Tanzania Safari Highlights

Fly overnight from the UK to Kilimanjaro, Tanzania.

On arrival, you will be met and welcomed before transferring to Arumeru River Lodge to spend your first night in Tanzania.

Located on the outskirts of Arusha and close to Arusha National Park beneath the slopes of Mount Meru, the lodge is surrounded by lush tropical gardens and peaceful parkland. Enjoy the green surroundings, colourful birdlife and sounds of the African bush before your safari adventure begins.

After breakfast, transfer to the remarkable Maasai Sacred Site by Amini Africa Life for a 2 night stay. Surrounded by ancient baobab trees and dramatic Maasai landscapes, this unique retreat offers an immersive cultural experience in partnership with the local Maasai community.

Spend your time relaxing in nature or discovering traditional Maasai customs, stories and daily life through authentic cultural encounters and guided experiences.

The peaceful setting and warm hospitality make this an unforgettable introduction to northern Tanzania.

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Today you will drive to Lake Manyara National Park, one of Tanzania’s most scenic wildlife reserves. Enjoy a game drive through lush forests and open plains, home to elephants, giraffes, hippos and the park’s famous tree-climbing lions.

After a picnic lunch in the park, continue to Bashay Rift Lodge for your overnight stay.

Perched high on the Great Rift Valley escarpment, Bashay Rift Lodge enjoys spectacular panoramic views across coffee plantations, rolling hills and distant lakes, providing a peaceful and scenic safari retreat.

This morning descend into the spectacular Ngorongoro Crater for a full day safari in one of Africa’s most wildlife-rich destinations. The crater floor supports an incredible concentration of animals including lion, elephant, buffalo, zebra and endangered black rhino.

Following a seated bush lunch within the crater, continue towards Olduvai Gorge where you will be welcomed by Maasai guides before walking to the Sunset Kopje for breathtaking views across the plains.

Dinner and overnight at Olduvai Camp, beautifully positioned between Ngorongoro and the Serengeti.

Today continue into the world-famous Serengeti National Park for a 2 night stay at Togoro Plains Camp.

Enjoy game viewing en route through endless savannah landscapes filled with abundant wildlife including elephant, giraffe, zebra, wildebeest and predators such as lion and cheetah.

Togoro Plains Camp offers an authentic tented safari experience in the heart of the Serengeti, where evenings are filled with the distant calls of lions and mornings begin with elephants wandering nearby.

Make your stay more memorable by adding a Hot Air Balloon Safari to this holiday. Get in touch with us to discuss your plans. 

Journey north through the Serengeti to the remote Mara River region for a 2 night stay at Mara River Post. With its remote setting and intimate atmosphere, Mara River Post offers a truly immersive safari experience in one of Tanzania’s most exclusive wildlife regions.

This spectacular region is famed for its dramatic wildebeest migration crossings and exceptional year-round wildlife viewing. Spend your days exploring the northern Serengeti on game drives in search of lion, leopard, cheetah, elephant and huge herds gathering near the Mara River.

Transfer to Kogatende Airstrip this morning for your scheduled light aircraft flight to Saadani National Park on Tanzania’s Indian Ocean coast.

On arrival, transfer to Kasa Bay Lodge for a 3 night stay. Hidden amongst swaying coconut palms on a quiet stretch of beach, Kasa Bay Lodge offers a wonderfully relaxed and authentic coastal escape at the edge of Saadani National Park — the only place in East Africa where safari and beach truly meet.

Spend the next few days enjoying game drives, river excursions and time to unwind beside the Indian Ocean. Elephants, giraffes and buffalo roam close to palm-fringed beaches, creating one of East Africa’s most unique safari destinations.

Want to add more time on the beach? Tailor this holiday to you by giving us a call on 01273 923 100.

Transfer back to Saadani airstrip for your scheduled flight to Dar es Salaam, where you will connect with your overnight international flight back to the UK.

Arrive back in the UK the following day after an unforgettable journey through northern Tanzania’s spectacular wildlife regions and Indian Ocean coastline.