9 Days Tanzania Under Canvas

Tarangire National Park, Ngorongoro Crater, Serengeti National Park

Overview

Be captivated by extraordinary game viewing and quintessential African landscapes on this safari through Tanzania. The parks in the north of the country boast open savannah, acacia trees and huge herds of game including one of the world’s great wildlife spectacles, the annual Wildebeest Migration. On this adventure, you stay at camps selected for their proximity to the wildlife.

Highlights

Travel between the UNESCO World Heritage National Parks
Behold Africa’s astoundingly diverse wildlife, including the iconic Big Five, from custom-made vehicles with an unobstructed view from every seat

Tour Plan

Day 1: Arrive Arusha

A warm welcome to northern Tanzania at Kilimanjaro Airport and a private transfer to your hotel, located Arusha City.

Day 2: Arusha – Tarangire National Park

This morning you are driven (approx. 2hrs) to Tarangire National Park, home to one of the country’s largest elephant populations. On arrival at the park entrance gate, you will commence a full day game drive with a picnic lunch before arriving at camp late in the afternoon. Your camp is situated in a remote corner of the park amongst giant acacia trees with views out beyond the savannah. The landscape is filled with ancient baobab trees, ambling elephants, and birds in flight.

Meals: BLD

Day 3: Tarangire National Park

This park is famous for its large herds of elephants which migrate through the park in search of water between July and October. Breathtaking views of the Maasai Steppe and the mountains to the south make a stop at Tarangire a memorable experience. A full day allows time for plenty of game viewing.

Meals: BLD

Day 4: Lake Manyara National Park

Driving from Tarangire to Lake Manyara National Park for a game drive. Later in the afternoon, we will drive to Ngorongoro Conservation Area for overnight.

Meals: BLD

Day 5: Ngorongoro Crater

Descend into this vast extinct volcano whose towering walls are a natural enclosure for a dazzling abundance of wildlife. See wildebeest, zebra, buffalo, and gazelle on the plains, waterbuck, bushbuck, and eland in the forest, a healthy elephant population, black rhino, lion, hippo, and flamingos.

Meals: BLD

Day 6: Serengeti National Park

This morning board your light aircraft flight into the world-famous Serengeti. Game viewing in the park varies depending on the time of year. Your classic tented safari camp is mobile and moves seasonally between two sites according to the movement of the game, ensuring you are always in the best spot to witness the Great Wildebeest Migration.

Meals: BLD

Days 7-8: Serengeti National Park

With an expert safari guide, explore the vast plains of the Serengeti in search of predators and other game for the next two days. The Serengeti plays host to a wonderful spectacle each year – the annual migration of millions of wildebeest and zebra who follow the rains in their continual search for grass and water – an unforgettable experience.

Meals: BLD

Day 9: Serengeti National Park – Depart Arusha

A flight returns you to Kilimanjaro Airport where your Tanzanian safari ends.

Meals: BL

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Included

Excluded

Tour Price Will Include

All Park fees
All activities (unless labeled as optional)
All accommodations as stated in the itinerary
A professional driver/guide
All transportation (unless labeled as optional)
All Meals (as specified in the day-by-day section)

Tour Price Will Not Include

International flights (from/to home)
Additional accommodation before and at the end of the tour
Tips (tipping guideline US$20.00 pp per day)
Personal items (souvenirs, travel insurance, visa fees, etc.)
Services not mentioned in the program
Travel insurance and medical repatriation
Items of a personal nature

Book This Tour

Our classic tariff is an ideal combination of price and quality. We have selected comfortable lodges right in savannah centers for an unforgettable experience. Each lodge offers a cozy room with breathtaking scenery and all the necessities, including Wi-Fi. Chef-inspired meals, prepared with fresh ingredients are sure to please both vegetarians and meat-lovers.

Our professional tour guides will tell you all about the wild world of Africa and lead you to some of the rarest animals on the continent