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Intrepid Travel · 8 days

4.8

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Duration

8 days

Tour Type

Small Group

Accommodations

Unknown

Physical Rating

Light

Guide Language

English

Experience Overview

Prepare yourself to be wowed on an in-depth exploration of Tanzania’s natural wonders on an eight-day Premium adventure.

Highlights

Seek out the best wildlife viewing experiences on morning and afternoon 4WD game drives through Tarangire National Park, Ngorongoro Crater Conservation Area and Serengeti National Park. Look out for zebras, elephants, lions, cheetahs, leopards, hyenas, hippos and more!
Spend two nights at your Feature Stay in the heart of the Serengeti. With no fences, this open camp allows you to connect with your wild surroundings without sacrificing modern comforts.
Venture through the UNESCO World Heritagelisted Ngorongoro Crater in an open top 4WD. Look for roaming wildlife like hyenas and hippos and stop for a bush picnic lunch on the crater floor.
Stay in a cosy cottage on an active farm in Arusha and maybe relax by the pool in the shade in your free time. This eco-lodge will give you access to nature, wildlife and comfort all from your front door.
Learn about local life as you wander through a farmer’s market and taste local seasonal fruits in the Ngorongoro Highlands. Then, discover the coffee production process on a guided tour of the Karatu highlands.

Trip Details

Duration

8 days

Transportation

4WD Open Safari Vehicle, Private Vehicle

Guide Language

English

Starts

Arusha, Tanzania, United Republic Of

Finishes

Arusha, Tanzania, United Republic Of

Accommodations

Unknown

Physical Rating

Light

Itinerary

Day 1: Arusha

Karibu! Welcome to Tanzania. Your adventure begins in Arusha – your gateway to the incredible national parks of Tanzania. When you arrive at Kilimanjaro Airport, you’ll be met by a local representative and transferred to your hotel, where your adventure officially begins with a welcome meeting at 6 pm tonight. Located on the woodland slopes of Mount Meru, in the heart of a traditional coffee farm, your hotel offers fantastic views of Lake Duluti. If you arrive early, maybe visit the Natural History Museum or head to the Ngaramtoni Market to shop for handicrafts. After your meeting, join your leader and fellow travellers for a short walk to the shores of the lake, where you’ll find chairs and lamps set up for a private welcome dinner. Watch the sunset as you toast to the beginning of a new adventure.

Included Activities:

Complimentary Arrival Transfer
Arusha - Welcome Dinner

Accommodation:

Arusha Serena Hotel (or Similar) (Number of Nights: 1)

Day 2: Tarangire National Park

After breakfast, you’ll travel to Tarangire National Park. Dotted with baobab trees, this area experiences its own small-scale migration, as animals travel from Tarangire to Lake Manyara in search of water and grass. Your accommodation here is a permanent tented camp in the heart of the park with wonderful views of the Tarangire River. During the migration periods, you may see zebras, wildebeest and elephants passing by the veranda of your tent – a true African bush experience. In the afternoon, set out in search of wildlife on a 4WD game drive through the national park.

Included Activities:

Tarangire National Park - Afternoon 4x4 Game Drive

Accommodation:

Ang'ata Tarangire Permanent tented camp (or similar) (Number of Nights: 1)

Day 3: Karatu

After breakfast, set out on a sunrise4WD game drive. Tarangire National Park is populated with elephants, herds of cape buffalo, gazelles, Burchell’s zebras, giraffes and warthogs. Their predators also roam the park – look out for lions, cheetahs, leopards, hyenas, jackals and even African wild dogs. If you look to the skies, you’ll see the park’s abundant array of birdlife. After, continue your journey to the Ngorongoro Highlands. Along the way, stop at a local farmers’ market for a look at local life. Watch traders and buyers haggle over the prices of a colourful array of fruits and vegetables – your leader will pick up some seasonal fruits for you to try yourself.

Included Activities:

Tarangire National Park - Morning 4x4 Game Drive
Mto Wa Mbu - Market Visit

Optional Activities:

Karatu - Bicycle tour (30 USD)

Accommodation:

Kudu Lodge (or similar) (Number of Nights: 1)

Day 4: Serengeti National Park

Today, you’ll make your way to the wide-open plains of the Serengeti. Travel through the UNESCO World Heritage-listed Ngorongoro Conservation Area, skirting the mighty volcanic Ngorongoro Crater. Arrive at the Endless Plains of the Serengeti – they span some 14,700 sq km, home to about three million animals! Here, you might see wildebeest, zebras, gazelles, lions, cheetahs, warthogs, hyenas, hippos and ostriches. This afternoon, head out on a 4WD game drive in the southern regions of the Serengeti for your first look at the park’s wildlife. In the evening, retire to your Feature Stay accommodation – a permanent tented camp in the breathtaking wilderness of the Serengeti. With no fences, this magnificent eco-camp allows you to really connect with your wild surroundings without sacrificing modern comforts.

Included Activities:

Serengeti National Park - Morning 4WD Safari

Accommodation:

Kimarisha Luxury Tented Camp (Feature Stay) or similar (Number of Nights: 1)

Day 5: Serengeti National Park

You may like to spend the morning on a hot air balloon safari over the great plains. After, you'll have a full day game drive. The interactions between the many species of the Serengeti plains often provide some of the best wildlife viewing opportunities in the world! Watch the landscape change in the park from the vast treeless central plains to thick scrubs and forests in the north. Linking these areas is the savannah, punctuated by acacia trees and rock outcrops. Return to camp around midday, and take some time to relax in the shade. Then, when it’s cooled down and the animals are more active, set out again for an afternoon game drive. Tonight, try a refreshing sundowner (an iconic part of traditional safari life).

Included Activities:

Serengeti National Park - Sundowner in the Park
Serengeti National Park - Afternoon 4x4 Game Drive
Serengeti National Park - Morning 4x4 Game Drive

Optional Activities:

Serengeti National Park - Balloon Ride (from price) (800 USD)

Accommodation:

Kimarisha Luxury Tented Camp (Feature Stay) or similar (Number of Nights: 1)

Day 6: Ngorongoro Conservation Area

This morning, say goodbye to the Serengeti National Park and travel back to the Ngorongoro Crater Conservation Area – one of Africa's most beautiful nature reserves and the world's largest intact caldera. Within this crater lies every type of ecosystem, including riverine forests, open plains, freshwater and alkaline lakes. On your game drive through the crater, look for roaming wildlife like the highly endangered black rhinoceros! Then, stop for a picnic lunch on the crater floor before continuing with your game drive. After, you’ll continue on to the Ngorongoro Highlands.

Included Activities:

Ngorongoro Crater - 4WD Safari

Accommodation:

Kudu Lodge or similar (Number of Nights: 1)

Day 7: Karatu

This morning is free for you to explore at your own pace Then, set off on a hands-on tour of a local coffee plantation. Learn all about the coffee process, from seed to bean to cup! In the afternoon, spend some time relaxing by the pool or speak to your leader about the other activities available.

Included Activities:

Karatu - Coffee Tour

Accommodation:

Kudu Lodge or similar (Number of Nights: 1)

Day 8: Arusha

This morning, depart the lodge and make the drive back to Arusha. When you arrive in Arusha about midday, your adventure comes to an end. If you would like to extend your stay in Arusha, just speak to your booking agent ahead of time.

Exclusions

Flights to and from origin and destinations
Airport transfers (arrival and departure)
Anything else not explicitly listed in tour inclusions
Recommended gratuities/tipping
Optional activities/tours
Personal expenses
Travel insurance
Visas, meals and beverages not stated in the list of inclusions.

Important Information

Meals

When meals are not included, your tour leader (where available) will be happy to help with restaurant recommendations, bookings, and directions. Please let us know if you have any dietary needs or preferences. We will do our best to accommodate these, though we cannot guarantee that every request can be met.

Luggage

You are responsible for your personal belongings throughout the tour. You will need to carry your own bags between the vehicle and your hotel room. Drivers will assist with loading and unloading luggage from the vehicle.

Mobility

Travellers requiring wheelchair access should contact our sales and service team, who can make enquiries on your behalf.

Fitness Level

This tour requires an average level of fitness. Activities are paced gently and include leisure time. You may be expected to join guided walks of up to one hour, navigate short stairways and mild inclines, and manage your own luggage. You should also be able to board and exit all transport without assistance.

Travellers are expected to be self-sufficient and capable of handling all aspects of their journey. Please discuss your circumstances and support needs with your booking agent to confirm this trip is suitable.

If you are unsure, we recommend consulting your doctor before booking or travelling.

Sightseeing

If a planned site visit is unavailable due to changes in operating hours or holiday closures, the itinerary may be altered, or a comparable activity will be substituted where possible and subject to availability.

Visas

Visa conditions can change. Once you receive your travel documents, check with the relevant embassy, consulate, or immigration office of your destination for the latest information.

It is your responsibility to ensure you have the correct and valid travel documents and to comply with all entry requirements.
Non-Australian citizens must also confirm visa and identification requirements with the appropriate consulate or visa agency.
Certain occupations (for example, journalists, government officials, or those working in charities) may face additional restrictions when applying for visas, which could affect the type of application required.

Departure Dates & Surcharges: See checkout for live dates and availability.

AUD $8,930

(Tour only)

Per Person Twin Share

Duration: 8 days

Trip Type: Small Group

Activity Level: Light

Prepare yourself to be wowed on an in-depth exploration of Tanzania’s natural wonders on an eight-day Premium adventure.

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Price based on per person in Double Room for departure 13 Jun 2026

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Customer Reviews

Overall Rating

Excellent

4.5

Guide

Excellent

4.5

Itinerary

Excellent

4.5

Accommodations

Excellent

4.5

Transportation

Excellent

4.5

Tour Operator

Excellent

4.5

Food

Excellent

4.5

Sue

Traveled, May 2025

05/26/2025

This was an amazing Safari, It ticked all boxes and went beyond any of my expectations. It was marred only by the post tour arrangements organised by Intrepid Travel, at our request on booking, was discovered to be excessive in cost.

4.5

Christopher

Traveled, May 2025

06/02/2025

This trip organised by intrepid was well organised & we where lucky to have had a amazing tour guide Jacob& driver Rama who both had vast knowledge of the area & seemed to be able to coax the animals to us - absolutely fantastic trip

Tour Operator

Intrepid Travel is a global adventure travel company, dedicated to providing sustainable, experience-rich travel opportunities. They’ve been the leader in ethical, small-group travel since 1989 - taking people around the world for more than 30 years. They’re the world’s largest travel B Corporation - dedicated to being the best travel company for the world. In 2002, they established The Intrepid Foundation so their travellers could make a lasting impact on the communities they had visited. Although Intrepid Travel absorbs all administrative costs of The Intrepid Foundation, they are separate legal entities, allowing The Intrepid Foundation to grow independently. Intrepid Travel is made up of a collection of tour operator brands and 28 destination management companies all united by one vision: To change the way we all see the world.

In Business Since 1989

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