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Signature: Tanzania's Serengeti, Tarangire & Ngorongoro Crater
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Length
8 Days
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Quality
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Starts in
Arusha (Tanzania)
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Ends in
Arusha (Tanzania)
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Available Tour Start Dates
JAN 16, 2027 to DEC 29, 2029
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Activity Level
Easy
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Style
Fully-Guided
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Guaranteed Date(s)
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Special Interest(s)
National Geographic Signature
Exceptional exploration led by renowned experts, offering rare, private access to the world's most storied sites - all defined by an unparalleled level of service and comfort., Small GroupGroup trips average 12 travellers per departure, depending on the adventure. The maximum is usually no more than 16, but some can be smaller or bigger, depending on the trip. Check individual trips for details.
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Pricing listed is per person, based on double occupancy, and is the least expensive price for at least one departure date of this tour. Price is for the tour only. Additional items, including but not limited to, airfare (unless noted otherwise), travel insurance, and more, are additional.
$8,999.00
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Overview
Traverse the wild heart of Tanzania, from Tarangire's ancient baobabs to the Serengeti's endless horizon. Your path leads deep into the Ngorongoro Crater and through the history of Olduvai Gorge, connecting you with conservation experts who reveal the living story of the landscape, its wildlife, and its people.
Visited During Tour
Arusha (Tanzania) | Ngorongoro Conservation Area (Tanzania) | Serengeti National Park (Tanzania) | Tarangire National Park
Dates, Offers & Prices
Tour Itinerary
Accommodations
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Dates, Offers & Prices
The following are Signature: Tanzania's Serengeti, Tarangire & Ngorongoro Crater tour dates available from G Adventures. Select a bonus offer graphic to view its details, including its terms.
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Tour Itinerary
G Adventures Tour Code DTAANS-11186
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1Arusha
Welcome to Tanzania. Your expedition begins at the airport where you will be met and transferred to your hotel, a peaceful retreat situated in the verdant foothills of Mount Meru. Take time to settle into the rhythm of East Africa. If you arrive early, you may wish to explore the area - perhaps visit a local coffee estate to trace the bean from berry to cup, wander through colourful markets brimming with crafts and produce, or simply relax by admiring the views of Mount Meru in the distance as the sun dips behind the peaks.
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Arrival Transfer
You will be met at the airport and transferred to the hotel to start your adventure.
Arrival Day
The adventure begins tomorrow. Feel free to explore on your own before your welcome meeting on the morning of day two. Check for the meeting time in the welcome note at the hotel.
Accommodations: Arusha Serena Hotel, Resort & Spa -
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2Arusha/Tarangire National Park
After breakfast, meet your fellow travellers and National Geographic Expedition Leader. The adventure opens with an inspiring talk by a conservationist from African People & Wildlife, co-founded by National Geographic Explorer Dr. Laly Lichtenfeld. Then, travel to Tarangire National Park, a landscape defined by sweeping savannahs, the bulbous silhouettes of towering baobabs, and the rumble of Tanzania's largest elephant herds. Watch for giraffes, lions, and a whole host of birdlife as you make your way to the lodge. Upon arrival, check in to your inviting haven and enjoy lunch. Later, head out on an afternoon safari drive, watching the bush come alive in the amber light of dusk, before returning to the lodge to refresh and enjoy a warm welcome dinner served against the backdrop of the wild.
- Meals Included:
- Breakfast
- Lunch
- Dinner
Exclusive Inclusions:
Welcome Moment - Meet Your Expedition Leader and Group
Your opportunity to meet your Expedition Leader and fellow travellers, and learn more about your tour. Don't forget to see the notice in the lobby (or ask reception) for the official time and place to meet up with the group on the morning of day two.
National Geographic Expert Talk by Dr. Laly Lichtenfeld
Enjoy a National Geographic Expert-led talk given by Dr. Laly Lichtenfeld where she will discuss African People & Wildlife (APW), co-founded in 2005 by herself and Charles Trout. Their mission? A world where Africa's people and wildlife not just coexist, but thrive together in healthy landscapes. Learn about innovative efforts on the ground and how community engagement plays a role in successful, lasting outcomes.
Private Vehicle
Settle in and scan the scenery from the convenience of a private vehicle. You will be able to search for wildlife after passing into Tarangire National Park along the way to your lodge stay.
Afternoon Safari Drive in Tarangire National Park
Enjoy the wildlife viewing opportunities inside Tarangire National Park. Admire the ancient baobab trees and the presence of far fewer crowds, in this lesser-known, but mighty national park.
Accommodations: Tarangire Kuro Treetops Lodge -
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3Tarangire National Park/Ngorongoro
Ascend towards the Ngorongoro Conservation Area this morning, climbing from the dry plains into the cool, mist-shrouded forests of the highlands. The drive offers chances to spot wildlife as you transition from Tarangire's savannas into the lush hills. Upon arrival, check in and have lunch at the lodge. In the afternoon, engage with the KopeLion Project, meeting conservationists dedicated to protecting lions in this shared landscape. Learn how the Maasai coexist with predators during a visit to a nearby boma, hearing stories of resilience and respect. Return to the lodge to refresh, then gather for sunset drinks and dinner overlooking the crater rim as the vast caldera falls into shadow.
- Meals Included:
- Breakfast
- Lunch
- Dinner
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Private Vehicle
Enjoy the scenery on the drive from Tarangire to Ngorongoro. The entire Ngorongoro Conservation Area is recognized as a UNESCO World Heritage Site for both its natural and cultural significance. Once through the gate, the group will drive 45 minutes to the lodge with a stop at the crater view point on the rim of the world's largest intact volcanic caldera in northern Tanzania.
Free Time
Enjoy free time to relax and take advantage of the property amenities. There will be sunset drinks and another expert discussion before dinner at the lodge.
KopeLion Presentation & Field Work Visit
Meet with representatives from KopeLion, which was founded with the aim of finding a working model for coexistence together with the pastoralist communities, and alongside the conservation authorities in the Ngorongoro Conservation Area. The group will be taken into the field to meet staff and see firsthand how the organization helps people live alongside lions on a daily basis. Many of the activities that are part of the visit will be demonstrated in a Maasai boma setting, adding a real-life glimpse into the harmony between humans and wildlife.
Accommodations: Ngorongoro Lodge Meliá Collection -
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4Ngorongoro
Descending into the Ngorongoro Crater, you enter a lost world - one of Africa's most remarkable wildlife havens. On a morning safari across the crater floor, the density of wildlife is staggering; watch for elephants, lions, spotted hyenas, and grazing herds roaming against the dramatic backdrop of sweeping volcanic walls. Pause for a scenic bush brunch set amidst the acacia, surrounded by the sounds of the wild and the cool morning breeze. Returning back to the lodge, spend the afternoon at leisure, soaking in breathtaking views of the crater from the rim. As the light softens, gather for sundowners and an engaging talk on conservation through tourism, before ending the day with dinner at the lodge.
- Meals Included:
- Breakfast
- Dinner
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Ngorongoro Crater Morning Safari Drive & Bush Brunch
Set an alarm and rise early and descend to the Ngorongoro crater floor for a morning wildlife safari drive and a bush brunch. Here you'll see Maasai herdsmen in the morning mist and all the best spots to view wildlife. Spot zebra, gazelles, buffaloes, and warthogs. The swamp and forest are home to hippos, rhinos, elephants, baboons, and monkeys. Keep your eyes peeled and camera ready to capture a pride of lions or a lone leopard walking along the crater floor. Enjoy brunch in the bush amid the sounds of the wild.
Free Time
Enjoy an afternoon to relax, enjoy the amenities of the lodge, opt for a guided walk on the rim of the crater, and later watch the sun set over the crater from the lodge.
National Geographic Expert Talk - Ngorongoro
During a discussion this afternoon, learn more about conservation through tourism from one of your National Geographic Experts on tour.
Accommodations: Ngorongoro Lodge Meliá Collection -
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5Ngorongoro/Serengeti National Park
Travel across the highlands to Olduvai Gorge, the dusty ravine where a National Geographic- supported expedition led by Louis and Mary Leakey uncovered Homo habilis. Explore the museum and drive into the gorge to learn about this groundbreaking discovery that rewrote history. Continue into the vast plains of Serengeti National Park, stopping for a picnic lunch under the open sky. This afternoon, enjoy your first safari drive through the Serengeti's iconic landscapes - a sea of gold grass alive with wildebeest, zebras, impala, and the big cats stalking the herds. Arrive at the lodge to check in and enjoy dinner beneath the stars, accompanied by the distant calls of the wild.
- Meals Included:
- Breakfast
- Lunch
- Dinner
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Private Vehicle
Settle in and scan the scenery from the convenience of a private vehicle.
Olduvai Gorge Private Tour
The Olduvai Gorge is a steep ravine in the Great Rift Valley of Tanzania. It is one of the world's most important paleoanthropological sites. Beginning in 1931, excavations by Louis Leakey revealed evidence of early man dating back nearly 2 million years. Enjoy a private visit to the Olduvai museum and see bone fossils along with fragments of ancient stone tools, and depart with an intriguing glimpse into the origin and evolution of man in the Serengeti Plains of Africa. The group will also see the Mary Leakey Living Museum.
Private Vehicle
Settle in and scan the scenery from the comfort of your private vehicle between Olduvai Gorge and your lodge in Serengeti National Park. Please note there will be an hour-long picnic lunch stop at the Naabi Hill Gate. The remainder of the drive will be a safari through the park to the lodge in the Central Serengeti.
Accommodations: Meliá Serengeti Lodge -
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6Serengeti National Park
Rise to the sounds of the savannah - the dawn chorus of birds and the low grunts of hippos - and set out early for a morning safari drive across the Serengeti's golden plains. Watch the drama of the bush unfold: elephants stripping bark from trees, lions seeking shade, and herds of antelope bounding through the tall grass. Return to the lodge for breakfast and a relaxed morning before gathering for a talk to deepen your understanding of the Serengeti's intricate ecosystem. After lunch, enjoy time at leisure before venturing out again for an afternoon safari drive to track predators on the move. As dusk settles, return to the lodge for dinner and share the day's stories around the fire.
- Meals Included:
- Breakfast
- Lunch
- Dinner
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Central Serengeti Morning Safari Drive
Begin the day with a morning safari drive in the Central Serengeti for a classic African wildlife experience. The park is known for its consistent and exceptional wildlife viewing year-round.
Free Time
Listen to an expert talk before lunch and then enjoy a few hours of free time around the middle, hottest part of the day. Sample the lodge's amenities or lounge with a good book. The group will reconvene for high tea together before the afternoon safari drive.
Central Serengeti Afternoon Safari Drive
Enjoy an afternoon safari drive in the heart of Tanzania's Serengeti National Park. With luck, you may encounter the impressive herds of the famed wildebeest migration.
Accommodations: Meliá Serengeti Lodge -
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7Serengeti National Park
Wake early and set out on a safari drive across the park's sweeping savannahs, seeking out the elusive sightings: lions, elephants, cheetah, and other wildlife moving against the endless horizon. Return to the lodge for breakfast, then enjoy free time to relax or explore the lodge's surroundings, perhaps watching wildlife from your private deck. This afternoon, gather for high tea - a refined pause in the wilderness - then venture out on one last wildlife drive in the national park as the sun paints the sky in hues of violet and orange. Return to the lodge for a farewell dinner, celebrating the sights, sounds, and memories of your Serengeti adventure.
- Meals Included:
- Breakfast
- Lunch
- Dinner
Exclusive Inclusions:
Central Serengeti Morning Safari Drive
Begin the day with a morning safari drive in the Central Serengeti for a classic African wildlife experience. The park is known for its consistent and exceptional wildlife viewing year-round.
Free Time
Enjoy free time at the lodge to try out the various amenities available to guests. During the hottest part of the day, it's best to relax and recharge before more time in the bush. The group will reconvene for high tea before the afternoon safari drive.
Central Serengeti Afternoon Safari Drive
Enjoy an afternoon safari drive in the heart of Tanzania's Serengeti National Park. With luck, you may encounter the impressive herds of the famed wildebeest migration.
Accommodations: Meliá Serengeti Lodge -
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8Serengeti National Park/Arusha
Take to the skies for a flight back to Arusha, watching the sprawling ecosystem shrink to a patchwork of green and gold below. Upon arrival, enjoy lunch and some time to refresh at the lodge - a final moment of calm - before your onward transfer to the airport. Reflect on your expedition through Tanzania's iconic landscapes - from the ancient trunks of Tarangire's baobabs and the sheer walls of Ngorongoro's crater to the boundless space of the vast Serengeti plains - as you prepare to say farewell to East Africa.
- Meals Included:
- Breakfast
- Lunch
Exclusive Inclusions:
Private Vehicle
Settle in and scan the scenery from the convenience of a private vehicle.
Plane
Sit back and enjoy the views from above on a short flight between Serengeti National Park and Arusha.
Private Vehicle
Settle in and scan the scenery from the comfort of your private vehicle between the airport and the hotel in Arusha. Here, have lunch, refresh, and wait for your departing flight.
Departure Transfer
You will be met at your hotel and transferred to the airport at the end of your adventure.
Accommodations
Select a destination below to to view the hotel(s) included by G Adventures in their Signature: Tanzania's Serengeti, Tarangire & Ngorongoro Crater tour:
Arusha
Arusha Serena Hotel, Resort & Spa
Location
Tengeru Rd
Arusha, Tanzania
Other Details
- Hotel as shown or similar (G Adventures may replace it with a similar property)
Ngorongoro
Ngorongoro Lodge Meliá Collection
Location
Zona de Conservación de Ngorongoro
Ngorongoro, Tanzania
Other Details
- Hotel as shown or similar (G Adventures may replace it with a similar property)
Serengeti National Park
Meliá Serengeti Lodge
Location
Serengeti National Park
Serengeti National Park, Tanzania
Other Details
- Hotel as shown or similar (G Adventures may replace it with a similar property)
Tarangire
Tarangire Kuro Treetops Lodge
Location
Tarangire - FEP Road
Tarangire, Tanzania
Other Details
- Hotel as shown or similar (G Adventures may replace it with a similar property)
More Details
G Adventures is informing us of the following additional details regarding their Signature: Tanzania's Serengeti, Tarangire & Ngorongoro Crater tour:
Group Size
Max 18, avg. 14.
What's Included
Your Welcome Moment: Welcome Moment - Meet Your Expedition Leader and Group, ArushaSignature Moment: KopeLion Presentation & Field Work Visit, Ngorongoro. Arrival transfer. Safari drives in Tarangire National Park. National Geographic expert talk during high tea. Safari drive in the Ngorongoro Conservation Area. Morning safari drive to the floor of the Ngorongoro Crater with brunch in the bush. Visit to the Olduvai Gorge and its museum. Safari drives in the Central Serengeti. Free time to enjoy lodge amenities. Internal flight from the Serengeti to Arusha. Departure transfer. All transport between destinations and to/from included activities.
Highlights
Learn how experts empower communities to protect wildlife in the Tanzanian savanna, Connect with the team helping Maasai herders and lions coexist on the crater rim, Walk the gorge where the Leakeys unearthed history on a National Geographic funded expedition to Tanzania, Witness the drama of the wild on drives through the Serengeti's endless golden plains
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What transportation will we take on this trip?
This trip is run in private 7-seat 4x4 safari vehicles, with sliding windows and a large pop-up roofs, designed for wildlife viewing. There is a maximum of six passengers per vehicle, and we will use up to 3 vehicles for our larger group sizes.Road conditions can run the full range of conditions from new to very poor, and during dry seasons, the roads can become very dusty. This style of travel is the best under the local circumstances, as the seats are comfortable and having our own private vehicle allow us the flexibility of making stops when needed, and to stay and watch that crouching lion prepare for an attack.Speed governors set to 80kph are used on all vehicles to ensure a safe driving speed. Please note for your own safety it is mandatory to wear your seat belt at all times when in a vehicle.All G Adventure vehicles are regularly serviced and follow a strict maintenance schedule. However given the long travel days and rough conditions of many of the roads in Africa, vehicles can and do breakdown on occasion. If such situations occur all drivers are trained mechanics and any vehicle issues are rectified as quickly as possible so as to not disrupt your trip. Your patience is requested if the vehicle you are traveling in happens to encounter a mechanical fault.
Accommodation Summary
Hotel (1 nt), Lodges (6 nts)
Meals Included
7 breakfasts, 6 lunches, 6 dinners
Group Leader
National Geographic Expedition Leader and National Geographic Expedition Expert throughout.
International Flights
Check-in times and baggage allowances/restrictions vary by airline and can change at any time. For the most up-to-date information for your flight, please contact your airline. We recommend checking in online in advance to avoid potential delays at the airport.
Transportation
Private vehicle, 4x4 safari vehicle, plane, walking
Minimum Age
You must be 18 to travel unaccompanied on a G Adventures tour. For minors travelling with a guardian over 21 years old, the minimum age is 12.
Checklist
Cold weather:o Long-sleeved shirts or sweatero Scarfo Warm gloveso Warm hato Warm layersDocuments:o Flight info (required) (Printouts of e-tickets may be required at the border)o Insurance info (required) (With photocopies)o Passport (required) (With photocopies)o Vouchers and pre-departure information (required)o Visas or vaccination certificates (With photocopies)Essentials:o Toiletries (required) (Shampoo, bodywash, soap, etc.)o Binoculars (optional)o Camera (With extra memory cards and batteries)o Cash, credit and debit cardso Day pack (Used for daily excursions or short overnights)o Ear plugso First-aid kit (should contain lip balm with sunscreen, sunscreen, whistle, Aspirin, Ibuprofen, bandaids/plasters, tape, anti-histamines, antibacterial gel/wipes, antiseptic cream, Imodium or similar tablets for mild cases of diarrhea, rehydration powder, water purification tablets or drops, insect repellent, sewing kit, extra prescription drugs you may be taking)o Flashlight/torch (Headlamps are ideal)o Fleece top/sweatero Footwearo Hato Headphones (Noice-cancelling recommended)o Locks for bagso Long pants/jeanso Moneybelto Outlet adaptero Personal entertainment (Reading and writing materials, cards, music player, etc.)o Reusable water bottleo Shirts/t-shirtso Sleepwearo Small travel towelo Sunglasseso Swimwearo Watch and alarm clocko Waterproof backpack covero Windproof rain jacketHealth & Safety:o Face masks (Clients will be only be required to wear a face mask where it is mandated by local regulations.)o Hand sanitizero Pen (Please bring your own pen for filling out documents.)Smart Dress:o Smart outfit (For evenings out)Warm Weather:o Sandals/flip-flopso Shorts/skirts (Longer shorts/skirts are recommended)o Sturdy water shoes/sandalso Sun hat/bandanao SwimwearNote: The climate in East Africa varies between the dry and rainy season. Light weight, quick-drying, clothes are advisable for safari. It is important to pack clothes for warm days and cool evenings, as well as a light windproof/waterproof jacket. Layering is essential.We're working with our accommodation partners to reduce single-use plastic on our tours by providing safe drinking water for refillable bottles wherever possible. Find out more about our Plastics Partnership Project here.
Packing Note
The climate in East Africa varies between the dry and rainy season. Light weight, quick-drying, clothes are advisable for safari. It is important to pack clothes for warm days and cool evenings, as well as a light windproof/waterproof jacket. Layering is essential.We're working with our accommodation partners to reduce single-use plastic on our tours by providing safe drinking water for refillable bottles wherever possible. Find out more about our Plastics Partnership Project here.
When can I do my laundry on this trip?
Laundry facilities are offered by some of our hotels for a charge or ask your Expedition Leader where the closest laundromat is. There will be times when you may want to or have to do your own laundry, so we suggest you bring non-polluting/biodegradable soap.
Service Level
Luxury: Five-star hospitality and meticulously curated inclusions, featuring iconic properties, fine dining, and private door-to-door service.
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