A Taste Of Tanzania

8 days
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See the best of northern Tanzania in 8 days. The best of the northern national parks featuring some of the circuit’s famous safari lodges and camps, including one perched on the rim of the famous Ngorongoro Crater. An outstanding safari offering unmatched game viewing in Tanzania.
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Overview

Trip type
Group Tour
Lodging level
Standard - 3 star
Physical level
Easy
Trip pace
Full schedule

Highlights

    • Visit the Great Rift Valley with commanding, panoramic views of Lake Manyara
    • Drive to the spectacular Ngorongoro Crater, a collapsed volcano, once as high as present day Mount Meru
    • Explore the Serengeti National Park

What's this trip about?

    See the best of northern Tanzania in 8 days. The best of the northern national parks featuring some of the circuit’s famous safari lodges and camps, including one perched on the rim of the famous Ngorongoro Crater. An outstanding safari offering unmatched game viewing in Tanzania.

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Details

Itinerary focusClassic Highlights
Group sizeIntimate group - max of 8 people
Age rangeNo age restrictions
Flights and transport
Start CityArusha
End CityArusha

Travel Themes

  • Nature & Wildlife
  • Safari
  • National Parks

Destinations

Activities

  • Game Drive
  • Historic Sightseeing
  • Nature
  • Safari
  • Wildlife Viewing

Min Group Size

  • Min Group Size: 2

Max Group Size

  • Max Group Size: 8

Trip includes

    • Accommodation as specified in the itinerary
    • Meals as mentioned
    • Park fees
    • Transfers and use of a safari prepared 4-wheel drive

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Itinerary

Travel Map

Day 1: Mt. Meru / Arusha

On arrival at Kilimanjaro or Arusha Airport you'll be personally met and escorted by our driver-guide to the fashionable Arusha Hotel in the heart of Tanzania’s safari centre where you’ll spend the night. Activities, including swimming, shopping, or visiting the Tanzanite Experience museum are available for those who arrive early.

Day 2: Lake Manyara National Park

Leave Arusha after a buffet breakfast for Lake Manyara National Park. Here, you’ll take a short game drive through its lush groundwater forest where you might even see its famous tree-climbing lions. In the early evening you’ll arrive at Kirurumu Manyara Lodge. Perche...

Days 3, 4 & 5: Serengeti National Park

Leave camp after breakfast for the drive to the Serengeti National Park, passing through rich farmland until reaching the lush montane forests of the Ngorongoro Conservation Area Crater Highlands. After ascending and descending the rift escarpment, stop first at Olduv...

Day 6: Ngorongoro Conservation Area

Drive to the spectacular Ngorongoro Crater, a collapsed volcano, once as high as present day Mount Meru,  for an afternoon of exciting game-viewing and a picnic lunch. Descend 2,000 feet to the floor of this 10 mile-wide ‘caldera’ that teems with a variety of wildlife...

Day 7: Ngorongoro Conservation Area

After an early breakfast, spend another half-day in the Crater photographing or simply enjoying the animals and landscapes. At lunchtime, relax with a picnic, then leave on a 2-hour drive to the historic and newly renovated Plantation Lodge, in heart of coffee country. Arrive in time for a cool drink and hot shower before a delicious dinner and restful night.

Day 8: Return To Arusha

After breakfast, return to Arusha, stopping for lunch at a popular local restaurant. Later enjoy the benefits of day accommodations at the Kilimanjaro Airport Hotel before a late transfer to the airport for your return flight home.

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Dates & Availability

Price From $3,700
Price per day$463
Single supplement (single occupancy)$855
Last Updated: 2/23/2024

Prices may vary due to local taxes and trip seasonality. Click "Request Info" to inquire directly with the tour operator for the final trip price.

Check Current Availability, prices, specials with Hoopoe Safaris.

The total tour cost includes the tour price (regular or promotional) and the compulsory local payment. The promotional price is subject to change. Check directly with the operator for the latest price offer. The tour operator requires you to pay only the tour price to purchase your travel. The compulsory local payment will be paid when you join the trip. All prices are based on double, twin or triple share occupancy. Solo passengers will be accommodated in a double, twin or triple room according to availability with a passenger(s) of the same gender. Single supplement only needs to be paid if the passenger does not want to share and requests their own room. Discounts can only be applied at the time of booking and cannot be added at a later date, regardless of any changes made to the original booking.

Prices may vary due to local taxes and trip seasonality. Click "Request Info" to inquire directly with the tour operator for the final trip price.

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Aug 2015

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A locally owned company with a good reputation.

On our honeymoon (partly in Tanzania) we did a 10 day safari with Hoopoe and specifically went for a locally owned company with a good reputation. Elias was our guid...

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M L

Aug 2015

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Incredible safari experience!

Just returned from an incredible safari experience in Tanzania. Hoopoe arranged all the details and every step was best in class. Hoopoe also arranged a beautiful an...

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Aug 2015

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Enjoyable trip!

They listened to what we wanted to do, helped plan it out, and then delivered! All the staff we met were extremely courteous, professional, and knowledgeable. We esp...

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Cancellation policy

Any cancellation must be made to The Company’s booking office in writing. A telephone call should be made to check that notice of cancellation has been received.

Cancellation charges shall apply as follows:

  • 65% of total cost if cancelled 60-30 days prior to first day of service provision
  • $250 administration fee if cancelled prior to when the balance is due.
  • 100% of total cost if cancelled 30 days or less prior to first day of service provision
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