Highlights of Tanzania

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Highlights of Tanzania

Experience the best of Tanzania, including the legendary game reserves on its famed Northern Circuit. Start in the wildlife-rich Tarangire National Park, continue to Lake Manyara where you’ll see tree-climbing lions, then stay in a mobile tented camp amidst the vast plains of the Central Serengeti. You’ll also visit Olduvai Gorge, known as the ‘Cradle of Mankind’ and explore the strikingly beautiful Ngorongoro Crater.

Tour Nights

  • Tarangire: 2 nights
  • Karatu: 3 nights
  • Ikoma: 2 nights
  • Tour code: AWTZ14
  • Accommodation Grade
  • Private Tour

Tour At a Glance

  • Join daily game drives in Tanzania’s top wildlife reserves
  • Stay in a mobile tented camp in the Central Serengeti
  • Visit the Olduvai Gorge archaeological site
  • Explore the UNESCO-listed Ngorongoro Crater
  • Spot tree-climbing lions at Lake Manyara

Itinerary details

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  • Day 1 Arusha - Tarangire National Park
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    Arusha - Tarangire National Park

    You will be met at the airport and taken to Arusha for a short safari briefing and time to freshen up. Continue to Honeyguide Tarangire Camp, arriving in time for lunch. Located within Tarangire National Park, Honeyguide is an intimate, eco-friendly camp surrounded by acacia-studded grasslands that are home to abundant game. After some time to settle in, head out on a late-afternoon safari, then return to the camp for dinner and stories by the campfire.

    Meals included: Lunch & dinner 

  • Day 2 Tarangire National Park
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    Tarangire National Park

    Enjoy a full day in Tarangire National Park, with the opportunity for morning and afternoon game drives. Located in the spectacular Manyara region, Tarangire’s awe-inspiring landscapes are comprised of granite ridges, river valleys and mixed vegetative landscapes. Lions are commonly spotted, and it’s the one place in Tanzania where antelope such as oryx and gerenuk are seen regularly.

    Meals included: Breakfast, lunch & dinner 

  • Day 3 Karatu
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    Karatu

    Drive to Lake Manyara National Park for a morning game drive. You’ll have the opportunity to spot tree-climbing lions, large herds of elephants and thousands of flamingos on the lake. Check in to Bougainvillea Safari Lodge, located on the outskirts of Karatu town. In Karatu you can browse the bustling marketplace, sample beer at the local brewery, visit a traditional homestead, or take a guided walk through the Ngorongoro Forest in search of waterfalls and caves.

    Meals included: Breakfast, lunch & dinner 

  • Day 4 Central Serengeti - Ikoma
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    Central Serengeti - Ikoma

    Transfer to Kati Kati Camp in the Central Serengeti. This mobile tented camp is strategically placed for seeing the wildlife of the surrounding plains. Landscapes here are characterised by endless stretches of savannah interspersed by rocky outcrops and acacia woodlands. The Central Serengeti hosts part of the great wildebeest and zebra migration and provides a habitat for wildlife including giraffes, impalas, hippos, elephants, lions, leopards, hyenas and more.

    Meals included: Breakfast, lunch & dinner 

  • Day 5 Central Serengeti - Ikoma
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    Central Serengeti - Ikoma

    As the sun rises on your second day in the Serengeti, make the most of the game viewing. Order a picnic breakfast or lunch, then head out into the bush and spend the day looking for wildlife. Consider taking an excursion to Olduvai Gorge; this archaeological site has yielded fossils and stone tools that span millions of years, offering important insights into the dawn of human evolution. Later, back at camp, evening drinks by the campfire is the perfect time to share stories of the day’s sightings.

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  • Day 6 Ngorongoro Conservation Area
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    Ngorongoro Conservation Area

    Make your way slowly out of the Serengeti via Olduvai Gorge, game driving as you go. Drive onto the Ngorongoro Conservation Area and towards your lodge. Ngorongoro Farmhouse Lodge is located beneath the majestic Oldeani Volcano and allows easy access to the untamed wilderness of Ngorongoro Conservation Area, as well as the simple pleasure of a ramble through 500 acres of farmland. Check in and spend the rest of the day relaxing in the quiet surroundings and taking in the stunning views before dinner.

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  • Day 7 Ngorongoro Crater - Karatu
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    Ngorongoro Crater - Karatu

    Explore the Ngorongoro Crater today, known for its natural beauty and abundant wildlife. This UNESCO-listed area is considered to be the world’s largest intact volcanic caldera. Visitors can seek out the Big Five and a range of other species including large herds of zebra and wildebeest. Aside from game viewing, activities on offer here include bird watching, trekking, mountain biking and visiting a local Maasai village.

    Meals included: Breakfast, lunch & dinner 

  • Day 8 Arusha - Onward journey
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    Arusha - Onward journey

    After breakfast and check out, make your way back to Arusha in time for lunch. Afterwards, you will be transferred to Kilimanjaro International Airport for your onward flight.

    Meals included: Breakfast 

Dates & Guide Prices

  • PERIOD OF TRAVEL
  • PRICE (PP)

Hotels

  • Honeyguide Tarangire Camp
    Honeyguide Tarangire Camp
    Tarangire
  • Serengeti Kati kati Tented Camp
    Serengeti Kati kati Tented Camp
    Serengeti
  •  Ngorongoro Farm House
    Ngorongoro Farm House
    Karatu
  • Bougainvillea Safari Lodge
    Bougainvillea Safari Lodge
    Karatu

Honeyguide Tarangire Camp

Tarangire
  • Honeyguide Tarangire Camp

Honeyguide Tarangire is a beautifully presented luxury tented safari camp set in the breathtaking wilderness of Tarangire National Park. With just ten well-spaced tents, all generously proportioned, Honeyguide Tarangire offer

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Serengeti Kati kati Tented Camp

Serengeti
  • Serengeti Kati kati Tented Camp

Kati Kati is a mobile camp strategically situated in central Serengeti, ideal for exploring the extensive Serengeti plains. The camp offers comfortable accommodation together with the unique opportunity to enjoy a real safari

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Ngorongoro Farm House

Karatu
  •  Ngorongoro Farm House

A small and exclusive lodge facing the Oldeani Volcano, only 5 kilometers from the Ngorongoro Lolduare gate. 190 km from Arusha, an easy two hour scenic drive on a tarmac road. 38 km from Manyara National Park.

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Bougainvillea Safari Lodge

Karatu
  • Bougainvillea Safari Lodge

Bougainvillea Safari Lodge is located on the outskirts of Karatu town about midway between Lake Manyara and the Ngorongoro Crater. look forward to your visit when can offer you true Tanzanian hospitality and a warm welcome.

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What's Included?

  • Return International Flights.
  • Meet and greet services.
  • Airport transfer from and to JRO.
  • Full board accommodation while on safari.
  • Bed and breakfast accommodation in Arusha.
  • A safari briefing at the start.
  • Soft drinks, beers, wine and local branded spirits at Honeyguide Tarangire Camp only.
  • All game drives viewing in a custom built 4x4 Safari Land Cruiser safari vehicle driven by a professional English-speaking driver guide.
  • Excursions and scheduled activities as per the itinerary.
  • I litre of water per person per day while in an safari vehicle.
  • Flying doctors’ medical evacuation cover.
  • All park fees and government taxes.

What's not Included?

  • Visa fees.
  • Laundry services.
  • Meals and excursions not described in the itinerary.
  • All alcoholic & Non-alcoholic drinks.
  • Travel and health insurance.
  • Balloon flight in the Serengeti (additional charge USD545 per person).
  • Any optional tours or excursions not mentioned in the itinerary.
  • Gratuities (tips) to your guide, hotel staff and porters.
  • Items of a personal nature, such as drinks, laundry, telephone and postage.
  • Any other services not included in Itinerary and inclusions.

Additional Information

Prices above are per person in pounds sterling (£) based on twin sharing.
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