Discover three of Tanzania’s most famous national parks and the country’s epic wildlife, travelling from photogenic Tarangire through the impressive Ngorongoro Crater to the rolling plains of the Serengeti. Go on game drives across across golden grasslands and within the greatest intact caldera on the planet, with opportunities to learn about Maasai culture and the country’s fascinating colonial history.
Tanzania lends itself to tailor made safaris, and we can design an itinerary to suit your requirements using road and/or air transfers and your choice of lodges, camps or full service camping. Tours can depart with a minimum of 2 guests any day of the week.
This sample itinerary can easily be amended to suit your interests. The cost of your safari will depend on the number of nights and the standard of accommodation used. Our tailor-made safaris are based on exclusive use of a vehicle, so are also ideal for private family safaris and small group travel.
Tour details
- Iconic Tarangire ant hills, baobabs and elephant herds
- The Ngorongoro Crater, home to all of the ‘Big 5’
- Lake Manyara, renowned for its tree-climbing lions
- Wildlife-rich Serengeti National Park
- Seasonal wildebeest migration viewing
Itinerary
Sample Itinerary
10 days/9 nights
Day 1
Dar es Salaam
Arrival transfer to the Hyatt Regency in Tanzania’s largest city.
Days 2-3
Tarangire National Park
Depart by air on day 2 to luxurious Sanctuary Swala Camp on the sunbaked red soils of Tarangire National Park, where plains game and elephant thrive amongst the ant hills and ancient baobabs. Enjoy game activities on day 3, uncovering the many animals that live here.
Day 4-5
Ngorongoro Crater
Drive to the largest unbroken, un-flooded caldera on Earth on the morning of day 5, with a half-day game drive through Lake Manyara National Park en route. Take your time exploring the wildlife sanctuary within the crater walls, gaining an insight into Maasai culture with a ‘boma’ visit or enjoying nature walks from opulent Ngorongoro Crater Lodge perched high on the crater rim.
Day 6-9
Serengeti
Day 8 transfer to Lake Manyara Airstrip for flight to exquisite Lemala Kuria Hills in the untouched northern Serengeti. In certain months, the plains may be crowded with herds of wildebeest and zebra. Spend your time here witnessing the largest terrestrial migration on the planet, or searching for the plentiful game that reside in these grasslands.
Day 10
Tour ends Dar es Salaam
After breakfast, you are transported to the airstrip for your flight back to Dar es Salaam.
Please note: This is a sample itinerary
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