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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.

IMPORTANT INFORMATION

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.



Tour details
Tour Provider Intrepid Travel
Price From
$8,202
Number of Days
8
Start Location
Arusha, Tanzania
End Location
Arusha, Tanzania
Age Range
Avg. 30+
Group Size
1 to 12
Tour Style
Comfort
Tour Themes
Adventure
Physical Rating
Easy to Moderate
Itinerary Open all
Day 1: Arusha
Karibu! Welcome to Tanzania. Your adventure begins in Arusha – your gateway to the incredible national parks of Tanzania. When you arrive in Kilimanjaro Airport, you’ll be met by a local representative and transferred to your hotel for your welcome meeting at 6 pm tonight. Located on the woodland slopes of Mount Meru in the heart of a traditional coffee farm, your hotel offers fantastic views of Lake Duluti. If you arrive early, you might like to visit the Natural History Museum or head to the Ngaramtoni Market to shop for handicrafts. After your meeting, join your leader and fellow travellers for a short walk to the shores of the lake, where you’ll find chairs and lamps set up for a private welcome dinner. Toast to the beginning of a new adventure and enjoy your stunning surroundings.
Day 2: Tarangire National Park
After breakfast, drive on to Tarangire National Park, dotted with baobab trees and varied wildlife. The area experiences its own small-scale migration, as animals travel from Tarangire to Lake Manyara in search of water and grass. Your accommodation here is a permanent tented camp in the heart of the park with wonderful views of the Tarangire River. During the migration periods, you may be lucky enough to witness zebras, wildebeest and elephants passing by the veranda of your tent – a true African bush experience. In the afternoon, set out into the park for a 4WD game drive in search of the wildlife.
Day 3: Ngorongoro Highlands
Rise early for a quick breakfast before a thrilling 4WD game drive. Tarangire National Park is populated with elephants, herds of cape buffalo, gazelles, Burchell’s zebras, giraffes and warthogs. Their predators also roam the park – look out for lions, cheetahs, leopards, hyenas, jackals and even African wild dogs. If you look to the skies, you’ll see the park’s abundant array of birdlife. After, continue your journey to the Ngorongoro Highlands. Along the way, stop at a local farmers’ market for a look at local life. Watch traders and buyers haggle over the prices of a colourful array of fruits and vegetables – your leader will pick up some seasonal fruits for you to try yourself. This afternoon, you have free time so maybe speak to your leader for tips on how to get the most out of this wonderful area.
Day 4: Serengeti National Park
Today, you’ll make your way to the wide-open plains of the Serengeti. Travel through the Ngorongoro Conservation Area, skirting the mighty volcanic Ngorongoro Crater. Arrive at the 'Endless Plains' of the Serengeti – they span some 14,700 sq km, home to about three million animals! Here, you might see wildebeest, zebras, gazelles, lions, cheetahs, warthogs, hyenas, hippos and ostriches. This afternoon, head out on a 4WD game drive in the southern regions of the Serengeti for your first look at the park’s wildlife. In the evening, retire to your Feature Stay accommodation – a permanent tented camp in the breathtaking wilderness of the Serengeti. With no fences, this magnificent eco-camp allows you to really connect with your wild surroundings without sacrificing modern comforts. Each tent is equipped with en-suite bathrooms and large windows, providing an opportunity to spot wildlife from the comfort of your bed! The charming lounge area and dining tent are perfect for socialising with fellow travellers while taking in the mesmerising natural beauty of the surroundings. Tonight, you’ll enjoy dinner to a soundtrack of the wild Serengeti.
Day 5: Serengeti National Park
The interactions between the many species of the Serengeti plains often provide some of the best wildlife viewing opportunities in the world. You may like to spend the morning on a hot air balloon safari over the great plains. Today, you'll go on a full day game drive in through the wide plains. Watch the landscape change within the park from the vast treeless central plains to thick scrub and forest in the north. Linking these areas is the savannah, punctuated by acacia trees and rock outcrops. Start at sunrise with a morning game drive, then return to the camp in the middle of the day to escape the midday sun. Take some time to relax, then when it’s cooled down and the animals are more active, set out again for an afternoon game drive. Pull up in the park and enjoy a refreshing 'sundowner' (an iconic part of traditional safari life).
Day 6: Ngorongoro Highlands
This morning, depart the Serengeti National Park and travel back to the Ngorongoro Crater Conservation Area – one of Africa's most beautiful nature reserves and the world's largest intact caldera. Within this crater lies every type of ecosystem, including riverine forests, open plains, freshwater and alkaline lakes. The scenery is awe-inspiring as you descend almost 600 m down to the crater floor. Within its 300 sq km lies a remarkable concentration of wildlife and on your game drive, you may even see the highly endangered black rhinoceros! On the crater floor, grassland blends into swamps, lakes, rivers, woodlands and hills. The Maasai are permitted to water their cattle at the permanent lake and can be seen leading their animals in and out of the crater. Enjoy a bush picnic lunch on the crater floor before continuing with your game drive. After, return to the Ngorongoro Highlands.
Day 7: Ngorongoro Highlands
Enjoy a morning at leisure. Today you'll learn all about coffee, with a hands-on tour of a coffee plantation, covering the coffee process from seed, to bean, to cup. In the afternoon, spend some time relaxing by the pool, or speak to your leader about the other activities available.
Day 8: Arusha
This morning, depart the lodge and make the drive back to Arusha. You should expect to arrive back in Arusha by lunchtime, at which point your adventure comes to an end. Please do not book any international flights departing before 6 pm this evening to allow for any unexpected delays. If you would like to extend your stay in Arusha, additional accommodation can be booked in advance.
Inclusions
  • Meals: 7 breakfasts, 6 lunches, 7 dinners.
  • Transport: 4WD Open Safari Vehicle, Private Vehicle.
  • Accommodation: Hotel (4 night), Permanent tented camp (3 nights).
  • 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.
Departure dates
All pp pricing is based on twin share occupancy. Single supplements will apply
Start End Availability Price NZD
17 May 2025 24 May 2025 7 $8,202
14 Jun 2025 21 Jun 2025 1 $11,355
28 Jun 2025 05 Jul 2025 5 $10,065
26 Jul 2025 02 Aug 2025 2 $11,265
02 Aug 2025 09 Aug 2025 6 $11,065
16 Aug 2025 23 Aug 2025 5 $10,535
23 Aug 2025 30 Aug 2025 6 $10,865
30 Aug 2025 06 Sep 2025 8 $10,420
06 Sep 2025 13 Sep 2025 4 $10,535
13 Sep 2025 20 Sep 2025 9 $10,415
27 Sep 2025 04 Oct 2025 1 $10,635
25 Oct 2025 01 Nov 2025 8 $9,870
10 Jan 2026 17 Jan 2026 11 $10,615
14 Feb 2026 21 Feb 2026 12 $10,615
16 May 2026 23 May 2026 12 $10,615
13 Jun 2026 20 Jun 2026 12 $10,615
20 Jun 2026 27 Jun 2026 12 $9,650
27 Jun 2026 04 Jul 2026 12 $11,040
04 Jul 2026 11 Jul 2026 12 $9,650
11 Jul 2026 18 Jul 2026 12 $11,040
18 Jul 2026 25 Jul 2026 12 $9,650
25 Jul 2026 01 Aug 2026 12 $11,040
01 Aug 2026 08 Aug 2026 10 $11,460
15 Aug 2026 22 Aug 2026 12 $11,460
22 Aug 2026 29 Aug 2026 12 $11,460
29 Aug 2026 05 Sep 2026 12 $11,460
05 Sep 2026 12 Sep 2026 12 $11,460
12 Sep 2026 19 Sep 2026 12 $11,040
19 Sep 2026 26 Sep 2026 12 $11,040
26 Sep 2026 03 Oct 2026 12 $11,040
03 Oct 2026 10 Oct 2026 12 $9,650
24 Oct 2026 31 Oct 2026 12 $10,615
09 Jan 2027 16 Jan 2027 12 $10,130
13 Feb 2027 20 Feb 2027 12 $10,130
15 May 2027 22 May 2027 12 $10,130
12 Jun 2027 19 Jun 2027 12 $10,130
19 Jun 2027 26 Jun 2027 12 $10,130
26 Jun 2027 03 Jul 2027 12 $10,130
03 Jul 2027 10 Jul 2027 12 $10,130
10 Jul 2027 17 Jul 2027 12 $10,130
17 Jul 2027 24 Jul 2027 12 $10,130
24 Jul 2027 31 Jul 2027 12 $10,130
31 Jul 2027 07 Aug 2027 12 $10,130
14 Aug 2027 21 Aug 2027 12 $10,130
21 Aug 2027 28 Aug 2027 12 $10,130
28 Aug 2027 04 Sep 2027 12 $10,130
04 Sep 2027 11 Sep 2027 12 $10,130
11 Sep 2027 18 Sep 2027 12 $10,130
18 Sep 2027 25 Sep 2027 12 $10,130
25 Sep 2027 02 Oct 2027 12 $10,130
02 Oct 2027 09 Oct 2027 12 $10,130
23 Oct 2027 30 Oct 2027 12 $10,130
08 Jan 2028 15 Jan 2028 12 $10,130