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Classic Tanzania Safari Circuit

PRIVATE TOUR - 11 DAY SAMPLE ITINERARY

FROM $13368+

Private Tour Highlights

  • Experience some of the best game viewing in the region
  • See the large herds of elephants residing in Tarangire National Park
  • Get a unique insight into the Maasai culture
  • Embrace the wild and unhinged image of Africa
  • Witness a massive wildebeest migration
  • See the Rift Valley – an integral part of the human experience
  • Track large prides of lions, elephant, zebra, and black rhino
  • Spend three nights in the Serengeti – the country’s most renowned park
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Tour Overview

On this safari tour of Tanzania let Yampu guide you to several of the popular National Parks and Conservation areas that provide the best game viewing in the region. During this tour you will visit Tarangire, the Ngorongoro Crater, the Serengeti and Lake Manyara. Together these areas paint a portrait of the Tanzania landscape and wildlife.

Upon arrival, you will be transferred to Arusha to spend the night. The following day, you will begin the safari circuit in Tarangire National Park. The park’s 2,850 square kilometers is home to many wetland areas and is especially known for large herds of elephants and majestic baobab trees. In addition to its variety of classic African animals, the park also offers a unique insight into the Maasai culture and way of life.

After two nights in Tarangire, the next two nights will be spent at the Ngorongoro Crater, a large, un-flooded volcanic caldera which formed when a giant volcano exploded and collapsed on itself millions of years ago. Within the crater’s rim are plains teeming with herds of animals, while the surrounding highlands offer views that are out of this world.

Then, you will spend tree nights in the Serengeti, easily the country’s most renowned park and also the largest. Its far reaching plains of endless grass, tinged with the twisted shadows of acaicia tree have made it the quintessential image of a wild and untarnished Africa. It is also home to the annual wildebeest migration, where more then a million animals make the seasonal journey into the plains.

Finish your safari circuit in Lake Manyara National Park. Located beneath the cliffs of the Manyara Escarpment, on the edge of the Rift Valley, Lake Manyara National Park offers varied ecosystems, incredible bird life, and breathtaking views. Lake Manyara’s famous tree-climbing lions are the only kind of their species in the world. They make the ancient mahogany and elegant acacias their home during the rainy season, and are a well-known but rather rare feature of the northern park. In addition to the lions, the national park is also home to the largest concentration of baboons anywhere in the world — a fact that makes for interesting game viewing of large families of the primates.

Inclusions
Price Includes:
Round trip domestic airfare from Dar es Salaam to Arusha, All accommodations (Prices shown for High Season, inquire for shoulder), All transfers between accommodations with baggage assistance and handling, All meals, non premium drinks, and game drives, Emergency evacuation insurance, National Park fees and all government taxes & levies.

Notes:
* This program is valid Sunday – Sunday, year-round.

* Program costs vary with season: please inquire with one of our sales consultants for further details.

* Listed prices not applicable from December 21 – January 2. Please contact a Yampu travel consultant for pricing and availability.
Exclusions

Local airport taxes that are payable in the country of destination are not included. Taxes and security fees that can be paid at time of ticketing are already included in the quote (if airfare has been included in the quote)

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Prices shown above are per person. Hotel categories do not adhere strictly to international ratings; Yampu has evaluated the hotels according to destination and availability. Prices include local airfare (where applicable), hotel accommodation including daily breakfast; all transfers with baggage handling, all guided tours in English and all entrance fees.

Please note that prices are subject to change based on availability and seasonality, especially during the holiday season from December 20th through January 5th each year. Please contact a Yampu Travel Specialist for more information on best times to travel.

Trip Type:

All our trips are operated on a private basis unless specified otherwise. This is only a sample itinerary; your Yampu Tour Consultant will personalize this trip for you according to your available dates, interests and type of hotels. This is your trip and we will work on making it perfect!

Tour Itinerary

Day
1

International flight to Dar es Salaam

Overnight flight to Dar es Salaam.

Overnight flight to Dar es Salaam.

Day
2

Arrival in Dar es Salaam

Upon arrival, airport reception and transfer to a hotel in Dar es Salaam for the night.

Upon arrival, airport reception and transfer to a hotel in Dar es Salaam for the night.

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Day
3

Dar es Salaam – Tarangire

Awake early for a flight to Arusha. Once arrived, transfer into Tarangire National Park. Lunch and transfer to camp. Embark on an afternoon game drive.
Later this afternoon, return the camp for dinner and an evening at leisure.

Awake early for a flight to Arusha. Once arrived, transfer into Tarangire National Park. Lunch and transfer to camp. Embark on an afternoon game drive.
Later this afternoon, return the camp for dinner and an evening at leisure.

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Day
4

Game drive in Tarangire National Park

Early breakfast & depart for morning game drive. Return for lunch or have pack lunch on safari and embark on an afternoon game drive.
Later this afternoon, return the camp for dinner and an evening at leisure.

Early breakfast & depart for morning game drive. Return for lunch or have pack lunch on safari and embark on an afternoon game drive.
Later this afternoon, return the camp for dinner and an evening at leisure.

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Day
5

Exploring the Ngorongoro Crater

Awake early for a morning game drive followed by a transfer north to the Ngorongoro Crater. In the afternoon after lunch go on a walk in the Ngorongoro Highlands with a guided ranger, or spend the afternoon doing a guided walk around the lodge grounds.

Awake early for a morning game drive followed by a transfer north to the Ngorongoro Crater. In the afternoon after lunch go on a walk in the Ngorongoro Highlands with a guided ranger, or spend the afternoon doing a guided walk around the lodge grounds.

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Day
6

Crater Drive

Early breakfast & depart for morning game drive within the Crater. Return for lunch or have pack lunch on safari and embark on an afternoon game drive.
Later this afternoon, return the camp for dinner and an evening at leisure.

Early breakfast & depart for morning game drive within the Crater. Return for lunch or have pack lunch on safari and embark on an afternoon game drive.
Later this afternoon, return the camp for dinner and an evening at leisure.

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Day
7

Ngorongoro Crater - Serengeti

Awake early for a morning game drive and transfer to accommodations in the Serengeti. Embark on an afternoon game drive.
Later this afternoon, return the camp for dinner and an evening at leisure.

Awake early for a morning game drive and transfer to accommodations in the Serengeti. Embark on an afternoon game drive.
Later this afternoon, return the camp for dinner and an evening at leisure.

Day
8

Game drive on the Serengeti

Early breakfast & depart for morning game drive. Return for lunch or have pack lunch on safari and embark on an afternoon game drive.
Later this afternoon, return the camp for dinner and an evening at leisure.

Early breakfast & depart for morning game drive. Return for lunch or have pack lunch on safari and embark on an afternoon game drive.
Later this afternoon, return the camp for dinner and an evening at leisure.

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Day
9

Final game drive on the Serengeti

Early breakfast & depart for morning game drive. Return for lunch or have pack lunch on safari and embark on an afternoon game drive.
Later this afternoon, return the camp for dinner and an evening at leisure.

Early breakfast & depart for morning game drive. Return for lunch or have pack lunch on safari and embark on an afternoon game drive.
Later this afternoon, return the camp for dinner and an evening at leisure.

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Day
10

Serengeti – Lake Manyara National Park

Early breakfast & depart for the Lake Manyara National Park with picnic lunch en route to arrive in time for an evening game drive en route to the Lake Manyara Serena Lodge for check in.

Early breakfast & depart for the Lake Manyara National Park with picnic lunch en route to arrive in time for an evening game drive en route to the Lake Manyara Serena Lodge for check in.

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Day
11

International flight home via Kilimanjaro

After breakfast, depart for Arusha, then on to lunch at the Kibo Palace Hotel before transferring to the Kilimanjaro Airport for a flight back to Dar Es Salaam or continue with an optional Yampu Tours add-on.

After breakfast, depart for Arusha, then on to lunch at the Kibo Palace Hotel before transferring to the Kilimanjaro Airport for a flight back to Dar Es Salaam or continue with an optional Yampu Tours add-on.

Dar es Salaam, Tanzania

Tarangire National Park, Babati, Manyara, Tanzania

Ngorongoro Crater, Ngorongoro, Arusha, Tanzania

Serengeti National Park, Serengeti, Mara, Tanzania

Lake Manyara, Babati, Manyara, Tanzania

Places You'll See

  • Tarangire National Park

    Witness the dry red lands of Tarangire National Park as a herd of elephants scratch for underground streams and migratory zebras quench their thirsts from the shrinking lagoons under the hot African Sun. During the rainy season, witness hundreds of animals flocking to the increasing bodies of waters and animals lounging in the magical sausage trees.

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    Ngorongoro Conservation Area

    The Ngorongoro Conservation Area, a crater caused by a collapsed volcano, is now home to a wide variety of wildlife and vegetation. With one of the densest populations of lions in the world, there’s a good chance of spotting one, along with zebra, buffalo, and even black rhinos. Also home to Olduvai Gorge, considered the seat of humanity.

  • Serengeti National Park

    Famous for its annual migration of nearly two million zebra and wildebeest, the Tanzanian national park of the Serengeti hosts many walks of wildlife including the “big five”; The Masi Lion, African Leopard, African Bush Elephant, Eastern Black Rhinoceros, and the African Buffalo. Declared a world heritage site, this national park provides a once in a lifetime opportunity to experience the local wildlife.

Hotel Options

3 Star Properties

Tarangire National Park : Maramboi Camp

Ngorongoro Crater, Tanzania : Ngorongoro Wildlife Lodge

4 Star Properties

Dar es Salaam : New Africa Hotel

Tarangire National Park : Tarangire Sopa Lodge

Serengeti National Park : Serengeti Serena Lodge

Lake Manyara : Lake Manyara Hotel

5 Star Properties

Dar es Salaam : Dar Es Salaam Serena

Tarangire National Park : Oliver’s Camp

Serengeti National Park : Serengeti Migration Camp

Lake Manyara : Lake Serena Lodge

Luxury Properties

Tarangire National Park : Swala Camp

Testimonials

Jerome S.

Traveled May, 2013

The trip you set up for me was flawless.

The trip you set up for me was flawless. The guide met all my expectations. He was helpful and protective. I did learn that in Africa, time is a relative thing. I soon learned that when James told me we were one half hour from anywhere, I could count on an hour. I saw every major animal, but one, including the Black Rino, one of the most endangers specie in the Crater. I took 900 pictures. I can tell you without a doubt, that your people can take care of a person my age and should promote that fact. I loved Nxabega. However, I was prevented from going to my tent for a rest when a family of Elephants started eating the trees between the lunch area and my tent. They were all first rate camps, but Sopa was exceptional. If you wish me to fill out anything, let me know. One funny story. I needed to go to the bathroom. James asked me to wait while he drove about a half a mile to high ground, so he could watch out for animals while I attended to the problem behind his 4×4. As we get to about fifty yards from the place we planned to stop; three lions walked over the hill and past our vehicle. You would be surprised how fast the urge to go disappears under these circumstances.

Rich

Traveled July, 2014

Stone Town was great fun

Stone Town was great fun! The hotel was great as was the guide. No gliches with the airlines or the return flight.

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