11Days Tanzania Wildlife Safari, Historical Site and Cultural Tours

  Engaruka ruins is situated 63 kilometer north of Mto wa Mbu, on the road to Oldoinyo Lengai and Lake Natron. The village of Engaruka lies at the foot of the rift valley escarpment. Fast flowing streams from the escarpment are utilized to irrigating small plots and give the village a pleasant green look, in contrast to the surrounding plains were Maasai cattle graze side by side with herds of zebras. North of Engaruka arises the green mountain of Kerimasi. The mountain is of volcanic origin, but not as steep as several other volcanoes in the area. The climb takes three to four hours from the foot of the mountain to the summit. On your way you see Maasai cattle grazing in the pastures on the slopes and birds of prey circling over the area. From the top you have impressive views of Oldoinyo Lengai, Lake Natron, the Ngorongoro highlands and the mountains of Ketumbeine and Gelai. The descend takes two hours. You will be collected by car to return you to your camp.     Main Destination:  Engaruka Village Accommodation: Mid-range lodge/camp located in or outside lake natron Meals & Drinks: All meals included Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

Lake Natron is one of the most alkaline lakes in the world and home to millions of tiny crustaceans. The lake is a haven for literally thousands of flamingos and it is one of the most important flamingo breeding grounds on earth. It is the landscape rather than the animals that is the attraction here and the area around the lake is dry, desolate and hauntingly beautiful. After breakfast you will walk out across the baked mud to the shores of the great Soda Lake. From here, you can look back at the memorizing view of Oldoinyo Lengai standing tall amongst the rolling hills and flat plains. Its ash-grey color will remind you that this is still an active volcano. After lunch, you will return to you accommodation where you will spend the night.   Main Destination: Lake natron Accommodation: Mid-range lodge located near to Lake natron Meals & Drinks: All meals included All drinks (Except for spirits/liquor)

Today you will drive to the Serengeti National Park which is one of Africa’s premier game parks. Driving through the Maasai and sonjo land towards the Serengeti, you will begin to experience the vastness of this territory and marvel at the multitude of animal and bird life. You will visit a Maasai or sonjo Village on the way to Serengeti national park (optional) where you will meet the Elders, Warriors, women and children and learn about the culture, beliefs and traditions of Tanzania’s last nomadic tribe. The Serengeti is Tanzania’s oldest and most popular national park and is also a UNESCO World Heritage site. The Serengeti is a year-round destination and each season has its own special highlight with the most famous being the annual wildebeest migration which is a once in a lifetime experience. You will game drive enroute before arriving into the Serengeti in time for a half day game drive.   Main Destination: North Serengeti National Park Accommodation: Mid-range lodge located inside Serengeti Np Meals & Drinks: All meals included Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

Soon after breakfast you will have opportunity of full day game drive in Centra Serengeti dedicated to sport wildlife chaos at various points in Serengeti. Always mornings and evening are always the best moment to sport animals. You will descend into home of the wildlife in Serengeti or endless plains. All safari animals occur in a great number from “big five” to “small five according to big five”. Aside from big cats many others predator can be spotted including sported hyena during morning, jackal and more. Evening you will have dinner and overnight at your hotel.   Main Destination: Central Serengeti National Park Accommodation: Mid-range lodge located inside Central Serengeti NP Meals & Drinks: All meals included Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

  The Olduvai Gorge, which is a remarkable archaeological site in East Africa and perhaps in the world. It was officially recognized as a part of the UNESCO World Heritage Site in 1979. Exposed within the sides of the gorge is a remarkably rich chronicle of human ancestry and the evolution of the Serengeti ecosystem. It was here that Mary and Louis Leakey, over the course of more than 30 years of backbreaking work, unearthed the first well-dated fossils and artefacts of some of our earliest human ancestors. Their discoveries include the famous Zinjanthropus (Australopithecus boisei) skull, as well as remains of Homo habilis, the presumed maker of the numerous early stone tools found in deposits ranging in age from 1.6 to 1.8 million years ago, and Homo erectus, the larger- bodied and larger- brained hominin that preceded the earliest modern humans (Homo sapiens). The gorge may be visited year-round. It is necessary to have an official guide to visit the actual excavations. Olduvai Gorge Museum exhibits numerous fossils, stone tools of our hominid ancestors and skeletons of many extinct animals excavated in the gorge. Mary Leakey founded the museum in 1970. In 2017, The Ngorongoro Conservation Area Authority replaced the original museum structure by constructing a new museum and visitors center.   Main Destination: Ngorongoro Highlands Accommodation: Mid-range lodge located on the crater rim of Ngorongoro Crater Meals & Drinks: All meals included Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

Day 8: Ngorongoro Crater to Karatu Today you will be rewarded with a full day game drive in the stunning Ngorongoro Crater which became a UNESCO World Heritage site in 1979 and is one of the only places on earth where mankind and wild animals co-exist is harmony. The Ngorongoro Crater is famous for Africa’s best game viewing as there is an ever-present abundance of wildlife due to the permanent water supply on the crater floor. Upon arrival at the Crater’s rim, you will descend 610 meters into the Crater where your safari truly begins. Spot the endangered black rhino as well as wildebeest, buffalo, zebra, eland, Grant’s and Thomson’s gazelle and of course, giant tusked elephants. The Crater also has the largest known population of lions and you will also find leopards and cheetahs as well as scavengers such as spotted hyenas, jackals and rare wild dogs. Over 500 species of birds have been recorded within the Ngorongoro Conservation Area and these include white pelicans and flamingos.   Main Destination: Ngorongoro Crater Accommodation: Mid-range lodge located near to Karatu Meals & Drinks: All meals included Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

After breakfast depart to Kolo area for a full day tour of the Kondoa Irangi Rock paintings. Drive to Mongomi hill where will leave the car and start the trek. The Mongoni hill has 3 sites B1, B2, and B3. The ancient rock art depicts scenery of tribe life including ceremony, dancing and hunting, an ancient rock art believed to be dated over 10,000 years back. Picnic lunch/ hot lunch and driven to Pahi site for more rock paintings activities, at this site you will experience the black and white paintings, symbolic art the work an early cattle keeper’s and farmers. Afternoon drive back to Kondoa / Arusha or Makuyuni for dinner and overnight.   Main Destination: Kondoa village Accommodation: Mid-range lodge located near to Kondoa village Meals & Drinks: All meals included Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

  After breakfast you will drive to Tarangire National Park for a full day game drive. Tarangire is one of Africa’s little-known gems and should be on the itinerary of all lovers of wilderness and solitude. Its name originates from the Tarangire River that crosses through the park and is the only source of water during the dry season.   Main Destination: Tarangire National Park Accommodation: Mid-range lodge located inside the park Meals & Drinks:  Breakfast and Lunch Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

After breakfast Transfer to Arusha town or Airport to catch your flight. Accommodation: No accommodation (End of tour) Meals & Drinks: Breakfast and lunch Drinking water (Other drinks not included)     End of tour  Additional accommodation can be arranged for an extra cost. You'll be dropped off at the airport.