African Photo Safari: Tanzania Classic North
with optional Zanzibar Island extension
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Tanzania Classic North by Air (optional Zanzibar island extension priced and detailed separately, below)
8 days/7 nights: Tarangire National Park 2n, Ngorongoro 2n, Serengeti 3n
From $7,390 per person, sharing (please inquire for pricing for your dates & group size)
Travel through northern Tanzania’s iconic national parks, home to some of Africa’s best wildlife densities as well as the changing landscapes of the Great Rift Valley and the rich culture of the Maasai. Enjoy game drives in the Ngorongoro Crater looking for rhino, watch herds of elephant in the verdant swamps of Tarangire and explore the vast savannah plains of the Serengeti on this experience-rich safari.
8 days/7 nights: Tarangire National Park 2n, Ngorongoro 2n, Serengeti 3n
From $7,390 per person, sharing (please inquire for pricing for your dates & group size)
Travel through northern Tanzania’s iconic national parks, home to some of Africa’s best wildlife densities as well as the changing landscapes of the Great Rift Valley and the rich culture of the Maasai. Enjoy game drives in the Ngorongoro Crater looking for rhino, watch herds of elephant in the verdant swamps of Tarangire and explore the vast savannah plains of the Serengeti on this experience-rich safari.
Day 1: Tarangire National Park On arrival at Kilimanjaro International Airport you will proceed to the Coastal Aviation desk for your light-aircraft flight to Tarangire National Park, just 20 minutes away. Your guide will meet you here and game-drive you back to camp, where you can settle in and enjoy some lunch. Relax during the heat of the day before afternoon tea is served, and then go out on an afternoon game drive to explore this varied and wildlife-rich park. The large elephant herds in the drier months are a real highlight here, but the wildlife and birdlife are excellent year-round.
Days 2 Safari walk & game drive Set off this morning on a guided walking safari, learning to look for signs of wildlife nearby, from bird calls to tracks in the earth. You can approach smaller creatures such as warthogs, small antelope species and birdlife, all of which are less skittish when approached on foot compared to a vehicle. Return to camp for lunch and a rest during the heat of the day. After tea and cake, head out on a late-afternoon game drive, stopping for sundowner drinks in a scenic spot. The adventure continues with a night game drive, seeking out nocturnal species such as mongoose and nightjars, as well as predators such as lions on the move. Return to camp for a late dinner.
Day 3: Manyara & Ngorongoro Crater Depart after a leisurely breakfast for the airstrip. From here, you will fly over Lake Manyara to the Manyara Airstrip. A guide will drive you through coffee plantations towards the Ngorongoro Crater, a journey of 3 hours to reach the property, enjoying a packed lunch on the way. Stop at the viewpoint overlooking the crater to soak in the spectacular landscape and continue your drive around the rim until you reach the Olmoti Crater, where you will stay for the next two nights. If you feel like stretching your legs, you can opt for a guided walk from the camp up to the rim of Olmoti Crater, passing through dense forest and waterfalls on the way.
Days 2 Safari walk & game drive Set off this morning on a guided walking safari, learning to look for signs of wildlife nearby, from bird calls to tracks in the earth. You can approach smaller creatures such as warthogs, small antelope species and birdlife, all of which are less skittish when approached on foot compared to a vehicle. Return to camp for lunch and a rest during the heat of the day. After tea and cake, head out on a late-afternoon game drive, stopping for sundowner drinks in a scenic spot. The adventure continues with a night game drive, seeking out nocturnal species such as mongoose and nightjars, as well as predators such as lions on the move. Return to camp for a late dinner.
Day 3: Manyara & Ngorongoro Crater Depart after a leisurely breakfast for the airstrip. From here, you will fly over Lake Manyara to the Manyara Airstrip. A guide will drive you through coffee plantations towards the Ngorongoro Crater, a journey of 3 hours to reach the property, enjoying a packed lunch on the way. Stop at the viewpoint overlooking the crater to soak in the spectacular landscape and continue your drive around the rim until you reach the Olmoti Crater, where you will stay for the next two nights. If you feel like stretching your legs, you can opt for a guided walk from the camp up to the rim of Olmoti Crater, passing through dense forest and waterfalls on the way.
Days 4 Ngorongoro game drive & cultural visit After an early breakfast, depart with your guide for the Ngorongoro Crater, a drive of around an hour until you reach the descent road. Spend the morning game-driving on the crater floor in search of the varied wildlife that lives here. You’ll enjoy a picnic lunch during the heat of the day in a shady spot before driving back to your camp, where you can relax a little. In the late afternoon, a guide will take you to one of the nearby Maasai villages, where you can learn more about this rich culture and take part in their afternoon activities, which often include rounding up cattle into the boma for the night.
Day 5: Serengeti Depart by road for the Manyara Airstrip, 3 hours away, where you will catch a flight to the central Serengeti, just 45 minutes away. A guide will meet you at the airstrip and game-drive you back to camp, stopping at any wildlife sightings along the way. Settle into your tent before going on an afternoon game drive to fully explore your final national park. The Serengeti is impressive in terms of both the diversity and density of wildlife found here, so there is plenty to discover each day. Return to camp in the early evening for drinks around the campfire and dinner.
Day 5: Serengeti Depart by road for the Manyara Airstrip, 3 hours away, where you will catch a flight to the central Serengeti, just 45 minutes away. A guide will meet you at the airstrip and game-drive you back to camp, stopping at any wildlife sightings along the way. Settle into your tent before going on an afternoon game drive to fully explore your final national park. The Serengeti is impressive in terms of both the diversity and density of wildlife found here, so there is plenty to discover each day. Return to camp in the early evening for drinks around the campfire and dinner.
Days 6–7: Overnight in Serengeti National Park Safari activities take place in the early morning and late afternoon, when wildlife is most active. You will explore with expert guides on game drives, looking for the big cats that have made the Serengeti famous, as well as hippos wallowing in muddy pools and giraffe browsing the fresh shoots of an acacia tree. In between, you will return to camp for a delicious lunch, and to have a siesta or catch up on a good book. Evenings are spent sharing stories of your day’s adventures with other guests around the dinner table.
Day 8: Departure Enjoy a final breakfast in camp before a short drive to the airstrip for your late-morning flight back to Kilimanjaro Airport in Arusha. The flight will likely stop a couple of times on the way to drop off/pick up passengers, and the total journey will be approximately 2.5 hours. You will land at the international airport so you can simply collect your luggage and check in for your international flight home.
INCLUSIONS: All logistics starting and ending at Kilimanjaro International Airport, all light-aircraft flights within Tanzania, all park fees and taxes including Ngorongoro Crater descent fee, shared safari activities, all meals and house drinks on safari and medical evacuation insurance.
EXCLUSIONS: International flights to Tanzania, Tanzania entry visa, inoculations, gratuities, additional activities (e.g. hot air ballooning in Serengeti), meals and drinks. Soirée Tour Manager is NOT included, but can be added at additional cost
EXCLUSIONS: International flights to Tanzania, Tanzania entry visa, inoculations, gratuities, additional activities (e.g. hot air ballooning in Serengeti), meals and drinks. Soirée Tour Manager is NOT included, but can be added at additional cost
Or extend to Zanzibar!
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Zanzibar Island Extension
Rather than flying straight home after your safari, fly onward to Zanzibar Island, just off the coast of Tanzania, where you can unwind on a beautiful, white sandy beach for a few days. Swim in the warm Indian Ocean, snorkel on tropical reefs and enjoy sandbank picnics. Perhaps visit Stone Town for a day to marvel at the mix of Swahili and Arabic architecture and to barter for some souvenirs to take home. Whether you spend your time here simply relaxing and taking stock of your safari adventures or enjoying daytrips and water sports is entirely up to you.
4 days/3 nights Matemwe, Zanzibar
Starts: Serengeti National Park / Ends: Zanzibar Airport, Tanzania
From $1620 per person, sharing (please inquire for pricing for your dates, your group, and your inclusions)
4 days/3 nights Matemwe, Zanzibar
Starts: Serengeti National Park / Ends: Zanzibar Airport, Tanzania
From $1620 per person, sharing (please inquire for pricing for your dates, your group, and your inclusions)
Day 8: Serengeti to Zanzibar Fly from the Serengeti to Zanzibar, a journey of approximately 3.5 hours. The plane may stop on the way a few times to drop off/pick up passengers. On arrival in Zanzibar you will be met and driven by private vehicle to your lodge in the north east of the island. Spend the rest of the afternoon unwinding in your thatch-and-stone chalet right on the ocean, snoozing in the hammock or swimming in one of the two pools.
Days 9 & 10: At your leisure Spend your days at Matemwe relaxing and swimming in the warm Indian Ocean, taking a boat to the reef to snorkel or dive, kayaking along the shoreline looking for turtles, sailing in a dhow watching for dolphins or taking a picnic lunch to a remote sandbank. Other watersports on offer include stand up paddleboarding, kayaking and kitesurfing (seasonal).
Day 11: Departure After breakfast you will be driven back to Zanzibar Airport, a journey of approximately 1.5 hours, where you can check in for your international flight home.
Days 9 & 10: At your leisure Spend your days at Matemwe relaxing and swimming in the warm Indian Ocean, taking a boat to the reef to snorkel or dive, kayaking along the shoreline looking for turtles, sailing in a dhow watching for dolphins or taking a picnic lunch to a remote sandbank. Other watersports on offer include stand up paddleboarding, kayaking and kitesurfing (seasonal).
Day 11: Departure After breakfast you will be driven back to Zanzibar Airport, a journey of approximately 1.5 hours, where you can check in for your international flight home.
INCLUSIONS: Onward flight beyond Kilimanjaro (where the main Tanzania Classic North by Air itinerary concludes) to Zanzibar, private road transfers from airport to hotel in Zanzibar, half-board basis (breakfast and dinner included) on Zanzibar, and medical evacuation insurance.
EXCLUSIONS: Main Tanzania Classic North by Air itinerary, international flights to Tanzania, Tanzania entry visa, inoculations, gratuities, Zanzibar activities and additional meals and drinks. Soirée Tour Manager is NOT included, but can be added at additional cost
EXCLUSIONS: Main Tanzania Classic North by Air itinerary, international flights to Tanzania, Tanzania entry visa, inoculations, gratuities, Zanzibar activities and additional meals and drinks. Soirée Tour Manager is NOT included, but can be added at additional cost
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