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Journey through the wild landscapes of Tanzania

Prepare yourself to be wowed on an in-depth exploration of Tanzania’s natural wonders on an eight-day Premium adventure. Enjoy a front-row seat as the spectacular landscapes and wildlife of Tarangire National Park, the Ngorongoro Crater and Serengeti National Park unfold in front of you on an exciting series of 4WD game drives. Stay in the heart of these incredible national reserves, returning to a welcoming camp after days exploring the plains with local guides who have grown up on the land. Dine beneath the stars, sip drinks at sunset and fall asleep to the sounds of East Africa.

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Trip code: YGPT
Start
Arusha, Tanzania
End
Arusha, Tanzania
Destinations
Tanzania
Meals
7 breakfasts, 6 lunches, 7 dinners
Transport
4WD Open Safari Vehicle, Private Vehicle
Accommodation
Hotel (4 night), Permanent tented camp (3 nights)
Days
8
Group size
Min 1 - Max 12
Ages
Min 15
Theme
Every trip caters to specific interests and activities, such as wildlife or family.
Wildlife
Style
Basix: Simple accommodation, local transport and lots of free time

Original: Tourist-class hotels, some meals included and a great mix of included activities and free time

Comfort: Comfortable accommodation, with a relaxed pace of travel and many included meals and activities

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This trip generates 43 kg of CO2-e per person per day.
We offset these emissions on your behalf. But we know that is not enough, so we also have a carbon reduction target.
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Why you'll love this trip

Seek out the best wildlife viewing experiences while you explore the diverse Tarangire National Park, Ngorongoro Crater Conservation Area and Serengeti National Park on an exciting series of morning and afternoon 4WD game drives. Look out for zebras, elephants, lions, cheetahs, leopards, hyenas, hippos and more!

Spend two amazing nights at your Feature Stay in the heart of the Serengeti. With no fences, this open camp allows you to connect with your wild surroundings without sacrificing modern comforts.

Venture through the spectacular UNESCO World Heritage-listed Ngorongoro Crater in open top 4WD vehicles. Be astounded by a vast array of wildlife and enjoy a bush picnic lunch on the crater floor.

Stay at a diverse variety of accommodations to experience Tanzania uniquely. From tented camps in the heart of the Serengeti to cozy cottages on an active farm, these eco-lodges, camps and fine hotels will give you access to nature, wildlife and comfort in equal measure.

Get a glimpse of local life when you explore a farmers market and taste local in-season fruits, and learn all about coffee production on a tour in the Karatu highlands.

This itinerary is valid for departures from 01 January 2025 to 31 December 2025.

View the itinerary for departures between 01 January 2024 - 31 December 2024

Itinerary

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Inclusions and activities

Meals

7 breakfasts, 6 lunches, 7 dinners

Transport

4WD Open Safari Vehicle, Private Vehicle

Accommodation

Hotel (4 night), Permanent tented camp (3 nights)

Premium inclusions
  • Arrival airport transfer
  • Tipping for accommodation, activities and transport
  • Luggage transfer
  • Daily breakfast and signature local meal experiences
  • 24/7 on-ground support
Included activities
  • Complimentary Arrival Transfer
  • Arusha - Welcome Dinner
  • Tarangire National Park - Afternoon 4x4 Game Drive
  • Tarangire National Park - Morning 4x4 Game Drive
  • Mto Wa Mbu - Market Visit
  • Serengeti National Park - Morning 4WD Safari
  • Serengeti National Park - Sundowner in the Park
  • Serengeti National Park - Afternoon 4x4 Game Drive
  • Serengeti National Park - Morning 4x4 Game Drive
  • Ngorongoro Crater - 4WD Safari
  • Karatu - Coffee Tour

Optional activities
  • Karatu - Bicycle tour - USD30
  • Serengeti National Park - Balloon Ride (from price) - USD800

Is this trip right for you?

  • Purpose-built 4WDs are used for the duration of the trip. This itinerary features some long travel days, which can be exacerbated by bumpy African roads. It is recommended that you pay close attention to the given approximations of driving hours.
  • As the early bird catches the worm, the early camper sights the animals. There will be many early starts either to make use of the better safari time or to beat the morning traffic on long travel days.

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Important notes

1. A single supplement is available if you’d prefer not to share a room on this trip. The single supplement applies to all nights of your trip and is subject to availability. Please speak to your booking agent for further information. 
2. A complimentary airport arrival transfer is included; valid if you are arriving on Day 1 or if you have booked pre-tour accommodation through us. You must provide your flight details to your booking agent at least 14 days prior to travel.
3. An optional sunrise balloon rides in the Serengeti is possible on this itinerary. Please see the itinerary above for full details of this activity. As the balloon only holds 16 people, places are limited and we recommend you book in advance. Please inquire when booking your trip to book this optional activity.
4. This trip finishes after lunch in Arusha on Day 8. Please do not book any flights departing before 6pm this evening. A departure transfer can be booked for an additional cost.
5. Travel is always an adventure and our leaders are experts when it comes to dealing with anything unexpected along the journey, so sit back and relax while they take care of the rest.

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