tanzania private trip; serengeti safari; game migration

Zebra and wildebeest , Serengeti

During the seasonal spectacle of the Great Migration, thousands and thousands of wildebeest and zebras cross the Serengeti Plains in search of fresh grass. Our Tanzania Private Journey features the Serengeti, home to the most varied collection of wildlife on earth.

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Trip Details at-a-Glance

Cost From: $7295   see pricing
Length: 10 days
Arrive: Arusha, Tanzania
Depart: Arusha, Tanzania
Lodging: 5 nights in deluxe game lodges, 2 nights tented camps, 2 nights mobile camp describe
Meals: All meals included except 1 dinner
Activity: Safaris, Wildlife & Natural History
Trip Level: 4WD gameviewing
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Highlights

  • Lake Manyara, noted for its concentrations of hippos and diverse birdlife
  • Experience the wonders of the Serengeti from an exclusive camp
  • Gameviewing in Ngorongoro Crater, home to Africa’s largest permanent concentration of wildlife


We really had the best of the best provided. A picnic in the middle of the Serengeti migration on the grass—wow, and we so enjoyed the champagne on the beach at Mnemba in Zanzibar!Laurie M.—Huntington Beach

Choosing the Right Trip

We work hard to help you choose the right trip for you, paying attention to your individual interests, abilities, and needs. If you have questions about the level of comfort or any of the activities described in this itinerary, please contact us.
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References

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Departure Notes

Once you have signed up on the trip, we send a complete packing list, relevant health information, and required travel documents.

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See all the wildlife you ever dreamed of on this Private Journey in some of Tanzania’s most epic wildlife settings. Enjoy the delights of Lake Manyara Tree Lodge, set in a secluded corner of Lake Manyara National Park, then set out for the Serengeti and exciting game drives from Grumeti River Camp or Klein’s Camp (depending on the season you choose to travel) and Serengeti Under Canvas, a mobile Hemingway-style safari camp offering an authentic experience of the African bush with a high degree of comfort. As a finale, explore the wildlife of Ngorongoro Crater, the world's largest volcanic caldera, and stay at Ngorongoro Crater Lodge, an architecturally spectacular safari lodge with deluxe suites perched on the rim of the Ngorongoro Crater.

Itinerary at a Glance

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Days 1-3
Lake Manyara National Park

Lake Manyara is noted for its concentrations of hippos and diverse birdlife (more than 300 species of migratory birds, including masses of flamingos), and a mosaic of habitats ranging from marshes and forests to savannas and woodlands. The lake itself, which makes up most of the park, was claimed by Ernest Hemingway to be the “loveliest...in Africa.” From your “treehouse” lodge, set out on morning and late afternoon game drives (with sundowners down by the lakeshore) and enjoy an amazing introduction to the wonders of East Africa.

Days 4-7
The Epic Serengeti

The Masai call the Serengeti Siringitu, “the place where the land moves on forever,” and this paradise protects the most varied collection of terrestrial wildlife on earth. Set out for 4WD gameviewing, both day and night drives, and the exhilarating experience of seeing leopards perched atop rock outcrops, elephant families roaming the woodlands, and a host of prey, from wildebeest to zebra, gazelle, and giraffe.

Days 7-10
Ngorongoro, African Eden

The ancient caldera of a collapsed volcano, Ngorongoro Crater is one of the most beautiful wildlife havens on earth. With your expert safari guide, set out on thrilling game drives across the grassy floor of this great crater to see elephant, zebra, wildebeest, buffalo, and prides of lion, along with endangered black rhino. Optional activities include a visit to Olduvai Gorge, where the fossil-hunting Leakey family made major discoveries of early hominids. Depart on Day 10.

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Optional Extensions

If you would like to continue your adventure, we offer the following extension:

What the Trip is Like

This trip is rated Level 2, easy to moderate. It is a luxury camping and lodge safari with game viewing by 4WD vehicle. It can be enjoyed by anyone in reasonably good health. On safari, there are long driving days over rugged dirt tracks.

Explanation of Trip Levels

 

When to go

June to October December to March

For our Private Journey trips, you choose your own group and your preferred dates—there are no set departure dates. Private Journeys are available to groups as few as two people or as large as you like. Contact us for availability, questions, or to book your adventure!

Tour Costs

Prices valid through November 2010

Low Season (March, May, October-November)

$7295 per person, double occupancy (minimum 2 people)
$700 single supplement

High Season (January-February, June-September, December)

$8495 per person, double occupancy (minimum 2 people)
$700 single supplement

Internal airfare: $950 (subject to change)

Extension Costs
Gorilla Tracking In Rwanda's Parc Des Volcans
   from: $1895

Includes all land transportation and fully guided throughout


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Tour Cost Includes:

  • Accommodations, based on double occupancy
  • Meals as noted in the Full Trip Brochure with soft drinks, house wines, local-brand spirits and beers
  • Two game drives per day
  • Services of shared safari guides and camp staff
  • Laundry service
  • All airport transfers and land transportation as noted in the Full Trip Brochure

Tour Cost Does Not Include:

International airfare, meals not specified after each itinerary day in the Full Trip Brochure, any activities described as optional, airport departure taxes, optional tipping or gratuities to staff, additional hotel nights made necessary by airline schedule changes or other factors, pre-trip expenses such as medical immunizations (if any), travel insurance, or passports and visas; and other expenses of a personal nature.

Trip Payment Schedule

At time of reservation: $500
120 days prior to departure: 20% of tour cost
60 days prior to departure: Balance

Cancellation Fee Schedule*

Minimum fee: $250
46-90 days prior to departure: 25% of tour cost
45 days or less: 100% of tour cost

*Please note that this differs from our regular catalog departures.

Arusha Coffee Lodge

Day 1 (1 night), Arusha, Tanzania

This lodge has 21 private chalets in “old plantation style” with wooden beams, wicker sofas, high ceilings, and a cool interior. Meals ...
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Lake Manyara Tree Lodge

Days 2 to 3 (2 nights), Lake Manyara National Park, Tanzania

Lake Manyara Tree Lodge is set within an ancient mahogany forest in a secluded corner of Lake Manyara National Park. The only lodge in the park, it ...
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Grumeti River Camp (Option A)

Days 4 to 5 (2 nights), Serengeti National Park, Tanzania

Set in a remote valley in the Western Corridor of Serengeti National Park, Grumeti provides excellent year-round gameviewing (particularly in June ...
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Klein’s Camp (Option B)

Days 4 to 5 (2 nights), Serengeti National Park, Tanzania

One of the most strategically positioned wildlife sanctuaries in the world, Klein’s is set on the edge of the Kuka Hills in the northwest ...
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Serengeti Under Canvas

Days 6 to 7 (2 nights), Serengeti National Park, Tanzania

This mobile, Hemingway-style camp offers an authentic experience of the African bush in total comfort—the romance of yesteryear without ...
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Ngorongoro Crater Lodge

Days 8 to 9 (2 nights), Ngorongoro Crater, Tanzania

One of the most luxurious lodges in East Africa, Ngorongoro Crater Lodge appeared on Condé Nast Traveler’s prestigious Gold ...
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Extension Accommodations

If you would like to view the accommodations offered with our extensions option:

Note: Listed above are our signature accommodations for this trip. Although it is highly unlikely, we may make substitutions when necessary.