12-Days Tanzania Active & Adventure Expedition – Peaks, Plains & Primal Wilds

Arrive at Kilimanjaro International Airport and transfer to your comfortable hotel in Arusha. Meet your expert guide for a briefing on the adventure ahead. Spend the afternoon at leisure exploring the local markets and cultural centers, absorbing the vibrant atmosphere of northern Tanzania’s adventure hub.

Drive 1 hour to Momella Gate and start your trek through montane forest alive with birdlife and lush vegetation. Trek past waterfalls and bamboo groves up to Miriakamba Hut (2500m), where you’ll spend the night in rustic but cozy conditions, soaking in the tranquil mountain surroundings.

Rise early for a challenging but rewarding ascent to Little Meru Peak (4566m), offering breathtaking panoramas of Kilimanjaro, the Serengeti, and the Ngorongoro Crater. After summiting, descend back to Momella Gate and transfer to Arusha for rest and recuperation.

After breakfast, drive 2 hours to Lake Manyara National Park, famous for its tree-climbing lions and flamingo-filled soda lake. Enjoy an afternoon game drive spotting elephants, buffalo, hippos, and diverse birdlife. Overnight at a lodge near the park’s edge.

Drive 1.5 hours to Ngorongoro Conservation Area. Begin the day with a moderate hike along the crater rim, enjoying sweeping views of the wildlife-rich caldera below. Then descend for an afternoon game drive inside the crater to see lions, rhinos, hippos, and more. Stay overnight at a lodge overlooking the crater.

Drive approximately 4-5 hours to the Serengeti, passing through scenic highlands. Arrive in time for an afternoon game drive exploring the vast plains and watching for predators and migratory herds. Overnight in a tented camp or lodge.

Spend the day on game drives across different Serengeti ecosystems — riverine forests, open plains, kopjes — seeking big cats, wildebeest migrations, and more. Optionally, take a guided walking safari for a closer look at animal tracks, plants, and smaller wildlife.

Depart Serengeti for Lake Natron region (approx. 5 hours). Visit Maasai villages en route to engage with the pastoralist community, learning about their traditional lifestyle and rituals. In the afternoon, hike around Lake Natron’s volcanic landscapes, observing flamingos and unique geology.

Drive back to Arusha (about 4-5 hours), with stops for photography and cultural visits. Evening at leisure to relax and reflect on the adventure.

Drive 2 hours to Tarangire National Park, known for its large elephant herds and baobab trees. Enjoy a morning game drive followed by a guided walking safari, learning about flora, fauna, and local ecology up close. Overnight near the park.

Enjoy a final morning game drive in Tarangire. Return to Arusha for a visit to a local Maasai market or craft center for souvenirs. Farewell dinner celebrating the journey.

Transfer to Kilimanjaro International Airport for your onward flight.