9 Days / 8 Nights Tanzania Safaris
The route of your Adventure
Day by day Itinerary
Day 1 > Arusha
You've been dreaming of your Tanzanian safari for so long
and the day when it begins has finally arrived. We'll greet
you, give you a quick rundown on what happens next and
answer your questions. Then we'll take you out to discover
what this incredible country has to offer.
Spend some time in Arusha, both the gateway city for most
safaris in northern Tanzania and a fascinating place to
explore. Enjoy good restaurants, streets filled with energy
and so many snapshots of vibrant Tanzanian city life. It’s
everything you look for in an urban pit stop.
Accommodation | Day 1
Arusha Coffee Lodge
Evening Activity Day 1 Airport pick up, Kilimanjaro Airport
Accommodation | Day 1
Arusha Coffee Lodge
Evening Activity Day 1 Airport pick up, Kilimanjaro Airport
Day 2 > Tarangire National Park
We think you’ll be impressed with Tarangire National Park.
Most visitors love the distinct shapes of the baobab trees
silhouetted against the sky that make this place feel like a
fairy-tale African landscape. Or visitors remember the
elephants that roam in family bands everywhere throughout
the park. If you’re lucky, you’ll also encounter the big cats –
lions especially, but also cheetahs and leopards – that are
always a possibility here. And there’s a fair degree of
certainty that you will tick wildebeest, giraffe, hippo, buffalo
and zebra off your wildlife-viewing list.
Accommodation | Day 2
Tented camp | Inside Tarangire National Park Lemala Mpingo Ridge
Accommodation | Day 2
Tented camp | Inside Tarangire National Park Lemala Mpingo Ridge
Day 3 > Tarangire National Park
Having the chance to spend more time here in Tarangire
means you can see even more wildlife.
Accommodation | Day 3 Tented camp | Inside Tarangire National Park
Lemala Mpingo Ridge
Activity Day 3
Morning Come with us for a guided game drive this morning in Tarangire National Park. As always when Africa's animals are involved, there's so much for you to look forward to.
Accommodation | Day 3 Tented camp | Inside Tarangire National Park
Lemala Mpingo Ridge
Activity Day 3
Morning Come with us for a guided game drive this morning in Tarangire National Park. As always when Africa's animals are involved, there's so much for you to look forward to.
Day 4 > 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.
Accommodation | Day 4 Tented camp | Inside Tarangire National Park
Entamanu Ngorongoro
Activity Day 4
On your guided game drive through Ngorongoro Crater early this morning, your expert guide will introduce you to this remarkable place and help you find lions, spotted hyenas and black rhinos.
Accommodation | Day 4 Tented camp | Inside Tarangire National Park
Entamanu Ngorongoro
Activity Day 4
On your guided game drive through Ngorongoro Crater early this morning, your expert guide will introduce you to this remarkable place and help you find lions, spotted hyenas and black rhinos.
Day 5 > Ngorongoro Crater
Enjoy the rare treat of another day of circling the crater rim
or watching wildlife down below.
Enjoy cool temperatures, forest wildlife (including
elephants, buffaloes and leopards), and fine views of
craters and mountains when you visit the Ngorongoro
Highlands.
Accommodation | Day 5
Tented camp | On the crater rim
Entamanu Ngorongoro
Activity Day 5
Locals tell us that there’s no better way to experience Ngorongoro Highlands than by taking one of our guided walks, which you’ll do this morning.
Accommodation | Day 5
Tented camp | On the crater rim
Entamanu Ngorongoro
Activity Day 5
Locals tell us that there’s no better way to experience Ngorongoro Highlands than by taking one of our guided walks, which you’ll do this morning.
Day 6 >Northern Serengeti National Park
Explore the Northern Serengeti and get to know one of the
park's most beautiful corners. Wildlife viewing is excellent
all through the year, but that is especially the case whenever
the migration passes through. This is also the area of the
park that sees the fewest visitors, which means you can enjoy
the river, grasslands, rocky scenery and the animals without
interruption.
Accommodation | Day 6
Lodge | Inside Northern Serengeti National Park
Lamai Serengeti
Activity Day 6
Cats and migration trek day, Northern Serengeti National Park.
Accommodation | Day 6
Lodge | Inside Northern Serengeti National Park
Lamai Serengeti
Activity Day 6
Cats and migration trek day, Northern Serengeti National Park.
Day 7> Northern Serengeti National Park
Return to the Northern Serengeti to enjoy further this area
of the park.
Enjoy the safari experience of a lifetime when we take you
to see the great migration. Wildebeest and zebra fill the
horizon, predators lie in wait and are never far away, and
the whole landscape seems to swarm with life. Sit back and
enjoy this safari highlight
Accommodation | Day 6
Lodge | Inside Northern Serengeti National Park
Lamai Serengeti
Activity Day 7
View the great migration, Northern Serengeti National Park
Accommodation | Day 6
Lodge | Inside Northern Serengeti National Park
Lamai Serengeti
Activity Day 7
View the great migration, Northern Serengeti National Park
Day 8> Northern Serengeti National Park
It's the only place where you can witness millions of
migrating wildebeest over the Acacia plains, it's the cradle of
human life, and probably the closest to an untouched African
wilderness you will ever get: welcome to Serengeti National
Park.
Accommodation | Day 6
Lodge | Inside Northern Serengeti National Park
Lamai Serengeti
Activity Day 8
General game viewing, Northern Serengeti National Park.
Accommodation | Day 6
Lodge | Inside Northern Serengeti National Park
Lamai Serengeti
Activity Day 8
General game viewing, Northern Serengeti National Park.
Day 9> 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 9
drpo off, Kogatende Airstrip
drpo off, Kogatende Airstrip
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.