Tanzania's wilderness responds to the iconic reverie of an African safari. Big cats chase thousands of zebra, 100-strong elephant herds roam past ancient baobabs, and surreal scenes play out beside your lodge balcony. Don't just think Big Five. This 11-day northern circuit Tanzania safari tour is absolute immersion in nature's greatest theater. Witness unexpected characters and sublime scenes of predator and prey. With the Serengeti, Ngorongoro, Tarangire and Manyara, this trip connects Tanzania's...
Customizable Itinerary
Day 1
Arusha - First Impressions
As you approach Northern Tanzania, a towering monument offers an indication of Tanzania's natural splendor. Snow-capped Kilimanjaro stands above the landscape, the world's highest free-standing mountain rising almost 5,000 meters above broad stretches of the savannah. Admire Kilimanjaro through the plane window and you realize that Tanzania's natural spectacles can redefine scale. Land at Kilimanjaro International Airport where you'll be greeted by your safari guide and transferred 45 minutes to Arusha and the serene lodge that has been selected for you. Rest, relax, savor the calls of primates in the surrounding trees, and sit down to a hearty welcome dinner. The adventures start tomorrow.
What's Included:
Day 2
Tarangire National Park - Elephants and Baobab Trees
Day 3
Tarangire National Park - Exploring the Woodland
Day 4
Lake Manyara to Ngorongoro Highlands - Exquisite Beauty
Day 5
Ngorongoro Crater - An Iconic Game Drive
Day 6
Ngorongoro Crater - Off the Beaten Track
Day 7
Serengeti - Journey the World-Famous Grass Plains
Day 8 - 10
Serengeti – Nature's Greatest Theater
Day 11
Serengeti to Arusha – Community Souvenir Shopping and Departure
Trip Highlights
- Fully immerse yourself in the dramatic wildlife of Tanzania with eight full days of safari and game viewing activities
- Intimately encounter Africa's great mammals and get close to the hypnotic interaction between predator and prey
- Marvel at huge elephants and ancient baobab trees as your Tanzania safari starts in Tarangire National Park
- Spend an inspiring day in Ngorongoro Crater, a compact haven for 30,000 mammals and all the iconic Big Five
- Go off the beaten track with an invitation to a Maasai boma and a small rural village that doesn't see many tourists
- Delight in the big and small of Lake Manyara National Park, from tree-climbing lions and raucous hippos to over 500 bird species
- Get lost on the endless grass plains of the world-famous Serengeti, the home of the great wildebeest migration and one of the planet's most untouched expanses of wilderness
- Relax and indulge in some of Tanzania's finest lodges and camps, places where wild soundtracks and views over mammal-dappled landscapes come as standard
- Minimize travel time and marvel at the Serengeti from the sky with a micro flight back to Arusha at the end of the safari
Starting Price
$18,800 per person (excluding international flights)
What's Included
- Accommodations
- In-country transportation
- Some or all activities and tours
- Expert trip planning
- 24x7 support during your trip
Your final trip cost will vary based on your selected accommodations, activities, meals, and other trip elements that you opt to include.
Reviews of Zicasso's Referral Service
4.92 stars based on 441 reviews.
The trip to Kenya and Tanzania was absolutely amazing! The itinerary chosen for us was perfect and checked off all the things I wanted to accomplish on our first safari. Zicasso's tour agency was the best to work with. They offered great suggestions and were very responsive to all our questions and concerns!
Reviewed By Scott K.
We had a wonderful time in Tanzania. Zicasso's travel expert and her support staff provided all the necessary information we needed. Our driver in Tanzania was friendly and well informed.
Reviewed By Glen B.
We received excellent communication from Zicasso's travel agents. They were very prompt and proactive. The itinerary was prepared to meet our requests and matched our interests. Comprehensive planning and preparation for the trip were provided and all logistics were taken care of.
Reviewed By Judy E.
We can't speak highly enough about using Zicasso's travel specialist and her company. They put together a complicated package covering three completely separate areas and were able to connect us with local guides in each place. The guides they worked with were all fabulous, as were the locations we stayed at.
At one point, the airline that was handling our trip out changed the flight due to local conditions. I learned of this first through our specialist, who was immediately on the situation and kept us apprised of the change. The company provided us with an online portal that covered every part of our trip. It was constantly updated and we always knew who the next contact was in the new area.
Throughout the process, we had constant questions and changes. Our travel company was very pleasant and accommodating of our concerns. Their work was in the middle of a larger trip. Even though they were not handling the stops before and after their portion, they were more than happy to help out with those portions and added that information to our itinerary at no cost.
In a word, they were fabulous. If you want more detail on their work and my unqualified recommendation of them, please reach out and I'm happy to provide you with more information.
Reviewed By John G.
Zicasso's travel agent is a superstar. We really didn’t know where to go and what to do in Africa, so his excellent advice was critical. We did exactly what he recommended and, as a result, our trip was just perfect. We are eternally grateful.
Reviewed By Peter D.
The trip was very well planned. We received very good suggestions in the planning phase, with a very quick response time to our questions. The camps were all great.
Our guide was the best! We will definitely use Zicasso's trip planner in the future.
Reviewed By Tim B.