9-Day Rift Valley, Oldonyo Lengai & Serengeti Explorer

Tailor-made safari

9-Day Rift Valley, Oldonyo Lengai & Serengeti Explorer

A thoughtfully designed Tanzania journey, shaped around the way you want to travel.

The journey

A safari with room to feel every moment.

The longest Oldonyo collection package gives four nights around Lake Natron before the Serengeti, allowing recovery, cultural activities and flexible mountain conditions. It is designed for travellers who want the Rift Valley to be a major chapter, not merely a one-night detour.

Route: Lake Natron / Oldonyo Lengai -> Lake Natron -> Oldonyo Lengai / Lake Natron -> Lake Natron -> Lake Natron / Serengeti -> Serengeti -> Serengeti / Ngorongoro -> Ngorongoro

Travel Style: Extended adventure safari

Best For: Travellers wanting a slower Natron and Serengeti journey

Website Publishing Notes

Publish this package as a tailor-made extended adventure safari with the price shown as a planning 'From' benchmark. Named accommodation is a recommended working example and is only guaranteed after written confirmation. Driving times, air schedules, border procedures and wildlife sightings remain subject to real operating conditions. Typical inclusions: professional licensed/local guide services required for the activity; park or conservation fees stated in the final quote; accommodation shown in the confirmed itinerary; meals stated in the final program; transfers specifically listed; ranger/park support where required; and operator safety systems appropriate to the confirmed activity. Typical exclusions: international flights, visa/entry costs, travel and medical insurance, personal trekking equipment, personal medication, gratuities, optional activities and anything not expressly listed in the final written quotation.

USAMBARA MOUNTAINS

Usambara packages focus on guided walking, villages, forest and cool highland scenery. Mkomazi and Saadani can be added to create a distinctive Eastern Circuit journey.

# Package Duration From USD Status 1 2-Day Lushoto & Irente Viewpoint Escape 2 Days / 1 Night 320 New 2 3 Days Usambara Mountains Hiking and Village Tour 3 Days / 2 Nights 495 Existing 3 4 Days Lushoto and Usambara Mountains Safari 4 Days / 3 Nights 675 Existing 4 5 Days Usambara Mountains, Mkomazi and Coast Extension 5 Days / 4 Nights 1,450 Existing 5 4-Day Usambara Forests, Villages & Viewpoints 4 Days / 3 Nights 720 New 6 5-Day Lushoto to Mambo Highland Traverse 5 Days / 4 Nights 860 New 7 5-Day Usambara Mountains & Pangani Coast Escape 5 Days / 4 Nights 980 New 8 6-Day Mkomazi, Usambara & Pangani Safari 6 Days / 5 Nights 1,650 New 9 7-Day Usambara, Saadani & Indian Ocean Journey 7 Days / 6 Nights 1,850 New 10 10-Day Mkomazi, Usambara, Saadani & Beach Relaxation 10 Days / 9 Nights 2,680 New

Day by day

Follow the rhythm of your safari.

Each day is designed with a gentle balance of movement, discovery and time to simply be in the wild.

Day 01

Arusha to Lake Natron

Arusha to Lake Natron
Day 01Oldonyo Lengai

Destination: Lake Natron / Oldonyo Lengai Drive from Arusha through the Rift Valley landscape toward Lake Natron, with the journey becoming progressively more remote. After check-in, take a gentle guided lakeshore, village or viewpoint activity according to arrival time and local conditions. The evening is reserved for rest and a safety briefing for any professionally guided Oldonyo Lengai activity included in the package.

Night accommodation: Africa Safari Lake Natron or Lake Natron Camp

Tonight’s stayAfrica Safari Lake Natron
Day 02

Lake Natron Nature, Waterfall and Cultural Experience

Lake Natron Nature, Waterfall and Cultural Experience
Day 02Lake Natron

Destination: Lake Natron Spend the day around Lake Natron with local guides, choosing activities according to heat, water conditions and guest fitness. Options may include lakeshore scenery, flamingo viewing from respectful distances, village encounters or a guided waterfall walk. The purpose is to experience the wider Rift Valley environment rather than treating Lake Natron only as a base for the volcano.

Night accommodation: Africa Safari Lake Natron or Lake Natron Camp

Tonight’s stayAfrica Safari Lake Natron
Day 03

Professionally Guided Oldonyo Lengai Experience

Professionally Guided Oldonyo Lengai Experience
Day 03Oldonyo Lengai

Destination: Oldonyo Lengai / Lake Natron Take part in the Oldonyo Lengai mountain program only under experienced local professional guidance and only when route, volcanic, weather and participant conditions are considered suitable. The mountain is steep and demanding, so the guide's decision on continuation or turnaround is final. After the mountain activity, the remainder of the day is kept light for recovery around Lake Natron.

Night accommodation: Africa Safari Lake Natron or Lake Natron Camp

Tonight’s stayAfrica Safari Lake Natron
Day 04

Lake Natron Nature, Waterfall and Cultural Experience

Lake Natron Nature, Waterfall and Cultural Experience
Day 04Lake Natron

Destination: Lake Natron Spend the day around Lake Natron with local guides, choosing activities according to heat, water conditions and guest fitness. Options may include lakeshore scenery, flamingo viewing from respectful distances, village encounters or a guided waterfall walk. The purpose is to experience the wider Rift Valley environment rather than treating Lake Natron only as a base for the volcano.

Night accommodation: Africa Safari Lake Natron or Lake Natron Camp

Tonight’s stayAfrica Safari Lake Natron
Day 05

Lake Natron to Northern Serengeti

Lake Natron to Northern Serengeti
Day 05Serengeti

Destination: Lake Natron / Serengeti Leave Lake Natron and travel toward the Serengeti using the most appropriate confirmed route for season, road conditions and gate access. This can be a rough and adventurous overland sector, so travel time is not presented as fixed. Once inside the Serengeti, the remainder of the drive becomes wildlife viewing en route to camp.

Night accommodation: Mara Mara Tented Lodge or comparable northern Serengeti camp

Tonight’s stayMara Mara Tented Lodge
Day 06

Full Day in Central Serengeti

Full Day in Central Serengeti
Day 06Serengeti

Destination: Serengeti Spend a complete day exploring the central Serengeti, using early morning and late afternoon conditions for strong wildlife opportunities. The guide follows current animal movement rather than a rigid circuit, with time around kopjes, river valleys and open plains. Lions, cheetahs, leopards, elephants, giraffes and large plains-game herds are possible, but no specific sighting is guaranteed. Lunch can be taken in the field or at camp according to the day plan.

Night accommodation: Kubu Kubu Tented Lodge or Serengeti Serena Safari Lodge

Tonight’s stayKubu Kubu Tented Lodge
Day 07

Full Day in Central Serengeti

Full Day in Central Serengeti
Day 07Serengeti

Destination: Serengeti Spend a complete day exploring the central Serengeti, using early morning and late afternoon conditions for strong wildlife opportunities. The guide follows current animal movement rather than a rigid circuit, with time around kopjes, river valleys and open plains. Lions, cheetahs, leopards, elephants, giraffes and large plains-game herds are possible, but no specific sighting is guaranteed. Lunch can be taken in the field or at camp according to the day plan.

Night accommodation: Kubu Kubu Tented Lodge or Serengeti Serena Safari Lodge

Tonight’s stayKubu Kubu Tented Lodge
Day 08

Serengeti to Ngorongoro Highlands

Serengeti to Ngorongoro Highlands
Day 08Serengeti

Destination: Serengeti / Ngorongoro Begin with wildlife viewing in the Serengeti before travelling toward the Ngorongoro Conservation Area. The journey changes gradually from open plains to cooler highlands and should be treated as a transfer-and-game-drive day rather than a short road hop. Depending on timing, optional cultural or archaeological stops can be quoted separately. Arrive near the crater rim or Karatu with enough time to rest before the crater safari.

Night accommodation: Ngorongoro Serena Safari Lodge or The Retreat at Ngorongoro

Tonight’s stayNgorongoro Serena Safari Lodge
Day 09

Ngorongoro Crater Safari and Departure

Ngorongoro Crater Safari and Departure
Day 09Ngorongoro

Destination: Ngorongoro Enter the Ngorongoro Crater for a morning-to-midday safari, using the cooler hours for wildlife viewing before climbing out of the caldera. After lunch, continue to Arusha, Kilimanjaro International Airport or the next confirmed connection. The final transfer is planned conservatively; international flight timings should leave enough margin for road conditions and park formalities.

Night accommodation: No overnight unless an extension is booked

Straightforward planning

Pricing that adapts to your group.

Every departure is privately arranged. These guide prices help you plan; your final quotation confirms the exact stays, dates and services.

1 traveler$ 3,550per person
2 travelers$ 3,055per person
3 travelers$ 2,770per person
4 travelers$ 2,555per person
5 travelers$ 2,450per person
6 travelers$ 2,345per person

Price is per person and does not include international flights, visa costs or personal purchases unless they are expressly listed in your final quotation.

Travel with confidence

Everything made clear before you go.

We make the practical details simple, so you can focus on the anticipation of the journey ahead.

Included

  • Services confirmed in your personalised quotation
  • Private guiding, transport and stays where listed

Not included

  • International flights and travel insurance
  • Visa costs, gratuities and personal purchases

Pack with ease

  • Neutral layers and a warm early-morning layer
  • Sun protection, camera and spare batteries
  • Comfortable closed shoes and personal medication

The next step

Ready when you are.

Tell us who is travelling and when. Our safari experts will refine the route, check availability and create your personal quote.

Let’s shape this safari around you.

We will guide you through dates, lodge style, dietary needs, special occasions and practical travel questions.

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