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Classic Tanzania - Includes Airfare - from US$3999*
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ARUSHA | TARANGIRE | SERENGETI | NGORONGORO CRATER
EXPLORE
- The sweeping plains of the Serengeti
- Ngorongoro Crater, an ancient caldera teeming with wildlife
- Tarangire with its ancient Baobab trees
DISCOVER
- Herds of wildebeest, zebra and buffalo
- A vast array of birdlife
- Tarangire's stunning elephant herds
- Tree-climbing lions
TASTE
- A picnic lunch in a scenic spot on the floor of the crater
- Evening sundowners as you watch an awesome African sunset
Day 1 - Depart USA
From the moment you board your Ethiopian Airlines flight, you will feel the warm African hospitality the continent is known for. Depart from Washington DC’s Dulles International Airport, on your flight to Kilimanjaro, via Addis Ababa.
Day 2 - Arrive Kilimanjaro/Transfer Arusha
Flying time from Nairobi to Kilimanjaro is approximately 1 hour.
Arusha Serena Hotel Resort & Spa
Nestled at the foot of the wooded slopes of Mount Meru, the hotel is set amid coffee plantations on the shores of tranquil Lake Duluti. Accommodation is in cottage-styled rooms surrounded by extensive landscaped grounds. Spacious and elegant, the rooms feature marble bathrooms, double French doors leading out into the gardens and large and comfortable beds. Once you’ve settled in you might want to take in the lovely surroundings with a walk, mountain biking or canoeing on the lake – all activities are offered at the hotel.
Accommodation: Arusha Serena Hotel Resort & Spa - Standard Room (D)
Day 3 - Arusha/Tarangire National Park
After breakfast you will depart in your safari vehicle to Tarangire National Park.
Your accommodation is at the 4-star Tarangire Sopa Lodge which lies hidden among the kopjes, ancient baobab and grasses of the Tarangire National Park - home to the greatest concentration of elephants in Africa. When you arrive, you are immediately aware of the large and spacious main lobby, with its cool marble floors and high vaulted ceilings. From here a short flight of steps takes you up a level and into the lounge and bar with floor to ceiling windows, an outdoor terrace where you can enjoy a drink at sunset.
Elephants in Tarangire
The circular guest suites offer a sense of space and airiness, and wonderful views from their sheltered veranda. All suites have mosquito nets, private lounge with a mini bar and an extremely spacious, well-appointed bathroom.
Tarangire Sopa Lodge
Tarangire is well known for its huge herds of elephant – probably the greatest concentration in Africa - and buffalo, as well as lion, cheetah and leopard. There are 94 species of mammals and over 500 bird species to be found in this park!
Your driver/guide is an experienced wildlife expert whose knowledge and ability to spot the animals and birds will astound you. Not knowing what you will see next is all part of the fun of a safari!
Make sure to always have your camera ready as elephants can sometimes be seen around the lodge, which means great photographic opportunities!
Accommodation: Tarangire Sopa Lodge – Standard Room (B, L, D)
Day 4 - Tarangire National Park/Serengeti
The adventure continues as you set off after breakfast to the vast plains of the Serengeti National Park with a picnic lunch en route. You will probably start spotting game well before you get into the park.
Serengeti National Park
The Serengeti offers some of the most entertaining game-viewing in Africa: great herds of buffalo, smaller groups of elephant and giraffe, and thousands upon thousands of eland, topi, impala and Grant's gazelle. Lion prides feast on the abundance of plain grazers. Solitary leopards haunt the acacia trees lining the Seronera River, while a high density of cheetahs prowls the south eastern plains.
Serengeti Serena Lodge offers comfortable rooms with awesome views across the sweeping plains. Inspired by a traditional African village, separate "rondavel huts" house the luxury en-suite guest rooms each with a balcony. Set high on the saddle of a tree-clad ridge, commanding panoramic views across the Serengeti, this lodge is the ultimate fusion of traditional African architecture and world-class style. Winner of numerous awards from the world travel press, it is perhaps the finest venue the Serengeti has to offer.
Accommodation: Serengeti Serena Lodge - Standard Room (B, L, D)
Day 5 - Serengeti National Park
Explore the grass plains (loosely translated from the Maasai language, Serengeti appropriately means ‘endless plain’), during full day or morning and afternoon game drives when the animals are most active. In the early morning watch hippos return to water; giraffes foraging from trees; and lions returning from the evening hunt to relax in the shade of a tree. In the afternoon look out for cheetahs, crocodiles and leopards.
Giraffes in the Serengeti
Accommodation: Serengeti Serena Lodge - Standard Room (B, L, D)
Day 6 - Serengeti National Park
During game viewing activities you can observe and photograph the wildlife at your leisure. As enduring as the game-viewing, you are sure to be in awe of the liberating sense of space that characterizes the Serengeti Plains.
Wildlife on the Serengeti Plains
Accommodation: Serengeti Serena Lodge - Standard Room (B, L, D)
Day 7 - Serengeti/Ngorongoro Crater
Enjoy a game drive and picnic lunch en route to the Ngorongoro Crater, a remnant of an ancient volcano with one of the greatest concentrations of wildlife in Africa.
Ngorongoro Crater
Known as ‘the eighth wonder of the world' the Ngorongoro Crater is one of Africa's best-known wildlife arenas.
A UNESCO World Heritage Site, it offers a unique biosphere, which has remained virtually unchanged since the dawn of time. Deep within the Crater, enclosed by towering walls, some 25,000 large mammals wander the plains, lakes and forests of ‘the land that time forgot', dominated by enormous bull elephants, rhinos and lions.
Aerial view and crater view from Ngorongoro Serena Lodge
Stay at Ngorongoro Serena Lodge, with its blend of luxury and ethnic style and offering stunning views. Hugging the contours of the jagged Crater rim, the lodge takes its inspiration from the so-called ‘Cradle of Mankind', the prehistoric site of Olduvai Gorge, which lies close by. Linked by arched stone passages and timbered decks, its walls are decorated with stylized prehistoric cave paintings and lit by flaring torches. At the stone heart of the lodge burns a glowing fire, which is kept constantly alight. Each room has its own rock- enclosed balcony, and all enjoy completely uninterrupted views of the volcanic amphitheatre far below.
Accommodation: Ngorongoro Serena Lodge - Standard Room (B, L, D)
Day 8 - Ngorongoro Crater
After breakfast descend through the early morning mist 2,000 feet into the crater for an awesome wildlife experience. Savor a picnic lunch at a scenic spot inside the crater, returning to the lodge in the late afternoon.
Ngorogoro Crater
Accommodation: Ngorongoro Serena Lodge - Standard Room (B, L, D)
Day 9 - Ngorongoro/Arusha/Depart
Depart after breakfast and head to Arusha for lunch followed by a transfer to the airport to connect with your scheduled flight. (B, L)
Day 10 - Arrive USA
Return home with a lifetime of memories to share with your family and friends!
Add-Ons
Gorilla Trekking
We suggest you enhance this once in a lifetime trip with a moving and poignant visit with endangered Mountain Gorillas. A 4-night extension to Rwanda to participate in gorilla trekking is highly recommended. See our Gorillas of Rwanda itinerary for more details.
Azure Zanzibar
Zanzibar is the perfect post-safari beach destination, with its white sandy beaches, azure waters and alluring culture. Check out our Azure Zanzibar itinerary or speak to one of our Africa Specialists for more information.
OPTIONAL EXCURSIONS
Maasai Village
A visit to a local Maasai village is always an interesting cultural experience as you meet this pastoral tribe and learn about their day-to-day lives.
Hot Air Balloon
Enhance your safari with a peaceful and scenic view over the Maasai Mara in a hot air balloon. Speak to your Africa Specialist for more information.
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*Prices are in US Dollars and are per person based on double occupancy accommodations and include fuel surcharges, Government taxes, departure fees and September 11th Security Fee.
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2021
US$4999 per person based on double occupancy
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Valid on the following departure dates:
January 2
January 16
February 6, 13
June 5, 12
July 3, 6, 10, 12, 17
August 7, 14, 21
September 4, 11, 25
October 2, 16, 23
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April 1, 15 (10 night itinerary - Extra day/night in Arusha included!)
US$3999 per person based on double occupancy
No single supplement based on limited availability
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March 4 (10 night itinerary - Extra day/night in Arusha included!)
May 7, 14, 22
November 6, 20
US$4299 per person based on double occupancy
No single supplement based on limited availability
Valid on the following departure dates:
December 4
2022
US$4999 per person based on double occupancy
No single supplement based on limited availability
Valid on the following departure dates:
January 2
January 16
February 6, 13
June 5, 12
July 3, 10, 17
August 7, 14, 21
September 4, 11, 25
October 2, 16, 23
US$3999 per person based on double occupancy
No single supplement based on limited availability
Valid on the following departure dates:
March 6
March 20
April 3, 17
May 8, 22
November 6, 20
US$4299 per person based on double occupancy
No single supplement based on limited availability
Valid on the following departure dates:
December 4
Inclusions:
- International airfare and taxes as indicated
- All transport and game drives in an 8-seater 4x4 safari vehicle with an English-speaking driver/guide
- Accommodation as specified
- Meals: 7 Breakfasts / 7 Lunches / 7 Dinners
- All park fees
- All government taxes
- Lion World Travel Representative Meet & Greet upon arrival
Exclusions:
- Telephone bills, laundry and any items of a personal nature
- Drinks, dining room tips, porterage
- Any item not specified above
- Costs of Passports and Visas
- Driver/Guide gratuities
- Trip Cancellation, Interruption and/or Medical Insurance – please note that insurance for this trip is a mandatory requirement from suppliers in Africa – proof of insurance must be provided before bookings are confirmed. It is your personal responsibility to ensure you have sufficient travel insurance coverage from the provider of your choice. Please let your Africa Specialist know if you would like information on this.
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TRAVELER TESTIMONIAL
My wife and I had an incredible trip and experience on the Tanzania Classic Safari, through Lion World Travel.
The wildlife we saw was phenomenal, especially in the Serengeti! Our guide Daniel, was excellent. The hotels we stayed at were great. The African people we met were very helpful and friendly. The safari was everything we imagined AND BETTER!
We will definitely go through Lion World again and will highly recommend your safari tours to our friends and family. In fact some friends of ours have already inquired about their interest in going with Lion World on safari.
Paul