Lions in Tanzania National Park

The Ultimate Safari Experience

Experience fabulous adventures with Bushbuck Safaris when visiting Tanzania. Refer to our incredible itinerary here under. Book you The Ultimate Safari Experience and experience it for real in Tanzania!

Come and visit our colorful, magical, exciting country where your safari adventure will unfold before you. Don’t miss the opportunity to marvel the natural beauty that is Africa.

11 Nights / 12 days
Day 01

You will be picked up from Kilimanjaro International Airport and transferred to Arusha which is approximately 60kms.


Overnight on bed and breakfast basis
  • Dinner
Day 02

After breakfast you will proceed to Arusha National Park considered to be the perfect springboard for clients to journey onto bigger game parks and the best way to experience it is on foot and game drive with packed lunch. Arusha National Park known for the Ngurdoto Crater - Fully intact 3km wide, 400m deep volcanic crater.

Momella lakes - A group of shallow alkaline lakes, home to many water birds such as flamingoes, pelican, herons and ducks. Black and white colobus monkeys, buffalo, hippo, giraffe, zebra, blue monkeys and antelope can be seen

You may be able to view Mount Kilimanjaro from Arusha National Park on a good clearday

As an option,Walking Safaris can also be arranged for those who love the outdoor-world and would like the experience of trekking where a variety of flora and fauna and beautiful sceneries can be experienced.


Overnight at Arusha on bed and breakfast basis.
  • Breakfast
  • Lunch
  • Dinner
Day 03

After early breakfast you will proceed to Marangu. Alongside the impressive vegetation, you will have a chance to catch a glimpse of black and white colobus monkeys, blue monkeys and various bird species.

Walk through the rainforest to the Mandara encampment. A side trip to Maundi Crater is a good way to see the surroundings in the rainforest, viewing the towering Eucalyptus trees.

After basking in the beauty of it, you'll hike back down to the Marangu Gate where our vehicle will be waiting for you to drive you back to Arusha.


Overnight at Arusha on bed and breakfast basis.
  • Breakfast
  • Lunch
  • Dinner
Day 04

After breakfast you will visit Arusha City which is situated at the foot of Mount Meru in Northern Tanzania and home to approximately 1.3 million people. This colorful city is positioned to the East side of the Great Rift Valley.

You can do your shopping at Masai Market and visit shops which sell carvings and precious gem stones.

Tanzanite is a rare and spectacular blue-purple gemstone which is only found in Tanzania.

Sightseeing in Arusha gives you the opportunity to experience the rich historical attractions and cultural heritage of the city.


After lunch in Arusha drive to Manyara for overnight on full board basis
  • Breakfast
  • Lunch
  • Dinner
Day 05

After breakfast you will proceed to Lake Manyara National Park which rests at the base of the Great Rift Valley escarpment and most famous for tree climbing Lions for a day game drive with packed lunch. The lake itself is a shallow lake situated in the East African Great Rift Valley and the park itself stretches for over 50km along the valley. Seeing the Lake is a mesmerizing experience, it is simply stunning in an incredible backdrop of natural scenery that is truly awe-inspiring.

Overnight at Manyara on full board basis.

An optional activity is the Night game drive in the Park. Spectacular, with the moon reflecting off the lake. After an early dinner, leave the lodge at about 20h00 and explore the park for approximately three hours. Your guide will take you through the park’s diverse habitats in search of nocturnal animals and sounds, giving you a completely different perspective of the lake and the Rift Valley Escarpment.

  • Breakfast
  • Lunch
  • Dinner
Day 06

After breakfast you will proceed to Serengeti National Park for game drive with packed lunch.

Famed as one of the most diverse wildlife areas in the world and featuring incredibly beautiful landscape. Within this National Park, there are over two million wildebeest. Additionally, the park is home to 250,000 zebra and 500,000 Thomson's gazelle.

The National Park is as big as Northern Ireland, to give you some idea of the sheer size of the expanse of land and it has an incredible ecosystem. If there's one thing a visitor should do when visiting Tanzania; it has to be witnessing The Serengeti National Park.


Dinner and overnight at Serengeti on full board basis.
  • Breakfast
  • Lunch
  • Dinner
Day 07

After breakfast today you will enjoy a full day game drive in Serengeti National Park with packed lunch.

Serengeti National Park is world-famous for its ecosystem, natural beauty and huge amount of animals, birds and insects. Expect an incredible backdrop of stunning landscape and see animals such as Thomson’s gazelle, wildebeest, lions, zebra and more. This park is also home to the Serengeti's Annual Migration during the dry season - between July and October. This is the time when wildebeest migration is crossing the Mara River.

This park is so large; it is actually bigger than some small countries. It sits between The Great Rift Valley, Lake Victoria and Lake Eyasi.


Dinner and overnight at Serengeti on full board basis.
  • Breakfast
  • Lunch
  • Dinner
Day 08

After breakfast today you will enjoy a day game drive in Serengeti National Park with packed lunch. Your entire day of driving will be accompanied by amazing game-viewing experiences, meaning there's never a dull moment. Early birds can hope to spot predators on the hunt with either a sunrise game drive.

Booking the optional Sunrise Hot Air Balloon Safari in the Serengeti is a fantastic once in a lifetime experience, particularly suitable for a bird's eye-view game viewing experiences.The Adventure ends with a fully-fledged bush champagne breakfast.

Serengeti has a number of different wilderness areas where we can offer optional walking safaris. While walking you have the opportunity to stalk wildlife, search for tracks, and mix with indigenous cultures.


Dinner and overnight at Serengeti on full board basis.
  • Breakfast
  • Lunch
  • Dinner
Day 09

After breakfast you will proceed to have the last dayin Serengeti National Park game drive as the adventure continues on way to Ngorongoro Conservation Area and will be visiting Masai Village. Arrival at Ngorongoro for late lunch at the lodge.

You have the option of passing through The Olduvai Gorge. This area is where many incredible archaeological discoveries have been found. It's also a beautiful area with lush, grassy land and Tanzanian Acacia trees sweeping majestically on the landscape.


Dinner and overnight at Ngorongoro on full board basis.
  • Breakfast
  • Lunch
  • Dinner
Day 10

After breakfast you will descend into the Ngorongoro Crater for a full day tour with packed lunch.

Ngorongoro Crater is a UNESCO World Heritage Site and conservation area. It is often referred to as The Eighth wonder of the world because of what it has to offer. Being one of Africa's best-known areas for wildlife it is home to 25,000 large mammals as well as lakes, plains and forests. Simply magnificent, the crater was formed by volcanic eruption many thousands of years ago and to-date remains relatively untouched.


Dinner and overnight at Ngorongoro on full board basis.
  • Breakfast
  • Lunch
  • Dinner
Day 11

After breakfast you will proceed for Tarangire National Park game drive with packed lunch.

The name of the park originates from the Tarangire River that crosses through the park, being the only source of water for wild animals during dry seasons. During the dry season thousands of animals migrate to the Tarangire National Park.


Dinner and overnight at Tarangire on full board basis.
  • Breakfast
  • Lunch
  • Dinner
Day 12

After breakfast you will proceed to Kilimanjaro International Airport with packed lunch or have hot lunch in Arusha if time is permeable.

The drive boasts of scenic views as you would be lucky to spot Mount Kilimanjaro on a good day. As you drive amidst the greenery catching a glimpse of the beautiful sunset bidding a content goodbye to Tanzania.


  • Breakfast
  • Lunch

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Other Optional Activities

  • Optional single room supplement $447.00 USD/Person.
  • Olduvai Gorge $36.00 USD/Person
  • Maasai Village Visit $60.00 USD/Person
  • Hot Air Balloon Safari with bush/champagne breakfast $540.00 USD/Person
  • Night Game Drive Quote upon request.

PRICES ARE SUBJECT TO GOVERNMENT TAX INCREASE.Bushbuck Safaris Ltd is not liable for any increase on Government Taxes or Fees. In case of such event the client shall be liable to pay the additional fees in accordance to the Law of the Country.

Safari Price Includes

  • All Tanzania transportation on scheduled dates
  • All hotel accommodations in Tanzania during listed itinerary (double or triple occupancy)
  • All park entrance fee, crater service and concession fee.
  • Meals breakfast, lunch, and dinner as indicated above.
  • 1 Litre complimentary bottled water while doing game drive.
  • All activities as per above proposal.

Safari Price Excludes

  • $25 wire transfer fee (if applicable).
  • International round-trip airfare Tanzania.
  • Tanzanian Visitors visas.
  • Meals, transport, and lodging outside the regular itinerary.
  • Alcoholic beverages and bottled drinks.
  • Excess baggage charges and airport taxes.
  • Any items of personal nature.
  • International vaccinations.
  • Insurance.
  • Tips and gratuities.