Highlights
Discover Tanzania’s wildlife, culture and spectacular landscapes together
- Explore: Tarangire, Lake Eyasi, Serengeti and Ngorongoro
- Experience the traditional lifestyle of the Hadzabe people around Lake Eyasi
- Follow wildlife across Serengeti’s endless plains during full-day game drives
- Search for elephants, lions, leopards, buffalo and rhinos across Tanzania’s wilderness
- Experience authentic Maasai culture during your Mto wa Mbu visit
- Enjoy comfortable accommodation throughout your safari journey
Experience wild landscapes, cultural encounters, remarkable wildlife, and unforgettable moments across Tanzania on one adventurous journey.
7 Days Tanzania Odyssey Safaris
Experience seven memorable days combining wildlife, culture and community encounters across northern Tanzania’s diverse landscapes.
Tanzania Odyssey safari is designed for the travelers with an adventurous spirit, seeking an intimate experience in the local Tanzania tribes, but also still taking advantage of enjoying a wildlife safari which includes visits to Tarangire and Serengeti National Parks, Lake Eyasi, and the famous Ngorongoro Crater
Day 1
Arrive Tanzania At Kilimanjaro International Airport, Overnight In Arusha
Landing at Kilimanjaro International Airport. After customs & Immigration formalities, you will be warmly welcomed by a LIFE TIME SAFARIS driver guide who will l drive to your accommodation in Arusha for a night stay.
Arusha Planet Lodge
Day 2
Astonishing Beauty of Tarangire
After breakfast, proceed to Tarangire National Park on your 4WD Safari vehicle for a full day game drive with picnic lunches, later proceed to Lake Burunge Tented Lodge for dinner and overnight stay.
Lake Burunge Tented Lodge
Day 3
Spend A Day Amongst The Nomadic Hadzabe People, Learning Of Their Lifestyle and Customs
Enjoy an early start for breakfast before departing to Lake Eyasi. upon arrival meet with your local guide and depart with a Hadzabe hunter. Hunting excursions are often a mix of honey gathering and eating berries, but also opportunistic if a monkey or mammal is seen. The hunting is typically a mix of walking and occasional running if the hunter sees something exciting. Dinner and overnight at Lake Eyasi safari Lodge.
Lake Eyasi safari Lodge
Day 4
The Immense Plains Of The Serengeti
After breakfast, proceed to Serengeti National Park for a game drive with en route game drive. At a sunset drive to your accommodation for dinner and overnight at Shuhudia Adventure tented Camp
Shuhudia Adventure Camp
Day 5
The Immense Plains Of The Serengeti
Early morning breakfast, then after depart for a full day game in Serengeti National Park. Later drive back to your accommodation for dinner and overnight at Shuhudia Adventure Tented Camp
Shuhudia Adventure Camp
Day 6
Astonishing Wildlife in the Ngorongoro Crater
After an early breakfast drive to Ngorongoro Crater, upon arrival descend down to the crater floor for game viewing. Discover breath-taking wildlife on the spectacular Crater floor game drive, the game viewing on the Crater floor is sensational, as this unique eco system supports an abundance of game – look out for the Big Five Later ascend and drive to Karatu town for dinner and overnight at Elieens’ Tree Inn.
Elieens’ Tree Inn
Day 7
Stopping at cultural destinations Mto wa Mbu and Masai Village
Today you will have a leisurely breakfast, thereafter drive for Mto wa Mbu village (Manyara) in one of the authentic Maasai bomas for another cultural tour. Later drive back to Arusha and proceed to Kilimanjaro Airport for onward flight arrangement.
Kilimanjaro Airport
Includes
- Airport transfers
- Private 4x4 safari vehicle with pop-up roof for optimal game viewing.
- Services of a professional English-speaking safari driver-guide.
- Accommodation and meals as specified in the itinerary.
- Unlimited mineral water, coffee, and selected soft drinks during safari game drives.
- Tarangire National Park entrance and WMA fees.
- Serengeti National Park entrance and conservation fees.
- Ngorongoro Crater tour and crater service fees.
- Game drive in the Ngorongoro Crater.
- Complimentary Wi-Fi onboard the safari vehicle.
- All applicable government taxes and VAT.
Excludes
- International flights.
- Tanzania entry visa (US$50 per person, where applicable).
- Optional activities mentioned in the itinerary.
- Travel, medical, and baggage insurance.
- Tips and gratuities for the safari guide, hotel staff, and porters.
- Laundry services.
- Telephone calls and other personal communication charges.
- Beverages not included in the meal plan (unless otherwise specified).
- Any items of a personal nature or expenses.
After your Mto wa Mbu cultural experience, continue through Arusha towards Kilimanjaro International Airport, bringing your seven-day Tanzania Odyssey Safari to a memorable close.
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About Your 7 Days Tanzania Odyssey Safari
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This safari visits Tarangire, Lake Eyasi, Serengeti, Ngorongoro Crater, Karatu, Mto wa Mbu and Arusha, combining wildlife viewing with meaningful cultural experiences throughout northern Tanzania during seven memorable safari days together.
The itinerary combines game drives in Tarangire and Serengeti, a Hadzabe cultural experience at Lake Eyasi, a Ngorongoro Crater game drive and a Maasai cultural village visit near Mto wa Mbu.
Accommodation includes Arusha Planet Lodge, Lake Burunge Tented Lodge, Lake Eyasi Safari Lodge, Shuhudia Adventure Camp and Elieens’ Tree Inn, providing comfortable overnight stays at convenient points along the safari route.
Wildlife may include elephants, lions, leopards, buffalo, wildebeest, zebras, gazelles, hippos, rhinos and many bird species, although sightings naturally depend on location, season and daily wildlife movements across the parks.
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