Tanzania Discovery
Safari through the Serengeti
From Mount Meru to Ngorongoro Crater, explore Tarangire National Park, Serengeti National Park, and beyond! With most meals and all transportation included, this partially guided adventure makes safari simple. Feast your eyes on vast savannas, come face-to-face with wildlife, and enjoy stays in traditional lodges along the way. This is the African safari experience you've always dreamed about!
What's Included
- Round-trip economy class airfare into Kilimanjaro International Airport (JRO)
- All airport and ground transfers
- 2 nights in Arusha at the Mount Meru Hotel, or similar
- 5 nights in the following accommodation or similar, including lunch and dinner daily plus all park fees and scheduled safari activities as per the itinerary:
- 1 night in Tarangire National Park at the Tarangire Sopa Lodge
- 2 nights in Central Serengeti at the Serengeti Sopa Lodge
- 2 nights in Ngorongoro Crater at the Ngorongoro Sopa Lodge
- Transportation throughout the tour in 4x4 safari vehicle (maximum six people per vehicle)
- Breakfast daily
Helpful Links for Travel to Tanzania:
Great Ways to Explore
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Experience thrilling 4x4 rides through the bush!
- Enjoy a balance of free time and guided drives.
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Fulfill your dreams of seeing zebras, elephants, giraffes, lions, and other breathtaking animals in the wild!
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Gaze out at vast plains filled with baobab trees.
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Explore a wonder of the world - Ngorongoro Crater!
Get ready to encounter jaw-dropping landscapes and wildlife you've only seen in movies! Embark on this 7-night adventure through Tanzania, and enjoy stays in Arusha, Tarangire National Park, Central Serengeti, and the Ngorongoro Crater. Spot elephants, giraffes, and other animals as you're driven through dense bush and wide-open African savannahs. With your own free time, you might want to check out Mount Meru and/or Mount Kilimanjaro! With most meals and all transportation included, this unbeatable package is 100% stress-free.
Please note that some recommendations in the following suggested itinerary may not be included in your package. Check What's Included above for full details on inclusions.
- Round-trip economy class airfare into Kilimanjaro International Airport (JRO)
- All airport and ground transfers
- 2 nights in Arusha at the Mount Meru Hotel, or similar
- 5 nights in the following accommodation or similar, including lunch and dinner daily plus all park fees and scheduled safari activities as per the itinerary:
- 1 night in Tarangire National Park at the Tarangire Sopa Lodge
- 2 nights in Central Serengeti at the Serengeti Sopa Lodge
- 2 nights in Ngorongoro Crater at the Ngorongoro Sopa Lodge
- Transportation throughout the tour in 4x4 safari vehicle (maximum six people per vehicle)
- Breakfast daily
Helpful Links for Travel to Tanzania:
-
Experience thrilling 4x4 rides through the bush!
- Enjoy a balance of free time and guided drives.
-
Fulfill your dreams of seeing zebras, elephants, giraffes, lions, and other breathtaking animals in the wild!
-
Gaze out at vast plains filled with baobab trees.
-
Explore a wonder of the world - Ngorongoro Crater!
Get ready to encounter jaw-dropping landscapes and wildlife you've only seen in movies! Embark on this 7-night adventure through Tanzania, and enjoy stays in Arusha, Tarangire National Park, Central Serengeti, and the Ngorongoro Crater. Spot elephants, giraffes, and other animals as you're driven through dense bush and wide-open African savannahs. With your own free time, you might want to check out Mount Meru and/or Mount Kilimanjaro! With most meals and all transportation included, this unbeatable package is 100% stress-free.
Please note that some recommendations in the following suggested itinerary may not be included in your package. Check What's Included above for full details on inclusions.
Day 1. Welcome to Arusha!
Get ready for adventure! Upon arrival at Kilimanjaro International Airport, you will be met and transferred to your hotel. Spend the night relaxing and exploring the area on your own.
Transfer to Arusha hotel
Check-in - Mount Meru Hotel
Mount Meru Hotel is a perfect location for visitors looking to play golf and explore the city of Arusha! The hotel offers a pool, air-conditioned rooms, TV, minibar, and tea and coffee making facilities. Grab a drink at the bar, one of the 2 onsite restaurants, or relax in the cigar lounge. Mount Meru Hotel is located close to the Arusha golf center, making it perfect for golfers and city explorers!
Day 2. Arusha
Rise and shine! Enjoy a free day in Arusha and embark on your own adventure. You may want to check out Mount Meru, or treat yourself to a tour of Mount Kilimanjaro National Park. The day is yours, so you decide!
Day 3. Arusha - Tarangire National Park
After breakfast, you'll enjoy a scenic ride to Tarangire National Park, home to giant baobab trees and elephant herds! Indulge in a delicious lunch at the lodge, then embark on a thrilling afternoon game drive.
Once you spot incredible wildlife on your safari, gather for a relaxing dinner at the lodge.
Check-in - Tarangire Sopa Lodge
Look carefully among the ancient baobab, grasses, and kopjes of Tarangire National Park to find the luxurious Tarangire Sopa Lodge that has been designed to blend in with its vast surroundings. Home to the greatest concentration of elephants in Africa, keep an eye out for amazing sightings.
Positioned in an excellent part of the park, the Tarangire Sopa Lodge boasts large open rooms, typical safari decour, long archways and a makuti-style thatched roof over dining and reception that adds to the excitement of staying in the park. With poolside dining, a rooftop barbeque area, and indoor dining as well, there are plenty of options on how to spend your time at the Lodge. All rooms are equipped with the basics as well as air conditioning and a balcony.
Day 4. Tarangire National Park - Central Serengeti
Fuel up with a delicious breakfast, then enjoy a game drive as you leave the park!
After you spot some animals, you'll continue to Ngorongoro for lunch. In the afternoon, you'll continue into the Serengeti with another game drive! Following an exciting day, you'll relax at your hotel, where you'll enjoy dinner.
Check-in - Serengeti Sopa Lodge
Enjoy a stay where lions have been released into the wild: Serengeti Sopa Lodge. Sitting comfortably in the Central sector of the Serengeti, this quiet location offers excellent wildlife viewing year round, and is notable for its spectacular predator sightings, especially between July and October.
With the migration passing through twice a year and hot air balloon safari available, the Serengeti Sopa Lodge is an excellent place to stay while on your adventure. Enjoy the view as you take a dip in the refreshing pool and indulge in the delicious restaurant cuisine available.
Day 5. Central Serengeti
Ready for a full day of fun? Enjoy a game drive in the Serengeti with a picnic lunch! See amazing animals and plants up-close, and snap breathtaking photos! This is the Africa you've always dreamed about.
After a day of adventure, indulge in a delicious dinner back at the lodge.
Day 6. Central Serengeti - Ngorongoro Crater
Have your camera ready! Today, you'll take a turn south toward the Ngorongoro Crater. On the way, you'll enjoy a picnic lunch!
Upon arrival, you'll drive up to the crater to see it up-close. With dinner waiting for you at the lodge, the rest of the day is yours to spend at leisure.
Check-in - Ngorongoro Sopa Lodge
Located on the rim of the Ngorongoro Crater in Northern Tanazania, the Ngorongoro Sopa Lodge looks out over one of the most impressive geological features in Africa. With spectacular views, excellent animal viewing, and amazing cultural and walking activities available.
With an impressive 98 guest rooms, charming pool, and excellent dining opportunities, rest in comfort in the Ngorongoro Sopa Lodge in between your safari excursions.
Day 7. Ngorongoro Crater
What's better than a game drive? A game drive inside the Ngorongoro Crater! Spot some animals and enjoy a picnic lunch as you discover the magic of this wonder of the world.
Day 8. Depart Tanzania
Wave goodbye to Tanzania and enjoy a comfortable transfer to the airport. Spend your flight home dreaming about your next adventure!