8-Day Active Adventure Safari – Biking, Canoeing & Walking in Tanzania

Arrive at Kilimanjaro International Airport and transfer (35 km/30 min) to the idyllic Rivertrees Country Inn, nestled in the lush foothills of Mount Meru with distant Mont Kilimanjaro views. Settle into your cottage, enjoy a refreshing swim, or stretch your legs on forest and riverside trails spotting monkeys and birds. Enjoy dinner on the terrace, unwind in the lounge, and prepare for an active week ahead in serene luxury.

After breakfast at Rivertrees, head to Arusha National Park (30 min away). Begin with a guided nature hike on the slopes of Meru, exploring lush rainforest and catching glimpses of colobus monkeys. Switch to canoe safari on the Momella lakes—glide alongside hippo pods and water birds. After lunch, enjoy a classic 4×4 game drive, spotting giraffe, buffalo, and warthogs. Return to Rivertrees for dinner, recalling your jungle immersion.

Depart for Lake Manyara (approx 100 km/2 hrs) with mountain bikes to ride through Mto wa Mbu village and farmland—watched by curious locals. Conclude at the park entrance where your guide leads a wildlife drive through lush greens, flamingos, baboons in the forest, and tree-climbing lions. Check into a lodge or tented camp near the lake. Enjoy lakeside dinner and a night’s rest immersed in Rift Valley ambiance.

Enjoy a relaxed morning canoe safari upon Lake Manyara’s calm waters, passing elephant and buffalo at the shoreline. After lunch, choose a guided forest walk or village visit, then return for an afternoon game drive within the park. As evening falls, sip sundowners by the rift escarpment, reflecting on your active day among Tanzania’s iconic habitats.

Transfer (approx 30 km/45 min) to Tarangire National Park—“Land of Giants.” Spend the day on safari with your guide, exploring baobab-lined savannahs and the elephant-rich Tarangire River corridor. Spot lions, giraffes, and an incredible diversity of birdlife. Enjoy a shaded bush picnic and a late afternoon drive before settling into a luxury lodge adjacent to Tarangire for dinner.

This exciting day takes you to the Serengeti (either fly via charter or drive approx 250 km/4–5 hr). The open plains and iconic kopjes embrace you as you arrive for lunch at your luxury camp. Afternoon game drive introduces you to lion prides, grazing buffalo, and graceful antelope. As dusk sets, enjoy sundowners and watch predators stir under the dramatic Serengeti sunset.

Depart at dawn to explore the heart of the park—Seronera Valley—a prime Big Five area. Watch leopards slink from kopjes, cheetahs rest in shade, and witness vast herds traverse the plains. Picnic amid golden grass. Enjoy multiple game drives and possibly an optional sunset walk or night drive to spot nocturnal wildlife. Return to camp for a celebratory dinner beneath African stars.

Rise early for one last Serengeti game drive, capturing the morning’s wildlife activity—perhaps early bird hyenas or grazing giraffe. Return to camp for a final breakfast, then transfer to Seronera Airstrip for your flight back to Arusha or Kilimanjaro Airport. Depart enriched with unforgettable memories of Tanzania’s wild landscapes and active adventures.