Tanzania Vegan Safari
Arusha • Tarangire • Lake Manyara • Ngorongoro • Serengeti • Mto wa Mbu
3–11 October 2026 · 9 Days / 8 Nights
Dates
3–11 October 2026
Duration
9 Days / 8 Nights
Group Size
Maximum 9 Guests
Curated Vegan Meals
22 Plant-Based Meals
Why You'll Love This Journey?
Venture into the heart of East Africa on our carefully curated 9-day Tanzania Vegan Safari. Witness iconic wildlife, connect with local communities and experience breathtaking landscapes, all while enjoying freshly prepared vegan meals by your dedicated travelling chef. With a guaranteed window seat on every game drive, every moment brings a front-row view of the wild.

The Big Five Safari
Witness Africa's iconic wildlife as expert guides help you search for the Big Five and more.

Dedicated Vegan Meals
Enjoy delicious chef-prepared vegan meals, freshly cooked throughout your safari.

Authentic Tribal Culture
Meet the Maasai, Hadzabe and Datoga tribes and experience their unique traditions.

Ngorongoro Crater
Explore the world's largest intact volcanic caldera, teeming with incredible wildlife.

Luxury Safari Camps
Wake to the sounds of nature while staying in carefully selected lodges and luxury tented camps.

The Endless Serengeti
Discover endless savannahs, unforgettable game drives and breathtaking wildlife encounters.
Day-by-Day Itinerary
Day 1 • Welcome to the Land of the Big Five
- Arrive at Kilimanjaro International Airport (JRO), where your pre-arranged transfer will take you comfortably to your hotel in Arusha.
- Next, check in at the hotel and take some time to relax or explore the town at your own pace.
- In the evening, meet your Ubuntu Vegan Travel host in the hotel lobby and get to know your fellow travellers over a delicious welcome vegan dinner, featuring authentic local flavours, and receive a short safari briefing before the adventure begins.
Meals Included
Dinner
Accommodation
3★–4★ hotel in Arusha
Day 2 • Tarangire National Park & Lake Manyara
- After breakfast, Climb aboard your private safari vehicle, where every traveller enjoys a dedicated window seat for uninterrupted wildlife viewing throughout the adventure.
- First, travel to Tarangire National Park for your very first African safari, and search for elephants, lions, giraffes, zebras, wildebeest and countless other wildlife among the park’s iconic baobab trees.
- Around midday, enjoy a freshly prepared picnic lunch, lovingly crafted by our travelling chef and served in the heart of the African wilderness.
- Afterwards, stop at the spectacular Lake Manyara Viewpoint to admire sweeping views of the Great Rift Valley.
- Later, continue to Mto wa Mbu and settle into your lodge for the evening.
- Finally, savour a wholesome dinner at your lodge while reflecting on the day’s incredible wildlife encounters.
Meals Included
Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Accommodation
Safari Lodge in Mto wa Mbu
Day 3 • Tribal Encounters & Ngorongoro Highlands
- First, enjoy your breakfast and then visit the remarkable Hadzabe Tribe and discover one of Africa’s last hunter-gatherer communities.
- Next, meet the skilled Datoga Tribe and learn about their traditional blacksmithing techniques.
- Refuel with a flavourful lunch, freshly prepared by our chef before continuing your cultural journey.
- Afterwards, experience the rich traditions and warm hospitality of the Maasai people.
- Finally, journey into the beautiful Ngorongoro Highlands and relax at your lodge surrounded by breathtaking scenery.
- Later, unwind over a comforting home-style dinner at the lodge.
Meals Included
Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Accommodation
Safari Lodge in the Ngorongoro Highlands
Day 4 • Ngorongoro Crater & Serengeti National Park
- After an early breakfast, descend into the magnificent Ngorongoro Crater, one of Africa’s greatest wildlife destinations.
- Search for lions, elephants, buffaloes, hippos, zebras and, with a little luck, the endangered black rhino.
- Enjoy a scenic picnic lunch on the Ngorongoro Crater floor, freshly prepared by our travelling chef.
- Afterwards, continue to the legendary Serengeti National Park and settle into your luxury tented camp.
- After arriving in the Serengeti, gather around for a delicious dinner at camp as the sounds of the African bush come alive.
Meals Included
Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Accommodation
Luxury Tented Camp in Central Serengeti
Day 5 • Discover the Central Serengeti
- Today, after breakfast, spend a full day exploring the endless plains of the Central Serengeti.
- First, head out on a morning game drive in search of lions, cheetahs, leopards, hyenas and large herbivore herds.
- Take a break from your game drive to savour a fresh picnic lunch at a carefully selected spot in the Serengeti.
- Later, continue your adventure with another safari as your guide tracks more incredible wildlife.
- Finally, watch a breathtaking African sunset before returning to camp.
- As the sun sets, our chef will prepare a hearty camp-style dinner to end another unforgettable day.
Meals Included
Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Accommodation
Luxury Tented Camp in Central Serengeti
Day 6 • Deep Dive into the Serengeti
- Optional: Rise before dawn for an unforgettable hot air balloon safari over the Serengeti, followed by a champagne bush breakfast as the sun lights up the endless plains.
- If you are not joining the optional activity, then enjoy a nourishable breakfast in the camp and then venture into different regions of Serengeti National Park for another unforgettable safari.
- Maximise your chances of witnessing the famous Great Wildebeest Migration.
- Recharge with another freshly prepared lunch, served amidst the breathtaking landscapes of the Serengeti.
- Along the way, discover new landscapes while searching for even more wildlife.
- Finally, return to camp and enjoy another peaceful evening with a warm chef-crafted dinner beneath Africa’s star-filled skies.
Meals Included
Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Accommodation
Luxury Tented Camp in Central Serengeti
Day 7 • Farewell to the Serengeti
- This morning, enjoy one final game drive after breakfast through the Serengeti.
- Before leaving the Serengeti, enjoy a relaxed chef-prepared lunch while soaking in your final moments on the endless plains.
- Afterwards, continue through the scenic Ngorongoro Conservation Area, keeping your camera ready for any last wildlife sightings.
- Later, arrive in Karatu and spend the evening relaxing after an incredible safari adventure over a delicious dinner.
Meals Included
Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Accommodation
Safari Lodge in Karatu
Day 8 • From the Savannah to the Indian Ocean
- Enjoy breakfast before travelling back to Arusha for your domestic flight.
- Next, fly to Dar es Salaam, Tanzania’s vibrant city on the Indian Ocean coast, while enjoying your take-away lunch.
- Upon arrival, check in to your hotel and enjoy some free time to relax, explore the waterfront or pick up a few last-minute souvenirs.
- This evening, choose from our recommended vegan restaurants and enjoy one final taste of Tanzania at your own pace.
Meals Included
Breakfast, Lunch
Accommodation
3★–4★ Hotel in Dar es Salaam
Day 9 • Until Next Time, Tanzania!
- Enjoy a leisurely vegan breakfast at the hotel before checking out.
- Depending on your flight schedule, spend some free time relaxing or exploring the surrounding area at your own pace.
- Finally, transfer to Julius Nyerere International Airport (DAR) for your onward flight, taking home unforgettable memories of Tanzania’s spectacular wildlife, rich culture and incredible vegan cuisine.
Meals Included
Breakfast
Accommodation
N/A
Investment
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9 Days
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Small Group
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Dedicated Vegan Food
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Unique Safari Experiences
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Dedicated Window Seat
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Double/Twin Sharing
- Things To Know Before You Book
- Terms & Conditions
- Cancellation Policy
✅ What's Included
- 8 nights’ accommodation, including carefully selected hotels, safari lodges and luxury tented camps (double/twin sharing)
- Airport transfers on arrival and departure
- Domestic flight from Arusha to Dar es Salaam
- 8 breakfasts, 7 curated vegan lunches and 7 memorable vegan dinners, freshly prepared throughout the journey
- Dedicated travelling vegan chef throughout the safari experience
- All ground transportation in a private 4×4 safari vehicle
- Guaranteed window seat for every traveller on all safari game drives
- Services of a professional English-speaking safari guide and driver
- Game drives in Tarangire National Park, Ngorongoro Crater and Serengeti National Park
- Cultural visits to the Maasai, Hadzabe and Datoga communities
- All national park entrance fees and conservation fees
- Bottled drinking water during all safari game drives
- Services of your Ubuntu Vegan Travel Host throughout the journey
❌ What's Not Included
- International airfare
- Tanzania visa (if required)
- Travel insurance (strongly recommended)
- GST @ 5% on the package price (payable only by Indian residents)
- TCS @ 2% on the package price (payable only by Indian residents – claimable while filing your Income Tax Return, where applicable)
- Meals not listed under “What’s Included”
- Beverages during meals unless otherwise specified
- Optional activities and experiences, including:
- Serengeti Hot Air Balloon Safari
- Personal expenses (shopping, laundry, SIM card, minibar, etc.)
- Tips and gratuities
