Arrive in Tanzania

Upon arrival at Kilimanjaro International Airport, you will be greeted be one of our professional driver guides who will transfer you to West Kilimanjaro, the heart of the Maasai Village, overlooking Mount Kilimanjaro, the highest mountain in Africa. You will stay overnight at Africa Amini Alama – The Maasai Lodge.

Distance covered: 70 kilometers | 43 miles

Approximate time taken: 1 hour

Meals: Full board

Accommodations: Africa Amini Alama

Walking at the Village | Relaxation

After a leisurely breakfast, we take a walk with a local Maasai guide and get the chance to see the Maasai performing their daily activities. We also get plenty of time to enjoy an unforgettable view of Mount Kilimanjaro throughout our walk in the Village. You may also get the chance to visit Maasai schools. We then head back to the Lodge for a hot lunch followed by a period of relaxation and drinks. In the late evening, we will join with the Maasai for the sunset and traditional dance. Afterwards, we will have dinner and overnight stay at the same accommodations. 

Meals: Breakfast | Lunch | Dinner

Accommodations: Africa Amini Alama

Arusha Park for Game Drives | Relaxation

After a leisurely breakfast, we head to the nearby Arusha Park and get the opportunity to see the black and white Colubus monkey, zebras, giraffes, buffalo, warthogs, and different species of aquatic birds, all around the Big Momela Lake. In the afternoon, we will enjoy our lunch overlooking the Big Momela Lake, which some great views of hippos.  Eventually heading back to the Lodge for relaxation, dinner and an overnight stay.

We offer an optional canoeing over the lake or walking with an armed ranger to explore further the park.

Meals: Breakfast | Lunch | Dinner

Accommodations: Africa Amini Alama

Tarangire National Park (Game Drives)

After breakfast, we drive to Tarangire National Park, famous for elephants and big cats like lions, leopard and cheetah. We will enjoy a packed lunch at a picnic site with a wonderful view of the Tarangire River that entices a lot of animals seeking fresh water. We then proceed with the game drive until the evening hours, eventually heading to Maramboi Tented Camp for dinner and an overnight stay.

Distance covered: 205 kilometers | 127 miles

Approximate time taken: Travel time: 3.5 hours | Game viewing: 5-6 hours

Meals: Breakfast | Lunch | Dinner

Accommodations: Maramboi Tented Camp

Tarangire Full Day | Relaxation

After breakfast, we head back to the Tarangire Park for a morning game drive and the chance to see wild animals when they are still active, as most cats are active in the morning. You will have the opportunity to see lions, cheetah and even leopards. There are also thousands of elephants, giraffes, wildebeest and much more. We eventually head back to the Lodge for a late lunch followed by relaxation. In the late evening, you will be guided by local Maasai to the nearby the Lake Manyara to enjoy spectacular views and wild animals. Later, we head back to the Lodge for relaxation, drinks and an overnight stay at the same Lodge.

Meals: Breakfast | Lunch | Dinner

Accommodations: Maramboi Tented Camp

Tarangire – Central Serengeti

After breakfast, we head toward the Serengeti Plains via the land of the Maasai, known as “Eden Garden” because the Maasai share the same habitat with wild animals. We then proceed toward the Serengeti viewing game throughout the afternoon journey. In the evening, we arrive for an overnight stay at the luxury Kubukubu Tented Lodge.

Distance covered: 205 kilometers | 127 miles

Approximate time taken: Travel time: 3 hours | Game viewing: 6-8 hours

Meals: Breakfast | Lunch | Dinner

Accommodations: Kubukubu Tented Lodge

Central Serengeti (Full Day Game Drive)

We offer an optional early morning game drive with the opportunity to see wild animals while they are still active, as cats are most active during the morning and there is a better chance to view them hunting. Later, we head back to the Lodge for a full breakfast followed by a full day of game drives, dinner and an overnight stay at the same accommodations.

Approximate time taken: 8-10 hours

Meals: Breakfast | Lunch | Dinner

Accommodations: Kubukubu Tented Lodge

Full Day Game Drives | Relaxation

We enjoy another day of early morning game drives along with an optional Serengeti hot air balloon ride that must be booked in advance. We continue with our game drive through late afternoon when we head back to the Lodge for relaxation, dinner and an overnight stay at the same Lodge.

Approximate time taken: 9-12 hours

Meals: Breakfast | Lunch | Dinner

Accommodations: Kubukubu Tented Lodge

Serengeti – Ngorongoro Conservation Area

After an early breakfast, we head to Ngorongoro and descend 600 meters into the Ngorongoro floor exploring over 2500 species of fauna. Black rhinos, hippos, lions and much more are often seen in the crater. We then enjoy a packed lunch in the crater with an amazing view of a hippo pool. After lunch, we continue with our game drive, eventually heading out of the Ngorongoro Crater for an overnight stay at the luxury Kitela Lodge.

Distance covered: 190 kilometers | 118 miles

Approximate time taken: Travel time: 2.5 hours | Game viewing: 6 hours

Meals: Breakfast | Lunch | Dinner

Accommodations: Kitela Lodge

Lake Manyara – Arusha | JRO

After breakfast, we depart to Lake Manyara Park, famous for its tree lions, baboons, giraffes, elephants, hippos and much more. We will enjoy a packed lunch in the park and in the late afternoon, head out of the park back to Arusha for an overnight stay or directly to Kilimanjaro International Airport for your departure.

Approximate time taken: 6-7 hours

Meals: Breakfast | Lunch

Tanzania boasts unparalleled concentrations of wildlife – there is no country that can compete with the sheer number and density of wild animals. Tanzania is home to the famous “Great Migration” and more National Parks than any other African country – including two of the most renowned wildlife parks in the entire world. It is also a politically stable and safe country with gracious, respectful people and very little crime.

No mixed groups, no competing for views with strangers and no conflicting interests. You will enjoy the exclusive use of a private vehicle providing maximum flexibility, comfort and wildlife viewing.

We offer early morning (before sunrise) game drives to exclusively witness predators in action and herbivores in their more active states. We’ll pack a breakfast to enjoy in the pristine ambience of the bush while the package tours are having their “buffet” meals back at the lodge or campsites.

Each safari offers unlimited game drives with no mileage restrictions and exclusive access to the most secluded and wildlife abundant areas in Tanzania. Most other companies operate shorter, limited game drives and never end up making it far from the lodge – or other tourists.

You are in complete control of when, where and how long you want to stay out on a game drive. You choose what animals you want look for, how long you stay at each sighting and when you return – it’s all up to you! 

On safari you will receive complete and focused attention by your professional driver-guide, with the expert knowledge and skills required to make sure you have the trip of a lifetime.

By choosing Wild Root Safaris, you have the luxury of setting your own agenda (with our help, of course) and you won’t be shuffled through rigid itineraries and fixed timetables that other companies often require you to adhere to.

All of our itineraries are strategically designed on a monthly basis to take advantage of seasonal wildlife concentrations, and all safaris incorporate specific game drives to witness all of the Big Five.

Choose from a large selection of unique optional activities including authentic cultural tours, scenic flights, field talks, balloon safaris, bush picnics and walking safaris.

Your safety is our ultimate priority. We pride ourselves in offering our guests comfort and peace of mind. We are local operators and our office based in Tanzania to support all segments of your trip. All of our safaris are fully escorted and chauffeured from arrival to departure.

We are committed to providing you with an unsurpassed level of service. Our passion, commitment, and expertise are what set us apart.

We are committed to working within our community and giving back to the locals that make Tanzania great. We continuously support projects like building schools, helping and helping the disabled children in Arusha. Please visit our GIVING BACK section of the site to learn more about what we do and how you may be able to  help us in our efforts.