14 Days Young Adults Northern Tanzania Adventure Safari

After breakfast, drive to Arusha National Park.

Situated beneath Mount Meru, the park contains montane forest, volcanic landscapes, open grasslands and alkaline lakes.

Begin with a guided walking safari accompanied by an armed park ranger.

Walking allows travelers to experience the environment at ground level and learn about:

Possible wildlife includes giraffes, buffaloes, zebras, waterbucks, bushbucks, warthogs, blue monkeys and black-and-white colobus monkeys.

After the walk, continue by vehicle toward the Momella Lakes and Ngurdoto Crater viewpoints.

The lakes may attract flamingos and other waterbirds depending on seasonal conditions.

Enjoy a picnic lunch and continue exploring during the afternoon.

Return to Arusha in the late afternoon.

Dinner and overnight in Arusha.

After breakfast, enter Lake Manyara National Park for a game drive.

The park lies between the Rift Valley escarpment and the lake and contains several contrasting habitats.

Explore:

Possible wildlife includes elephants, giraffes, buffaloes, zebras, wildebeest, warthogs, hippos, baboons, blue monkeys and vervet monkeys.

Lake Manyara is associated with tree-climbing lions, although lions and tree-climbing behavior cannot be guaranteed.

Depending on lake levels, flamingos, pelicans, storks, herons and other waterbirds may be present.

Enjoy a picnic lunch or return to the lodge for lunch.

Spend the afternoon at leisure.

Optional activities may include:

Dinner and overnight in the Lake Manyara area.

After breakfast, meet a local guide for a waterfall hike.

The walk follows rocky terrain and may involve shallow river crossings, uneven ground and slippery sections.

Reach a waterfall and natural pool where swimming may be possible, subject to water and safety conditions.

The activity is ideal for energetic young travelers but should be approached carefully.

Guests should bring:

After returning, enjoy lunch and a period of relaxation.

Later, take part in a community-led Maasai experience.

The visit may provide insight into:

Photography must always be requested rather than assumed.

Return to the accommodation for dinner and overnight.

Spend a full day exploring the northeastern Serengeti and Klein’s area.

The landscape differs from Central Serengeti, with rolling hills, woodland, valleys and open plains.

Begin with an early morning game drive in search of predators and resident wildlife.

The route will be selected according to recent sightings and local conditions.

Possible wildlife includes:

Depending on accommodation location and park permissions, additional activities such as nature walks or night drives may be available in nearby concession areas at extra cost.

Return to camp for dinner and overnight.

After breakfast, depart the northeastern Serengeti and travel toward Central Serengeti.

The journey is completed as an extended game drive.

Rather than following the fastest possible route, your guide will search for wildlife as you travel through changing habitats.

Depending on seasonal conditions, you may encounter elephants, giraffes, buffaloes, lions, cheetahs, zebras and wildebeest.

Arrive in the Seronera region during the afternoon.

Central Serengeti contains river valleys, rocky kopjes, open grasslands and acacia woodland.

Permanent water makes the region an excellent year-round wildlife area.

Continue with an afternoon game drive before reaching your accommodation.

Dinner and overnight in Central Serengeti.

Spend a complete day exploring Central Serengeti.

Begin early when predators may still be active.

Search for:

Your private guide will adapt the day to wildlife reports and group interests.

Choose between a full-day drive with picnic lunch or morning and afternoon drives with a break at camp.

An optional sunrise balloon safari can be arranged at extra cost.

Return for dinner and your second night in Central Serengeti.

Depart Karatu before sunrise and drive to Lake Eyasi.

Meet a local guide and visit members of a Hadzabe community.

The Hadzabe are one of Tanzania’s remaining hunter-gatherer communities and possess extensive knowledge of the surrounding landscape.

The experience may include:

Participation in hunting cannot be guaranteed.

Activities depend on community decisions, weather, wildlife movement and daily circumstances.

Continue to a Datoga family or community.

Learn about:

A blacksmith demonstration may be included if community members are working that day.

Return to Karatu in the afternoon.

Spend the remainder of the day relaxing at the lodge or explore Karatu independently.

Dinner and second overnight in Karatu.

Enjoy breakfast at the lodge and begin the overland journey back to Arusha.

Depending on the group’s departure schedule, stops may be arranged for:

Arrive in Arusha and transfer to a hotel, Arusha Airport or Kilimanjaro International Airport.

Guests with late flights may book a day room, meal or additional activity.

The adventure ends with departure for your onward destination.