9-Day A Classic Safari Tale
Spend 9 days exploring the best of northern Tanzania, getting up-close and personal on walking safari in Tarangire, marvelling at the vast lakes of Manyara National Park, tracking big cats in the Serengeti before finishing at Ngorongoro Crater. Stay in unique camps and lodges with expert guides and remember all of our trips are completely customisable so make them your own.
Tour Summary
You'll go to Tanzania
You'll visit Arusha, Tarangire NP, Ngorongoro Crater & Serengeti NP
This tour starts and ends in Arusha - Getting there
Tour Features
Luxury tour
This luxury tour uses lodges and tented camps.
Private tour
This tour will be organized exclusively for you. However, wildlife viewing activities are run by the lodges/camps and will be shared with others.
Can start any day
If availability permits, this tour can start on any day.
Can be customized
You can request minor changes to the accommodations and destinations of this tour.
Suitable for solo travelers
Solo travelers can book this private tour.
Minimum age of 12 years
The minimum age for this tour is 12 years.
Activities & Transportation
Activities: game drives, evening/night game drives & walking safaris (with an armed guide)
Game drives: open-sided 4x4 vehicle
Getting around: normal 4x4 vehicle
This operator can help select your international flights, but you'll have to book them yourself help
A transfer from and back to the airport is included
Accommodation & Meals
Additional accommodation before and at the end of the tour can be arranged for an extra cost
Day | Accommodation | Meals |
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1 |
Olasiti Lodge
Mid-range lodge in or near Arusha
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Breakfast Included |
2-3 |
Sanctuary Swala Camp
Luxury tented camp inside Tarangire NP
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All Meals Included |
4-5 |
The Plantation Lodge
Luxury lodge outside Ngorongoro Crater
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All Meals Included |
6-8 |
Lemala Ewanjan Tented Camp
Luxury+ tented bush camp inside Serengeti NP
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All Meals Included |
9 |
End of tour
(No accommodation)
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Breakfast & Lunch Included |
Arrival
(See Getting there for more details)- You'll be collected from the airport.
- Accommodation before the tour starts can be arranged for an extra cost.
Day 1 Overnight in Arusha
You will be met at the airport and driven to Olasiti Lodge in Arusha. Set away from the city hustle of Arusha, this well appointed and comfortable lodge is a welcome retreat. Its stunning gardens are packed with local vegetation, creating a relaxing atmosphere. The decor has strong local influences, reminding you that you’ve touched down in Africa. It’s a prime spot to lay your head for the night, before or after a long flight. If you love a good Sunday lie-in, it’s worth noting that there is a nearby African church that conducts vibrant early morning church services. Guests are of course welcome to attend and get a real-life glimpse of local religious customs.
Main Destination: | Arusha |
Accommodation: | Olasiti Lodge
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Meals & Drinks: |
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Day 2-3 Explore Tarangire with walking safaris
You will be driven by your guide into the heart of the Tarangire National Park. Here you will be staying at Swala Camp, set in the far southwest corner of Tarangire National Park, under a canopy of umbrella-shaped acacia trees strewn along the edge of the Gursi Swamp. And what a camp it is. The 12 beautifully furnished tents are really rather glamorous and the setting is idyllically peaceful, but it’s the nearby waterhole that really bowls you over. Here, families of plodding elephant stop to drink whilst lion keep a lazy eye on the clusters of skittering antelope. And with all the action so close-by, we wouldn’t blame you for perhaps missing a game drive or two…For wildlife encounters of the up-close-and-personal kind, head out on a walking safari in Tarangire and track big game on foot with one of the experienced and highly-knowledgeable guides.
Main Destination: | Tarangire National Park |
Best Time to Visit
June to October (Animals come to the river)
High Season
June to October (The park is full of tourists)
Best Weather
June to October (Little rainfall) Wildlife in Tarangire National Park
Elephant
Abundant
Giraffe
Common
Lion
Common
Buffalo
Common
Zebra
Abundant
Wildebeest
Abundant
Hippo
Common
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Accommodation: | Sanctuary Swala Camp
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Meals & Drinks: |
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Day 4-5 Game drive in the famous Ngorongoro Crater
You will be transferred by your guide to Plantation Lodge, a mid-sized, owner-run lodge is located in the hills of rural Karatu, about halfway between Ngorongoro Conservation Area and Lake Manyara National Park. Set in beautifully maintained gardens, Plantation Lodge offers a great mix of lush surroundings, lodge comfort, excellent food, spa pampering, aesthetically pleasing African style and access to Tanzania's most scenic national parks. Venture into the park with your personal guide and try to spot the elusive black rhino in one of the most game-rich areas on the continent. At Plantation Lodge the in-house experience takes centre stage, with external activities taking an unexpected supporting role. There are guided walks through an aromatic coffee plantation and visits to the neighbouring community for a taste of culture. Explore the garden's exotic birdlife. The impressive wine cellar provides the opportunity for a little wine tasting.
Main Destination: | Ngorongoro Crater |
Best Time to Visit
June to September (General wildlife viewing is best)
High Season
Most of the year – July to March (Expect crowds)
Best Weather
June to October (Rainfall is little to none) Wildlife in Ngorongoro Crater
Black Rhino
Common
Lion
Common
Cheetah
Common
Zebra
Abundant
Wildebeest
Abundant
Hyena
Abundant
Elephant
Common
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Accommodation: | The Plantation Lodge
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Meals & Drinks: |
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Day 6-8 Witness the Great Migration in the Serengeti
Your guide will drive you into the heart of the Serengeti for the finale of your trip staying at Lemala Ewanjan Tented Camp. Spend your days on guided game drives tracking big cats and witnessing the Great Migration. The sheer size of the Serengeti can make you feel quite small, but Lemala Ewanjan's great facilities and exceptional location in the Seronera Valley will make you long to return. Unlike other parts of the Serengeti, this secluded area in the central plains has abundant water, so there's always plenty of game, enabling the camp to stay in one place, unlike its mobile counterparts. Look out for the resident cats, whose roars are sure to penetrate your dreams. Visit between April and June or November and January to see the Great Migration passing through, followed by the ever-watchful predators.
Main Destination: | Serengeti National Park |
Best Time to Visit
June to February (Areas are best at different times)
High Season
July to March (The Seronera area is crowded)
Best Weather
June to October (Little to no rainfall) Wildlife in Serengeti National Park
Elephant
Common
Giraffe
Common
Lion
Common
Cheetah
Common
Zebra
Abundant
Wildebeest
Abundant
Buffalo
Common
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Accommodation: | Lemala Ewanjan Tented Camp
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Meals & Drinks: |
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Day 9 Finish at Arusha
You will be driven back to Arusha in time for your connecting flight.
Main Destination: | Arusha |
Accommodation: | No accommodation |
Meals & Drinks: |
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End of tour
(See Getting there for more details)- You'll be collected from the airport.
- Accommodation before the tour starts can be arranged for an extra cost.
Important to Know
- Rates are per person and exclude the international flight from/to your home country.
- This tour must be paid in US dollars (USD). The ZAR rates shown are converted for information purposes only. Disclaimer
- This tour accepts children who are 12 years and older.
Rates Per Person
Start dates |
Solo 1 room
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2+ people Sharing rooms
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Mar 31, 2020 - May 24, 2020
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$6414
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$5071
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May 25, 2020 - May 30, 2020
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$6414
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$5578
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May 31, 2020 - Jun 23, 2020
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$7195
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$5662
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Jun 24, 2020 - Oct 24, 2020
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$7865
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$6169
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Oct 25, 2020 - Oct 30, 2020
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$7865
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$5662
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Oct 31, 2020 - Dec 11, 2020
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$5968
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$4479
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Dec 12, 2020 - Dec 18, 2020
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$7976
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$5409
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Dec 19, 2020 - Dec 31, 2020
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$7976
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$6507
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N/A* = Not Available. This is Unavailable For Single Travelers.
Included
- Park fees(For non-residents)
- All activities(Unless labeled as optional)
- All accommodation(Unless listed as upgrade)
- A professional driver/guide
- All transportation(Unless labeled as optional)
- All Taxes/VAT
- Roundtrip airport transfer
- Meals(As specified in the day-by-day section)
- Drinks(As specified in the day-by-day section)
Excluded
- International flights(From/to home)
- Additional accommodation before and at the end of the tour
- Tips(Tipping guideline US$10.00 pp per day)
- Personal items(Souvenirs, travel insurance, visa fees, etc.)
- Government imposed increase of taxes and/or park fees
- Some meals(As specified in the day-by-day section)
Included
- Park fees(For non-residents)
- All activities(Unless labeled as optional)
- All accommodation(Unless listed as upgrade)
- A professional driver/guide
- All transportation(Unless labeled as optional)
- All Taxes/VAT
- Roundtrip airport transfer
- Meals(As specified in the day-by-day section)
- Drinks(As specified in the day-by-day section)
Excluded
- International flights(From/to home)
- Additional accommodation before and at the end of the tour
- Tips(Tipping guideline US$10.00 pp per day)
- Personal items(Souvenirs, travel insurance, visa fees, etc.)
- Government imposed increase of taxes and/or park fees
- Some meals(As specified in the day-by-day section)
Getting There
This tour starts and ends in Arusha
This operator can help select your international flights, but you'll have to book them yourself help
Fly to/from Kilimanjaro Airport (JRO - Check price) near Arusha. Or fly to/from Arusha Airport (ARK - Check price) via Dar es Salaam or Nairobi (Kenya)
A transfer from and back to the airport is included
Additional accommodation before and at the end of the tour can be arranged for an extra cost
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