Tanzania Active Safari with Teens
from $7,290 adult
from $6,990 teen
14 Daysdoor-to-door
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Business class flights available.
Photo credit: Jon Goulden
Photo credit: Andy Biggs
Trip Highlights
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Areas Visited
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Days 1-2
Depart North America/Arrive Arusha, Tanzania
Your Thomson Guide will greet you at the airport and escort you to tonight’s lodge.
Overnight: Rivertrees Country Inn
Day 3
Arusha National Park
Begin your morning with a visit to a local village, located on the slopes of Mount Meru. Meet the people of Tanzania, and snap some stunning shots of the second highest mountain in Tanzania. Later today, your expert guide will lead an informative discussion about your trek on Mount Meru tomorrow.
Overnight: Rivertrees Country Inn
Day 4
Mount Meru Trek
After breakfast, take a short drive to Arusha National Park, known for its impressive range of altitude, topography, and vegetation. Begin your trek up Mount Meru, passing fig trees, waterfalls, and wildlife along the way. You’ll reach an altitude of 8,250 feet before sunset, and settle in to camp.
Overnight: Miriakamba Hut
Day 5
Mount Meru Trek
Wake up bright and early to a 3-5 hour descent from Miriakamba Hut to Momella Gate. Keep your eyes peeled for tropical birds perched in the trees and Colobus monkeys swinging from the canopy. Later this afternoon, enjoy free time to relax at your lodge, soak in the pool, or play soccer with friends.
Overnight: Rivertrees Country Inn
Days 6-8
Ngorongoro Highlands / Ngorongoro Crater
Today, you’ll cross the Maasai Steppe on your way to the Ngorongoro Highlands—your base for the next three days. Have lunch at Gibb’s Farm, and spend a relaxing evening sipping tea on the veranda.
On your second day, take a short drive to the floor of Ngorongoro Crater. Spend a full afternoon observing buffalo, lions, rhino, hyena, flamingos, and more. See who can spot the greatest variety of animals. In the evening, take a starlit stroll through the gardens.
On your final day in the Ngorongoro Highlands, you’ll meet the people of Tanzania. Share stories and learn about local customs before returning to Gibb’s Farm for lunch. Conclude your day with a guided mountain bike ride.
Overnights: Gibb’s Farm
Days 9-10
Serengeti National Park
After a farm-fresh breakfast, head west to Serengeti National Park. Serengeti is Maasai for “endless plains,” and you’ll see why during two days among the park’s myriad of wildlife and unspoiled landscapes. Your expert guide will teach you some of his secrets to spotting animals.
Join an optional hot air balloon ride to take in sweeping views of the Serengeti from above. (Minimum height and age: four feet and seven years. Advanced reservations and additional fees apply).
Overnights: Thomson Serengeti Nyumbas
Days 11-12
Eastern Serengeti Nature Refuge
Spend the next two days traversing the pristine landscapes of a private nature refuge. Lose yourself in the vast wilderness. Spot wildlife. Learn about local flora. Embrace the opportunity to visit a Maasai home and a Maasai women’s collaborative. During your last evening here, gather around the campfire and listen to traditional folklore from a Maasai storyteller.
Overnights: Thomson Eastern Serengeti Nyumba
Watch the VIDEO HIGHLIGHT to learn more about the Eastern Serengeti Nature Refuge.
Days 13-14
Eastern Serengeti to Arusha / Return to North America
This morning, you’ll fly to Arusha, arriving in time for a hearty farewell lunch. Enjoy some last-minute shopping, and relax in a day room before your flight home.
Day room: Mount Meru Hotel
Extend your discoveries with one of our optional trip extensions. Stroll the colorful streets on the island of Zanzibar … catch intimate glimpses of gorillas in the Virunga Mountains … search for wildlife across uncharted plains in Ruaha National Park … and more.
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Rivertrees Country InnReminiscent of its legacy as a former German colonial farm and coffee estate, Rivertrees Country Inn blends simple elegance and modern convenience. Wake up in your farmhouse-style room to the sound of the rushing Usa River, and enjoy a hearty breakfast in an open-air, thatched-roof dining area.
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Miriakamba HutLocated high on the slopes of Mount Meru at an elevation of 8,250 feet, this dorm-style mountain hut offers magnificent views. At the end of a full hiking day, enjoy a hearty meal, and rest up in the bunk-style beds, for which we've provided cozy sleeping bags with fleece liners. |
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Gibb's FarmFresh food, fresh air, and fresh perspectives abound at Gibb’s Farm. At the end of full days of exploration, relax in your eco-friendly cottage, set amidst the farm’s lush gardens. You can even ask the attentive staff to provide insight into local culture and history. |
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Thomson Serengeti NyumbasThese semi-permanent, seasonal camps are strategically plotted across the Serengeti according to wildlife migration patterns. Each location offers comfort in the heart of the wilderness. With spacious tents, cozy bedding, and ensuite bathrooms, you’ll have to take a look outside to be reminded that you’re deep in the bush. And no need to worry—with eco-friendly features like solar lighting, we’re not harming the landscape. |
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Thomson Eastern Serengeti NyumbaWake up with a hot shower in your ensuite bathroom, and marvel at sweeping views of the eastern Serengeti ecosystem’s remote savannah. After a day of adventure, you’ll appreciate the comforts of the camp. Enjoy a hearty dinner prepared fresh from local ingredients, and discuss the day’s excitement with your fellow travelers and attentive staff. |
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Mount Meru HotelThe Mount Meru Hotel has been a mainstay of Arusha accommodations since it opened in the 1960's, when Tanzania tourism was still in its infancy. It was recently renovated top to bottom, and the finished product is even better than the original. With reliable modern conveniences, a variety of dining options, a beautiful pool, and a central location, it is one of the best places to start or end your safari or trek. |
| Depart US | Return US | Adult | Teen | Notes | ||
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| June 17 | June 30 | $6,890 | $6,590 | Sold Out | ||
| July 04 | July 17 | $7,290 | $6,990 | Sold Out | ||
| July 29 | August 11 | $7,290 | $6,990 | Limited Availability | Reserve Now | |
| December 20 | January 02 | $7,590 | $7,290 | Reserve Now | ||
"We took our kids on safari with Thomson a decade ago and we all still talk about it as one of our best, best family vacations. Today my kids have moved on; they’re in college and grad school. But the memories are even more precious in retrospect."
- Marybeth Bond - Author, National Geographic Books
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Video HighlightEastern Serengeti Nature RefugeThe 12,000 acre private nature refuge outside of the Serengeti National Park is a highlight for many of our guests. You'll have exclusive access to a remote area that is a living, breathing conservation effort. |
Recommended ExtensionRuaha National ParkFly to the remote southern wilderness of Ruaha National Park, the largest and one of the least explored parks in East Africa. Explore uncharted territory and learn wildlife tracking tips from expert guides. Here, tracking is as much an artform as a practical pursuit; this is a different style of wildlife viewing than in northern Tanzania, where wildlife is more densely concentrated. Spot leopard, cheetah, and African wild dog in comfortable open-sided vehicles. In the afternoon, relax on your private veranda with a drink and at the end of the day, savor torch-lit dinners on the banks of Mwagusi Sand River.
Recommended length of stay: Minimum 4 days
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