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10 Days Tanzania Off the Beaten Track Overview
This adventure offers a deep dive into the heart of the African wilderness, where you’ll sleep under African inspired tented camps, and experience the vastness of the Great Migration from a hot air balloon. With the chance to come face-to-face with iconic wildlife, including lions, elephants, and more, you’ll immerse yourself in the raw beauty of nature. The memories and stories from this journey will stay with you forever, offering a life-changing connection to Africa’s wild landscapes.
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Serengeti National Park:
Home to the Great Wildebeest Migration, one of the world's most famous wildlife spectacles.
- 10 Days Tanzania Off the Beaten Track Itinerary
Upon arrival at Kilimanjaro International Airport (JRO), you’ll be met by your driver-guide who will assist with your transfer to Moshi. The drive from the airport to your accommodation takes approximately 40 minutes, where you’ll check into your hotel.
You can enjoy the scenic views of Mout Kilimanjaro in the distance, perhaps stroll around the town to get a sense of local life, or simply relax at your hotel.
Pick up time:
Accommodation: Weru Weru River Lodge
Meals: – / – / D
In the morning after breakfast at 9:00, your guide will pick you up from your accommodation and drive you to the picturesque Hotspring Kikuletwa, also known as Chemka Hot Springs. Located amidst lush greenery, this natural OASIS is a hidden gem in Tanzania. Enjoy a refreshing swim in the crystal-clear, turquoise waters of the hot springs, surrounded by beautiful trees and tropical foliage.
You’ll have a delicious picnic lunch at Hotspring Kikuletwa, prepared by your safari guide. Take some time to relax and soak in the serene ambience of this tranquil spot. You can also explore the surrounding area or interact with the friendly locals before heading back to your accommodation.
Pick up time:
Accommodation: Weru Weru River Lodge
Meals: B / L / D
After an early breakfast, you’ll head out on a scenic drive toward Lake Natron, a stunning soda lake located at the base of the Oldoinyo Lengai volcano. The journey takes approximately 4 to 5 hours, offering you the opportunity to appreciate the beautiful landscapes of Tanzania’s Rift Valley. Lake Natron is famous for its vivid red-colored waters, created by the algae in the alkaline waters, and is also a vital breeding ground for the lesser flamingo.
Upon arrival at Africa Safari Lake Natron, you’ll check in to your accommodation. The camp is a blend of luxury and wilderness, offering a comfortable stay in a unique environment. After a relaxing lunch, you’ll spend the afternoon exploring the area, possibly visiting the nearby Mata Mata Cave, or enjoy a gentle walk along the lake to observe the flamingos and other wildlife.
Pick up time: 7am
Accommodation: Africa Safari Lake Natron
Meals: B / L / D
In the morning, you’ll set off to visit the beautiful Engare Sero Waterfalls, which are located just a short drive from the camp. This hidden gem is a tranquil spot where you can swim in the cool waters of the falls, surrounded by lush vegetation. It’s a peaceful escape, and the waterfalls provide a serene contrast to the harsh beauty of the surrounding landscape.
After a refreshing swim and exploration, you’ll return to Africa Safari Lake Natron for lunch. The rest of the day is yours to relax and enjoy the serene environment. If you’re feeling adventurous, you can take a short hike or simply unwind at the camp.
Pick up time: 7am
Accommodation: Africa Safari Lake Natron
Meals: B / L / D
After breakfast, you’ll drive from Lake Natron to the Northern Serengeti, a region renowned for its dramatic landscapes and proximity to the Mara River, where the annual wildebeest migration often crosses. The journey takes approximately 5 hours, and along the way, you’ll pass through various villages and landscapes that give you an insight into rural Tanzania.
The Serengeti is Tanzania’s oldest National Park and it is also one of the oldest ecosystems on earth. Its climate and vegetation have remained largely untouched for millions of years. Whilst the Serengeti boasts abundant wildlife, it is perhaps best known for the annual Great Migration. Vast numbers of wildebeest; accompanied by large numbers of zebra and antelope move in an annual pattern, constantly seeking fresh grazing. The precise timing of the Migration is entirely dependent upon the rainfall patterns each year.
Upon arrival at Mara Kati Kati Tented Camp, your tented camp in the northern part of the Serengeti, you’ll check in and enjoy lunch. Afterward, you can head out for an afternoon game drive in the northern Serengeti, known for its river crossings during the migration season and the dense population of wildlife, including lions, leopards, and cheetahs.
Pick up time: 7am
Accommodation: Mara Kati Kati Tented Camp
Meals: B / L / D
Today is dedicated to witnessing the iconic Great Wildebeest Migration, one of the most incredible wildlife spectacles on Earth. After an early breakfast, you’ll embark on a full-day game drive in the northern Serengeti. This region is famous for the wildebeest crossing the Mara River, and if you time it right, you could witness the dramatic crossing as the herds brave the strong currents and the waiting crocodiles.
The area is also home to a variety of predators, including lions and cheetahs, who follow the migration. You’ll have the opportunity to spot various animals throughout the day, including elephants, giraffes, and antelope.
Pick up time: 7am
Accommodation: Mara Kati Kati Tented Camp
Meals: B / L / D
After breakfast, you’ll depart the northern Serengeti and journey south to the Central Serengeti, a region renowned for its dense populations of big cats and vast open plains. The drive takes approximately 4 to 5 hours, and along the way, you’ll have the opportunity to spot wildlife as you travel through different ecosystems.
Upon arrival at Kenzan Central, you’ll check in to your accommodation and enjoy lunch. In the late afternoon, you’ll embark on a game drive in the Serengeti’s heart, which is home to large prides of lions, cheetahs, and leopards, as well as massive herds of wildebeest and zebra.
Pick up time: 7am
Accommodation: Serengeti Kati Kati Tented Camp
Meals: B / L / D
Today you will visit one of the most famous natural wonders of the world – the Ngorongoro Crater. This massive volcanic caldera, often referred to as “Africa’s Garden of Eden,” is home to a dense concentration of wildlife, including Elephants, Rhinos, Buffalo, and many other species.
After an early breakfast, you’ll descend into the crater for a full-day game drive, exploring the lush landscape that supports an abundance of animals. You’ll have a chance to visit the Hippo Pool, where you can see hippos lounging in the cool waters, and also stop for a picnic lunch with panoramic views of the crater floor.
In the late afternoon, you’ll drive to Karatu, a town just outside the Ngorongoro Conservation Area, where you’ll check into Bougainvillea Safari Lodge. This charming lodge offers a peaceful setting and is the perfect place to unwind after a day of exploration.
Pick up time: 7am
Accommodation: Bougainvillea Safari Lodge
Meals: B / L / D
After breakfast, you’ll experience a fascinating cultural visit to the Datoga and Hadzabe tribes, two of Tanzania’s indigenous groups. The Datoga are skilled blacksmiths, and you’ll see their traditional craftsmanship, while the Hadzabe, one of the last true hunter-gatherer tribes, will demonstrate their unique lifestyle and survival skills.
In the afternoon, transfer to your accommodation near the airport for dinner and overnight.
Pick up time: 6:30am
Accommodation: Airport Planet Lodge
Meals: B / L / D
As your incredible Tanzanian adventure comes to a close, we hope you leave with unforgettable memories of wildlife, landscapes, and cultures that will stay with you forever. But don’t worry—your journey doesn’t have to end here! Why not extend your trip with a thrilling trek up Mount Kilimanjaro or unwind in the tropical paradise of Zanzibar or Pemba Island? Whether you’re seeking more adventure or a relaxing island escape, your next chapter awaits. Safe travels, and we look forward to seeing you again soon!
Pick up time: Depending with your flight time
Accommodation: Non
Meals: B / – / –
- 10 Days Wildebeest Migration Safari Prices Prices
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Cost Includes
- Park Entry fees and Crater fees inclusive of 18% VAT and other government Taxes
- 02 nights’ accommodation in Weru Weru River Lodge with meals included
- 02 nights’ accommodation in Africa Safari Lake Manyara with all meals included
- 03 nights’ accommodation in Kati Kati Tented Camp with all meals included
- 3 nights’ accommodation in Bougainvillea Safari Lodge with meals included
- 1 Night accommodation in Airport Planet Lodge with Dinner included
- Private safari vehicle (4X4 Toyota Land Cruisers) with a pop roof that offers 360 viewing
- Services of an English-speaking driver guide
- Meals as stated in the itinerary
- Bottled mineral water throughout the safari
- Airport transfers
- 24/7 support
Cost Excludes
- Tips to the driver guide (recommended $15 - $20 per person per day)
- Flights
- Travel Insurance
- Safari Add-ons
- Any items of personal nature
- Visa
EXCELLENT Based on 196 reviews Posted on Chantal WVerified Biking the sugarcane fields Lovely bike ride through the sugarcane fields with fantastic guides. Great lunch at the TCP plantation and some stops in the colorful town of Moshi. We enjoyed every minute of our excursion.Posted on Virginia PVerified Amazing experience The tour combined Safari and visit to a Maasai tribe, a coffee plantation and the waterfalls. We added the balloon and it was so worth it! Our guides Joseph Gamma and Derick Richard did an AMAZING job at making our experience unforgettable. Thanks to them we were able to spot animals from super close, learned all the fun facts about them and understand Tanzania from the perspective of the locals, always feeling safe and well taken care of. Thanks to them , I want to return to Africa!Posted on marcelalopheVerified Amazing Safari in Tanzania! Our safari in Tanzania with Ashante Tours was truly unforgettable. From the very beginning, we were welcomed with such warmth and kindness that we immediately felt at home. The guides Joseph Gamma and Derick Richard were exceptional, knowledgeable, passionate, and always eager to share insights about the wildlife and surroundings, which made every moment even more meaningful. We were incredibly fortunate to see all the animals we had hoped for and even more, turning every day into a new adventure. The entire experience was seamless, exciting, and deeply enriching. We are so grateful for the care, professionalism, and genuine hospitality we received. It was, without a doubt, an amazing experience that we will cherish forever. Recomended a 100 % . Thank you ASHANTE TOURS !Posted on Mark BVerified Ahsante Tours Kilimanjaro Climb My son and I have just completed the Lemosho 8 Day climb of Kilimanjaro with Ahsante Tours. We had an amazing adventure, led by our superb guides Lawrence and Amos. So helpful and encouraging, with Lawrence also proving to be an excellent language, geography and history teacher! Despite catching the start of the rainy season, we only had to get our wet weather gear out on 3 of the 8 days. The whole crew were friendly, and definitely contributed to our effort. The porters do a super human effort. We arranged for the portable toilet - essential in our view as your guts are not normal on the climb, and the long drop toilets at the campsites are a no go zone. Summit success after 6 hours of climbing at a pole pole, slowly slowly, pace. No one told us about the agony of getting back down the mountain. Legs and toes extremely sore! We thoroughly recommend Ahsante Tours as a mid budget, local tour company. Our guides had been with the company for 15 and 10 years, which says a lot. Holyfield did an awesome job as the tour organiser, right from the start when we had to postpone our climb for 12 months. Asante sana Ahsante Tours! Tutaonana Baadaye!Posted on m2threeVerified *Highly Recommend* Everyone of the team are amazing and play their part in making a memorable trip. Easy to recommend when things go well, sadly bad health meant it didn’t go to plan for me - this is when I saw the very best of the team. Caring, helpful and organised, everything I needed a more.Posted on shelley KVerified A fantastic bespoke safari tour I can highly recommend Ashante Tours. Holyfield arranged a bespoke safari tour for us which surpassed our expectations. The variety of parks and animals we saw was breathtaking. Lovely lodges and an excellent guide to accompany us made the whole experience smooth and relaxing. Thank you Ashante ToursPosted on M MVerified Big recommendation! Had an amazing experience with Ahsante Tours to Kilimanjaro! The trip was Well planned, we had good guidance before and during the trip. Our guides and crew were amazing, and made sure that we had an unforgettable experience. We were lucky enough to have good weather, and when my husband and I suggested that we might head for the top in daytime, our guides were flexible and we changed the plan, and ended up making the summit as the only ones there. A big thanks to Ahsante tours, super professional overall and also a local based company. I would 10/10 recommend.Posted on Victoria SVerified *****AWESOME***** – Kilimanjaro climb with safari add-on I had the best holiday hiking up Kilimanjaro with Ahsante (booked through Explore) this Christmas, followed by a three day safari to relax at the end. It was an incredible trip; the mountain was tough but truly awe inspiring. The brilliant Ahsante crew made it so enjoyable and helped our group of eight (aged 17 to 58) reach the summit together. Thank you so much — I wasn’t sure my not so fit 53 year old legs would make it! We walked the Lemosho route, which was well paced to ensure good acclimatisation for the summit. I really needed this, as there were times when I felt the headaches, and I did take altitude pills for summit day. The route takes you through different climate zones, so your whole world can change in a day. With altitude, the mountain becomes increasingly bare, losing the lush green of the lower slopes and revealing what was once molten rock deep inside the planet — and that’s before you even reach the glaciers! The crew were AMAZING and managed the serious task of getting us up the mountain safely, all with smiles and humour. The guides — Brian, Patrick, and Rasta — were so professional and lovely, keeping a steady pace and watchful attention so you were helped and guided before you could put a foot wrong. Emmanuel’s camp logistics were impressive, and he always greeted us with the warmest, most generous welcome. Juventus ensured we were served a feast every meal, complete with a flourish and an impressive costume. The wider crew were so friendly and kind; I’m still amazed at how they packed up and moved the whole camp to have it ready for our arrival, no matter how long or short the day’s walk was. These wonderful people were led by Julius — “Whitey” — White who was unflappable, knowledgeable, and mischievous. He ensured everything went smoothly, we were always prepared & confident for the next day and smiling. Thank you for the laughs and chats, your energy and patience, the Swahili lessons and stretching sessions, catching me more than once from slipping over, the singing and dancing, the help with bags and boots after a long day, and all the hard work that made this such a joyful experience. Massive respect to everyone who was with us. And that wasn’t all. After farewells and a quick turnaround of bags, Godwin picked us up and took us to three parks for safari. He always knew where to go and when, so we could see elephants, lions, hippos, rhinos, and so much more across stunning landscapes. His driving was excellent — even while fielding constant “What’s that?” questions whenever we entered a park. I might have to come back to climb one of the other routes!Posted on Gavin SVerified 10 (days) of the best. We completed the Lemosho Kilimanjaro climb with the 3 day safari bolt on option. The tour was really well organised and the guides were professional, friendly and experts making us feel safe and valued throughout. Kilimanjaro - Julius the chief guide is a leader in his field so we felt lucky to have him in charge but all the other guides were exceptional support. Big shout out to Bryan on his first trip as a guide bringing contagious enthusiasm to help us through any tough moments plus his legendary morning stretches to get us limbered up daily. Emmanuelle the camp manager also deserves a mention as the camp was always ready and immaculate regardless of conditions. Everyone from porters to waiters were exceptional in their work and operated as a machine but a friendly welcoming one! The route was perfect as it allowed all 8 of our group to summit! The physical challenge is suitable for most with a basic fitness level but the real challenge is the mental one particularly on summit night, which I can only describe as a war of attrition. Safari- Excellent tonic post climb. Godwin our guide was top draw really friendly and super knowledgeable regards the Parks and animals. Managed to see 4 of the big 5 with his help! Just missed out on the leopard which seems fairly usual. For value for money this trip is hard to match but remember to bring plenty of dollars for tipping and-read the guidelines for guidance on values. All in all highly recommended Ahsante and this one of the best trips I’ve ever had!Posted on Benoit BVerified Incroyable et inoubliable De l’ascension du Kilimandjaro à l’immersion dans une ferme près du lac jipe C’était une expérience humaine incroyable Merci à mes 2 guides José et Mika de l’agence Ashante tours
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