Overview
As you explore these mesmerizing parks, prepare to see zebra grazing, hippo bathing, elephants trumpeting and, if luck is on your side, cheetah sprinting. Marvel at Maasai Warriors jumping in celebration of life. There’s lots to fall in love with on this timeless Tanzania safari, including morning mimosas and sundowner drinks in the bush to quench your thirst for knowledge and adventure.
Stay a little longer in the spectacular Serengeti including four additional guided game drives with an expert Driver/Guide. A Small Group Discovery tour for the wild at heart!
11 Days
Arusha
Arusha
Small Group Discovery
4 - 4.5 Star
Premium
5-99 Years
24
Fully Guided
QZE3
Itinerary
Your Small Group Discovery tour begins!
Welcome to Arusha, gateway to your dream safari. Hotel rooms are avaiable for mid-afternoon check-in.
Ancient Baobabs Await
Drive to Tarangire National Park, where baobab and acacia trees dot the landscape. After lunch at your lodge embark on your first exciting game drive. (B/L/D)
TOUR HIGHLIGHT - NATURAL WONDERS: The Tarangire River provides the park a permanent water source, which makes for great game viewing year round. This is highlighted by a large population of elephants.
Tantalizing Tarangire
Rise early for a morning game drive including an exclusive bush breakfast. Be sure to watch for giraffe, zebra, Cape buffalo, and much more. Free time at your lodge before an afternoon game drive. (B/L/D)
LOCAL FAVORITE - SMALL GROUP EXCLUSIVE: As part of your morning game drive, you'll be treated to a classic safari tradition of the bush breakfast in Africa's unmatched landscapes. Reminisce about Africa's early explorers as you sip mimosas in pampered style in the heart of the wild.
Forest Foray & Views on Views
Drive to Lake Manyara National Park, a small, ecologically diverse park with groundwater forests, grassy plains, and the alkaline Lake Manyara. The park is also home to the world's largest concentration of baboon. Watch for these mischievous primates, giraffe, hippo, and more on your afternoon game drive. Sundowner drinks are served at a scenic viewpoint. (B/L/D)
TOUR HIGHLIGHT - SMALL GROUP EXCLUSIVE: This evening, as the sun sets, savor a memorable happy hour in the bush with your small group to enjoy spectacular views over Lake Manyara! The origin of the tradition dates to British colonialism in Africa in the 18th century and was born out of necessity rather than enjoyment. Containing quinine-infused tonic and gin, colonizers drank it to ward off malaria. As the British Empire expanded into Africa, the popularity of gin and tonic spread with it. Today, Sundowners mark the transition from day to night.
Through Farmlands to the Craters Edge
Free time this morning before a short drive to Karatu, where coffee farms dot the outer slopes of Ngorongoron Crater. Here, visit a local primary school followed by BBQ lunch at beautiful Gibb's Farm. Continue to your lodge located on the rim of the crater. (B/L/D)
LOCAL FAVORITE - SMALL GROUP EXCLUSIVE: Today, your small group is invited for a personal visit to a local primary school to meet the children and learn about the educational system in rural Tanzania.
TOUR HIGHLIGHT - SMALL GROUP EXLCUSIVE: Enjoy a delicious BBQ lunch amid the graceful landscapes of Tanzania's Gibbs Farm. Here, healthy farm cuisine is prepared fresh daily with organic farm-to-table recipes using the farm's fresh fruits, vegetables, and herbs that are freshly picked from organic gardens, with meats sourced from local, sustainably-raised farms. Sure to satisfy the big appetites of your small group!
ENHANCED FREE TIME - EXPLORE MORE: Visit a local village to learn about life in rural Tanzania. Optional excursions are available for purchase at MyGlobus.
Into Africa's Eden
Descend into the crater for a full-day game drive. Ngorongoro Crater is technically a caldera—the world's largest unflooded one, at more than 2,000 feet deep with a floor covering over 102 square miles. Game viewing here is fantastic, as most of the animals stay in this area year round, affording the opportunity to see lion, hyena, hippo, elephant, as well as the best chance to see the rare black rhinoceros. Enjoy an exclusive bush lunch served in the crater. (B/L/D)
LOCAL FAVORITE - SMALL GROUP EXCLUSIVE: Because of the time it takes to descend into and ascend out of the crater, it's common to eat lunch in the crater. While standard safari fare is typically a cold box lunch, your small group is treated to an exclusive, freshly cooked bush BBQ lunch served under a grove of Acacia trees, while not missing a moment of wildlife viewing time.
On the Endless Plains
Drive to Serengeti National Park, Tanzania's largest and most famous park. The Serengeti covers an area of roughly 5,700 square miles, the name comes from the Maasai word siringit, meaning “endless plains.” Enjoy lunch at your tented camp followed by an afternoon game drive with the chance to see the big cats—lion, leopard, and cheetah—as well as an abundance of other animals, including the Nile crocodile, giraffe, gazelle, and eland. With some luck you may even spot something much rarer, like a caracal, a beautiful cat with distinctive ears. (B/L/D)
TOUR HIGHLIGHT - SMALL GROUP EXCLUSIVE ACCOMMODATION: Mbuzi Mawe Serena Camp provides a refined retreat within the spectacular natural landscapes of Serengeti National Park. With just 16 custom-made canvas tents, your small group enjoys all the comforts of home for a restful retreat after a day on safari. Each tent features two queen beds, free Wi-Fi to send your daily photos back home, and a private tented bathroom. Enjoy room service and sip your morning coffee or settle in at day's end on your outside private terrace to take in the breathtaking beauty of the surrounding glades.
Serengeti Serendipity
Continue your exploration during morning and afternoon game drives. Home to the annual Great Migration of wildebeest and zebra, the Serengeti is great for game viewing year round. Tonight, join a farewell dinner in the bush featuring a traditional Maasai dance performance. (B/L/D)
LOCAL FAVORITE - SMALL GROUP EXCLUSIVE: The Maasai people bring a history of rich culture tied to this wilderness known as the Cradle of Life. Your special farewell dinner in the bush includes a traditional Maasai dance performance celebrating their ancient culture woven amid the majestic wildlife and nature. The perfect ending to a spectacular safari small group adventure!
In the Safari Swing
Continue to explore this UNESCO World Heritage Site on morning and afternoon game drives with your expert Driver/Guide. Enjoy time to relax at your camp between game drives. (B/L/D)
Wildest Dreams
Fall under the spell of the magical menagerie of the Serengeti—a wildlife lover's dream destination—on morning and afternoon game drives. (B/L/D)
TOUR HIGHLIGHT - GAME: ON! Continue your Serengeti adventure with morning and afternoon game drives. Keep an eye out for lion, wildebeest, zebra, and a host of other majestic and fascinating creatures who call this magical ecosystem home.
A Serengeti Send Off
Embark on a final game drive before flying back to Arusha, where a day room is reserved for your convenience. Schedule departing flights after 5 pm. (B)
Trip Inclusions
- We've packed everything you need for an amazing adventure—from hand-selected safari lodges and tented camps to friendly Globus Tour Directors and expert Driver/Guides, and seamless transportation between destinations including intra-vacation flights. 4-wheel-drive safari vehicles come stocked with fresh, filtered water and equipped with a popup roof for unfettered game viewing and photography. Plus, each vehicle limited to just six guests, so you'll always have a window seat!
- Breakfast daily, 9 lunches, 9 dinners
- Arusha: Arusha Serena Hotel, Resort & Spa (First-Class):
Designed to echo the traditional style of the colonial coffee farm, which originally stood on this site, Arusha Serena Hotel offers a range of tastefully presented cottage-styled rooms set amid extensive landscaped grounds. Electricity is provided 24 hours a day. - Tarangire National Park Area: Tarangire Sopa Lodge (First-Class):
Hidden among the kopjes, lies Tarangire Sopa Lodge, surrounded by ancient baobab trees. It is the home of the greatest concentration of elephants in Africa, and other game including the elusive leopard. Over 400 bird species can be spotted here as well. With water constantly available in the area, the greenery is lush providing a wonderful contrast to the burnt ground. - Lake Manyara National Park: Lake Manyara Serena Safari Lodge (First-Class):
Standing high on the edge of a towering terracotta escarpment with panoramic views over the glittering alkaline waters of Lake Manyara, Lake Manyara Serena Safari Lodge offers a unique blend of tranquility, wildlife discovery, and ornithological richness. - Ngorongoro Crater: Ngorongoro Serena Safari Lodge (First-Class):
Regularly voted one of the best hotels in the world, this unique lodge clings to the rim of the magnificent Ngorongoro Crater, the largest and most perfect volcanic crater on Earth. Long and low, the lodge is built from local river stone and camouflaged with indigenous vines. Designed to blend completely into the landscape, it is entirely invisible from the floor of the Crater 600 meters below. Hugging the contours of the jagged Crater rim, the lodge takes its inspiration from the so-called 'Cradle of Mankind', the prehistoric site of Olduvai Gorge, which lies close by. Linked by arched stone passages and timbered decks, its walls are decorated with stylized prehistoric cave paintings and lit by flaring torches. Electricity is provided 24 hours a day. - Serengeti National Park: Mbuzi Mawe Serena Camp (Superior First-Class):
"Mbuzi Mawe Camp is nestled in a secluded acacia glade with sweeping views over the alternately lush and burning plains of Serengeti National Park. Carefully sited on one of the main annual migration corridors, the camp enjoys a ringside seat for one of the greatest wildlife spectacles on earth."
- Airport transfers at your arrival and departure destination are not included in the price of the tour.
- Itinerary and inclusions subject to change.
- Price is for land, cruise and specified internal flights. International flights not included.
- The Great Migration is a natural event with herds typically in the Serengeti from late November to July. Movements and river crossings of migrating herds can be challenging to predict year to year. When possible, we'll modify game viewing when advised of reported sightings.
- All game viewing is done at your own risk and requires a signed liability waiver prior to travel.
- Due to rough driving on/off road and in/between game parks, this vacation is not recommended for guests with serious back problems or mobility issues.
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