africa·Multi-day tour·6 days
6-Day Taste of Tanzania Group Guided Tour from Arusha: Tarangire National Park, Serengeti, Ngorongoro Crater and Lake Manyara
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What you'll experience
Highlights
• Scenic Safari: Explore Serengeti in open-top vehicles and spot the Big 5
• Volcano Visit: See an ancient volcano with wildlife and predators
• Starry Camping: Camp under the star-filled skies of the Serengeti
• Unique Lodging: Stay 1 night in a hotel and 2 nights in special accommodations
• Volcano Visit: See an ancient volcano with wildlife and predators
• Starry Camping: Camp under the star-filled skies of the Serengeti
• Unique Lodging: Stay 1 night in a hotel and 2 nights in special accommodations
6 days
Day-by-day itinerary
- 1
Day 1 — Arusha - Tarangire
Arusha
Welcome to your African safari adventure! Our first stop is the Shanga Community Project, which offers employment to the disabled people of the community.
Tarangire National Park
Afterwards, we'll head to our first national park in Tanzania - Tarangire, home to two of Africa's giants: elephants and baobab trees. The lodge will provide us with a buffet dinner tonight, so make sure you're hungry!
Day Highlight:
*Visit Shanga Community Project MAKE TRAVEL MATTER® Experience (INCLUDED EXPERIENCES)——Support this social enterprise that employs local disabled people with artisanal skills. Watch weaving, glass blowing, beading, paper making and metal work.Meals: B: Excluded, L: Excluded, D: IncludedStay: Roika Tented Camp - 2
Day 2 — Tarangire
Tarangire National Park
An early start this morning will take us into the Tarangire National Park for a full day, in the hopes for a glimpse of some of its elusive predators and changing landscapes. We'll stay here for most of the day with a packed lunch provided to give us the most opportunity of exploring this wildlife wilderness. Afterwards, we'll visit a Maasai village, meeting some of the locals to learn all about their customs and way of life. There'll be a buffet dinner tonight too, so be sure to save some room!
Day Highlight:
*Take a Game Drive in Tarangire MAKE TRAVEL MATTER® Experience (INCLUDED EXPERIENCES)——Take a drive through the ‘land of giants’. This national park is known for its elephants and sprawling Baobab trees.
*Maasai Village Tour, Tarangire MAKE TRAVEL MATTER® Experience (Free-time add on)——Take an inside look at these nomadic tribes and see what life is like for the Maasai people of East Africa. You will be welcomed into their village while a Maasai warrior takes you on a tour of their everyday life as well as customs and traditions.
Please Note: Only US$ in cash can be paid for this excursion.
Tarangire National Park
Meals: B: Included, L: Included, D: IncludedStay: Roika Tented Camp - 3
Day 3 — Tarangire - Serengeti
Tarangire National Park
After breakfast we'll set out in our safari vehicles to our next destination: the Serengeti.
Serengeti
We take in views of the Rift valley and the rim of Ngorogoro Crater as we make our way to the main gate of the Serengeti, stopping off to visit Mto Wa Mbu Village and a local market. We'll drive through the endless plains of this vast reserve to reach our accommodation for the night. Tonights accommodation will be a safari-style lodge in the middle of the Serengeti. A buffet meal will be served for dinner, and you're free to sit outside and listen to the sounds of nocturnal animals waking up to forage or hunt, all while sitting under the bright canopy of stars in the African sky.
Day Highlight:
*Take an afternoon Game Drive in the Serengeti MAKE TRAVEL MATTER® Experience (INCLUDED EXPERIENCES)——Watch out for local wildlife as we head to our camp, which is bang in the middle of these endless plains. Could the location be any more epic?
*Explore Mto Wa Mbu Market (INCLUDED EXPERIENCES)——Stroll through the Maasai Market with vibrant stalls of fruit, handmade shukas and beaded jewellery. And even sample traditional dishes (washed down with banana beer!). You'll also learn about the art of Makonde carving in this little town that's home to around 120 Maasai tribes - all with their own unique language and customs.Meals: B: Included, L: Included, D: IncludedStay: Kon tiki Serengeti Camp - 4
Day 4 — Serengeti
Serengeti
We'll spend a full day seeking out the game of Africa's plains, with predators in hot pursuit of their prey. If the wildebeest migration is around, then you are in for a wildlife treat: millions of wildebeest and zebra grazing for as far as the eye can see really is one of Africas' greatest spectacles to observe. If you want to make today even more unforgettable, you can opt in for a once-in-a-lifetime Balloon safari. A buffet dinner awaits us back at our safari camp.
Day Highlight:
*Take a morning Game Drive in the Serengeti MAKE TRAVEL MATTER® Experience (INCLUDED EXPERIENCES)——Was that lion we heard last night? Let’s go find out. Take an incredible morning drive in search of the wildlife we heard throughout the night.
*Take another afternoon Game Drive in the Serengeti MAKE TRAVEL MATTER® Experience (INCLUDED EXPERIENCES)——Cruise around the plains at sunset to explore new areas and spot a few more animals before they head off to bed.
*Serengeti Balloon Safari (Free-time add on)——Rise with the sun as this excursion takes-off at sunrise for a spectacular start to the morning. Wildlife spotting commences immediately as you drift along the Serengeti savannah from just a few feet above to ground to high in the sky for glorious views. The flight lasts about 50mins and is followed by a bush breakfast complete with bubbly.
Serengeti National Park
Meals: B: Included, L: Included, D: IncludedStay: Kon tiki Serengeti Camp - 5
Day 5 — Serengeti - Ngorongoro Crater
Serengeti
Enjoy some breakfast before we depart the Serengeti with a morning game drive on our way to our next destination, the Ngorongoro Crater.
Ngorongoro Crater
In the late morning we reach the Ngorongoro Crater, an ancient volcano, boasting one of the highest densities of predators stalking the abundant wildlife enclosed inside the volcano's centre. We'll stop here for a picnic lunch before we ascend the plateau. A true natural wonder, only found in Africa
Day Highlight:
*Take another morning Game Drive in the Serengeti MAKE TRAVEL MATTER® Experience (INCLUDED EXPERIENCES)——Another day, another game drive, giving us the most amount of opportunities to see the wildlife that roams these plains.
*Take a Game Drive through Ngorongoro Crater MAKE TRAVEL MATTER® Experience (INCLUDED EXPERIENCES)——Experience a one-of-a-kind drive inside an ancient volcano that’s packed with incredible wildlife and right in the heart of the action.
Ngorongoro Crater
Meals: B: Included, L: Included, D: IncludedStay: Eileen's Tree Inn - 6
Day 6 — Ngorongoro Crater - Lake Manyara - Arusha
Ngorongoro Crater
Its our last day on safari and our last chance for some wildlife viewing. Opt to jump on one last game drive to Lake Manyara National Park.
Lake Manyara
Renowned for its famed tree-climbing lions, Lake Manyara is a completely different ecosystem to the other parks we have visited with grassy floodplains and massive forests to spot unique wildlife and bird-life to this region.
Arusha
With full hearts and memories made, it's time to say fond farewells to your new lifelong friends, and to our African adventure.
Day Highlight:
*Take a Game Drive on Lake Manyara (Free-time add on)——Don’t miss your chance to discover Lake Manyara, its spectacular forests and savanna's as well as its colossal wildlife – including pink flamingos and tree-climbing lions. (Nope, that’s not a typo.)
Please Note: Only US$ in cash can be paid for this excursion.
Lake Manyara
Meals: B: Included, L: Included, D: Excluded
What's included
Included
- Accommodation: 5-night Accommodation (1 night in Hotel, 2 nights in Special Stay and 2 nights in Lodge)
- Meals: 5 Breakfasts, 5 Lunches, 5 Dinners
- Team: Expert Trip Manager, Driver Team, Local Guides
- Transport: Safari Vehicles
- Activity: 8 included experiences
Not included
- Service fee for travel director and driver
- Airfares or related transportation between your home and departure city
- All personal expenses including hotel room service and meals; however, you have the option to pay for meals the tour guide arranges
- Optional tours and mandatory fees are not covered in the tour cost; kindly pay these directly to the guide during the tour. For details, please check the daily itinerary. (Costs listed are estimated; the tour guide will provide final confirmation.)
- Travel insurance
- Free-time Add-ons: Free Time Add-Ons are optional extras to enhance your trip, usually booked during your trip
Cancellation policy
| When you cancel | Refund | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| 0–2 days before | 0% | Cancellation Made Within 2 days prior to departure, No Refund |
| 3–9 days before | 25% | Cancellation Made Within 3 days to 9 days prior to departure, Refund 25% of total purchase amount |
| 10–23 days before | 50% | Cancellation Made Within 10 days to 23 days prior to departure, Refund 50% of total purchase amount |
| 24–61 days before | 75% | Cancellation Made Within 24 days to 61 days prior to departure, Refund 75% of total purchase amount |
| 62+ days before | 200% | Cancellation Made 62 or more days prior to departure, only $200 charge handling fee by person |
Read the full cancellation terms
• Air ticket (either before/after trip or included within trip): $75.00/person plus airline charges.
• Extra hotel accommodation: non-refundable.
• Transfers: non-refundable.
• Special events and activities may incur additional penalty.
• Extra hotel accommodation: non-refundable.
• Transfers: non-refundable.
• Special events and activities may incur additional penalty.
Important info
Special notes
- IMPORTANT: Please see important visa details sent with your invoice. The full duration of this itinerary is operated by a 4X4 safari vehicles, every one of the 7 seats is a window seat which, along with the pop top roof, gives the best wildlife viewing opportunities. The tour will travel over a variety of terrains, resulting in some rough and bumpy journeys. We would not recommend it to anyone suffering from back problems. Guests must be comfortable climbing in and out of the safari vehicle multiple times a day on this trip.
- DAY 1: Trip starts in Arusha at 12:00. Travellers to arrive into Arusha Airport (ARK). Travellers must arrange their own way from the airport at their own expense. The kick-start meeting starts at 07:00. It is not recommended to book flights arriving on the first day of the trip. Pre night is recommended in Nairobi. DAY 6: Trip ends in Arusha at 13:00. Travellers to depart from Arusha Airport (ARK). Complimentary departure transfer arrives at Arusha Airport at 12:00 on the last day of the tour. It is not recommended to book flights prior to 15:00. Travellers departing Kilimanjaro Airport must arrange their own transfer. It is not recommended to book flights prior to 19:00.
- TANZANIA: USA passport holders require a visa for Tanzania. Visa must be obtained prior to departure. We recommend applying approx. 60 days prior to departure.
- Passports with a minimum of 6 months validity after return date are required and are at your expense. Please contact the consulate/embassy and family doctor for further details on medical vaccinations that may be required for specific countries. Non-US citizens please check with your nearest consulate.
- VACCINATION: Yellow Fever vaccination is recommended for trips visiting East Africa. Yellow Fever certificate not required unless travellers are arriving from or transiting through a country or region listed by the WHO as infected with Yellow Fever (e.g. Kenya). Recommend travellers check with doctor for immunizations and vaccinations prior to travel.
- Day 1 is the start date and first hotel night included with the journey. Please arrange flights to arrive on or before Day 1. To give ample time for check-in and security, we recommend arriving at the airport 3 hours prior to your flight departure.
- SPECIAL STAY: Single accommodation at special stay Kon Tiki Serengeti Camp in the Serengeti (Days 3-4) is available at an additional cost on request basis only.
- Why only 18-35?
- Not all 18 to 35-year-olds wanna travel in a group where everyone's a similar age, but plenty do - and that's where we come in.
- Age-restrictions allow us to tailor everything to YOU. From the areas we stay in, to the restaurants and shopping districts we visit, to active experiences, hotels and hostels and even the music we play on the coach. The all-round vibe of the trip is designed for people who are young and hungry for adventure. And it's unique to the local operator. - What kind of luggage should I bring? What are restrictions?
Luggage allowance is limited to 1 soft sided bag (duffel bag or similar) per traveller at maximum of 33lbs/15kg plus a day bag for sunblock, water, camera, sunscreen, and binoculars. No hard sided suitcases are permitted and weight allowance is strictly enforced. Soft sided bags make it easier for the Drive Guides to pack the luggage space efficiently. Refer to trip documents for any exceptions. - Do I need to have travel insurance for this trip?
- Yes! It's a requirement of traveling with the local operator that you take out a comprehensive insurance policy, covering:
* Cancellation
* Personal injury
* Death
* Medical expenses
* Repatriation expenses
* Evacuation expenses
* Personal liability
* Loss of personal property
* Any and all activities included on your trip
Pricing notes (children, single supplement)
* Price for Single Occupancy applies when one person stays in one standard hotel room.
* Price for Double Occupancy applies when two people stay in one standard hotel room respectively.
* Maximum room capacity: 2 people.
* Age restriction: 18-35 years old.
* Price for Double Occupancy applies when two people stay in one standard hotel room respectively.
* Maximum room capacity: 2 people.
* Age restriction: 18-35 years old.
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