Tanzania Off the Beaten Track – 12 Days
Maasai culture, Lake Natron, the Serengeti and Ngorongoro, with crater hikes and Lake Duluti canoeing.
Trip code: 1173
12 days / 11 nights Tour starts Kilimanjaro International Airport – meet and greet Tour ends Arusha / Kilimanjaro International Airport – confirm departure transfer timing
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Overview
Explore northern Tanzania beyond the usual safari circuit on a private 12-day journey with 11 nights in distinctive lodges and camps. Begin with two days of Maasai culture at Amini Maasai Lodge, then discover Lake Natron’s flamingos, ancient footprints and waterfalls. Continue to the northern Serengeti for seasonal Great Migration viewing and the central Serengeti for game drives. Finish with an Empakai Crater hike, a Ngorongoro Crater safari and peaceful canoeing on Lake Duluti. This active itinerary operates in July–October, with an English-speaking driver-guide and a private safari vehicle. Wildlife sightings and Mara River crossings depend on nature and are never guaranteed.
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Safari LoversActive TravellersSmall GroupsCulture SeekersHikersWildlife WatchersOff the Beaten Track
Itinerary
What you’ll do each day, with your included hotel — or upgrade any stay.
Day 1
Arrive at Kilimanjaro International Airport (JRO), where your local guide welcomes you and transfers you to Amini Maasai Lodge. Settle into an earth house in this recreated Maasai village with views toward Mount Meru and Kilimanjaro. Overnight: Amini Maasai Lodge.
Why You'll Love This Trip
- Goes well beyond the standard safari circuit
- Private vehicle and English-speaking driver-guide throughout
- Six distinctive lodges and camps — no cookie-cutter hotels
- Maasai cultural experiences most visitors never get
- Hike Empakai Crater and walk to ancient Natron footprints
- Finish with a peaceful canoe on Lake Duluti
- Seasonal Great Migration in the northern Serengeti
What's Included
- Airport pick-up and drop-off.
- 11 nights of accommodation and meals as specified in the itinerary.
- Private all-wheel-drive safari vehicle with roof hatch and sliding windows, spare tyres, first-aid kit, charging station, one pair of binoculars and mini fridge; guides trained in first aid.
- Unlimited mineral water, coffee and tea during the safari.
- Professional English-speaking driver-guide.
- All park entry fees, crater fees, taxes and VAT.
- Maasai cultural activities at Amini Maasai Lodge.
- Lake Natron tour, ancient footprint walk and Ngare Sero waterfall hike.
- Empakai Crater hike.
- Lake Duluti canoeing.
- Flying Doctors rescue insurance for the duration of the tour.
What's Excluded
- International airfare, personal travel insurance, visas and vaccinations.
- Oldonyo Lengai volcano hike.
- Any increase in government taxes before the safari starts.
- Optional activities or itinerary changes requested during the safari.
- Personal expenses, extra drinks and laundry.
- Driver-guide gratuities: supplier recommends USD 19 or more per person per day.
Published supplier rates apply to July–October in 2026 and 2027, per adult per person sharing, for groups of 1–6. Lowest rate: USD 5,894 per person with 6 travellers in September–October. Single-room supplement: USD 1,754 in July–August; USD 1,492 in September–October. Confirm supplement treatment for solo travellers, exact meal plans, room availability, child rates and additional nights with the operator. No rates are published for other months.
This 12-day itinerary includes 11 nights; departure day has no overnight stay. The supplier uses both “Mara River Camp” and “Serengeti River Camp” for the northern Serengeti accommodation; confirm the final property. Hotel star ratings are not specified.
Empakai Crater involves a steep descent and demanding return climb; good fitness and sturdy walking shoes are needed. The Oldonyo Lengai climb and other optional activities are charged separately. Great Migration movements, river crossings and wildlife sightings are not guaranteed. Flying Doctors rescue cover does not replace comprehensive personal travel insurance. Confirm departure airport and transfer timing before arranging flights.
Source: Zohar African Safaris —
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