Classic Tanzania Safari
A 7-day signature safari through Serengeti, Ngorongoro, Tarangire and Lake Manyara, by private 4×4 land cruiser.
The 137sqKm Arusha National Park, a small gem located on the slopes of Mount Meru (4566m/14980ft), shelters the beautiful string of Momella lakes, the striking Ngurdoto Crater as well as a good number of plains game including elephants and giraffes, monkeys and baboons, the occasional leopard, and rich and luxuriant vegetation including mahogany and olive trees which grace the slopes of the mountain.
- Serengeti
- Ngorongoro
- Tarangire
- Lake Manyara
- Karatu
- Arusha
- Kilimanjaro
Day by day
Day 1
Arrival Kilimanjaro / Arusha
Upon arrival at Kilimanjaro International Airport with meet & greet by our representative.
Overnight at Kibo Palace Hotel on Bed & Breakfast basis or similar.
Geographically situated midway between the Cape and Cairo, Arusha has grown from a simple trading post to one of Tanzania's principal towns. The main starting point for most safaris and expeditions in to Northern Tanzania, Arusha is located at the foot of Mt. Meru, Tanzania's second highest mountain, and boasts spectacular views of Kilimanjaro. The numerous vegetable and flower farms and coffee plantations, as well as the Tanzanite mines, are the mainstay of the town's economy.
Lake Duluti, a short drive from Arusha, is a scenic spot where swimming and tilapia fishing is permitted. Numerous water birds can be found in the area, and the surrounding area makes for an interesting and easy walk.
The 137sqKm Arusha National Park, a small gem located on the slopes of Mount Meru (4566m/14980ft), shelters the beautiful string of Momella lakes, the striking Ngurdoto Crater as well as a good number of plains game including elephants and giraffes, monkeys and baboons, the occasional leopard, and rich and luxuriant vegetation including mahogany and olive trees which grace the slopes of the mountain.
Day 2
Arusha / Tarangire National Park
Breakfast · Lunch · Dinner
Breakfast at the Hotel.
Use of room until 10:00 hours unless prior arrangements are made with the Hotel Afterwards, drive to Tarangire National Park famous for its large population of elephants.
Large part of the park is covered with grasslands along with swamps and flood Plains which feed the Tarangire River.
Arrive in time for lunch at the Camp.
In the afternoon, proceed on a game viewing drive in the Park Famous for its huge number of elephants.
Dinner and overnight at Sangaiwe Mbuyu Tented Camp or similar.
The 2600 sq Km Tarangire National Park covers an area of open country dotted with the majestic baobab trees, acacias and palm trees. The orange- hued landscape alternates between scrub, open plains, swamps and rivers, crossed by the Tarangire River.
During the hot dry season, the park is at its prettiest. Everything is coloured brown or orange; the baobabs, the massive elephants that cover themselves in the red earth to protect themselves from the flies and the heat. At this time, the concentration of animals in the park rivals that of the Ngorongoro Crater, as animals from as far away as Kenya travel to the Tarangire River's cooling permanent waters.
As characteristic of the park as are the baobabs, the local Elephant population, estimated to be at about 5000, is Tarangire's pride and joy. Other animals include wildebeest, zebra, eland, oryx- all under the watchful eye of cheetahs, leopards and lions. The less visited southern part of the park is covered by swamps, teeming with hippos and birdlife and by savannah plains, in which walking safaris can be arranged.
Day 3
Tarangire National Park / Lake Manyara National Park / Karatu
Breakfast · Lunch · Dinner
After breakfast, drive to Lake Manyara National Park famous for its tree climbing Lions.
On arrival, immediately commence a game viewing drive in the park.
Lunch will be at Lake Manyara Tortilis Camp.
Proceed on a game viewing drive until sunset. Exit the Park at sunset and drive to Karatu Highlands.
Dinner and overnight at Marera Valley Lodge or similar.
Day 4
Karatu / Serengeti National Park
Breakfast · Lunch · Dinner
Early morning breakfast.
Afterwards embark on the drive to Serengeti National Park passing through the Ngorongoro Conservation Area.
Commence game viewing drive on entrance to the Park. Lunch will be picnic.
Proceed on a game viewing drive as you head to the camp to culminate with dinner and overnight at Moyo Tented Camp Hembe or similar.
Although famed for its plains, the Serengeti encompasses woodland, thornbush, swamps and Lakes Lagaja and Magadi, supporting over 30 species of large herbivores and over 500 species of birds, including Eurasian migrants, with its diversity. The Gol and Moru Kopjes, the central Seronera area which is an oasis of springs, pools and surprisingly, palm trees, and the equally mysterious "Whistling Thorn" country- the Western Corridor which leads to the Grumeti River, home of Africa's largest crocodiles, are some of the natural obstacles which the wildebeest and zebra encounter and must cross, during their annual migration up north towards the Masai Mara.
Day 5
Serengeti National Park
Breakfast · Lunch · Dinner
Full day of game viewing at Serengeti National Park. During the rainy season, migration herds are found on almost all the wide Plains of the Park.
This day you have 02 Options:
Full day game viewing with picnic lunch boxes OR Sunrise and sunset game drives returning to the Lodge for lunch.
In Serengeti you will have the opportunity to sight the big five: the lion, elephant, buffalo, leopard and rhino.
Dinner and overnight at Moyo Tented Camp Hembe or similar.
Day 6
Serengeti National Park / Ngorongoro Conservation Area / Karatu
Breakfast · Lunch · Dinner
After Breakfast, commence your drive towards Ngorongoro Conservation Area.
On arrival, descend to the to the bottom of the Crater for a morning Crater tour.
The Ngorongoro Crater is the largest intact volcanic caldera in the World, due to its size and diversity, the base of the crater consists of several distinct regions, ranging from forests, marshes, lakes and springs to open grasslands and some sand dunes.
Lunch will be picnic.
After the visit, exit the Ngorongoro Conservation Area and drive to the Karatu Highlands for dinner and overnight at Marera Valley Lodge or similar.
Part of the Serengeti- Mara Ecosystem, the Ngorongoro Conservation Area covers an area of 8, 280 sq Km. An area of outstanding natural beauty, indeed one of the most breathtaking in the whole of Africa, the Ngorongoro area embraces rolling fertile green hills covered with flowers during the rainy season, while in the sheltered valleys and plains, Clusters of villages that are the home of the red-robed Maasai herdsmen, fierce in the protection of their prized cattle and traditions, abound. Forests, rivers, lakes and swamps, the silent silhouettes of mountain and volcanic craters, including some of the oldest in Africa These extinct volcanoes, whose past activity contributed to the landscape and lush vegetation of Ngorongoro as well as that of the nearby Serengeti plains, include Lemagrut, Sadiman, Oldeani, Olmoti, Sirua, Lolmalasin and Empakaai, always a favourite with hikers, and last but not least, the Ngorongoro Crater- a World Heritage Site. Heading out of the Ngorongoro Conservation Area and out towards the Serengeti, we find the Olduvai Gorge, an important archaeological site.
Day 7
Karatu / Depart
Breakfast
Breakfast at the Lodge.
Afterwards, return drive to Arusha to arrive in the afternoon.
Dropped off at Kilimanjaro International Airport for your departure flight.
What’s included
- Meet and greet services on arrival and departure.
- Accommodation on in Arusha on Bed & Breakfast basis.
- Accommodation on safari on full board basis.
- Park fees and conservancy fees as per the itinerary.
- Private game drives while on safari as per the itinerary.
- Extras as indicated on the program.
- Transport in our customized 6-seater 4x4 land cruiser driven by an English speaking guide.
- Complementary – litre bottle of mineral water per person per day in our vehicle.
- Lunch at Manyara Tortilis Camp on Day 3
- Our assistance.
Not included
- Tips and porterages
- Drinks and Laundry
- Extra meals and visits not indicated
- Optional activities offered with cost shared separately.
- Visa fees
- Personal medical and travel insurance
- International flights and departure taxes
Optional add-ons
- USD 40 Per Person
Rates
USD per person sharing · 2026-2027 season
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| Season | 2 sharing | 3 sharing | 4 sharing | 5 sharing | 6 sharing | Single suppl. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01 – 31 Oct 2026 & 01 – 31 Dec 2026 | $2,611 | $2,275 | $2,108 | $2,006 | $1,940 | $268 |
| 01 – 30 Nov 2026 | $2,293 | $2,167 | $2,004 | $1,906 | $1,841 | $257 |
| 01 Jan – 31 Mar 2027 | $2,707 | $2,382 | $2,219 | $2,121 | $2,056 | $306 |
| 01 Apr – 31 May 2027 | $2,518 | $2,193 | $2,030 | $1,932 | $1,867 | $184 |
| 01 – 30 June 2027 | $2,737 | $2,402 | $2,233 | $2,133 | $2,066 | $306 |
| 01 Jul – 31 Oct 2027 & 01 – 31 Dec 2027 | $2,761 | $2,425 | $2,257 | $2,156 | $2,089 | $306 |
| 01 – 30 Nov 2027 | $2,002 | $2,277 | $2,114 | $2,016 | $1,951 | $307 |
Rates are per person sharing a double or twin room, and fall as the party grows. Single travellers add the single supplement shown. Programmes spanning two seasons are prorated — confirm the exact rate with us at the time of booking.
Good to know
- We may have to reroute the itinerary or accommodate in similar lodges in case of non-availability
- Prices for domestic flights, airport taxes or park fees may be changed without prior notice. This is beyond our control and any increase levied will be passed to you.
- Passengers should bring only soft sided bags on safaris
- All the passengers must have Identification Card/Passport with them for internal flights
- Baggage on internal flights is strictly limited to 15kgs per person (including hand luggage). Any excess baggage will be charged by the airline at check-in.
- Passengers arriving in Kenya and Tanzania may be asked to present a valid Yellow Fever Vaccination Certificate.
- Plastic bags are prohibited in Tanzania