6 Days / 5 Nights Insight Safari
The route of your Adventure
Day by day Itinerary
Day 1 > Arusha
Welcome to the start of your safari and welcome to Tanzania!
You've chosen a fantastic place for your safari journey and
we'll get you started with an introductory briefing before we
head out to begin the trip you've been dreaming of.
Busy Arusha is an essential part of safari life here in northern
Tanzania and most travelers pass through at some stage.
Whether you’re on your way out on safari or here for a little
longer, you’ll catch a glimpse of streets filled with energy
and color.
Accommodation | Day 1 - Tulia Boutique Hotel & Spa
Activity Day 1
Pick up from seronera airstrip, Central Serengeti National Park
Accommodation | Day 1 - Tulia Boutique Hotel & Spa
Activity Day 1
Pick up from seronera airstrip, Central Serengeti National Park
Day 2 > Tarangire National Park
Wherever you go in Tarangire National Park, you’ll come
across the park’s famous and larger-than-life baobab trees
and elephants. These are the twin elements that give this
park so much personality. There is, of course, so much more.
We don’t just mean the huge populations of wildebeest,
giraffes, hippos, buffaloes, baboons, vervet monkeys and
zebras. Or the rugged landscape of rocky hills and rivers,
swamps and savannah plains. You also have an excellent
chance of seeing lions here – Tarangire is a real lion
stronghold – and keep an eye out for leopards and cheetahs
as well.
Accomodation: Maramboi Tented Lodge
Morning Activity Day 2
Get to know Tarangire National Park on a guided game drive this morning. Your guide will help you track down the park's wildlife and teach you a little about what you see.
Accomodation: Maramboi Tented Lodge
Morning Activity Day 2
Get to know Tarangire National Park on a guided game drive this morning. Your guide will help you track down the park's wildlife and teach you a little about what you see.
Day 3 > Central Serengeti National Park
When people dream of the Serengeti, it's probably the
Central Serengeti they're dreaming of. That's because you're
in the perfect place to see all that the Serengeti has to offer,
and this is the area of the park where wildlife is present in the
biggest numbers. It's also filled with acacia trees and those
Serengeti horizons that seem to go on forever.
Accomodation: Anantya Serengeti
Morning Activity Day 3
Your guided game drive this morning is a fantastic opportunity to possibly see elephants and big cats as you explore the Central Serengeti with us.
Accomodation: Anantya Serengeti
Morning Activity Day 3
Your guided game drive this morning is a fantastic opportunity to possibly see elephants and big cats as you explore the Central Serengeti with us.
Day 4 > Ndutu
Enjoy spending longer at Ndutu and getting to know it better.
Accommodation : Ndutu Heritage Camp
Activity Day 4
Cats and migration trek day, Ndutu
Accommodation : Ndutu Heritage Camp
Activity Day 4
Cats and migration trek day, Ndutu
Day 5 > Ndutu
Return to Ndutu to explore a little more.
Accommodation : Ndutu Heritage Camp
Activity Day 4
Cats and migration trek day, Ndutu
Accommodation : Ndutu Heritage Camp
Activity Day 4
Cats and migration trek day, Ndutu
Day 6 >Ngorongoro Crater
Your first sight of Ngorongoro Crater is likely not one you’ll
easily forget. As seen from the crater rim, this natural bowl,
both vast and intimate, is one of Africa’s most beautiful
natural features, stretching 19 green kilometers (12 miles)
from one side to the other. Down in the crater itself, you’ll
explore an astonishingly rich, self-contained ecosystem
that is protected by high crater walls. Here, lions and
hyenas hunt wildebeest and Grant’s gazelle within sight of
elephants and black rhinos. Your day spent here will reveal
a surprising variety of habitats, from the Lereal Forest and
salty Lake Magadi to the plains that rise and fall gently all
across the valley floor.
Accommodation : Ngorongoro Serena Safari Lodge
Activity Day 6
Early Morning Game Drive, Ngorongoro Crater
Accommodation : Ngorongoro Serena Safari Lodge
Activity Day 6
Early Morning Game Drive, Ngorongoro Crater
Day 7> Ngorongoro Highlands
There's so much to look forward to when you visit the
Ngorongoro Highlands. It's a world of cool-climate forests
and views of craters and cliffs that come into focus through
the trees. Watch also for the wildlife that lives in the forest,
such as elephants and buffaloes, and leopards if you're very
lucky.
Accommodation : Empakai crater camp
Activity Day 7
View the great migration, Northern Serengeti National Park
Accommodation : Empakai crater camp
Activity Day 7
View the great migration, Northern Serengeti National Park
Day 8> Ngorongoro Highlands
Return for more time in the Ngorongoro Highlands.
Accommodation | Day 6
Lodge | Inside Northern Serengeti National Park
Accomodation : Leonotis flying camp
Activity Day 8
Cultural tour/masai experince, Ngorongoro Highlands
Accommodation | Day 6
Lodge | Inside Northern Serengeti National Park
Accomodation : Leonotis flying camp
Activity Day 8
Cultural tour/masai experince, Ngorongoro Highlands
Day 9 > Lake Natron
Vast Lake Natron, in Tanzania's far north and next to the
Kenya–Tanzania border, is an incredible destination. It's
home to flocks of pink flamingos, and the views here can be
incredible, especially near the lake's southern end from
where you'll see the stunning, perfectly formed volcanic peak
of Ol Doinyo Lengai.
Accommodation : Lake Natron Camp
Activity Day 9
Natural Water fall walk and swim, Lake Natron
Accommodation : Lake Natron Camp
Activity Day 9
Natural Water fall walk and swim, Lake Natron
Day 10 > Lake Natron
Return to Lake Natron.
Accommodation : Lake Natron Camp
Activity Day 10
Homosapien footprints, Lake Natron
Accommodation : Lake Natron Camp
Activity Day 10
Homosapien footprints, Lake Natron
Day 11 > Your last day with us
We wish this safari didn't have to end, but this will be when
we go our separate ways. We hope you've loved your safari
journey and that you'll be back one day. Until then, travel
safely and thank you for choosing us as your safari
companions.
Activity Day 11
Drop off, Arusha Airport
Activity Day 11
Drop off, Arusha Airport
Our Reviews
EXCELLENT Based on 31 reviews Posted on Keira BVerified Trip of a lifetime! My mom and I had the joy of going on a 5-day safari with Malaki last fall through Tarangire, Ngorongoro crater, and the Serengeti. He was a perfect match for us - responsive to our needs and interests, incredibly knowledgeable about the animals and parks, very professional, warm and friendly. He helped us spot all the animals on our wishlist, with lots of up close encounters. It was very magical, and the trip of a lifetime!Posted on Patrick MVerified Tanzanian safari Malaki was AMAZING!!! He is one of the most knowledgeable, humble, and kind people I have been around. He was a wonderful guide for our family's week long safari!Posted on Andrea SVerified Absolutely unforgettable experience An absolutely beautiful experience, worth every moment! Our guide Malaki was phenomenal – very dedicated, patient, full of energy and truly committed to making everything unforgettable. This was a once-in-a-lifetime adventure, and Malaki made it even more special. A heartfelt recommendation and warm greetings from Serbia! ❤️Posted on Ana PVerified The incredible journey We have spent a few days with amazing Malaki as our guide and felt privileged to be part of a life-changing safari experience. The dance of an ostrich to his female, the lion and lioness' romantic walk, serval's tiny face appearing in the grass, lionesses with 5 cubs and the rhino charge to the ranger's jeep are a few highlights in a million moments which made this journey incredible. All was possible, I believe, only with Malaki's experience, knowledge and great patience. On the scale 1-5, Malaki is straight 10! Thank you!Ana and BorisPosted on Karen WVerified Memorable and magical experience!! Tananzia was amazing and Malaki as a guide created magic, providing us the best experience. He had deep knowledge of the areas we visited, each unique in its own way, which helped immerse us in the landscape while watching the animals in their natural habitat. He knew where to go to help us have a rich and authentic experience. He was warm, patient and attentive, meeting and exceeding the needs of our 10 person group. Highly recommend!!Posted on bklyntraveller9Verified Malaki gave us a once in a lifetime experience, everything we had hoped for and more! We truly could not have been in better hands than with Malaki as our guide through Tanzania. Traveling from Serengeti, Ngorogoro crater and Tarangire national park, Malaki ensured we had the fullest experience. We were 10 people across 2 jeeps ages 80 down to 12. Malaki didn't just drive us from place to place, he brought Tanzania alive for us. He was incredibly knowledgeable, gracious, warm-- and not to mention, full of humor, effortlessly managing logistics while enriching every game drive and cultural experience with context and insight. If you are looking for an expert and a person you can relax and put your trust in, Malaki is your guide!Posted on Lidiya KVerified Superb experience! We had a superb experience. Though we booked our adventure on a very short notice - the trip went far beyond our expectations. Amazing trip to Tarangire and then yet even more breathtaking visit to Ngorongoro. We had a wonderful thoughtful and professional guide Jeremia with us who didn't leave a single question of ours unanswered. And there were plenty. Organization is on a very high level. We enjoyed every moment!Posted on Ivan_BalakhonovVerified Unforgettable experience Me and my friends had two free days to spend in Arusha region and were looking for a short safari to Tarangire and Ngorongoro. We were recommended Malaki Safaris and this turned out to be good advice.Malaki immediately got involved in arranging everything for us and despite of short notice organized our safari to perfection. During the trip all went smoothly and without even a tiny glitch. Our guide, Jeremiah, was amazing. He is a careful driver, has answers to any questions and reads ever-changing situation in parks very well so we were able to catch some really special moments. Accomodation for overnight stay at Marera Valley Lodge was also wonderful and we didn't have to worry about anything while on the road or in the lodge. This was definitely an experience of the lifetime and whenever I plan to come back I know with whom to explore Serengeti, which is now on the top of my things-to-do list.Posted on finnkaiVerified Malaki is an above and beyond safari guide and person Our 4-person Tanzania adventure with Malaki of Malaki Safaris was beyond expectations. Malaki’s combination of professionalism, warmth, knowledge, passion, and cultural connection made the trip phenomenal. Our itinerary took us to Tarangire, Ngorongoro, Empakai, Lake Natron, and Central and Southern Serengeti. Every place awed us with the wildlife and scenery, and we enjoyed staying at a variety of lodges and tented camps, all in beautiful settings. We also spent 2 days hiking with local Maasai guides who taught us about some of their traditions and current realities facing pastoral people in Tanzania. Malaki is a skillful, responsive communicator, so trip planning was enjoyable rather than stressful. He provided suggestions, and he customized our safari according to preferences we expressed. A review below from September 2023 by tomtom771 highlights outstanding aspects of Malaki Safaris, all important to consider when splurging on a trip of a lifetime. Many Tanzania safari itineraries are similar, but it’s the guide who makes the biggest difference. Malaki is from a rural Maasai village, and he pursued his formal education in cities. He knows Tanzania’s landscapes, wildlife, and cultures from lived experience, and he truly loves sharing all of it. Our group had a particular interest in birds, and Malaki eagerly brushed up on his already impressive birding repertoire. When we had questions, Malaki usually had answers, and he often came back later with more information. He has stellar abilities maneuvering the jeep to maximize views and photo opportunities, and he manages to do so without ticking off other drivers. When one of our group members stayed on in Tanzania to do solo travel, Malaki continued to check in on him, occasionally arranging lodging or transfers as a courtesy. It’s not essential that one has a guide who you befriend and hope to see again, but with Malaki we got the best of both worlds, an A+ safari and a talented guide who brightened every day.Posted on sandrabVerified A good, honest and knowledgeable guide! Malaki was highly recommended to us by a friend, and we had a great time with him on the 14-day tour he designed. He guided us at Tarangire National Park, Ngorogoro Crater and Serengeti NP. He worked with us on our budget and is a good communicator. He was very patient, knowledgeable with animals and birds and his pleasant personality made our adventure lots of fun! You could tell that he’s been guiding tours for many years. Other guides respected him and he has good contacts in the area. We stayed in a variety of lodges/tented camps, all pleasant and at times luxurious. If you want an honest guide with good morals and great experience, you can’t go wrong with Malaki.