7 Days - Safari + Sunset Walking on the Crater Rim & Maasai

On this 7 days walking safari, sunset walk at the crater rim and Maasai village visit, you will experience the breathtaking wildlife in the midst of some of the most diverse landscapes on the northern circuit. Monkeys in the forest, lions in trees, elephants among acacias and a huge variety of animals inside a collapsed volcano. You will also visit the Maasai village and do a walking safari on the rim of the crater at sunset which gives you a priceless remarkable experience that you will never forget.

Route

Tour Features

Luxury tour
This luxury tour uses lodges and hotels.
Private tour
This tour will be organized exclusively for you and won't be shared with others.
Can start any day
If availability permits, this tour can start on any day.

Can be customized
You can request changes to this tour.
For both solo and group travelers
Both solo travelers and groups can book this tour.
Minimum age of 3 years
The minimum age for this tour is 3 years.

Activities & Transportation

Day by Day

Arrival (See Getting There for more details)
➔ You'll be collected from the airport.
➔ Accommodation before the tour starts can be arranged for an extra cost.
Day 1 - Arrival in Arusha
You will be picked up from the airport by our representative and conveyed to your accommodation in Arusha where you will overnight, relax, and prepare in anticipation of the adventures to come. Gran Melia Arusha is an oasis of calm and aesthetic pleasure.

➔ Main Destination: Arusha (City)
➔ Accommodation: Green Mountain hotel located in or near Arusha
➔ Meals & Drinks: Meals at your own expense. Drinks not included.
Day 2 - Tarangire National Park
In the morning, you will be picked up from your lodgings in Arusha by our personal safari guide. We'll set out for Tarangire National Park across gently rolling Masai plains with scattered acacia trees. As we zip along, we'll pass many Maasais in their colourful dresses walking on the roadside, riding bicycles, herding cattle and driving donkeys carts. Tarangire is well known for its large elephant herds, is also host to a multitude of other creatures. From the open roof of our safari jeep, we'll experience the seasonal swamps, savanna and life-giving Tarangire River endeavouring to encounter a multitude of creatures from zebra to wildebeest, buffalo, elephant, and giraffe, to name but a few. It is possible we will glimpse lions stalking prey or leopards relaxing in the trees above. After our extensive game drive, we depart to drive to one of our mid-range partner lodges for dinner in a tasteful restaurant and a most capacious room to harbour our ease and dreams of wild cats!

➔ Main Destination: Tarangire National Park
➔ Accommodation: Marera Valley - lodge located outside Tarangire
➔ Meals & Drinks: All meals included. All drinks (Except for spirits/liquor).
Day 3 - Serengeti National Park
After breakfast, we journey on heading up towards the fertile highlands where wheat, coffee, and corn, are grown by the Iraqw people. Passing through the Ngorongoro Conservation Area, we will be afforded a view of the breathtaking Ngorongoro Crater before travelling onwards to the Serengeti National Park which we will reach by midday. The Serengeti National Park is the largest park in Tanzania covering an astounding 15,000km squared with diverse landscapes and habitats such as grassy plains, swamps, lakes, savannah and mountains. Here the great migration of wildebeest, zebra, and antelope takes place and depending on the season, we may have the opportunity to witness thousands of animals on their search for food and water. After an extensive game drive, we'll drive to the Seronera Valley for an evening meal and overnight stay at Serengeti Heritage Tented Camp. Newly renovated, with tents raised on wooden daises, a beautiful buffet dining tent, musicians and a fire on the plain.

➔ Main Destination: Serengeti National Park
➔ Accommodation: Embalakai Authentic lodge located inside Central Serengeti
➔ Meals & Drinks: All meals included. All drinks (Except for spirits/liquor).
Day 4 - Serengeti National Park
This entire day is set aside for game drives upon the Serengeti. The Serengeti, the habitat of an abundance of wildlife such as impala, buffalo, crocodile, and hippo, is more well-known for its great migrating herds of zebra, antelope, and wildebeest. The animals’ trek is determined by the rainfall and varies from year to year. In November and December, the animals move from the northern region, dominated by woodlands and hills, to the grassy plains of the south. During the longer rainy season from April to June, they return to the north. Apart from the migrating herds, we may have the opportunity to see the resident predators, leopards, cheetahs, and lions, fulfilling their role in the circle of life. After an unforgettable day, we will return to the Serengeti Heritage Tented Camp for relaxation, dinner and our overnight stay will be on the endless plain..

➔ Main Destination: Serengeti National Park
➔ Accommodation: Embalakai Authentic lodge located inside Central Serengeti lodge located inside Central Serengeti
➔ Meals & Drinks: All meals included. All drinks (Except for spirits/liquor).
Day 5 - Serengeti to Ngorongoro Conservation Area via Maasai Village & Walking on the Rim of the Crater
After an early breakfast, we'll head out for another game drive upon the Serengeti. We may have the opportunity to spot the “Big Five” – lion, elephant, buffalo, rhino and leopard – before embarking on our journey to the Ngorongoro Conservation Area. On the way to the Ngorongoro Conservation Area, you will pass by a Maasai village where you will get a unique opportunity to learn about some of the customary practices such as fire-making and beadwork. You may also get the chance to meet and speak to villagers in their homes and your guide will happily interpret if needed. This activity takes approximately 1 hour and after that, you will drive straight to the rim of the crater for the walking safari at sunset with an armed ranger. During the walking safari, you will explore extinct volcanoes, landscapes and wildlife in these beautiful highlands. The views and scenery are truly breathtaking and after about 2-2.5 hours, you will drive straight to your accommodation for dinner and overnight..

➔ Main Destination: Ngorongoro Crater Park
➔ Accommodation: Rhino Lodge - lodge located outside Ngorongoro Crater
➔ Meals & Drinks: All meals included. All drinks (Except for spirits/liquor).
Day 6 - Ngorongoro Crater to Karatu
Early risers are rewarded with breathtaking views of the rising sun over the crater’s edge and, after a hearty breakfast, we rumble down the adventurous track into the crater. This UNESCO world heritage site, one of the seven wonders of Africa, formed about three million years ago, is 610 m deep and covers roughly 260 square kilometres. Due to its dense animal population of approximately 25,000 ungulates, the crater offers the best game viewing of all the parks in Tanzania. In a matter of minutes we will be able to see wildebeest, zebra, gazelle, elephant, and some of the more than 500 bird species here inhabiting. With a little bit of luck we may catch a glimpse of the endangered black rhino through the grass. After an extensive game drive and a picnic lunch we leave the crater in the afternoon to travel back to Karatu, again staying at one of our, hand picked for quality, mid range partner lodges.

➔ Main Destination: Ngorongoro crater
➔ Accommodation: Marera Valley - lodge located outside Ngorongoro Crater
➔ Meals & Drinks: All meals included. All drinks (Except for spirits/liquor).
Day 7 - Lake Manyara to Arusha
After breakfast we drive to our final destination on this epic safari - Lake Manyara National Park. This relatively small but diverse park, 120km west of Arusha, is so named for the shallow salt lake which covers a good seventy percent of the parks surface area. Flooding and drying with the seasons the soda lake is home to thousands of flamingo as well as over 500 other bird species. On our exploration of the park we will see monkey, giraffe, zebra, wildebeest, buffalo, elephant and, with some luck, lions lounging in the trees. The park is known for its diverse landscapes; not only open grassy plains, but also primate-filled woodlands and baobab dotted cliffs. After another memorable game drive we, with our adventure at an end, return to Arusha in the late afternoon, replete with images of the African wilds to last a lifetime..

➔ Main Destination: Kilimanjaro Airport/Hotel in Arusha (Airport/Airstrip)
➔ Accommodation: No accommodation (End of tour)
➔ Meals & Drinks: Breakfast & lunch (Dinner not included). Drinks not included
End of tour (See Getting There for more details)
➔ Additional accommodation can be arranged for an extra cost. ➔ You'll be dropped off at the airport.

Important to Know

Rates Per Person

Destination	1pax	2pax	3pax	4pax	5pax
7 Days - Safari + Sunset Walking on the Crater Rim & Maasai	$2435	$2420	$2380	$2350	$2320

Inclusion

Park fees
For Non Residents
All game drives & activities
(Unless labeled as optional)
All accommodations
(Unless listed as upgrade)
A professional driver/guide
English/German/Spanish speaking
All transportation
(Unless labeled as optional)
All Meals
(As specified in the day-by-day section)
All Drinks
(As specified in the day-by-day section)
All Taxes/VAT
(Unless labeled as optional)

Excluded

International flights
(From/to home)
Personal items & arrangements
(Souvenirs, travel insurance, visa fees, etc.)
Additional accommodations
(before and at the end of the tour)
Tips
(Tipping guideline US$15.00 pp per day)
Some meals
(As specified in the day-by-day section)

Getting There

From $2435 pp

Customer Reviews

    
 
 
        
   Gina & Chris 
 2023-06-14
 
 
 Verified The best Experience ever!
Wir hatten eine unglaubliche 5 Tages Safari mit Laurent! Es war das Beste was wir je erlebt haben und wir haben schon viel auf der Welt erlebt. Wir haben die Big Five gesehen und viele andere Tiere! Eine unglaubliche Erfahrung! Laurent ist ein toller Guide und es waren tolle Tage mit ihm! Danke für dieses Erlebnis!
  
 
       
   Angela M 
 2023-01-13
 
 
 Verified Safari tour with family
Shiri tours is one of the best tour company with excellent communication skills. Linux was great and our tour guide Ally was exceptional and would recommend them to anyone. Keep up the good work.
  
 
       
   Amanda Wanders 
 2023-01-10
 
 
 Verified 7 Day Safari - Trip of a Lifetime
I did a 7 day safari with Shiri Adventures and it was incredible. Full disclosure, I did get mine severely discounted as we worked together on content creation/promotion, but I can honestly say I would have absolutely paid full price to do it.Our guide Laurent was amazing. Linus, the Managing Director, is a godsend and helped us with some issues that popped up right before we left as well as answering every little question we had along the way.This trip was the time of our lives (me and my husband went for our honeymoon). I couldn't recommend it enough, and I found Shiri to be very reasonable in cost compared to many other safaris at this level.And we saw the big 5! I'm telling you, our guide had supervision. 10/10 would recommend Shiri Adventures.
  
 
       
   mampangile 
 2023-01-09
 
 
 Verified Fantastic
Serengeti and Ngorongoro safari was absolutely amazing. Shiri adventures made it all possible for us.
  
 
       
   Kyle D 
 2023-01-09
 
 
 Verified 7 Day Safari Experience
Shiri Adventures made the whole safari a breeze! We got to see so many animals and different national parks over our 7 day safari. And with the help of our guide we were able to spot and see the all of the big 5 animals (lions, elephants, leopards, water buffalo & rhinos)! We got a discounted experience via my wife, but I would pay full price any day. It was amazing!
  
 
       
   lindsmariea 
 2022-11-07
 
 
 Verified BEST Guide Company In Tanzania
Linus and his crew were all over the tiny details that made each excursion we want on amazing.  Did the 3-day safari, Materuni Falls & coffee tour, and visited the Chemka hot springs.  Everything was well planned out and communication from Linus was impeccable.  Highly recommend this company and will use them again if I ever find myself back in Eastern Africa!
  
 
       
   Mariam N 
 2022-10-21
 
 
 Verified My Kilimanjaro hike
I had a wonderful experience with the team at Shiri, Linus provided such a wonderful team that played a very huge role in helping us summit Uhuru peak. The team was organised and professional and made the 6 day hike a very memorable one for me and for the friends I made on the hike.
  
 
       
   faheymk 
 2022-10-19
 
 
 Verified 6 day Marangu Route Kilimanjaro
Absolutely wonderful from start to finish! My friends and climbed Mount Kilimanjaro via the Marangu route with Shiri Adventures, and Linus and his staff delivered an amazing experience. There were 4 of us in our group and we all had limited hiking experience, but we all made it to the summit with the help of our amazing guides Yaki and Bryson, along with the porters. After we finished, they had beers, champagne and a bus waiting for us at the gate. I have traveled quit a bit and I can say I’ve never had a better experience anywhere. If I ever go back to Tanzania I will hire Linus and Shiri Adventures to handle it. I wish I could do more than write a review. I highly highly highly recommend using Linus and Shiri Adventures for your Kilimanjaro trek or safari. Thanks again to Linus, Yaki, Bryson and everyone else, you made our trip happen and delivered a once in a lifetime experience!!
  
 
       
   Jennifer H 
 2022-10-18
 
 
 Verified Highly recommend using Shiri Adventures.
We went on a three-day safari with Shiri as well as a day trip to Materuni Falls and Coffee Plantation and Chemka Hot Springs.  I can't say enough good things about how helpful Linus and his staff were before, during, and after our trip.  Everyone was extremely helpful, knowledgeable, and made sure we were enjoying our trip.  Our accommodations and food exceeded expectations.  If you're planning a trip to Tanzania, I would highly recommend booking your adventures with Shiri.
  
 
       
   Jan Smole 
 2022-09-25
 
 
 Verified Best Safari!
Me and my wife spend our honeymoon on safari (Serengeti, Ngorongoro, Tarangire and Manyara) with Shiri Adventures and I can say that it was the best experience!We didn't have a single complaint. From communication with mr. Linus, who responded quickly to all our questions and concerns (via WhatsApp or email), to the entire organization of Safari, transfers to airport, luxury lodges in national parks… Also, on our safari jeep they put our wedding photo - nice personal touch :)Our guide (mr. Ibra) was an exceptional at finding animals that we could see from a distance of only a few meters! He taught us about animals, their behavior and the habitats they live in, about the natives Maasai (which we also visited), about land Africa and Tanzania... Really experienced guide! We would recommend Shiri Adventures 10/10. These guys are on another level! :)
  
 
  
  
 
 
   Tripadvisor rating score: 5.0 of 5, based on 54 reviews

7 Days - Safari + Sunset Walking on the Crater Rim & Maasai

Route

Tour Features

Luxury tour

Private tour

Can start any day

Can be customized

For both solo and group travelers

Minimum age of 3 years

Activities & Transportation

Day by Day

Arrival (See Getting There for more details)

Day 1 - Arrival in Arusha

Day 2 - Tarangire National Park

Day 3 - Serengeti National Park

Day 4 - Serengeti National Park

Day 5 - Serengeti to Ngorongoro Conservation Area via Maasai Village & Walking on the Rim of the Crater

Day 6 - Ngorongoro Crater to Karatu

Day 7 - Lake Manyara to Arusha

End of tour (See Getting There for more details)

Important to Know

Rates Per Person

Inclusion

Park fees

All game drives & activities

All accommodations

A professional driver/guide

All transportation

All Meals

All Drinks

All Taxes/VAT

Excluded

International flights

Personal items & arrangements

Additional accommodations

Tips

Some meals

Getting There

From $2435 pp

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