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9-Day Tanzania Wildlife Experience, Hiking & Canoeing - Tanzania safari is a 9 Days tour in Tanzania via the Tanzania safari route, starting from USD 4300. Below you'll find the latest itinerary, inclusions & exclusions, and how to book.
9 Days
Tanzania safari
USD 4300
Kitano Tours & Safaris
ABOUT 9-Day Tanzania Wildlife Experience, Hiking & Canoeing - Tanzania safari
This tour offers a unique blend of hiking, canyoning, and wildlife experiences in Tanzania. You will explore stunning destinations including the Usangi Mountains, Lake Jipe, Mkomazi, Tarangire, Ngorongoro Crater, and the Serengeti. Prepare to embark on this captivating adventure with Sustainable Safari Tours, where you can immerse yourself in the diverse landscapes and rich wildlife of Tanzania.
- Duration: 9 Days
- Route: Tanzania safari
- Starts at: USD 4300
Highlights for 9-Day Tanzania Wildlife Experience, Hiking & Canoeing - Tanzania safari
Day 1: Arrival in Moshi Town
Day 2: Moshi to Kindoroko Mountains
Day 3: Canoeing at Lake Jipe
Day 4: Game drive & Rhino Visit in Mkomazi National Park
Day 5: Moshi to Tarangire National Park
Day 6: Game Drive in Ngorongoro Crater
Day 7: Serengeti National Park
Day 8: Full Day Game Drive in Central Serengeti
Day 9: Serengeti to Arusha City
Itinerary Overview
| Day | Title |
|---|---|
| Day 01 | Arrival in Moshi Town |
| Day 02 | Moshi to Kindoroko Mountains |
| Day 03 | Canoeing at Lake Jipe |
| Day 04 | Game drive & Rhino Visit in Mkomazi National Park |
| Day 05 | Moshi to Tarangire National Park |
| Day 06 | Game Drive in Ngorongoro Crater |
| Day 07 | Serengeti National Park |
| Day 08 | Full Day Game Drive in Central Serengeti |
| Day 09 | Serengeti to Arusha City |
Day 01: Arrival in Moshi Town
>> This marks the beginning of your tour! You will be picked up from Kilimanjaro International Airport by a company representative and then being transferred to the prepared accommodation for you to relax and prepare for the upcoming adventure.
Optional, if you have ample time after arriving, you may visit choose to visit the local market within Moshi town.
- Time: 8 - 10 Hours
- Meals: All meals included Drinking water (Other drinks not included)
- Accommodation: Honey Badger Lodge > Mid-range lodge located in Moshi (Town)
Day 02: Moshi to Kindoroko Mountains
>> After breakfast, depart from Moshi town and start a drive to Kindoroko Mountain for a day hike. You can select between a 2-hour or a 7-hour hike to reach the 1,200-meter summit. During your adventure, you will have the opportunity to visit a local primary school, explore lush forests, discover caves, and enjoy beautiful waterfalls.
After finalizing the activity, your driver will take to arranged accommodation in Mwanga town for a delicious dinner and overnight stay.
- Time: 8 - 10 Hours
- Meals: All meals included Drinking water (Other drinks not included)
- Accommodation: Mwanga Lodge & Campsite > Budget lodge located less than 1hr drive from Moshi (Town)
Day 03: Canoeing at Lake Jipe
>> After breakfast, drive to Lake Jipe and explore the local waterfalls before embarking on a lake tour in a traditional dug-out canoe, where you may spot hippos and occasionally elephants. Enjoy hot lunch at Mkisha Fishing Village, provided by a local women’s group. After lunch, you may choose to proceed from various activities such as swimming, visiting a rice and coconut farm, fishing, or consulting with an herbalist. Conclude your day with a return back to your lodge.
- Time: 8 - 10 Hours
- Meals: All meals included Drinking water (Other drinks not included)
Day 04: Game drive & Rhino Visit in Mkomazi National Park
>> After having breakfas, proceed to Mkomazi National Park with packed lunch box for a distinctive safari experience. Mkomazi is renowned for its successful conservation efforts for rhinos and wild dogs, providing a less crowded and more intimate wildlife experience.
During your visit, enjoy game drives to observe elephants, giraffes, zebras, and a diverse range of bird species against the breathtaking backdrop of the Pare and Usambara Mountains. This expedition promises an exciting and fulfilling exploration of one of Tanzania's hidden treasures.
In the late afternoon, take a short walk to observe the African wild dogs in the park while you wait the Tanapa vehicle, which will transport you to a nearby watering hole within the Rhino Sanctuary around 4:00 PM. After your visit, you will drive to Moshi in the early evening.
- Time: 8 - 10 Hours
- Meals: All meals included Drinking water (Other drinks not included)
- Accommodation: Honey Badger Lodge > Mid-range lodge located in Moshi (Town)
Day 05: Moshi to Tarangire National Park
>> Depart from Moshi to Tarangire National Park for an unforgettable game drive. Renowned for its impressive herds of elephants and iconic baobab trees, Tarangire offers a unique wildlife experience. The journey takes you through stunning landscapes, approximately 190 kilometers from Moshi.
Upon arrival, you'll spend the afternoon exploring the park's expansive savannah plains. Tarangire is home to a diverse array of wildlife, including lions, zebras, and various antelope species, making it an excellent destination for animal sightings. The park is particularly vibrant during the dry season, when animals congregate around water sources, providing ample opportunities for viewing.
After a day filled with adventure, you will start a drive to Karatu town to spend the night and have a delicious dinner.
- Time: 8 - 10 Hours
- Meals: All meals included Drinking water (Other drinks not included)
Day 06: Game Drive in Ngorongoro Crater
>> You'll start the day with early with a quick breakfast before descending into the Ngorongoro Crater floor. This remarkable caldera is the largest intact volcanic caldera in the world, covering approximately 260 square kilometers and reaching depths of over 2,000 feet.
You'll embark on a full day game drive, where you'll have the chance to see a variety of wildlife, including African elephants, buffalo, black rhinos, hippos, hyenas, cheetahs, and lions. Be sure to keep your camera ready for the exciting animal encounters. After enjoying a picnic lunch at the scenic Hippo Pool, you will proceed with an afternoon game drive. In the evening you'll begin your ascent back to the crater rim for a drive back to the lodge.
- Time: 8 - 10 Hours
- Meals: All meals included Drinking water (Other drinks not included)
Day 07: Serengeti National Park
>> After breakfast, you will start a journey through the cooler highlands toward Serengeti, arriving at the park's plains by midday. Serengeti National Park is the largest in Tanzania, featuring a rich diversity of habitats, including short grass plains, savannahs, dense bush, swamps, and lakes. The landscape is dotted with unique rock formations known as kopjes, which serve as vantage points for predators.
The Serengeti is particularly famous for the annual migration, where hundreds of thousands of wildebeests and zebras traverse the plains in search of fresh grass and water. This remarkable spectacle draws wildlife enthusiasts from around the globe.
During your visit, you'll have the opportunity to explore this breathtaking ecosystem and witness its vibrant wildlife. You will spend the night at a lodge in Central Serengeti, allowing you to fully immerse yourself in the beauty and excitement of this iconic national park.
- Time: 8 - 10 Hours
- Meals: All meals included Drinking water (Other drinks not included)
Day 08: Full Day Game Drive in Central Serengeti
>> After breakfast, you will venture into the Serengeti plains for a full day of exploration. Serengeti National Park is often regarded as the crown jewel of Tanzania's game parks, offering some of the best wildlife viewing in Africa. The landscape features endless plains stretching to the horizon, punctuated by acacia trees and termite mounds.
This savanna is home to massive herds of wildebeest that embark on their annual migration north, navigating crocodile-infested rivers in a dramatic display of instinctual behavior. Prides of lions roam the area, their watchful eyes scanning for opportunities to hunt elands, impalas, and gazelles. Solitary leopards can be spotted resting in the branches of acacia trees, while herds of elephants roam freely.
This is the Africa you've always dreamed of experiencing. You will spend the night at a lodge located in central Serengeti, allowing you to fully immerse yourself in this incredible wildlife haven.
- Time: 8 - 10 Hours
- Meals: All meals included Drinking water (Other drinks not included)
Day 09: Serengeti to Arusha City
>> Wake up and enjoy an early breakfast before departing the camp with a packed lunch for your drive back to Arusha. Along the way, you will have the opportunity to enjoy an en route game drive, allowing you to take in more of the stunning wildlife and landscapes. You will have your lunch along the way before reaching Arusha ( lodge or airport).
This marks an ending of your epic experience with us! See you next time!
- Time: 8 - 10 Hours
- Meals: Breakfast & lunch (Dinner not included) Drinking water (Other drinks not included)
- Accommodation: No accommodation (End of tour)
Inclusions
- Park fees (For non-residents)
- All activities (Unless labeled as optional)
- All accommodation (Unless listed as upgrade)
- A professional driver/guide
- All transportation (Unless labeled as optional)
- All Taxes/VAT
- Roundtrip airport transfer
- Meals (As specified in the day-by-day section)
- Drinking water (On all days)
Exclusions
- International flights (From/to home)
- Additional accommodation before and at the end of the tour
- Tips (Tipping guideline US$10.00 pp per day)
- Personal items (Souvenirs, travel insurance, visa fees, etc.)
- Government imposed increase of taxes and/or park fees