Land of Giants Safari Experience

Land of Giants Safari Experience

10
Days
9
Nights
10
Days
9
Nights

Safari Overview

Embark on a remarkable 10-day private lodge safari with safaris horizons, showcasing the best of northern Tanzania’s wilderness. This carefully crafted journey takes you through the iconic Serengeti and the legendary Ngorongoro Crater, offering unforgettable wildlife encounters in comfort and style.

A true highlight of this adventure is the scenic off-the-beaten-path drive to Lake Natron, nestled at the base of the dramatic Rift Valley Escarpment. This remote soda lake, located beneath the active volcano Ol Doinyo Lengai – the “Mountain of God” in Maasai – is not only visually stunning but also a critical breeding ground for over 2.5 million lesser flamingos.

With expert guides, handpicked lodges, and personalized service throughout, this safari promises an immersive and authentic experience of Tanzania’s wild beauty.

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Trip Information

Arrival on

Arusha

Departure from

Arusha

Transportation

Private 4 X 4 pop up roof & Expert Guide

Accomodation

Budget lodge and Bush camping

Meals

All listed meals

Guiding Method

Guided game drive

Guiding Language

English, French & Spanish

Best Season

June to October & December to March

Group Size

Minimum 2 people

Fitness Level

Easy

Maximum Age

90

Minimum Age

3

Safari Itinerary

Day 1 – Pick up from the airport
Upon arrival at Kilimanjaro International Airport (JRO) or Arusha Airport (ARK), a friendly staff member from safaris horizons will be there to welcome you. You will then be transferred to your hotel in Arusha, where you can relax after your journey. In the evening, you will have a safari briefing, where our team will go over your itinerary, answer any questions, and ensure you are well-prepared for your adventure. Get a good night’s rest—your unforgettable safari begins tomorrow.

Accommodation

✓ Name: Tulia lodge
✓ Type: Hotel
✓ Level: Mid-range
Day 2 – Arusha to lake Natron
After breakfast, we will pick you up from your lodge/hotel and continue off the beaten track to Lake Natron following the Rift Valley Escarpment northwards. Your drive passes through typical Maasai land and soon Ol’doinyo Lengai – the holy mountain of the Masai – will appear in the distance before reaching the small Maasai village of Ngare Sero. Enjoy a guided bush walk to Lake Natron, whose shores shimmer in pink as thousands of flamingos come to breed on the alkaline lake. Alternatively, you can choose to wander to the nearby waterfall to take a refreshing bath.

Accommodation

✓ Name: Lake Natron tented camp
✓ Type: Tented Camp
✓ Level: Mid-range
Day 3 – Lake Natron -Serengeti National park (Northern)
Start early and continue your journey further north while the vehicle slowly climbs along several serpentine turns. Enjoy the last view of Lake Natron before leaving the Rift Valley behind and continuing via the village of Wasso to Northern Serengeti. Enter Serengeti by midday at Kleins Gate and enjoy the first-game drive in Lobo. Between October and December, large herds of wildebeests can be found as they cross back to the southern plains. Lobo supports a vast diversity of resident games, including leopards, lions, buffaloes, elephants, giraffes, and zebras, thanks to permanent springs and a landscape marked by open grass plains scattered with kopjes. Proceed to your overnight accommodation.

Accommodation

✓ Name: Lobo Wildlife Lodge
✓ Type: Lodge
✓ Level: Mid-range
Day 4 – Serengeti National Park
Home to the enormous migratory herds during the dry season. The Northern Serengeti remains an unexplored wilderness packed with stunning landscapes and abundant wildlife. The most captivating highlight of this area is undoubtedly the massive herds of migratory wildebeest and zebra during the dry season. However, the North Serengeti also supports an abundance of resident wildlife including lions, elephants, hippos, giraffes, crocodiles, and the rare oribi antelopes.

  • Meals: Breakfast, Picnic-Lunch, Dinner

Accommodation

✓ Name: Lobo Wildlife Lodge
✓ Type: Lodge
✓ Level: Mid-range
Day 5 – Serengeti National Park
After a relaxed morning drive towards Central Serengeti spend the day observing wildlife in the Seronera Valley. The Seronera Valley offers lots of wildlife throughout the year including carnivores like cheetahs, hyenas, leopards, and lions. You'll also see ungulates including buffaloes, giraffes, hippopotami, impalas, topi, warthogs, and zebras. Do you know how to distinguish a Grant gazelle from a Thomson gazelle? Both gazelles have a white rump. The rump of the Thomson gazelle, however, is bordered by a thin black horizontal stripe below the paler brown one. Furthermore, the tale of the Thomson gazelle is entirely black, while the Grant gazelle’s white rump patch extends above the tail. Ask your guide about this and more as you continue to your accommodation.

  • Meals: Breakfast, Picnic-Lunch, Dinner

Accommodation

✓ Name: Moyo Luxury Tented Camp
✓ Type: Tented Camp
✓ Level: Luxury
Day 6 – Ngorongoro Crater
Enjoy another game drive in Serengeti National Park before continuing to the Ngorongoro Conservation Area, which was separated from Serengeti in 1959. The resident Masai in Serengeti National Park was relocated to the Ngorongoro Conservation Area where they still live today in harmony with wildlife and nature. Did you know that the Ngorongoro Conservation Area combines a large variety of topographical features and that there are nine different craters within its boundaries? Your guide will happily explain more about this outstanding destination of 8,292 sq kilometers. Proceed to your accommodation on top of the crater rim and enjoy a splendid view of the caldera before the night breaks with a sky full of stars. Or continue driving to your accommodation in Karatu.

  • Meals: Breakfast, Picnic-Lunch, Dinner

Accommodation

✓ Name: Hhando coffe lodge
✓ Type: Hotel
✓ Level: Mid-range
Day 7 – Ngorongoro Crater to Lake Eyasi
After breakfast drives along the crater rim to Seneto Gate on the western side and descends into the crater floor on an adventurous path – what an impressive view! The Ngorongoro Crater provides a home for a vast number of animals because of its reliable water availability. Animals frequently move in and out. The number of wildebeests and zebras increases during the dry season, whereas the numbers of elands, elephants and waterbucks increase during the wet season. Search for the ‘Big Five‘ – buffalo, elephant, leopard, lion, and the black rhinoceros. The crater is one of the only two places in Tanzania where you can still observe the highly-threatened back rhinoceros. After intensive game viewing continues to Lake Eyasi overnight.

  • Meals: Breakfast, Picnic-Lunch, Dinner

Accommodation

✓ Name: Lake Eyasi safari Lodge
✓ Type: Hotel
✓ Level: Mid-range
Day 8 – Lake Eyasi to Arusha
In the southwest corner of the Ngorongoro Conservation Area is the beautiful Lake Eyasi, a soda lake that is fed by the Sibiti and Baray Rivers. Visiting the Eyasi lake is a different type of safari experience from those that you may be familiar with from your other Tanzania wilderness excursions with African Mecca. The region around Eyasi is the home of the Hadzabe and Datoga communities who continue their ancient lifestyle of hunting-gathering and pastoralism respectively. Visits to the villages give you a personal, intimate look into the daily life of these people. You may be impromptu invited into their homes, learn about the family structures, participate in traditional dances, participate in bead making with the women, join the traditional small game hunting and gathering by the Hadzabe tribesmen, make bow and arrows, and much more. Early evening drive to Arusha for overnight.

You can be dropped off at the airport right after the tour or a day after the tour.

Accommodation

✓ Name: Tulia boutique & spa
✓ Type: Hotel
✓ Level: Mid-range
Day 9 – Kilimanjaro excursion
Be immersed in Tanzania’s great outdoors on this full-day tour to Materuni and Kikuletwa–ideal for adventure, cultural and active travelers in the region. Start off on a hike to Materuni Waterfalls and enjoy a refreshing dip. Next, head to a local farm to learn more about Tanzania’s coffee industry before finally unwinding in the Kikuletwa Hot Springs. then after all that you will be driven back to Arusha for dinner and sleep.

Accommodation

✓ Name: Tulia boutique & spa
✓ Type: Hotel
✓ Level: Mid-range
Day 10 – Arusha City Tour & Airport Drop-Off
Make the most of your final day in Tanzania with a guided Arusha City Tour before heading to the airport! This experience gives you a taste of local life, culture, and history — all in one enriching half-day adventure.

Arusha City Tour Highlights:

1. Central Market Visit Explore the bustling local market where you’ll see colorful displays of fresh fruits, vegetables, spices, textiles, and handcrafted items — a great place for last-minute souvenirs and an authentic taste of everyday Tanzanian life.

2. Cultural Heritage Centre Discover Tanzanian art, crafts, and history at this beautifully designed center. You can browse artworks, learn about the diverse tribes of Tanzania, and even shop for high-quality souvenirs and gemstones like Tanzanite.

3. Clock Tower Landmark Snap a photo at the famous Arusha Clock Tower, said to be the halfway point between Cairo and Cape Town — a historic symbol in the heart of the city.

4. Local Lunch (Optional) If time allows, enjoy a delicious local or international meal at a recommended restaurant or café in Arusha before your journey to the airport.

Airport Drop-Off
After the city tour, you’ll be comfortably transferred to Kilimanjaro International Airport (JRO) or Arusha Airport (ARK), depending on your flight. Our driver will ensure you arrive on time and assist with your luggage for a smooth departure

Included & Excluded

Inclusions – What’s Included
4x4 Safari Vehicle with a pop-up roof for optimal wildlife viewing
Professional English-speaking Driver-Guide
Accommodation in Budget lodge and Camping tents (based on itinerary – double/twin sharing)
Meals as per itinerary (usually full board: breakfast, lunch, and dinner)
All National Park Entry Fees & Camping Fees
Unlimited Bottled Drinking Water during game drives
All Game Drives as per itinerary
Local SIM Card with Data (upon request)
Airport Transfers (pick-up & drop-off) can be done any day before & after the trip
Soft drinks such as soda
Exclusions – What’s Not Included
International & Domestic Flights
Visa Fees for Tanzania
Personal Expenses (e.g. drinks at lodges, laundry, souvenirs)
Tips/Gratuities for guide and lodge staff
Travel Insurance (highly recommended)
COVID-19 Testing or Health Requirements (if applicable)

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Frequently Asked Questions
What is a Budget Shared Camping Safari?

Budget Shared Camping Safari is an affordable and adventurous way to explore Tanzania’s national parks. It’s ideal for solo travelers, couples, or small groups who want to experience the wildlife and landscapes without the cost of a private tour. You join other travelers in a group, share a safari vehicle, and sleep in tents at public campsites inside or near the parks.

No, all camping gear is provided — including tents, sleeping bags, mattresses, chairs, tables, and cooking equipment. Just bring your personal items and a sense of adventure!

private safari chef will prepare fresh, hot meals daily — including breakfast, picnic lunch, and dinner. We cater to all dietary preferences (vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free) if requested in advance.

 

 

The most flexible way of adjusting to the ever-changing conditions as you trek higher is the layering of several thin articles of clothing which you can add or remove as the conditions dictate.

Tanzania offers some of the best chances to see the Big Five — lion, elephant, buffalo, leopard, and rhino — especially in Serengeti National Park and the Ngorongoro Crater. While sightings are never guaranteed, your guide will do their best to track them down for you!

 

 

Campsites usually have shared basic facilities such as flushing toilets and cold or occasionally warm showers. In remote areas, we may use portable toilets or bucket showers for comfort and hygiene.

  • Light, neutral-colored clothing (layers for warm days & cool mornings)
  • Comfortable walking shoes
  • Sunscreen, sunglasses, and a hat
  • Insect repellent
  • Binoculars and a camera
  • Travel documents, including passport and travel insurance

Yes, Tanzania is generally safe for tourists. Our professional driver-guides are trained in both safety and hospitality. All accommodations are secure, and we follow all national park safety protocols.

 

 

Yes, it’s safe. Our campsites are located in designated areas with ranger presence, and your guide is trained to handle wildlife encounters. You will be given a safety briefing on the first day.

The safari season in Tanzania is excellent year-round. However, the dry season (June to October) is best for game viewing, while December to March is ideal for calving season in the Serengeti. The Great Migration can be witnessed at different times depending on your travel month.

 

Absolutely! This safari is family-friendly and suitable for children aged 2 and above. We recommend letting us know if you’re traveling with young kids so we can tailor the experience for comfort and safety.

 

 

Depending on your route and season, you can expect to see lions, elephants, giraffes, zebras, wildebeests, buffaloes, hippos, crocodiles, and possibly leopards and rhinos, among many other species.

 

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