Sub Saharan Expeditions

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  • You'll be collected from the airport.
  • Accommodation before the tour starts can be arranged for an extra cost.

Day 1

Tarangire National Park

Tarangire National Park

We’ll pick you up from your hotel at 8:00am and set off for Tarangire National Park, one of northern Tanzania’s most rewarding wildlife destinations. The park is known for its dramatic scenery, giant baobab trees and impressive concentration of elephants, giving you a spectacular first taste of safari. As you explore, you may spot giraffes, zebras, buffaloes, antelopes and a wonderful variety of birdlife, while predators such as lions and leopards may also appear. Around lunchtime, you’ll stop at a scenic picnic area overlooking the river, where wildlife sightings often continue even while you relax. In the afternoon, you’ll enjoy more game viewing before heading to your camp for dinner and overnight.

Main Destination:
Tarangire National Park
Best Time To Visit July to November (Animals come to the Tarangire River)
High Season June to October (The park is full of visitors)
Best Weather June to October (Little rainfall)

Wildlife in Tarangire NP

ElephantAbundant
GiraffeCommon
LionCommon
BuffaloAbundant
ZebraAbundant
WildebeestAbundant
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HippoCommon
HyenaOccasional
Wild DogVery Rare
Accommodation:
Tarangire Sopa Lodge
  • Mid-range lodge located inside Tarangire NP
Meals & Drinks:
  • All meals included
  • Non-alcoholic drinks

Day 2

Lake Manyara National Park

Lake Manyara National Park

After breakfast, you’ll enjoy a scenic drive across the Great Rift Valley to Lake Manyara National Park for a full day game drive. Though smaller than some of Tanzania’s other parks, Lake Manyara is rich in beauty and variety, with lush forest, open plains, giant fig and mahogany trees, and wonderful views toward the lake. The park is home to baboons, blue monkeys, elephants, giraffes, buffaloes, hippos and many other species, making every part of the drive interesting. Along the lakeshore, the changing light and landscape create fantastic photo opportunities, especially with wildlife framed against the water. In the afternoon, you’ll continue to your camp for dinner and overnight.

Main Destination:
Lake Manyara National Park
Best Time To Visit June to October (Easier to spot animals)
High Season July to March (The northern section gets crowded)
Best Weather June to October (Little rainfall)

Wildlife in Lake Manyara NP

ElephantCommon
GiraffeCommon
BuffaloCommon
ZebraCommon
HippoCommon
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LionOccasional
HyenaOccasional
Wild DogVery Rare
Accommodation:
Manyara Best View Lodge
  • Mid-range lodge located on the escarpment above Lake Manyara NP
Meals & Drinks:
  • All meals included
  • Non-alcoholic drinks

Day 3

Serengeti National Park

Serengeti National Park

After an early breakfast, you’ll journey toward the Serengeti, the most famous safari destination in Africa. The drive is long but incredibly scenic, and the moment the landscape opens into the Serengeti’s endless plains is something you’ll never forget. The name Serengeti captures the feeling perfectly, as the horizon seems to stretch forever in every direction. This vast ecosystem is home to the Great Migration, huge herds of wildebeest and zebra, and some of the continent’s best predator sightings. Lions, cheetahs, leopards and hyenas all thrive here, making every game drive exciting and unpredictable. After entering the park, you’ll continue with wildlife viewing as you make your way to camp.

Main Destination:
Serengeti National Park
Best Time To Visit January to February and June to October (Different areas are best at different times)
High Season July to March (The Seronera area is crowded)
Best Weather June to October (Little to no rainfall)

Wildlife in Serengeti NP

ElephantCommon
LionCommon
CheetahCommon
BuffaloAbundant
ZebraAbundant
WildebeestAbundant
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GiraffeCommon
HippoCommon
HyenaCommon
LeopardOccasional
Black RhinoVery Rare
Wild DogVery Rare
Accommodation:
Enkirari Wilderness Camp
  • Luxury tented camp located inside Central Serengeti NP
Meals & Drinks:
  • All meals included
  • Non-alcoholic drinks

Day 4-5

Serengeti National Park

Serengeti National Park

You’ll have two full days to lose yourself in the magic of the Serengeti, one of the world’s most legendary wildlife sanctuaries and the stage for some of Africa’s most dramatic safari moments. These days are flexible and can be shaped around your interests, the season, and the latest animal movements, allowing you to experience the park at its absolute best. You may choose early morning and late afternoon game drives, when predators are most active and the light over the endless plains is simply unforgettable, or head out for full-day exploration with a picnic lunch in the bush. With more time here, you can follow the rhythm of the wilderness, linger longer at sightings, and witness everything from vast herds of wildebeest and zebra to lions, cheetahs, hyenas, and leopards in their natural realm. With three nights in the Serengeti overall, this itinerary offers a deeper, richer, and far more immersive safari experience.

Main Destination:
Serengeti National Park
Accommodation:
Enkirari Wilderness Camp
  • Luxury tented camp located inside Central Serengeti NP
Meals & Drinks:
  • All meals included
  • Non-alcoholic drinks

Day 6

Serengeti to Ngorongoro Crater

Serengeti to Ngorongoro Crater

Today we suggest a very early wake up so you can head out while the animals are most active and witness one of the most beautiful sunrises of the safari. After the morning game drive, you’ll return to camp for a rewarding brunch before continuing toward Ngorongoro, often described as one of the natural wonders of the world. The crater is vast and breathtaking, with towering walls enclosing a remarkable concentration of wildlife and landscapes that range from open grassland to forest, swamps, and soda lake. It is one of the rare places in Africa where you may have the chance to see black rhino, and it is also famous for its enormous tusked elephants and exceptional photographic beauty. The journey into the highlands adds a dramatic change of scenery and mood after the open Serengeti plains. You will arrive in Ngorongoro in time for a sundowner and a relaxed evening in a spectacular setting.

Main Destination:
Ngorongoro Crater
Best Time To Visit June to October (Wildlife viewing is best)
High Season Most of the year – July to March (Expect crowds)
Best Weather June to October (Rainfall is little to none)

Wildlife in Ngorongoro Crater

LionCommon
BuffaloAbundant
ZebraAbundant
WildebeestAbundant
HyenaAbundant
Show more
ElephantCommon
HippoCommon
LeopardOccasional
Accommodation:
Pakulala Safari Camp
  • Luxury tented camp located on the crater rim of Ngorongoro Crater
Meals & Drinks:
  • All meals included
  • Non-alcoholic drinks

Day 7

Ngorongoro Crater to Lake Eyasi

Ngorongoro Crater to Lake Eyasi

We will start the day very early and descend to the crater floor for an extraordinary morning of wildlife viewing in one of the most impressive safari settings on Earth. The density of animals here is exceptional, and the dramatic crater walls create a natural amphitheater unlike anywhere else in Africa. After your game drive, there will be time for a picnic lunch near the hippo lake, surrounded by one of the continent’s most iconic landscapes. Later, you’ll enjoy one final short drive before ascending the crater and leaving the conservation area behind. From here, the journey continues toward Lake Eyasi, where the safari begins to shift from classic wildlife viewing to something more cultural, intimate and off the beaten path. By late afternoon, you’ll arrive at your lodge and settle in for dinner and overnight.

Main Destination:
Ngorongoro Crater
Accommodation:
Lake Eyasi Safari Lodge
  • Mid-range lodge located at Lake Eyasi
Meals & Drinks:
  • All meals included
  • Non-alcoholic drinks

Day 8

Lake Eyasi and Flight to Zanzibar

Lake Eyasi and Flight to Zanzibar

Today will be one of the most unusual and memorable experiences of the entire journey. You will wake up before sunrise and head out with your guide to meet the Hadzabe people, one of the last true nomadic hunter-gatherer communities in Africa. After a thoughtful introduction to their traditions and way of life, you will join them during their morning activities, either accompanying the men on a hunt or following the women as they gather fruits and other natural foods. This is a deeply authentic experience that feels raw, respectful and far removed from the usual tourist trail, with extraordinary moments for both connection and photography. After your time with the Hadzabe, you will visit the beautiful surroundings of Lake Eyasi, a shallow seasonal salt lake on the floor of the Great Rift Valley. In the afternoon, you will catch your flight to Zanzibar, where the adventure transitions from safari to barefoot luxury by the sea.

Main Destination:
Lake Eyasi
Accommodation:
Gold Zanzibar Beach House & Spa
  • Luxury resort located on Zanzibar (Tanzania Beaches)
Meals & Drinks:
  • All meals included
  • Non-alcoholic drinks

Day 9-10

Zanzibar Island

Zanzibar Island

Rest and enjoy the final part of your journey in true island luxury on Zanzibar’s beautiful northwest coast. Your stay will be at Gold Zanzibar Beach House & Spa, an elegant beachfront resort set on the white sands of Kendwa Beach, one of the island’s most beautiful and sought-after locations. Here, you can unwind beside the turquoise waters of the Indian Ocean, relax by the large pool, enjoy the privacy and space of the resort, and take in the magical atmosphere that makes Zanzibar so irresistible. If you wish, you can also arrange optional half-day or full-day excursions such as Stone Town, the spice market, Prison Island, or Jozani Forest. Whether you choose pure relaxation or a touch more exploration, these days offer the perfect luxurious finale after your safari adventure.

Main Destination:
Zanzibar Island (Tanzania Beaches)
Best Time To Visit January to February and June to October (Dry and warm)
High Season December to February and June to October
Best Weather January to February and June to September (Low rainfall)
Accommodation:
Gold Zanzibar Beach House & Spa
  • Luxury resort located on Zanzibar (Tanzania Beaches)
Meals & Drinks:
  • All meals included
  • Non-alcoholic drinks

Day 11

Zanzibar Island

Zanzibar Island

Spend the final hours of your journey relaxing at the beach or enjoying the calm rhythm of the island before your transfer to Zanzibar Airport for your international flight home. After days filled with wilderness, culture and coastal indulgence, your Tanzania experience comes to an end with unforgettable memories of some of East Africa’s most extraordinary places.

Main Destination:
Zanzibar Island (Tanzania Beaches)
Accommodation:
No accommodation (End of tour)
Meals & Drinks:
  • Breakfast (Lunch & dinner not included)
  • Non-alcoholic drinks

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End of tour (See Getting There for more details)

  • Additional accommodation can be arranged for an extra cost.
  • You'll be dropped off at the airport.

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