Tanzania Trails
SMALL GROUP TOURS
7 day tour from £2,275pp
Why we love this tour
This is a great alternative option for a short Tanzania safari. You'll visit Tarangire National Park, the legendary Serengeti National Park, the spectacular Ngorongoro Crater, and finally stop off at Lake Manyara National Park on this 7-day small group tour that hits all the highlights of Tanzania, whilst staying in some lovely lodges and tented camps along the way.
Tour Highlights
- Visit 4 game parks on the Northern Circuit
- Perfect if you are short on time but want to hit the highlights
- Get up close with herds of elephants in Tarangire
- See the plains of the Serengeti and all it has to offer
- Marvel at the incredible Nogorongoro Crater
Days 1-2 | Arusha & Tarangire National Park
After a night in Arusha, you'll travel the short distance to Tarangire for an exciting all-day game drive. Tarangire is an awe-inspiring national park comprising of granite ridges, river valleys, mixed vegetative landscapes, and free-roaming wildlife. With lion being among the most commonly spotted animal, it is a rare day that a visitor does not spot this majestic animal prowling or grazing. Tarangire is also the one place in Tanzania where dry-country antelope such as oryx and gerenuk are seen regularly. This expansive area is also known for its spectacular baobab trees, its breathtaking views of the Masaai Steppe and the wondrous mountains to the south.
Days 3-4 | Serengeti National Park
You continue onwards towards the Serengeti through the stunning Southern Plains to your centrally located camp for some spectacular game viewing. Situated in the heart of Tanzania, the Central Serengeti encompasses the world-famous Seronera Valley which is known for its prime wildlife-viewing opportunities. This picture-perfect landscape is characterised by endless stretches of savannah-covered open plains, interspersed by rocky outcrops of granite, scattered with acacia woodlands and covered in a network of rivers and streams. The Central Serengeti forms part of the great wildebeest and zebra migration and provides an ideal habitat for a variety of wildlife such as giraffe, impala, waterbuck, hippo, elephant, buffalo, lion, leopard, hyena, jackal, serval and much more.
Days 5-6 | Ngorongoro Crater & Karatu
Heading back towards Karatu for your final 2 nights, you'll stop at one of the world's most important prehistoric sites, Olduvai Gorge, for a tour and lecture where you'll learn why it is referred to as the 'Cradle of Mankind'. Continuing on to the Ngorongoro Conservation Area you will stop on the Crater Rim to view the Crater in all its glory. You'll spend the whole of the next day in the Crater on a fantastic game drive to explore this phenomenon.
Day 7 | Lake Manyara & Arusha
On your final day you'll enjoy a game drive in Lake Manyara National Park before waving goodbye to the bush and returning to Arusha for your journey home.
- Starts: Arusha
- Ends: Arusha
- Dates: This tour operates monthly but we recommend Jan and May-Oct
- Group size: Min 2, Max 7
- Accommodation Type: mid-range lodges and tented camps
- Age restrictions: none
Includes
- 6 nights accommodation
- 6 Breakfasts, 6 Lunches, 5 Dinners
- Activities as stated
- Park entry fees
- All road transfers
- Services of a highly trained guide
- Take Me To Africa goody bag
Excludes
- International flights & Visas
- Airport transfer on day 7 (to JRO, Arusha is incl)
- Meals/drinks not stated
- Travel insurance
- Pre or post tour accommodation
- Optional activities
- Gratuities and spending money
Key Facts
Tour Dates
Start Date | End Date |
|---|---|
05/08/2023 | 11/08/2023 |
12/08/2023 | 18/08/2023 |
19/08/2023 | 25/08/2023 |
26/08/2023 | 01/09/2023 |
02/09/2023 | 08/09/2023 |
09/09/2023 | 15/09/2023 |
23/09/2023 | 29/09/2023 |
14/10/2023 | 20/10/2023 |