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Visit four of Tanzania’s most memorable National Parks on this classic Africa Safari: Lake Manyara, the Serengeti, the Ngorongoro Crater, and Tarangire. Each of these game areas will delight you with the prospect of seeing Africa’s Big 5: Lion, Leopard, Elephant, Cape Buffalo, and Rhinoceros. Return each night to comfortable safari camps such as the Serengeti Halisi and Pakulala Safari Camp. If you have more time, considering pairing this trip with a thrilling Mount Kilimanjaro Climb, or a relaxing visit to Zanzibar to add to your Africa tour!
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Highlights
  • Take a game drive through Serengeti National Park in search of wildlife
  • View hominid footprints preserved in volcanic rock at Oldupai Gorge
  • Explore Ngorongoro Crater, a World Heritage Site
  • Experience how Maasai pastoralists live alongside nature and wildlife
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Activity Level: Relaxed
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Day 1: Arrive in Tanzania

After clearing baggage claim and customs meet your safari representative and head to the Kilimanjaro Halisi Retreat near the gate of Mount Kilimanjaro. Settle in after your long journey for an exciting week ahead! 

Day 2: Lake Manyara National Park

  • Hotel
  • 1 Breakfast, 1 Lunch, 1 Dinner
Rise early this morning and set out for Lake Manyara National Park, watching out for game en route. Spot the elusive tree-climbing lion, or watch for the twitch of a leopard’s tail as you make your way to camp. 

Day 3: Serengeti National Park

  • Hotel
  • 1 Breakfast, 1 Lunch, 1 Dinner
After breakfast you will take a game drive en route to Serengeti National Park, a world heritage site, stopping along the way to watch any animals you may encounter. Renowned for its wealth of lions and leopards, the Serengeti is the quintessential safari destination. Derived from the Maasai word ‘sirinetu’ meaning ‘endless plains’, the Serengeti plays host to more than a million wildebeest, 200,000 zebra, and 300,000 Thomson’s gazelle during the annual migration.

Day 4: Serengeti National Park

  • Hotel
  • 1 Breakfast, 1 Lunch, 1 Dinner

Today, head back out for a full day of game drives, examining one of the oldest ecosystems on earth. Little has changed in the Serengeti over the past million or so years. Here you still find the renowned plains intermingled with wooded hills, massive termite mounds, rocky kopjes, and acacia tree-lined rivers. Depending on the time of year you may be able to witness the Wildebeest Migration (Dec-July), or an abundance of predators (June-Oct).

Day 5: Serengeti & Ngorongoro Crater

  • Hotel
  • 1 Breakfast, 1 Lunch, 1 Dinner
Take an early morning game drive and return to camp in time for breakfast. Proceed with another game drive until lunch and then head to the Ngorongoro Crater. You may opt for a visit en-route to Oldupai Gorge. This site provides evidence of the earliest signs of mankind, showcasing hominid footprints preserved in volcanic rock that date back 3.6 million years.

Day 6: Ngorongoro Crater

  • Hotel
  • 1 Breakfast, 1 Lunch, 1 Dinner
Descend into the Ngorongoro Crater today for a six hour tour. As the world’s largest caldera (nearly 100 square miles), Ngorongoro boasts over 20,000 large animals, including Tanzania’s remaining black rhino. Living alongside the abundance of wildlife you will find 40,000 Maasai pastoralists with their cattle, goats, and sheep. The conservation gives you a rare look into how people harmoniously lived with nature and wildlife in ancient times. Return to Tarangire Safari Lodge for your last night in Tanzania. 

Day 7: Tarangire National Park | Departure

  • 1 Breakfast, 1 Lunch
The better part of today is spent on a game drive in the Tarangire National Park. The park is known for its enormous herds of elephants, ancient baobab trees, and having the greatest concentration of wildlife outside the Serengeti. During the dry season (June-Sept), animals flock from hundreds of miles to drink from the Tarangire River. You are dropped off at either Arusha, Moshi, or the airport for your onward journey.

Accommodations

Tarangire Safari Lodge

Tarangire Lodge
Tarangire Safari Lodge
Ideally located on a bluff just ten Km from the Tarangire National Park gate, the Tarangire Safari Lodge offers incredible views of the Tarangire River and the surrounding park. As the first lodge in the park, it offers guests an unparalleled location, incredible animal encounters year round, and comfortable accommodations.
Enjoy a delicious meal in this uniquely designed dining room.
Elephants at Tarangire Lodge
Tarangire Lodge

Pakulala Safari Camp

Pakulala Safari Camp
Pakulala Safari Camp
This traditional Tanzania safari tented camp will amaze travelers with not only its modern comforts, but ideal location on the rim of the Ngorongoro Crater! The camp blends seamlessly with its surroundings, and as there are no fences, local animals are welcome to come and go from camp as they please, day or night.
Pakulala Safari Camp
Pakulala Safari Camp
Pakulala Safari Camp

Migunga Tented Camp

Migunga Tented Camp
Migunga Tented Camp
Migunga Tented Camp is the perfect lodging while you explore Lake Manyara National Park. Twenty-one tents make up this lovely camp, offering village visits, traditional safari, early morning game walks, and interactions with local Maasai Pastoralists.
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Migunga Tented Camp
Migunga Tented Camp Main Lodge

Serengeti Halisi Camp

Lunch stop on Safari
Serengeti Halisi Camp
Serengeti Halisi Camp is a seasonal camp that tracks the Great Migration. This movement positions guests for the best game viewing possibilities. Enjoy the intimate and inviting atmosphere, good food, and friendly service while exploring the Serengeti on Africa safari.
Serengeti Halisi Camp
Serengeti Halisi Camp
Serengeti Halisi Camp

Pink Flamingo Boutique Hotel

Pink Flamingo Boutique Hotel
Pink Flamingo Boutique Hotel
Located just 5 mins from Moshi Town and 30 mins from Kilimanjaro International Airport. Our family has been in Tanzania for 23 years so we have vast experience and knowledge of the local areas and cultures to guide you during your stay with us. With 3 individual properties, 2 of which have their own private swimming pool plus a main boutique hotel with a large private pool your stay will be something to remember.
Pink Flamingo Pool
Pink Flamingo Boutique Hotel - Deluxe Room
Pink Flamingo Boutique Hotel

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Included
  • 6 Breakfasts, 6 Lunches, 5 Dinners
  • 6 Nights Accommodations
  • Accommodations as listed
  • Meals as listed
  • Ground transportation as listed
  • Professional, bilingual guide service as listed
  • Excursions and activities as listed
  • Lake Manyara National Park Entrance Fee
  • Bottled Water while on Safari
Excluded
  • Gratuities
  • Travel Insurance
  • Personal Expenses
  • Flight costs (please request a quote)
  • Additional excursions during free time
  • Tourist Visa
  • 1) Both US Dollars and Tanzania Schillings are equally accepted. Most tourist stores and restaurants price items 
    in USD. Therefore, it is not necessary to have Schillings, if travelers bring enough USD.

    2) If travelers do bring USD, bring small bills ($20 $10 $5 $1). Old $100 bills are not accepted and vendors are reluctant to accept new ones.

    3) Travelers can get Schillings if needed, but there are very few ATMS. 
    Travelers will need to plan ahead with the guide to get cash. It is best to withdraw a large amount at once since there are so few opportunities.

    4) Most stores and restaurants will accept major credit cards, however they will 
    charge you a fee (typically 4-5%).
  • Required Travel Insurance
  • Alcohol

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