Escorted Tours
Welcome to Tanzania! After collecting your Luggage at the Kilimanjaro International Airport, proceed to the Arrivals area where a representative will be waiting to assist you. You will then be transferred to your hotel for check-in. Enjoy time to relax after your journey. Standard check-in starts at 15:00pm. Enjoy the rest of the day at leisure. An optional dinner can be arranged at an extra cost. Resting at the foot of Mount Meru, the sprawling City of Arusha is known as the Safari Capital of Northern Tanzania. It serves as an excellent base from which to explore the remarkably scenic surrounding area, which includes majestic Mount Kilimanjaro as well as the Manyara, Tarangire and Ngorongoro National Parks. Arusha is a good spot to take a day or two off from the Safari circuit as it features a temperate climate and lush surrounds. Visitors can look forward to exploring the wildlife abundant Serengeti National Park, the magnificent Arusha National Park and take on the challenge of climbing Mount Meru, Africa’s fifth highest Mountain.
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After breakfast, meet your Safari Guide and begin your journey to Tarangire National Park, which is approximately a two hour scenic drive from Arusha. Famous for its towering Baobab Trees, sweeping Savannah and large herds of Elephants, this Park offers classic African landscapes and rich wildlife. The Tarangire River acts as a magnet for animals during the dry season, attracting Zebras, Wildebeest, Buffaloes, Elands, Bushbucks and various predators such as Lions and Leopards. Enjoy a picnic lunch at a designated site within the Park and take in the views while your Guide shares insights about Tarangire’s Ecology and wildlife behaviour. Afterwards, continue with more Game Viewing before driving to your Lodge for dinner and relaxation. Situated in Northern Tanzania, Tarangire National Park is a breathtaking Safari destination famed for its dramatic landscapes and exceptional wildlife. Dominated by Ancient Baobab Trees and the life giving Tarangire River, the Park provides sanctuary for vast herds of Elephants, Zebras and Wildebeest, alongside smaller groups of Giraffes and Impalas, especially during the dry season when animals gather in extraordinary numbers. Travellers can look forward to thrilling Game Drives that reveal Lions, Leopards and even Cheetahs, together with more than 500 Bird species that make the skies shimmer with colour and sound. Unlike busier Safari Parks, Tarangire offers a more tranquil, intimate atmosphere, allowing visitors to truly connect with nature. Its sweeping vistas, rich biodiversity and sense of untamed wilderness make it an unmissable highlight of any Tanzanian adventure. Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Spend a second day exploring the diverse habitats of Tarangire. Morning and afternoon Game Drives allow you to experience the Park at different times of day, when animal behaviour shifts and sightings vary. Tarangire is also known for its excellent Bird life and for sightings of Pythons curled in tree branches or large Cats lounging in Sausage trees. As evening approaches, you may choose to join a night Game Drive (optional, at an extra cost). Using specialised spotlights, this nocturnal adventure provides a chance to see wildlife rarely encountered during the day such as Servals, Bat Eared Foxes, Civets, Genets, Hyenas and the glowing eyes of predators on the move. Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
After breakfast, collect your packed lunch and continue to Lake Manyara National Park. Though compact in size, Manyara is incredibly varied with dense ground water forests, open plains, hot springs and its namesake Alkaline Lake, which is home to Flamingos and over 500 Bird species. Explore the park’s contrasting habitats, where you may encounter troops of Baboons, Giraffes moving gracefully between Acacia Trees, vast herds of Buffaloes, Zebras, Wildebeests and Elephants. Manyara is also known for its tree climbing Lions, a behaviour seen only in a few places in Africa. The mix of wildlife, scenery and Bird life makes this park a fascinating stop on your Safari. Travellers heading for the Serengeti and Ngorongoro Crater will pass through the Town of Karatu in the green hills of Tanzania’s Northern Highlands. Presided over by the towering Ol Deani Volcano, this small, colourful Town serves as a popular overnight stop for visitors exploring the area’s many Game Parks. The Town offers a variety of activities including browsing the bustling marketplace, sampling Beer at a local Brewery, visiting a traditional homestead or taking a Guided Walk through the Ngorongoro Forest in search of waterfalls and caves. Whether you are looking for cultural tours, hiking and biking opportunities, a chance to enjoy an authentic rural Tanzania experience or simply a break between Safari Game Drives, this underrated Town has plenty to offer. Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
After breakfast, continue your journey upward into the fertile highlands, passing farms where the Iraqw People cultivate Wheat, Coffee and Maize. Enter the Ngorongoro Conservation Area and enjoy a spectacular view of the Ngorongoro Crater from the Crater rim as you continue toward the Serengeti plains. A picnic lunch will be enjoyed en route before entering the Serengeti National Park by the afternoon. The Serengeti, Tanzania’s largest and most iconic Park, features vast grasslands, rocky kopjes, riverine forest and seasonal marshes. Enjoy wildlife viewing as you make your way to your Lodge for dinner and overnight stay. Ikoma is situated in Tanzania, East of the Serengeti National Park, at the base of the majestic Mt. Meru, Ikoma is surrounded by stunning natural beauty. Lake Manyara and the Ngorongoro Crater are both within easy driving distance, making Ikoma the perfect base for exploring the region. In addition to its natural wonders, Ikoma is also home to a number of great activities including hiking, biking and Bird watching. With so much to see and do, it's no wonder Ikoma is one of Tanzania's most popular tourist destinations. Other highlights in the surrounding area include Lake Ndutu and the Olduvai Gorge. Ikoma is also home to a number of Maasai Villages, where visitors can learn about the traditional culture and way of life. With its unique location and range of activities on offer, Ikoma is an ideal destination for those looking to explore the natural beauty and culture of Tanzania. Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Spend a full day exploring the vast expanse of Serengeti National Park, a landscape known for its sweeping plains, rocky Kopjes, Acacia woodlands and rich diversity of wildlife. Begin with an early morning Game Drive when predators such as Lions, Leopards and Cheetahs are most active, taking advantage of the cool hours before the heat of the day. The Serengeti is also home to large resident populations of Elephants, Buffaloes, Giraffes, Hyenas, Zebras and a wide variety of Antelopes, offering excellent viewing opportunities throughout the year. After a picnic in the bush, continue with an afternoon Game Drive exploring different habitats and searching for additional wildlife. The changing light of late afternoon creates beautiful photographic moments as animals gather around water sources or begin their evening movements. Afterwards, return to your Camp or Lodge in the early evening to unwind, enjoy dinner and reflect on the day’s incredible sightings. Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
After an early breakfast, enjoy a final Game Drive through the Serengeti as you journey back toward the Ngorongoro region. This is a great opportunity to spot morning wildlife activity before leaving the Park. You will arrive at your Lodge in the Ngorongoro Highlands in time for lunch. Spend the rest of the afternoon and evening at leisure. Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
After breakfast, descend into the legendary Ngorongoro Crater, which is often called the 'Eighth Wonder of the World'. This Ancient Caldera shelters an extraordinary concentration of wildlife within its steep walls. The crater floor features grasslands, swamps, forests and a freshwater lake, creating a self-contained environment for animals to thrive. You may have the chance to spot all members of the Big Five, as well as Hippos, Hyenas, Jackals, Wildebeests, thousands of Flamingos and numerous Bird species. Enjoy a picnic lunch at a scenic spot within the Crater before returning to your Camp/ Lodge in the afternoon for dinner and time for relaxation. Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
After breakfast, begin your drive back to Arusha for your onward journey. You will enjoy a hot lunch (under own arrangements) before heading to the Kilimanjaro International Airport for return flight home. Meals: Breakfast
Tour Prices are per person twin share in Australian Dollars. Conditions apply and group tours are subject to change and availability. Prices are subject to currency fluctuations. (aas)
