Grand Tanzania Safari

The nation of Tanzania conjures excitement and adventure. Its landscape is stunning and its beauty unmatched. Natural resources abound: Mt. Kilimanjaro, Africa’s highest mountain; Lake Tanganyika, Africa’s deepest lake; and Lake Victoria, the world’s second largest lake and the source of the Nile.

Daily Itinerary

Day 1 | Arusha / Welcome

Welcome to Tanzania! You are greeted upon arrival and
transferred to your lakeside lodge for a well-deserved
rest after your journey.

Gran Melia Arusha

Meals: Under own arrangements

Days 2 & 3 | Tarangire National Park

Open vistas are dotted with ancient baobab trees and
populated with large families of elephant in this beautiful
park situated alongside the winding Tarangire River.
Herds of zebra, wildebeest, eland, and gazelle graze
alongside towering termite mounds and are hunted by
the park’s lions, cheetah and other predators. Enjoy a
refreshing swim at the lodge after your afternoon game
drive.

Kuro Tarangire

(B/L/D)

Day 4 | Ngorongoro Conservancy area

A morning game drive in the park is followed a drive to
Ngorongoro Conservation Area. Arrive at the lodge in time
to relax before dinner, taking in the grand view of the
crater floor below.

Entamanu Ngorongoro

(B/L/D)

Day 5 | Ngorongoro Crater

Today, descend nearly 2,000 feet into the world’s largest unbroken crater for a full day of game drives. This wildlife paradise boasts one of the densest concentrations of animals anywhere in Africa and is a haven for many species, including the endangered black rhino.

Entamanu Ngorongoro

(B/L/D)

Days 6, 7 & 8 | Serengeti National Park

Visit to the Olduvai Gorge, the Cradle of Mankind,
complete with a lunchtime lecture on the famous
archeological excavations nearby. Proceed to the
legendary Serengeti National Park, teeming with wildlife
of all descriptions. Lion, elephant, hippo, buffalo, zebra, wildebeest, cheetah, leopard, and giraffe are but some of the many animals that call the Serengeti home. Game drives conclude just before dusk as you return to your lodge, overlooking endless plains, offering comfort and
relaxation in the heart of the African wilderness.

Venture deeper into the wilds of the Serengeti’s western corridor. After a full day of game drives, retire to your luxurious tented camp perched high on a ridge
above the plains where you’ll enjoy stunning vistas with
your dinner.

Lamai Serengeti

(B/L/D)

Days 9, 10 & 11 | Ruaha National Park

Fly to Ruaha National Park, Tanzania’s largest, is a wild paradise of elephants, lions, and over 500 bird species. Its baobabstudded landscapes and the winding Great Ruaha River create a dramatic, untouched safari experience. Remote and rugged, it’s
perfect for adventurers seeking raw African wilderness.

Kigelia Ruaha

(B/L/D)

Days 12, 13 & 14 | Selous

Revel in three extraordinary days of game drives and boat
safaris in this isolated paradise. Crocodiles bask, hippos wallow, buffalo drink, and lions stalk their prey along the banks of the Rufiji River. Broad channels and sandy banks give way to
boulders and swifter currents in the dramatic Steigler’s Gorge where families of baboons inhabit the trees and vines clinging
to steep cliffs.

Sand River Selous

(B/L/D)

Day 15 | Dar Es Salaam / Farewell

Take a fond last look at the beautiful wilds of Selous from your flight to Dar Es Salaam and your connecting flight back home.

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