See Africa's Big Cats on Safari
Photo Info SerenaStay in a Luxury Cottage
Discover Maasai Culture
See the Serengeti's Vast Herds
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Tanzanian Highlights
Trip Highlights
Tarangire | Serengeti | Ngorongoro Crater
Explore
The Ngorongoro Crater, a caldera and home to the densest concentration of animals in Africa
Serengeti's wildlife-rich Savannahs and plains
Experience
Thrilling encounters with Africa's Big Five and other wildlife on safari game drives
Luxury accommodations in Tarangire, Serengeti and Ngorongoro Crater
Taste
A picnic lunch in an ancient volcano, the Ngorongoro Crater
Appetizing buffet meals to suit everyone’s palate
Choice
At additional cost:
A balloon safari for scenic vistas and aerial game viewing
Visit a traditional village to experience Maasai culture
PCR Testing – we can’t take the test for you, but we’ve got the where and how covered!
Most countries and airlines require proof of a negative Covid PCR test. As your safari experts, we know their requirements and will take care of scheduling tests during your travels in Tanzania, so that it’s conveniently planned into your itinerary and taking into consideration that results take between 24-72 hours. Tests cost between $100 and $330 per person, per test including transport to the testing facility. Your Africa Specialist will give you more information as it relates to your itinerary.
Day 1 - Kilimanjaro Airport/Arusha
A warm welcome awaits your arrival in Kilimanjaro. You will be met by a Lion World Travel representative and transferred to your hotel. Nestled at the foot of the wooded slopes of Mount Meru, the 4-star Arusha Serena Hotel Resort & Spa is set amid coffee plantations on the shores of tranquil Lake Duluti. The hotel offers a range of tastefully presented cottage-styled rooms set amid extensive landscaped grounds.
Game drive at Lake Duluti
Spacious and elegant, the rooms feature marble bathrooms, double French doors leading out into the gardens, leaded window, and large and comfortable beds. Once you’ve settled in you might want to take in the lovely surrounds with a walk, mountain biking or canoeing on the lake – all activities offered at the hotel.
Accommodation: Arusha Serena Hotel Resort & Spa – Standard Room
Day 2 - Arusha/Tarangire National Park
After breakfast take a scenic drive to Tarangire National Park, and once in the park enjoy an exciting game drive and picnic lunch en-route to 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.
Elephants in Tarangire
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.
Accommodation: Tarangire Sopa Lodge – Standard Room (B, L, D)
Day 3 - Tarangire National Park
Join your safari guide for morning and afternoon game viewing. Tarangire is home to the greatest concentration of elephants in Africa. The river is a source of water during the dry season supporting a great diversity of wildlife. Expect to see large herds of antelope of all sorts including: eland, kudu, impala, zebra and gazelles, buffalo, wildebeest, leopard, elephant, rhino and lots of smaller mammals. Gigantic baobabs silhouetted against the sky area spectacular sight.
Zebras in Tanzania
Accommodation: Tarangire Sopa Lodge – Standard Room (B, L, D)
Day 4 - Tarangire National Park/Serengeti National Park
The adventure continues as you set off after breakfast to the vast plains of the Serengeti with a picnic lunch en route. You will probably start spotting game well before you get into the 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.
Cheetah in the Serengeti, photo by Adam Dosskey
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 – Cottage (B, L, D)
Day 5 - Serengeti National Park
Explore the grass plains during 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.
Migration in the Serengeti
Accommodation: Serengeti Serena Lodge – Cottage (B, L, D)
Day 6 - Serengeti National Park
During morning and afternoon game viewing activities you are able to observe and photograph the wildlife. As enduring as the game-viewing, you are sure to be in awe of the liberating sense of space that characterizes the Serengeti Plains.
An exciting optional adventure for an added cost, is a dawn balloon safari over the Serengeti Plains. Witness wildlife from above as you soar over the Serengeti.
Sundowners at Serengeti Serena
Accommodation: Serengeti Serena Lodge – Cottage (B, L, D)
Day 7 - Serengeti National Park/Ngorongoro Crater
After breakfast 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. Stay at Ngorongoro Serena Lodge, with its blend of luxury and ethnic style, hugging the crater rim, and offering stunning views.
A view from the Crater Rim at Ngorongoro Serena Lodge
Accommodation: Ngorongoro Serena Lodge – Standard Room (B, L, D)
Day 8 - Ngorongoro Crater
After breakfast descend through the early morning mists 2,000 feet into the crater for an awesome wildlife experience. Savor a picnic lunch at a scenic spot inside the crater, and then return to the lodge in the late afternoon.
Elephant at Ngorongoro Crater, photo by Sheena Rosentreter
For an interesting cultural encounter, take an optional visit to a Maasai village.
Accommodation: Ngorongoro Serena Lodge – Standard Room (B, L, D)
Day 9 - Ngorongoro Crater/Arusha
Depart after breakfast and drive to Arusha for lunch followed by a transfer to the airport and your ongoing flight arrangements. (B)
Add-Ons
Gorilla Trekking
Silverback Gorilla in Rwanda, photo from Bisate Lodge
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.
Matemwe Beach, Zanzibar. Enjoy an Island addon and Relax after your East Africa Safari
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
Hot Air Balloon Safari in East Africa, photo by Newmark Hotels
Enhance your safari with a peaceful and scenic view over the Serengeti in a hot air balloon.
Contact one of our Lion World Travel Africa specialist will advise you on additional costs for these extra activities.
Prices are per person in US Dollars, for land arrangements only, based on double occupancy accommodations. Based on a minimum of 2 passengers to operate. Single supplement pricing available on request.
| Jan 3 - Feb | Mar | Apr-May | Jun | Jul-Oct | Nov | Dec | |
| Selling Price | $5299 | $4499 | $3999 | $5099 | $5299 | $4499 | $4499 |
| Jan - Feb | Mar | Apr - May 25 | May 26 - Jun 30 | Jul-Oct | Nov - Dec 15 | |
| Selling Price | $5499 | $4599 | $4199 | $5199 | $5499 | $4599 |
Inclusions:
- All accommodation and meals as specified
- Transportation in an 8-seater, 4x4 vehicle with photo roof
- Services of an English speaking driver-guide
- Guaranteed window seat
- Game drives as specified and crater tour
- All park fees and government taxes
- Lion World Travel representative meet and greet upon arrival
Exclusions:
- International flights and flight taxes
- Items of a personal nature such as drinks, laundry and telephone calls, etc.
- All other services not mentioned
- Gratuities/tips for game rangers, tour guides, and drivers
- Costs of obtaining passports and/or visas
- Trip Cancellation, Trip Interruption and Medical Insurance are required for the entire duration of your travels – 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 enough 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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