Tanzania Private Journey

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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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