TANZANIA

Suggested itineraries

Classic Northern Safari

Arusha

Day 1

Arrive in Arusha, the launch point for most safaris in Northern Tanzania. Overnight in either the town or maybe at one of the lush green coffee plantations.

Tarangire

Day 2 – 3

Transfer to Tarangire National Park, home of one of the biggest elephant populations in Africa. The Tarangire River is at the heart of the park and the magnet for all wildlife in the area.

Ngorongoro Crater

Day 4 – 5

Continue today to the world renowned Ngorongoro Crater stopping enroute at Lake Manyara National Park to witness the huge flocks of flamingo on the lake or maybe a tree climbing lion. Stay for two nights on the Crater Rim, taking daily game drives and nature walks.

Serengeti

Day 6 – 9

Your final destination is the Serengeti National Park, famed for its huge annual migration of wildebeest and Thompsons Gazelle, not to mention attracting large numbers of predators. Spend your days here exploring the differing regions of the park by vehicle or perhaps try a hot air balloon flight or horse riding.

Day 10

Depart homeward bound or continue your adventure to the coast or further safaris in Tanzania or neighbouring Kenya, Uganda or Rwanda.

Classic Southern Safari

Southern Highlands

Day 1 – 2

Fly into the Southern Highlands, a remote, beautiful yet rarely visited region. A much cooler climate than lower lying parks, the highlands supports vast lush, green forests, and is the home for many farms, growing produce that supply the whole country. A perfect, relaxing start to a safari including, walks, horse riding, fishing and mountain biking.

Ruaha

Day 3 – 5

Fly next to Ruaha National Park, the 2nd largest in Africa. Great numbers of plains game, predators and birds await you. The Great Ruaha River provides much of the region’s water, and game drives and nature walks are often focused here for prime wildlife viewing.

Selous

Day 6 – 9

Next stop is Selous Game Reserve, dominated by the Great Rufiji River, which provides excellent boat safaris, getting up close to hundreds of hippos and crocodiles as well as prolific birdlife. Game drives focus around the park lakes where visitors go in search of predators like wild dog and lions, as well as great numbers of wildebeest, giraffe and zebra.

Day 10

Depart homeward bound or continue your adventure to the coast or further safaris in Tanzania or neighbouring Kenya, Uganda or Rwanda.

Chimps And Lakes Safari

Arusha

Day 1

Arrive in Arusha, the gateway to many safaris in Tanzania. Overnight in either the town or maybe at one of the lush green coffee plantations.

Katavi

Day 2 – 5

Encompassing Lake Katavi, the Katuma River and picturesque Lake Chala, Katavi National Park stretches across roughly 4500 square kilometres of Tanzanian woods and wetlands. It boasts a wide array of bird and animal life, including leopard, elephant, zebra, buffalo, lion and the densest hippo and croc populations in the country.

Mahale

Day 6 – 8

Mahale Mountains National Park is one of the most remote and untouched places in Africa. At its centre is Lake Tanganyika, a huge expanse of crystal clear water and surrounded by forested mountains, which is home to many elusive resident chimpanzee families. Hiking trails to view chimpanzee life, and a myriad of water-based activities are the source of entertainment here, and definitely a journey worth making.

Day 9

Depart homeward bound or continue your adventure to the coast or further safaris in Tanzania or neighbouring Kenya, Uganda or Rwanda.