Tanzania is our home and we can’t wait to share our experiences with you. So have a look at the highlights we offer, the routes and accommodation to get a better understanding of the many possibilities for your safari of a lifetime in Tanzania! Most of the highlights are in the Northern part of Tanzania, in relatively close proximity to each other. The differences between the parks makes a visit to Tanzania one which will give you a broad experience of East African nature, culture and wildlife. When planning a private safari to Tanzania, the descriptions of the routes below give you a better understanding of the distances and travel time. Don’t hesitate to contact us if we can be of any help! A safari in Tanzania can easily be combined with a safari to Kenya or a great beach holiday on the historic and idyllic island of Zanzibar.
Arusha - Lake Manyara National Park
Time/road condition: about 3 hours on paved roads. From the lodge in Arusha, it takes about 3 hours driving, from Kilimanjaro Airport ca. 4 hours (180 km).
Extra information: Visit Mto Wa Mbu, where you will spend an hour or two wandering around this busy town. You’ll learn more about the life of the Masaai and the 100 or so other cultural groups living in this area (some in traditional huts). We visit plantations, local craftsmen, taste banana beer in an authentic bar and amble past the many market stalls with local produce. Lunch is served by a cheerful Tanzanian “mamma” who will delight you with tasty local dishes.
Lake Natron - Serengeti National Park North (Lobo and Mara) and North East (Bolongonya)
Time/road condition:4 hours, but combined with a game drive it can take about 7-8 hours. It also depends on the condition of the roads many of which are gravel and corrugated.
Extra information: This is actually a full day game drive as we spend a large part of the day on safari in the Lobo reserve. This is a remote area of Serengeti, somewhat off the beaten track. This is a remote area of Serengeti, somewhat off the beaten track. A less visited area but you will experience the real wilderness with rocky outcrops. You will visit the Bologonja springs which is an important watering-hole for migrating animals. After a brunch you head for Central Serengeti – a beautiful drive through a magnificent changing landscape.
Arusha - Tarangire National Park
Distance: 160 km
Time/road condition: about 3 hours over paved roads.
Extra information: From a lodge in Arusha, it takes about 2 hours, from Kilimanjaro Airport about 3 hours (160 km).
Arusha - Arusha National Park
Distance: 50 km
Time/road condition: about 1,5 hour over partly paved roads.
Extra information: From a lodge in Arusha is takes about 1,5 hours, from Kilimanjaro Airport about 1 hour.
Lake Manyara National Park - Tarangire National Park
Distance: 100 km
Time/road condition: about 1-1,25 hour over paved roads.
Ngorongoro Crater - Lake Eyasi
Distance: 90 km
Time/road condition: about 2 hours, sandy and bumpy roads. During the rainy season (November – May) the roads rather worse.
Lake Eyasi – Arusha
Distance: 180 km
Time/road condition: 4 hours, partly paved and about 2 on sandy roads. It takes about 4 hours to a lodge in Arusha and about 5 hours (230 km) to Kilimanjaro Airport.
Arusha – Zanzibar
Time: 1:15 hours
From Arusha you can fly to different beach areas in Tanzania
Lake Manyara National Park - Serengeti Central
Time/road condition: 6 hours, partly paved, mostly sandy and bumpy.
Extra information: Drive to Serengeti National Park via the Ngorongoro Conservation Area, a spectacular area with panoramic views over the crater hundreds of meters below. With lunch “on the road’’ you’re heading for the North of the Serengeti National Park. This is an exhilarating day as a large part of this route is straight across the centre of the Serengeti National Park, the area of the Seronera River.
Things to do (optional): A visit to a Maasai Boma where you will experience how semi-nomadic communities continue to live according to their age-old traditions.
Alternatively, this route could be covered by aeroplane, please contact us for more information.
Lake Manyara National Park - Serengeti North (Lobo and Mara) and North East (Bolongonya)
Time/road condition: 7-8 hours, partly paved, mostly sandy and bumpy. A long beautiful day in the car!
Extra information: From Lake Manyara, the road to Serengeti National Park takes you through the Ngorongoro Conservation Area, a spectacular area with panoramic views over the crater hundreds of meters below. You drive straight across the heart of the Serengeti National Park, the area of the Seronera Rivier. After about 265 km you will reach the Lobo area, from here it’s about 30 km (35 minutes) further North to the Tented Lodge “Bolongonya Under Canvas” and 35 km to the East for “Mara Under Canvas”.
Things to do (optional): A visit to a Maasai Boma where you will experience how semi-nomadic communities continue to live according to their age-old traditions.
Alternatively, this route could be covered by airplane, please contact us for more information.
Lake Manyara National Park - Lake Natron
Time/road condition: 2 hours, mostly sandy, bumpy roads.
Extra information: An adventurous route to a very special area: magic Lake Natron. Off the beaten track and away from the masses. The route takes you through the cultural home of the Maasai. On the way, you pass Engaruka, an archaeological site of a Stone-age settlement, as well as majestic Ondonyo Lengai, the only active volcano in the Great Rift Valley. Lake Natron will fascinate you with its colours varying from pink, lime green and red, this due to the concentration of minerals … and possibly the flamingoes! It is an almost surreal and breathtaking landscape which will leave you in awe!
Tarangire National Park - Serengeti South (Ndutu)
Time/road condition: 6 hours, partly paved, mostly sandy and bumpy.
Extra information: From Tarangire, the road to Serengeti National Park takes you through the Ngorongoro Conservation Area, a spectacular area with panoramic views over the crater hundreds of meters below. A large part of the day you drive straight across the Southern part of the Serengeti with ample time to spot wildlife.
Alternatively, this route could be covered by airplane, please contact us for more information.
Tarangire National Park - Serengeti Central
Time/road condition: 6-7 hours, partly paved, mostly sandy and bumpy.
Extra information: From Tarangire, the road to Serengeti National Park takes you through the Ngorongoro Conservation Area, a spectacular area with panoramic views over the crater hundreds of meters below. You drive straight across the heart of the Serengeti National Park, the area of the Seronera Rivier.
Alternatively, this route could be covered by airplane, please contact us for more information.
Ngorongoro - Tarangire National Park
Time/road condition: 2 hours, mostly paved roads.
Extra information: From Ngorongoro, the road takes you through Mto wa Mbu to Tarangire National Park. Depending on your program, you can do a game drive in the early morning and leave for Tarangire afterwards. Alternatively, you can leave Ngorongoro in the morning and do a game drive in Tarangire National Park.
Things to do (optional): Visit Wa Mbu, where you will spend an hour or two wandering around this busy town. You’ll learn more about the life of the Masaai and the 100 or so other cultural groups living in this area [some in traditional huts]. We visit plantations, local craftsmen, taste banana beer in an authentic bar and amble past the many market stalls with local produce. Lunch is served by a cheerful Tanzanian “mamma” who will delight you with tasty local dishes.