Lavish Northern Tanzania
Delve deeper into Northern Tanzania on this 16-day tour that takes you to sprawling game reserves, majestic mountains and stunning beaches. Start at Arusha and bask in awe-inspiring views of Mount Kilimanjaro and Mount Meru. Traverse the Ngorongoro Crater and Lake Manyara National Park, and spot impalas, zebras, elephants and more. The region is as famous for its diverse wildlife as it is for its natural beauty. At Serengeti, set off on guided game drives and take in the diverse wildlife that coexist in the region. Visit the untouched gem of Nyerere National Park, the country’s largest wildlife reserve. Once you have had your fill of the wilderness, lose yourself in the beaches and spice markets of Zanzibar.
Itinerary Summary
Day | Place | Highlights | Hotel Options |
1 – 2 | Arusha | Stunning Views of Mount Kilimanjaro and Mount Meru, Bike Rides, Walking Tours, Weekly Markets | The African Tulip, Arusha Coffee Lodge |
2 – 4 | Manyara and Ngorongoro | Migrating Flamingos and Lakeside Sunsets;, Ngorongoro Crater, Fossils at Olduvai Gorge | Farm House Valley, Gibbs Farm |
4 – 7 | Serengeti (Central) | Savanna Landscapes, Balloon Rides and Walking Safaris, High Concentration of Game, Wildebeest Migration | Serengeti Wilderness Camp, Dunia Camp |
7 – 9 | Ruaha | African Big Five, Game Drives & Bush Walks, Authentic Safari Experiences, Birdwatching | Mdonya Old River Camp, Kwihala Camp |
9 – 12 | Nyerere National Park | Sundowner Boat Cruise, Game Drives & Guided Bush Walks, Crocodiles in the Rufiji River | Lake Manze Camp, Roho ya Selous |
12 – 16 | Zanzibar | Beautiful Beaches, Swimming With Dolphins, Coral Reefs | The Residence Zanzibar, Zuri Hotel |
Detailed Itinerary
Arusha
1 Night
With commanding views of magnificent Mount Kilimanjaro, Arusha is nestled in the shadow of Mount Meru, and an ideal launchpad to reach the country’s most renowned game reserves.
Manyara and Ngorongoro
2 Nights
Nestled at the base of the Great Rift Valley escarpment, Lake Manyara National Park is stunningly beautiful. Further on, the Ngorongoro Crater has one of the highest wildlife densities on earth.
Included Activities
Game drive in Manyara National Park
Witness tree climbing lions, a rare sight if ever there was one, at northern Tanzania’s Manyara National Park.
Serengeti (Central)
3 Nights
With countless predators including lion, cheetah, leopard, more than two million wildebeest, half a million Thomson’s gazelle, and a quarter of a million zebra, the Serengeti has the greatest concentration of wildlife on our planet.
Included Activities
Serengeti Wilderness Camp: Morning & Evening game drives
Explore the stunning beauty, diverse landscapes and amazing wildlife of the Serengeti on morning, afternoon and full day game drives.
Ruaha
2 Nights
Your true wilderness! As Tanzania’s largest national park, Ruaha is a wonderful bastion with its undisturbed wildlife, and breathtaking scenery.
Included Activities
Mdonya Old River: Morning & Evening game drives
Explore the beauty of Ruaha and its amazing wildlife on morning and afternoon game drives.
Kwihala Camp: Morning, Evening & Night game drives and Guided walking safari
Explore the beauty of Ruaha and its amazing wildlife on morning and afternoon game drives and experience wonderful bush walks with an experienced guide to discover the small wonders of nature.
Nyerere National Park
3 Nights
Discover an untouched gem! A scenic flight to Selous offers a wonderful birds’ eye perspective of the many waterways of Africa’s largest protected wildlife reserve, home to roaming elephant populations, wild dogs, and some of the last black rhino.
Included Activities
Lake Manze Camp: Morning & Evening game drives and boat safari
Enjoy diverse safaris in the Selous Game Reserve – wonderful game drives and scenic boat cruises on its beautiful lakes and the stunning Rufiji River.
Roho ya Selous: Morning & Evening game drives, guided walks, boat safaris and fishing
Experience stunning sightings of herds of elephants, buffalo, lion prides, leopards and a host of other wild animals on game drives at the Selous Game Reserve.
Zanzibar
4 Nights
Head to the spice islands! The lure of Zanzibar is legendary and worthy.
Included and Excluded
Price Includes
- Accommodation and meals, as specified in the itinerary
- Activities and excursions, as specified in the itinerary
- Transportation services, as specified in the itinerary
- Your Trip Coordinator: a 24/7 point of contact supporting you during your trip
- Carbon emissions offsetting for your trip
Not Included
- Entrance fees and meals, unless mentioned in the itinerary description
- Tips and personal expenses
- Visa and tourism fees
- Travel, health, and cancellation insurance
- International airfare
Terms & Conditions
Price & Inclusions
- Option 1 From $ 12,040 /person
- Option 2 From $ 17,590 /person
Prices are in USD and exclude international flights. This trip price is based on low season rates for accommodation and other applicable services, and may change depending on availability, currency fluctuations and number of people traveling together. For high season prices, please contact us with your exact travel dates and preferences.
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