Tanzanian Highlights
Discover the wild wonderlands of Tanzania on this affordable luxury safari vacation.
Trip Details
Tarangire | Serengeti | Ngorongoro Crater
- Summary
- Itinerary
- Pricing
- Options & Add-ons
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
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
On arriva at Kilimanjaro International Airport, you will be met by a Lion World Travel Representative and transferred to the 4 star Arusha Serena Hotel, Resort and Spa.
Accommodation: Arusha Serena Hotel Resort & Spa – Standard Room
Day 2 - Arusha/Tarangire National Park
Depart on a scenic drive to Tarangire National Park, with a game drive and picnic lunch en-route to the 4 star Tarangire Sopa Lodge.
Tarangire is well known for its huge herds of elephant. You may also see buffalo, lion, cheetah and leopard.
Accommodation: Tarangire Sopa Lodge – Standard Room (B, L, D)
Day 3 - Tarangire National Park
Depart with your safari guide on morning and afternoon game viewing activities. 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.
Marvel at the gigantic baobabs silhouetted against the sky.
Accommodation: Tarangire Sopa Lodge – Standard Room (B, L, D)
Day 4 - Tarangire National Park/Serengeti National Park
Drive 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 prowl the southeastern plains.
The Serengeti Serena Lodge offers comfortable rooms with awesome views across the sweeping plains. Each guest room has a balcony for one to enjoy panoramic views across the plains.
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. Watch hippos wallow in the 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.
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.
Accommodation: Serengeti Serena Lodge – Cottage (B, L, D)
Day 7 - Serengeti National Park/Ngorongoro Crater
Depart on a game drive and picnic lunch en route to the Ngorongoro Crater, known as 'the eighth wonder of the world' and 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.
Accommodation: Ngorongoro Serena Lodge – Standard Room (B, L, D)
Day 8 - Ngorongoro Crater
Descend into the Ngorongoro Crater, 'the eighth wonder of the world', a unique biosphere that has remained virtually unchanged since the dawn of time. Over 30,000 animals live within this natural bowl, the most densely packed concentration of wildlife in Africa.
Stop for a picnic lunch at a scenic spot inside the crater and then return to the lodge in the late afternoon.
Accommodation: Ngorongoro Serena Lodge – Standard Room (B, L, D)
Day 9 - Ngorongoro Crater/Arusha
Drive to Arusha for lunch followed by a transfer to the airport and your scheduled flight. (B)
Return home with a lifetime of memories!
Add-Ons
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.
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.
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 Serengeti in a hot air balloon.
Contact one of our Lion World Travel Africa Specialists who can advise 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.
Contact us for 2023 rates.
| Jan - Feb | Mar | Apr - May 25 | May 26 - Jun 30 | Jul-Oct | Nov - Dec 15 | |
| Selling Price | $5499 | $4599 | $4199 | $5199 | $5499 | $4599 |
| Single Supplement | $550 | $450 | $0 | $490 | $550 | $450 |
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 sufficient insurance coverage.
Baggage
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Travel Testimonial
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