Tanzania Wildlife Safari
from $5,990 adult
12 daysdoor-to-door
Please call us to add international flights from most major U.S. cities.
Business class flights available.
Photo credit: Andy Biggs
Photo credit: Wesley Bernard
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 meet you at the airport and escort you to tonight’s lodge.
Overnight: Rivertrees Country Inn
Days 3-4
Tarangire National Park
Head out early this morning, crossing the Maasai Steppe on your way to Tarangire National Park. Here baobab trees tower overhead, large cats prowl, and diverse birdlife abounds. During the early morning and early evening, you’ll witness predators at their most active. And your camp, right in the thick of it all, offers an intimate experience unavailable to most travelers.
Overnights: Thomson Tarangire Nyumba
Days 5-6
Ngorongoro Crater
After one final wildlife encounter in Tarangire, journey to Ngorongoro Crater, stopping along the way for a hearty lunch and nature walk at Gibb’s Farm. Then settle in at your cozy camp, located on the rim of Ngorongoro Crater. In the early morning, drive to the crater’s floor. Maybe you’ll spot the elusive black rhino, an endangered species of which only 4,800 remain worldwide.
Overnights: Thomson Ngorongoro Nyumba
Days 7-10
Serengeti National Park
Today, you travel to Serengeti National Park. During the next four days, you’ll explore Tanzania’s oldest national park, host to some of the largest crocodiles, biggest prides of lion, and most impressive migration of mammals. Your evenings are spent under the stars in two different campsites, which ensure that you see the greatest variety and density of wildlife no matter when you choose to travel. From the granite kopjes (rock formation) of the southern plains to the endless expanse of the northern plains, you’ll cover it all.
Join an optional hot air balloon ride to take in sweeping views of the Serengeti from above. (Advanced reservations and additional fees apply).
Overnights: Thomson Serengeti Nyumbas
Days 11-12
Serengeti National Park to Arusha / Return to North America
This morning, take a scenic flight to Arusha, where you’ll enjoy a farewell lunch with your safari companions. Shop for last-minute souvenirs, and relax in a day room before your evening 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.
Additional Details:
Single Accommodations: $600
Optional Hot Air Balloon Excursion: $490
International Flights available from most U.S. cities on Delta/KLM
Ask us about our competitive Business Class fares
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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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Thomson Tarangire NyumbaAn authentic experience awaits you at this private camp in Tarangire. Conveniences like solar lighting and ensuite bathrooms with hot showers add a comforting touch to this safari retreat. In the evenings, enjoy dinner prepared from local ingredients, and chat with friendly staff and fellow travelers as you watch the sun set behind towering baobab trees. |
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Thomson Ngorongoro NyumbaThe Ngorongoro camp is set on the eastern edge of the Ngorongoro Crater’s rim and offers the best possible access in and out of the crater, as well as a more private, remote experience. In the morning, you have the eastern floor of the crater almost completely to yourself. In the evenings, when you return to camp, you'll be greeted with the hospitality that is a hallmark of all our camps. Settle in to your spacious tent, enjoy a hot safari-shower in your ensuite facilities, head to the campfire for a drink before dinner, and enjoy a traditional Tanzanian meal -- a specialty of the camp chefs here. Don't forget to bundle up at this camp, as temperatures can be as low as 40 degrees from May to October. |
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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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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. |
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| June 04 | June 15 | $5,890 | Sold Out | |||
| June 18 | June 29 | $5,890 | Sold Out | |||
| June 29 | July 10 | $5,890 | Sold Out | |||
| July 08 | July 19 | $5,990 | Sold Out | |||
| July 24 | August 04 | $5,990 | Limited Availability | Reserve Now | ||
| August 01 | August 12 | $5,990 | Limited Availability | Reserve Now | ||
| August 13 | August 24 | $5,990 | Limited Availability | Reserve Now | ||
| August 29 | September 09 | $5,990 | Reserve Now | |||
| September 10 | September 21 | $5,990 | Limited Availability | Reserve Now | ||
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| September 22 | October 03 | $5,990 | Limited Availability | Reserve Now | ||
| September 30 | October 11 | $5,990 | Limited Availability | Reserve Now | ||
| October 08 | October 19 | $5,990 | Sold Out | |||
| October 28 | November 08 | $5,990 | Limited Availability | Reserve Now | ||
| November 20 | December 01 | $5,990 | Reserve Now | |||
| December 19 | December 30 | $6,290 | Sold Out | |||
| December 21 | January 01 | $6,290 | Reserve Now | |||
| December 26 | January 06 | $6,290 | Reserve Now | |||
| 2014 | ||||||
| January 07 | January 18 | $5,990 | Reserve Now | |||
| January 30 | February 10 | $5,990 | Reserve Now | |||
| February 10 | February 21 | $5,990 | Limited Availability | Reserve Now | ||
| February 17 | February 28 | $5,990 | Limited Availability | Reserve Now | ||
| February 23 | March 06 | $5,990 | Limited Availability | Reserve Now | ||
| February 28 | March 11 | $5,990 | Reserve Now | |||
"I really enjoyed the variety of places we were able to visit...the Oldupai Gorge, the Massai village and Ikoma where we watched the women make baskets and see how they live...Without reservation, I would recommend Thomson Safaris to my friends, family and colleagues."
- Pam H., Tanzania Wildlife Safari
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Video HighlightYour Safari AccommodationsThe Nyumba is our signature accommodation - and our favorite! Nyumba means "home" in Swahili. These are camps exclusive to Thomson Safaris, designed by us, for you. |
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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