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Unwind under vast African skies and discover the wild spirit of Tanzania on this leisurely group safari tour. From Tarangire – famed for its elephant population and impressive baobab trees – to the world famous Ngorongoro Crater and Serengeti National Park
SELECTED DEPARTURE DATES:
Green Season: 23 - 29 May 2026: - Cost GBP 3,375 per person sharing
High Season: 20 – 26 June, 09 – 15 October & 12 – 18 December 2026: - Cost GBP 4,285 per person sharing
Peak Season: 11 – 17 July, 01 – 07 August & 05 – 11 September: - Cost GBP 4,400 per person sharing
Your safari kicks off with an early morning briefing at your Arusha hotel, before heading away from the main northern circuit route to one of Tanzania’s best-kept secrets — Tarangire National Park. This underrated gem is famous for its giant baobabs, massive elephant herds and dense wildlife population. It won’t take you long to appreciate just why we love it! (Driving time 90 mins - 2 hours)
Come dry season (June–September), the Tarangire River becomes a magnet for wildlife, drawing in thousands of elephants, buffalo, giraffe, wildebeest, kudu, and even the elusive oryx. Where prey goes, predators follow, so keep your camera ready – lion and leopard sightings here can be thrillingly up close. With over 550 bird species and wideopen spaces, Tarangire offers secluded game-viewing and loads of wildlife – a winning combination in anyone’s book. Spend the day enjoying game drives, with picnic lunch included. Tarangire might just steal your heart.
Overnight at Tarangire Ndovu Tented Lodge or similar
Enjoy a leisurely day on game drives exploring Tarangire National Park.
Overnight at Tarangire Ndovu Tented Lodge or similar
Morning game drive in Tarangire, then head for the highlands of Karatu, with a scenic stop en route to take in Lake Manyara and the sweeping views from the escarpment.
Overnight at The Retreat at Ngorongoro or similar
An early start today—but one you’ve likely been dreaming of. Enjoy a full morning exploring the Ngorongoro Crater, a UNESCO World Heritage Site and one of Africa’s natural wonders. This vast volcanic caldera offers incredible game viewing — expect the Big Five, plus an impressive variety of birds, all framed by the crater’s forested walls. With its mix of forest, grassland, and soda and freshwater lakes, the crater is the highlight of a Tanzania safari for many visitors.
(On some Essence of Tanzania itineraries, your crater visit may take place on Day 3, in the afternoon. The timing of this activity will be confirmed by your guide when commencing this safari)
Next, head to the Serengeti — named after the Maasai word "Seringit", meaning "endless plains." It is here that you may encounter the wildebeest migration, where more than a million wildebeest trek in columns of up to 40kms long in search of grazing, drawing with them plenty predators.
From January to March, the herds gather in the south (Ndutu) to give birth. By June and July, they head north through the Western Corridor, before dramatic river crossings between August and October. In November, the herds return south to start the cycle anew.
Spend the next three nights at one (or a combination of Serengeti Wilderness Camps, chosen to suit the season. Days are spent days exploring the Serengeti on game drives led by your highly knowledgeable safari guide.
Overnight at Ndutu Wilderness Camp or similar
After breakfast, return by road to Arusha (6-8 hours’ drive depending on where you are staying, and game viewing en-route). Or transfer to local airstrip for your optional return flight back to Arusha/ Kilimanjaro airport. It is an exceptionally scenic flight across the vast expanse of the Rift Valley escarpments and Ngorongoro highlands.
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