- Duration
- 8 days · 7 nights
- From
- USD 2,450 per person sharing
- Best time
- January to December
Worth knowing
What makes this one different.
- I
Explore Tarangire National Park and its famous elephant herds
- II
Discover Lake Manyara's beautiful scenery and diverse birdlife
- III
Enjoy unforgettable wildlife viewing in Serengeti National Park
- IV
Search for the Big Five in the Ngorongoro Crater
- V
Experience scenic drives through Tanzania's Great Rift Valley
- VI
Enjoy private game drives in a 4x4 safari Land Cruiser
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Stay in handpicked safari lodges and tented camps.
- VIII
Enjoy a personalised safari led by an experienced local guide
Accommodation
Where you sleep, night by night.
Camps and lodges of this standard, named where we have a firm allocation. We will confirm the exact property before anything is booked.
Budget safari
Affordable lodges and tented camps offering clean rooms or safari tents, essential facilities and a welcoming atmosphere. Ideal for travellers who want excellent wildlife experiences at a competitive price. Kia Lodge or similar budget hotel, Twiga Campsite & Lodge, Public campsite or budget tented camp, Budget lodge or campsite
Midrange safari
Comfortable en-suite lodges and tented camps with quality dining, inviting rooms and convenient access to the parks. A great balance of comfort and value. Tulia Boutique Hotel or similar, Octagon Safari Lodge, Serengeti Kisura Tented Camp, Octagon Safari Lodge
Luxury safari
Premium safari lodges and elegant tented camps offering refined dining, stylish suites, personalised hospitality and exceptional wilderness settings. Gran Meliá Arusha or similar, Escarpment Luxury Lodge, Premium seasonal luxury camp, Pakulala Safari Camp or simila
Day by day.
- 1
Day 1: Arrival in Arusha, Tanzania
Arrive at Kilimanjaro International Airport or Arusha Airport where your Duma Tours representative will welcome you and transfer you to your hotel. Settle in and relax after your journey while enjoying the peaceful surroundings of Tanzania's safari capital. Depending on your arrival time you may explore Arusha town or relax at the hotel. Your guide will brief you on the safari ahead. Meals: Dinner if included in your selected package. Overnight: Arusha
- 2
Tarangire
Day 2: Arusha to Tarangire National Park
After breakfast depart for Tarangire National Park. Famous for its giant baobab trees and large elephant herds the park offers excellent opportunities to spot lions, giraffes, zebras, wildebeest and buffaloes. Enjoy morning and afternoon game drives through scenic savannah and along the Tarangire River where wildlife gathers during the dry season. Enjoy a picnic lunch inside the park before heading to your lodge or camp for dinner and overnight. Meals: Breakfast, lunch and dinner. Overnight: Tarangire area or Karatu
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Lake Manyara
Day 3: Lake Manyara National Park Safari
After breakfast travel to Lake Manyara National Park for a memorable wildlife safari. Explore the groundwater forest and open lakeshore habitats in search of elephants, baboons, giraffes, hippos and a variety of bird species. Lake Manyara is also known for its tree-climbing lions although sightings are not guaranteed. Enjoy a picnic lunch and scenic views of the Great Rift Valley escarpment before continuing to your accommodation in Karatu. Meals: Breakfast, lunch and dinner. Overnight: Karatu
- 4
Serengeti
Day 4: Karatu to Serengeti National Park
Enjoy breakfast before travelling through the Ngorongoro Conservation Area towards the legendary Serengeti. Admire the changing landscapes as the highlands give way to vast golden plains. Enter the Serengeti and enjoy game viewing en route to your camp. Look for wildebeest, zebras, giraffes, elephants and predators that roam this remarkable ecosystem. Arrive at your accommodation in time to relax before dinner. Meals: Breakfast, lunch and dinner. Overnight: Serengeti National Park
- 5
Serengeti
Day 5: Full-Day Serengeti Wildlife Safari
Spend a full day exploring the Serengeti's wildlife-rich plains. Set out for morning and afternoon game drives with opportunities to spot lions, leopards, cheetahs, elephants, buffaloes and hyenas. Your guide will select game-viewing areas according to recent sightings and seasonal wildlife movements. Enjoy a picnic lunch in the wilderness while taking in the spectacular scenery. If travelling during the Great Wildebeest Migration you may encounter enormous herds depending on the season and their location. Meals: Breakfast, lunch and dinner. Overnight: Serengeti National Park
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Ngorongoro
Day 6: Serengeti Morning Safari and Ngorongoro Highlands
Enjoy an early morning game drive in the Serengeti when many animals are active. Search for predators returning from their night hunts and herbivores grazing across the plains. After breakfast continue with wildlife viewing as you travel towards the Ngorongoro Conservation Area. Enjoy scenic highland views and arrive at your lodge or camp for dinner and overnight in preparation for the crater safari the following day. Meals: Breakfast, lunch and dinner. Overnight: Ngorongoro or Karatu
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Ngorongoro
Day 7: Ngorongoro Crater Big Five Safari
After an early breakfast descend into the magnificent Ngorongoro Crater for a rewarding game drive. This spectacular volcanic caldera supports a remarkable concentration of wildlife. Search for lions, elephants, buffaloes, zebras, wildebeest, hippos and the endangered black rhino. Enjoy a picnic lunch in a designated area before exploring more of the crater floor. In the afternoon ascend to the crater rim and return to your accommodation for dinner. Meals: Breakfast, lunch and dinner. Overnight: Karatu or Ngorongoro area
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Day 8: Return to Arusha and Departure
Enjoy breakfast at your lodge before departing for Arusha. Depending on your flight schedule there may be time for lunch or a brief stop along the way. Your driver will transfer you to Kilimanjaro International Airport or Arusha Airport for your onward journey. Depart with unforgettable memories of Tanzania's wildlife and landscapes. Meals: Breakfast and lunch where timing permits. Safari ends in Arusha
Before you book
Per person sharing
| Season | When | Rate |
|---|---|---|
| Budget Safari | Simple lodges or tented camps with private transport and full-board meals | USD 2,450 |
| Midrange Safari | Comfortable en-suite lodges and tented camps with quality meals and convenient park access. | USD 4,340 |
| Luxury Safari | Premium lodges and luxury tented camps with refined dining and personalised service. | USD 6,160 |
Subject to availability when you book. A single supplement applies to solo travellers.
What is included
Your safari includes
- Airport transfers in Arusha
- Seven nights of accommodation
- Private 4x4 safari vehicle with pop-up roof
- Professional English-speaking driver-guide
- Park and conservation fees as specified
- Ngorongoro Crater fees
- Meals as specified in the itinerary
- Game drives in all four destinations
- Bottled drinking water during game drives
Not included
- International flights and visa fees
- Travel insurance
- Alcoholic and premium beverages
- Tips and gratuities
- Optional hot-air balloon safari
- Personal expenses and laundry
- Extra accommodation outside the itinerary
- Any services not specified under inclusions
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