• All park and conservation area fees
• Guided walking permits and armed ranger services
• Tented camps with full board
• Private 4×4 safari vehicle with pop-up roof
• English-speaking professional guide
• Airport transfers and domestic flight (if applicable)
• Bottled water, hiking porters

Excluded

• International flights
• Travel insurance
• Tips and gratuities
• Soft drinks/alcohol
• Optional activities and personal items