10 Days / 9 Nights Tanzania Wildlife Safari
Option 1=6012 USD Per person
Day 1-Silver palm
Day 2,3-Heart and soul
Day4-Eileens tree inn
Day 5,6,7,8-Shuuhudia camps
Day 9- Eileens tree inn
Option 2=6130USD Per person
Day 1-Pazuri inn
Day 2,3- siafu camp
Day 4-Eileens Tree inn
Day 5,6,7,8-Serengeti Katikati tented camp
Day 9- Eilees tree inn
Option 3=6530USD Per person
Day 1-Gran Melia
Day 2,3-Siafu
Day 4-farm house
Day 5,6,7,8-Srengeti katikati tented camp
Day 9-Farm house
Day by Day Itinery
Destinations: Tarangire NP, Lake Manyara NP, Ngorongoro Crater, Serengeti NP
Season: Year-round (with adjustments for migration timing)
Day 1: Arrival – Arusha
• Pick-up from Kilimanjaro International Airport (JRO) or Arusha Airport.
• Transfer to your hotel in Arusha for rest and safari briefing.
• Optional evening stroll in Arusha town.
• Accommodation: Arusha Planet Lodge / Similar
• Meals: Dinner
Day 2: Arusha – Tarangire National Park
• Breakfast and drive to Tarangire National Park (~2 hrs).
• Full-day game drive with picnic lunch inside the park.
• Afternoon visit to a Maasai boma for a cultural experience.
• Meals: Breakfast, Lunch (picnic), Dinner
Day 3: Tarangire – Local Village Tour – Mto wa Mbu
• Morning game drive in Tarangire.
• Transfer to Mto wa Mbu for a local village tour:
o Visit banana farms, rice paddies, local market.
o Enjoy local lunch prepared by a women’s group (typical Tanzanian dishes)
• Meals: Breakfast, Local Lunch, Dinner
Day 4: Lake Manyara National Park – Karatu
• Morning drive to Lake Manyara NP.
• Game drive along the forested escarpment and lake shores — famous for tree-climbing lions,elephants, and birdlife.
• Afternoon canoeing experience (seasonal) or treetop walkway.
• Return to lodge in Karatu.
• Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Day 5: Karatu – Ngorongoro Crater
• Early breakfast, then descend into Ngorongoro Crater for a half-day game drive.
• Picnic lunch at the hippo pool picnic site.
• Afternoon visit to a coffee plantation for a coffee tasting
• Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Day 6: Karatu – Central Serengeti
• Scenic drive through Ngorongoro highlands to Serengeti NP.
• Game drive en route through the Seronera area.
• Optional evening bush sundowner experience.
• Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Day 7: Serengeti – Full Day
• Morning and afternoon game drives.
• Optional hot-air balloon safari with champagne breakfast (extra cost).
• Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Day 8: Serengeti – Optional Walking Safari
• Early morning walking safari with a park ranger (to see tracks, small wildlife, and learn bush skills).
• Continue with game drives focusing on predators and migration (seasonal)
• Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Day 9: Serengeti – Karatu
• Morning game drive as you exit Serengeti.
• Drive via Ngorongoro highlands back to Karatu.
• Evening cooking class with a local chef to prepare Swahili dishes.
• Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Day 10: Karatu – Arusha – Departure
• Leisurely breakfast, then drive back to Arusha.
• Stop for curio shopping or visit the Cultural Heritage Centre.
• Drop-off at airport for onward flight.
• Meals: Breakfast, Lunch
Inclusions
- Park Fees (for Non-Residents).
- Daily game drives while on Safari.
- Meals as per itinerary.
- Concession/ Camping Fees.
- 4×4 Land Cruiser.
- A professional English speaking driver/ guide.
- All Taxes and VAT.
- Drinking water while on safari
Exclusions
- Airport Transfers (Unless mentioned otherwise).
- Any activities not mentioned in the itinerary.
- International flights.
- Government imposed increase of Taxes and or Park Fees.
- Additional accommodation before and at the end of the tour (Unless mentioned otherwise).
- Tips (Tipping guidelines).
Fun Activities Included:
• Local lunch with Tanzanian dishes in Mto wa Mbu
• Maasai cultural visit
• Coffee plantation tour
• Optional canoeing or treetop walkway in Manyara
• Bush sundowner in Serengeti
• Optional hot-air balloon safari
• Walking safari in Serengeti
• Swahili cooking class in Karatu
Add-on tours in Serengeti
Hot Air Balloon Ride: USD 550 per person
Short Walking Tour (4 hours): USD 45 per person
Long Walking Tour ( 6 hours): USD 60 per person
Add-on tours in Nqutu
Hot Air Balloon Ride: USD 550 per person
Short Walking Tour ( 4 hours): USD 45 per person
Long Walking Tour (6 hours): USD 60 per person
Add-on tours in Ngoro Ngoro
Masai Village Tour: USD 50 per person
Olduvai Gorge museum visit: USD 35 per person
Ngorongoro Crater Rim Hike: USD 35 per person
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.