Overview
Embark on an unforgettable 9-day journey through Tanzania, witnessing the Great Migration across the Serengeti, spotting diverse wildlife in the Ngorongoro Crater, and experiencing the unique Maasai culture.
Highlights
Explore Tarangire National Park in search of wildlife
Journey past Lake Manyara at the base of the Great Rift Valley Escarpment
Descend into the Ngorongoro Crater, home to Africa's densest concentration of wildlife
Embark on a full-day safari through the iconic Serengeti
Witness breath-taking views of Mount Kilimanjaro
Enjoy lunch at the local Mto Wa Mbu Village, where approximately 120 tribes reside
Includes
Double Room (Meals Vary)
Your Flights Qatar Airways from LHR (WORLWIDE DEPARTURES AVAILABLE PLEASE ENQUIRE)
Hold luggage and hand luggage included
Your Extras
Transfers included
Hold luggage and hand luggage included
Your Booking
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Refund Guarantee IF TOUR IS NOT FILLED AND ALTERNATIVE DATES ARE NOT AVAILABLE
Location/Map
ITINERARY
DAY 1
- UK to Kilimanjaro
- Depart London on your scheduled, overnight flight to Kilimanjaro international airport.
DAY 2
- Kilimanjaro to Arusha
- On arrival, you will be met by your guide and transferred to your hotel just outside Arusha. Enjoy the rest of the day at leisure to settle in and relax.
DAY 3
- Arusha to Tarangire
- Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
- Following breakfast, you will depart your hotel for your first taste of African safari in the beautiful Tarangire National Park. Open the roof of your jeep to view wild elephants marching across meandering rivers set against a background of grassy savannahs interspersed with the iconic Baobab tree, Africa's 'Tree of Life'. As well as reputedly home to the largest elephant population in the world, Tarangire is also thought to be Tanzania's premier bird watching destination. Following your safari leave the park for your accommodation on the shores of Lake Burunge.
DAY 4
- Tarangire to Karatu
- Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
- Leave Tarangire and make your way up into highlands of the Great Rift valley for a relaxing stay overnight. Stop en route at the Mto Wa Mbu Village, where approximately 120 tribes reside, and have a local lunch. You will then continue onto Karatu where you will visit a coffee plantation.
DAY 5
- Karatu to Serengeti National Park
- Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
- This morning you will drive into Ngorongoro National Park. This exhilarating journey climbs up to the rim of the crater into mist-shrouded mountain forests over 2300 metres above sea level and then down into the semi-arid plains of the park. You will then have an opportunity to visit a traditional Maasai village.
- Sit on cowhide beds inside a thatched hut as the village chief's son explains in English the way of life, history and proud traditions of his people as well as showing you around the Kraal - a truly amazing experience and a great privilege. Continue on to Africa's best and most famous wildlife reserve, the awe-inspiring Serengeti National Park*. Enjoy an afternoon safari at one of the greatest wildlife-watching destinations on earth.
- Afterwards, arrive at your lodge for an unforgettable two-night stay in the heart of the wild Africa. *Packed lunch en-route to Serengeti
DAY 6
- Central Serengeti National Park
- Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
- The Serengeti - meaning 'endless plains' in Maasai - stretches over 1.5 million hectares and is home to the annual Great Migration, in which over two million antelope travel north up to the Maasai Mara, following the ancient rhythms of the African seasons. This really is one of the greatest shows on earth. The Serengeti is also renowned for its predators, especially lions.
- Watch these majestic creatures in their natural habitat alongside leopards, cheetahs, jackals, hyenas, giraffe, zebras, buffalo and much more against the spectacular backdrop of rolling grasslands dotted with flat-top acacia trees and rocky outcrops. Today's full day safari is a highlight of the tour and a once in a lifetime experience.
DAY 7
- Serengeti National Park to Karatu
- Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
- Today you will leave the Serengeti and travel to the Ngorongoro Crater. Over three million years old, this ancient crater is the largest caldera - collapsed volcano - in the world and home to the highest density of lions and predators on the planet. Endangered black rhino are protected within the crater, hippos cool themselves in the soda lakes whilst giant-tusked elephants roam the grasslands and leopards recline on acacia trees in the enchanting Lerai forest. A truly magical day of safari awaits.
- Afterwards, ascend the ridge to spend your last night up in the mountains.
DAY 8
- Karatu to Arusha
- Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
- This morning will be at leisure before departing for your overnight stay in Arusha.
DAY 9
- Arusha to UK
- Breakfast
- Depart early this morning for your return flight to the UK.
- UK to Kilimanjaro
- Depart London on your scheduled, overnight flight to Kilimanjaro international airport.
DAY 2
- Kilimanjaro to Arusha
- On arrival, you will be met by your guide and transferred to your hotel just outside Arusha. Enjoy the rest of the day at leisure to settle in and relax.
DAY 3
- Arusha to Tarangire
- Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
- Following breakfast, you will depart your hotel for your first taste of African safari in the beautiful Tarangire National Park. Open the roof of your jeep to view wild elephants marching across meandering rivers set against a background of grassy savannahs interspersed with the iconic Baobab tree, Africa's 'Tree of Life'. As well as reputedly home to the largest elephant population in the world, Tarangire is also thought to be Tanzania's premier bird watching destination. Following your safari leave the park for your accommodation on the shores of Lake Burunge.
DAY 4
- Tarangire to Karatu
- Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
- Leave Tarangire and make your way up into highlands of the Great Rift valley for a relaxing stay overnight. Stop en route at the Mto Wa Mbu Village, where approximately 120 tribes reside, and have a local lunch. You will then continue onto Karatu where you will visit a coffee plantation.
DAY 5
- Karatu to Serengeti National Park
- Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
- This morning you will drive into Ngorongoro National Park. This exhilarating journey climbs up to the rim of the crater into mist-shrouded mountain forests over 2300 metres above sea level and then down into the semi-arid plains of the park. You will then have an opportunity to visit a traditional Maasai village.
- Sit on cowhide beds inside a thatched hut as the village chief's son explains in English the way of life, history and proud traditions of his people as well as showing you around the Kraal - a truly amazing experience and a great privilege. Continue on to Africa's best and most famous wildlife reserve, the awe-inspiring Serengeti National Park*. Enjoy an afternoon safari at one of the greatest wildlife-watching destinations on earth.
- Afterwards, arrive at your lodge for an unforgettable two-night stay in the heart of the wild Africa. *Packed lunch en-route to Serengeti
DAY 6
- Central Serengeti National Park
- Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
- The Serengeti - meaning 'endless plains' in Maasai - stretches over 1.5 million hectares and is home to the annual Great Migration, in which over two million antelope travel north up to the Maasai Mara, following the ancient rhythms of the African seasons. This really is one of the greatest shows on earth. The Serengeti is also renowned for its predators, especially lions.
- Watch these majestic creatures in their natural habitat alongside leopards, cheetahs, jackals, hyenas, giraffe, zebras, buffalo and much more against the spectacular backdrop of rolling grasslands dotted with flat-top acacia trees and rocky outcrops. Today's full day safari is a highlight of the tour and a once in a lifetime experience.
DAY 7
- Serengeti National Park to Karatu
- Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
- Today you will leave the Serengeti and travel to the Ngorongoro Crater. Over three million years old, this ancient crater is the largest caldera - collapsed volcano - in the world and home to the highest density of lions and predators on the planet. Endangered black rhino are protected within the crater, hippos cool themselves in the soda lakes whilst giant-tusked elephants roam the grasslands and leopards recline on acacia trees in the enchanting Lerai forest. A truly magical day of safari awaits.
- Afterwards, ascend the ridge to spend your last night up in the mountains.
DAY 8
- Karatu to Arusha
- Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
- This morning will be at leisure before departing for your overnight stay in Arusha.
DAY 9
- Arusha to UK
- Breakfast
- Depart early this morning for your return flight to the UK.
Payment terms
Deposit required on confirmation, remainder payable 12 -16 weeks prior to departure. Percentage of deposit payable is dependant on the supplier and will be confirmed at proposal stage, final payment dates may vary, deposit is non-refundable.
Note
Giraffe Manor is very popular and usually needs to be booked at least 18 months prior to travel.
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