14 Days Safari in Tanzania

Durations

14 days / 13 nights

Group Size

Up to the seats of your vehicle

Price

$ 3,600.00

14-Day Tanzania Self-Drive Safari: Natron, Serengeti, Ngorongoro, Manyara & Tarangire

Embark on a 14-day Tanzania self-drive safari through some of the country’s most iconic and diverse landscapes. This itinerary combines epic wildlife, stunning scenery, and cultural experiences across Lake Natron, Serengeti, Ngorongoro Crater, Lake Manyara, and Tarangire. Perfect for independent travelers seeking freedom and adventure.

Fully-equipped 4×4 Land Cruiser with rooftop tent

Offline GPS routes & printed roadbook

24/7 phone support

Pre-booked park permits & campsites

Itinerary

Day 1 Arrival at Kilimanjaro Airport

Arrive at Kilimanjaro International Airport and transfer to your lodge in Arusha. After check-in and a welcome briefing, take the rest of the day to relax from your journey.

Lodge Arusha Planet Lodge

Day 2Vehicle handover and drive to Tarangire

Meet our team for your vehicle handover and a full safari briefing. Shop for supplies in Arusha, then drive to Tarangire National Park for your first game drive.

Camping Public campsite

Lodge Baobab Tented Camp

Day 3Full day in Tarangire National Park

Explore the park’s baobab-filled savannahs and follow elephant herds along the Tarangire River. Enjoy a full day of self-drive adventure in one of Tanzania’s most peaceful parks.

Camping Public campsite

Lodge Baobab Tented Camp

Day 4Safari in Tarangire National Park

Enjoy a last morning game drive in Tarangire. Then drive about an hour to the colorful village of Mto wa Mbu. Choose a guided village walk or cycling tour to meet local families and visit banana farms. Finally, continue to your lodge or campsite near Karatu.

Camping Public campsite

Lodge Karatu Tented Lodge

Day 5 Safari in Lake Manyara

Drive down to Lake Manyara National Park for a full day of game drives. Look for elephants, hippos, flamingos and, with luck, tree-climbing lions. In the late afternoon, return to Karatu for the night.

Camping Public campsite

Lodge Karatu Tented Lodge

Day 6 Safari in Ngorongoro

Descend into the Ngorongoro Crater for a game drive of up to about six hours. Look for black rhinos, lions, elephants and big herds of zebras and wildebeest. Afterwards, drive back up to Karatu for the night.

Camping Public campsite

Lodge Karatu Tented Lodge

Day 7Ngorongoro to Central Serengeti

Drive up to the crater rim and across the Ngorongoro Conservation Area. Then enter the Serengeti through Naabi Hill Gate. Enjoy a game drive on the way to your camp in the central Serengeti.

Camping Public campsite

Lodge Mawe Tented Camp

Day 8 Safari Central Serengeti

Spend the day exploring the central Serengeti around Seronera. Look for lions, cheetahs, leopards and, in season, the Great Migration.

Camping Public campsite

Lodge Mid-range tented camp in the Serengeti

Day 9 Safari Central Serengeti

Enjoy a second full day in the central Serengeti. Follow the rivers and rocky kopjes, and take a picnic lunch out on the plains.

Camping Public campsite

Lodge Mid-range tented camp in the Serengeti

Day 10 Safari North Serengeti

Drive north through the Lobo area to the northern Serengeti, with game drives along the way. From July to October, this is the best area to look for herds crossing the Mara River.

Camping Public campsite
Lodge Tented camp in northern Serengeti

Day 11 Explore the north of Serengeti

Enjoy a morning game drive in the north. Then exit through Klein’s Gate and drive through Maasai land to Lake Natron. Expect a long afternoon on rough tracks.

Camping Public campsite

Lodge Mid-range lodge near Lake Natron

Day 12Explore Lake Natron

Explore the Lake Natron area at an easy pace. Walk to the flamingo flats on the lake shore and hike up the gorge to the Ngare Sero waterfall with a local guide. You can also visit the ancient Engare Sero footprints.

Camping Public campsite

Lodge Mid-range lodge near Lake Natron

Day 13Explore Lake Natron

Camping Public campsite

Lodge Mid-range lodge near Lake Natron

Day 14Drive back to Arusha

Drive back to Arusha via Mto wa Mbu, about 5–6 hours on rough tracks and tarmac. Then return the vehicle and transfer to the airport or your hotel.

Faqs

Where will I sleep during the safari?

You will stay at designated public campsites inside or near the national parks. Camping gear, including a rooftop tent and mattress, can be added from $20 per day. Otherwise you can choose to spend all or some of the nights in private lodges.

What happens in case of car trouble during the trip?

Our vehicles include 24/7 roadside assistance. We’ll help you remotely or arrange a mechanical intervention if necessary.

Can I customize this itinerary?

Yes! The route and duration can be tailored to your interests and timeframe. Just let us know what you’d like to change.

Stories from Our Africa RoadTrip Adventure

two week self drive trip to Tanzania and Kenya with Safari Masters

Nausherwan Ahmed

We were a group of four individuals and completed a fantastic two week self drive trip to Tanzania and Kenya with Safari Masters in early March 2023. Everything from the vehicle to the accomodation and support throughout our trip was top

Self-drive safari Tarangire, Lake Manyara, Ngorongoro, Serengeti, and Mara River

Felix Drinkall

We had such a great experience with Safari Masters. We self-drove through the Tarangire, Lake Manyara, Ngorogoro, Serengeti, and up to the Mara River to see the Great Migration. The car was powerful, very reliable and well-stocked. We also had great support from Felix who helped us work out where we should stay on our journey

4x4 with a rooftop tent and pop-up roof from Safari Masters

Tidjane Mangane

Unforgettable self-drive safari thanks to Safari Masters! My wife and I rented a 4×4 with a rooftop tent and pop-up roof from Safari Masters in Arusha for a 5-day self-drive through Ngorongoro and the Serengeti — and it was the adventure of a lifetime.

Ready to take the wheel?

Vehicles are limited in peak season. Reserve your 4×4 and start planning your route.