6-Day Walking & Bush Safari

6-Day Walking & Bush Safari

Step out of the vehicle. A walking safari through Tarangire, Manyara, and the Ngorongoro Highlands.

TOUR OVERVIEW

Most safaris are spent in a 4x4. This one is different. Six days, with three days on foot - walking through Tarangire's baobab-studded landscapes, along the shores of Lake Manyara, and into the forests of the Ngorongoro Highlands. Always with an armed ranger, always with an expert guide. Game drives on the remaining days to round out the experience.

Step out of the vehicle. Walking safaris are the most intimate way to experience the African bush - and the most rewarding.

KEY EXPERIENCES

Tour Highlights

Three full days of walking safaris with armed rangers
Tarangire on foot - baobabs, elephants, and the Tarangire River
Ngorongoro Highlands forest walks - elephants, buffalo, and colobus monkeys
Lake Manyara shoreline walk - flamingos, hippos, and birdlife
Crater floor safari on the Ngorongoro
Combine with classic game drives for the full experience

DAILY SCHEDULE

Day-by-Day Itinerary

Day 01

Arrival in Arusha and Transfer to Tarangire

Met at Kilimanjaro International Airport and driven south to Tarangire National Park. Afternoon at leisure in camp. Welcome dinner and safari briefing with your guide - who will be a specialist in walking safaris.

Stay: Tarangire Tented Camp or Maramboi Tented Lodge
Day 02

Walking Safari in Tarangire

A full day on foot in Tarangire. We walk through baobab-studded landscapes, along the Tarangire River, and into the heart of the park's elephant country. The pace is slow - we are looking for tracks, dung, birds, and the smaller creatures. Armed ranger accompanies us at all times.

Stay: Tarangire Tented Camp or Maramboi Tented Lodge (second night)
Day 03

Walking Safari to Lake Manyara

A morning walk in Tarangire, then a short drive to Lake Manyara. Afternoon walking safari along the lakeshore, with flamingos, hippos, and prolific birdlife. We return to the vehicle for a short game drive to spot tree-climbing lions.

Stay: Lake Manyara Serena Safari Lodge or similar
Day 04

Walking Safari in the Ngorongoro Highlands

A drive up to the Ngorongoro Highlands, then a full day of walking in the forested crater rim. Elephants, buffalo, colobus monkeys, and a wide variety of birds. We visit a Maasai village en route.

Stay: Ngorongoro Serena Safari Lodge or Rhino Lodge
Day 05

Ngorongoro Crater Safari

A descent into the Ngorongoro Crater for a half-day safari on the floor of the world's largest intact caldera. Picnic lunch by the hippo pool, then return to the rim.

Stay: Ngorongoro Serena Safari Lodge or Rhino Lodge (second night)
Day 06

Return to Arusha & Departure

A leisurely morning with a final forest walk, then return to Arusha by early afternoon. Drop at the airport or transfer to your onward destination. Transfer to the airport for your departure.

Departure day

What's Included

  • All airport transfers in Tanzania
  • Professional walking safari guide
  • Armed ranger for all walking activities
  • 4x4 safari vehicle for transfers and game drives
  • All park entrance fees and crater service fee
  • Full board accommodation as specified
  • Bottled water
  • Flying Doctor emergency evacuation insurance

Not Included

  • International flights to and from Tanzania
  • Tanzania visa fees
  • Travel insurance
  • Tips for guides and rangers
  • Personal expenses
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