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Best of Tanzania

 

Best of Tanzania

8 days from $4,695 - Land Only
Departing Every Friday

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This is one of our favorite tours because it really is the best of Tanzania. A traditional road safari, The Best of Tanzania features accommodations at the wonderful Serena Lodges. These five-star lodges are well known for their high quality, friendly staff and excellent locations.

Game viewing is outstanding as you search for the Big Five on the expansive plains of the Serengeti and on the floor of Ngorongoro Crater. Tarangire is a real gem of a park, particularly during the dry season, when it's ever present water supply attracts wildlife from everywhere. Along the way, you may not get a better view of the Great Rift Valley than from the Lake Manyara Serena Lodge.

This is a great option for families and romantics too! Ask us about pricing for your own private vehicle and some special extras.

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Day 1  Arrive Arusha
Welcome to Tanzania! Upon arrival in Arusha today, you will be met and transferred to your hotel. Sleep well - your safari begins in the morning.

Arusha Serena Lodge



Nestled on the shores of Lake Duluti and renowned for its collection of spectacular bougainvillaea, Arusha Serena Lodge is the perfect place to relax before or after an amazing safari.

Designed as an authentic African village, Arusha Serena Lodge invites visitors to experience what life is like on a coffee plantation. Guests are housed in banana stem thatched huts, grouped in semi-circles around tropical shade trees. All guest rooms have private balconies that boast magnificent views of the mighty snow-capped Kilimanjaro on one side and Lake Duluti and the rugged peaks of Mount Meru on the other.

42 Guest Rooms





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Day 2  Arusha-Tarangire | Meals: BLD
The morning is at leisure. Meeting your fellow travelers over lunch and a safari briefing.

Then depart to Tarangire National Park. As you make your way out of Arusha, you leave the the busy city behind and the landscape gives way to vast plains dotted with grass thatched huts. It will be common to see young children tending to herds of cattle and sheep. In the distance, the imposing wall of the Great Rift rises from the horizon. Once you pass the park gate, you begin game viewing as you make your way to the lodge, arriving for dinner and overnight.

Tarangire Sopa Lodge



Built to blend in with the vastness of its surroundings, Tarangire Sopa Lodge lies hidden among the kopjes, ancient baobab and grasses of the Tarangire National Park - home to the greatest concentration of elephants in Africa. Many can be seen around the lodge, allowing visitors a close encounter.

Built on different levels, the main public area building offers an extremely cool respite from the outdoor heat as soon as you step into the reception.

With a perfumed towel and a chilled welcome drink in hand, you suddenly become aware of the sheer size of the lobby with its glistening marble floors, colourful hand-woven carpets, and an incredibly high roof. From here a short flight of steps takes you up a level and into the lounge and bar with floor to ceiling windows, an outdoor terrace where you can enjoy an evening sundowner and, later perhaps, a game of pool in the area behind the bar.

While our circular guest suites with their high, conical roofs fan out to either side of the public areas, it is worth mentioning a word of caution here. Because the lodge is not fenced in any way, wild animals are at liberty to come and go as they please and transits to your room and back might be - but rarely - delayed by an elephant or two. This is the only reason our guards will insist on taking you to and fro at night.

Once inside the coolness of your room, you will be delighted at its space and airiness, and also the views from its sheltered veranda. With its mini-bar, two double beds and an extremely spacious, well appointed bathroom, you can only wish that you were staying an extra night.
  • 75 spacious rooms, all with a private lounge on entering with a mini bar. Each room has 2 queen size beds with a mosquito net around them.
    • 4 of these rooms are suitable for the physically challenged.
    • 4 interconnecting rooms suitable for families.


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Day 3  Tarangire-Lake Manyara | Meals: BLD
Take a morning game drive in Tarangire National Park. Have lunch, and then depart for Lake Manyara. The views are particularly breathtaking here and your lodge's location provides stunning panoramas of the Valley.

Lake Manyara Serena Lodge



It is difficult to imagine a more spectacular setting for Lake Manyara Serena Lodge - on the edge of the Mto Wa Mbu escarpment, overlooking the Great Rift Valley and the stunning Manyara soda lake. Tree-climbing lions are but one lure. The extraordinary birdlife has made this place world-renowned among ornithologists, who come to observe the masses of pink flamingos and great birds of prey.

The abundant birdlife inspired the design of Lake Manyara Serena Safari Lodge - swooping curves are complemented by soft, geometric patterns; stylish murals depict bird migration patterns. The circular shape of the buildings is a tribute to indigenous architectural traditions. Beyond the superb standards of hospitality offered, there is a spirit of tranquility that prevails.

67 Guest Rooms



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Day 4  Lake Manyara-Serengeti | Meals: BLD
Spend the morning on a game drive in Lake Manyara National Park. Thanks to the wide variety of habitats found inside the park, game is plentiful. Be on the lookout for the graceful impala, the mischievous baboon and much more. Return to the lodge for lunch and then continue your drive to Tanzania's most famous park, the Serengeti.

Serengeti Serena Lodge



Serengeti Serena Safari Lodge is set high on a hill with breathtaking vistas of sweeping grasslands and the unspoiled wilderness landscape of the Serengeti plains. Big game feed in full view of the lodge. The Serengeti is a natural paradise and home to one of the greatest wildlife spectacles on earth - the annual migration of millions of wildebeest, zebra and gazelle.

The lodge design is simple but stunning. Inspired by a traditional African village, separate rondavel "huts" house the luxury guest rooms that have their own view of the vast Serengeti plains. From the overall impression to the smallest detail, the lodge is rich in local atmosphere created by indigenous handicrafts and art.

A delightful water feature runs through the main public areas, creating a natural source of waterborne plants and provides a home to many indigenous species of reptiles, amphibians and birds.

All 66 guest rooms have private balconies with views of the Serengeti Plains



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Day 5  Serengeti | Meals: BLD
Rise early this morning to enjoy a game drive as the animals begin to stir across the expansive plains of the Serengeti. You'll have time to relax at your lodge during the heat of the day before heading out on an afternoon game drive. Game is abundant in the Serengeti: wildebeest, zebra, buffalo and impala all dot the horizon. The predators are found here as well and you will almost certainly spot lion and cheetah during your stay.

Serengeti Serena Lodge



Serengeti Serena Safari Lodge is set high on a hill with breathtaking vistas of sweeping grasslands and the unspoiled wilderness landscape of the Serengeti plains. Big game feed in full view of the lodge. The Serengeti is a natural paradise and home to one of the greatest wildlife spectacles on earth - the annual migration of millions of wildebeest, zebra and gazelle.

The lodge design is simple but stunning. Inspired by a traditional African village, separate rondavel "huts" house the luxury guest rooms that have their own view of the vast Serengeti plains. From the overall impression to the smallest detail, the lodge is rich in local atmosphere created by indigenous handicrafts and art.

A delightful water feature runs through the main public areas, creating a natural source of waterborne plants and provides a home to many indigenous species of reptiles, amphibians and birds.

All 66 guest rooms have private balconies with views of the Serengeti Plains



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Day 6  Serengeti-Ngorongoro | Meals: BLD
This morning, game drive your way across the plains, stopping for a picnic lunch before continuing to the Ngorongoro Conservation Area. Arrive at your lodge early this afternoon. Later visit a nearby Masai village and learn about the Masai way of life.

Ngorongoro Serena Safari Lodge



As if in a land before time, Ngorongoro Serena Safari Lodge is built into the rim of a dormant and collapsed volcano (known as a caldera), the plant and ivy-covered native stone blending masterfully with its surroundings. Close by lies the Olduvai Gorge, the "birthplace of man". Today the volcano and surrounding landscape are part of a vast conservation area inhabited by the Masai tribe, as well as an extraordinary variety of big game and birdlife. Most guest rooms have private terraces with views of the crater floor where countless animals make their home. At Ngorongoro Serena Lodge visitors co-exist in perfect harmony with the natural environment and the wildlife that inhabits it.

Facilities
  • 75 rock-built rooms with panoramic private balconies
  • Rock built dining room and bar with central fire
  • Extensive viewing terraces
  • Game drives into the Crater daily
  • Wedding planning and honeymoon venue
  • Gift shop, business centre, WiFi
  • Tented conference centre
  • Extensive selection of sports and activities
  • Cultural dance and music
  • TV room with satellite TV








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Day 7  Ngorongoro | Meals: BLD
A highlight awaits as you descend 2,000 feet to the Crater floor for a morning game drive. The Crater's wide variety of habitats allows it to support abundant wildlife. Birdlife is equally spectacular - be sure to have your binoculars ready.

Ngorongoro Serena Safari Lodge



As if in a land before time, Ngorongoro Serena Safari Lodge is built into the rim of a dormant and collapsed volcano (known as a caldera), the plant and ivy-covered native stone blending masterfully with its surroundings. Close by lies the Olduvai Gorge, the "birthplace of man". Today the volcano and surrounding landscape are part of a vast conservation area inhabited by the Masai tribe, as well as an extraordinary variety of big game and birdlife. Most guest rooms have private terraces with views of the crater floor where countless animals make their home. At Ngorongoro Serena Lodge visitors co-exist in perfect harmony with the natural environment and the wildlife that inhabits it.

Facilities
  • 75 rock-built rooms with panoramic private balconies
  • Rock built dining room and bar with central fire
  • Extensive viewing terraces
  • Game drives into the Crater daily
  • Wedding planning and honeymoon venue
  • Gift shop, business centre, WiFi
  • Tented conference centre
  • Extensive selection of sports and activities
  • Cultural dance and music
  • TV room with satellite TV








×

Day 8  Ngorongoro-Arusha-Depart | Meals: B
Return to Arusha, where a day room is reserved for you to freshen up and relax a bit before being transferred to the airport to departure on your homeward bound flight.

Land Only Per Person Prices in US Dollars
Departs Every Friday
  Per Person Sharing a Twin Bedded Room Per Person in a Single Bedded Room
24 JUN 24 - 31 OCT 24$5,795$6,695
01 NOV 24 - 15 DEC 24$4,695$5,395
16 DEC 24 - 31 DEC 24$5,995$6,895
01 JAN 25 - 25 JAN 25$5,195$6,295
26 JAN 25 - 28 FEB 25$5,995$7,495
01 MAR 25 - 31 MAR 25$4,995$6,095
01 APR 25 - 25 MAY 25$4,795$5,695
26 MAY 25 - 24 JUN 25$5,995$7,495
25 JUN 25 - 31 OCT 25$6,095$7,595
01 NOV 25 - 15 DEC 25$4,995$6,095
16 DEC 25 - 31 DEC 25$6,595$8,395
All prices are based on a minimum of 2 people traveling together. Holiday supplement of $65 per night per person applies for travel between December 22-January 5 and April 18-21.
Important Note About Park Fees: Park fees for Tanzania may increase in 2025. These estimated increase may be up to $155.00 per person and are not included in the above tour prices. If these increases are implemented, these additional fees will be added to any existing or new bookings.
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Visiting

  • Lake Manyara
  • Serengeti
  • Ngorongoro
  • Tarangire
  • Arusha

This Tour Includes

  • Luxury accommodations with private facilities
  • Breakfast, lunch and dinner daily except while in Arusha where only Breakfast is included
  • Game-viewing by 4WD vehicles with English speaking driver-guide and guaranteed window seats
  • All park entry fees, service charges and hotel taxes
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Best of Tanzania

8 days from $4,695 - Land Only
Departing Every Friday


This is one of our favorite tours because it really is the best of Tanzania. A traditional road safari, The Best of Tanzania features accommodations at the wonderful Serena Lodges. These five-star lodges are well known for their high quality, friendly staff and excellent locations.

Game viewing is outstanding as you search for the Big Five on the expansive plains of the Serengeti and on the floor of Ngorongoro Crater. Tarangire is a real gem of a park, particularly during the dry season, when it's ever present water supply attracts wildlife from everywhere. Along the way, you may not get a better view of the Great Rift Valley than from the Lake Manyara Serena Lodge.

This is a great option for families and romantics too! Ask us about pricing for your own private vehicle and some special extras.

Day 1  Arrive Arusha
Welcome to Tanzania! Upon arrival in Arusha today, you will be met and transferred to your hotel. Sleep well - your safari begins in the morning.

Arusha Serena Lodge



Nestled on the shores of Lake Duluti and renowned for its collection of spectacular bougainvillaea, Arusha Serena Lodge is the perfect place to relax before or after an amazing safari.

Designed as an authentic African village, Arusha Serena Lodge invites visitors to experience what life is like on a coffee plantation. Guests are housed in banana stem thatched huts, grouped in semi-circles around tropical shade trees. All guest rooms have private balconies that boast magnificent views of the mighty snow-capped Kilimanjaro on one side and Lake Duluti and the rugged peaks of Mount Meru on the other.

42 Guest Rooms





×

Day 2  Arusha-Tarangire | Meals: BLD
The morning is at leisure. Meeting your fellow travelers over lunch and a safari briefing.

Then depart to Tarangire National Park. As you make your way out of Arusha, you leave the the busy city behind and the landscape gives way to vast plains dotted with grass thatched huts. It will be common to see young children tending to herds of cattle and sheep. In the distance, the imposing wall of the Great Rift rises from the horizon. Once you pass the park gate, you begin game viewing as you make your way to the lodge, arriving for dinner and overnight.

Tarangire Sopa Lodge



Built to blend in with the vastness of its surroundings, Tarangire Sopa Lodge lies hidden among the kopjes, ancient baobab and grasses of the Tarangire National Park - home to the greatest concentration of elephants in Africa. Many can be seen around the lodge, allowing visitors a close encounter.

Built on different levels, the main public area building offers an extremely cool respite from the outdoor heat as soon as you step into the reception.

With a perfumed towel and a chilled welcome drink in hand, you suddenly become aware of the sheer size of the lobby with its glistening marble floors, colourful hand-woven carpets, and an incredibly high roof. From here a short flight of steps takes you up a level and into the lounge and bar with floor to ceiling windows, an outdoor terrace where you can enjoy an evening sundowner and, later perhaps, a game of pool in the area behind the bar.

While our circular guest suites with their high, conical roofs fan out to either side of the public areas, it is worth mentioning a word of caution here. Because the lodge is not fenced in any way, wild animals are at liberty to come and go as they please and transits to your room and back might be - but rarely - delayed by an elephant or two. This is the only reason our guards will insist on taking you to and fro at night.

Once inside the coolness of your room, you will be delighted at its space and airiness, and also the views from its sheltered veranda. With its mini-bar, two double beds and an extremely spacious, well appointed bathroom, you can only wish that you were staying an extra night.
  • 75 spacious rooms, all with a private lounge on entering with a mini bar. Each room has 2 queen size beds with a mosquito net around them.
    • 4 of these rooms are suitable for the physically challenged.
    • 4 interconnecting rooms suitable for families.


×

Day 3  Tarangire-Lake Manyara | Meals: BLD
Take a morning game drive in Tarangire National Park. Have lunch, and then depart for Lake Manyara. The views are particularly breathtaking here and your lodge's location provides stunning panoramas of the Valley.

Lake Manyara Serena Lodge



It is difficult to imagine a more spectacular setting for Lake Manyara Serena Lodge - on the edge of the Mto Wa Mbu escarpment, overlooking the Great Rift Valley and the stunning Manyara soda lake. Tree-climbing lions are but one lure. The extraordinary birdlife has made this place world-renowned among ornithologists, who come to observe the masses of pink flamingos and great birds of prey.

The abundant birdlife inspired the design of Lake Manyara Serena Safari Lodge - swooping curves are complemented by soft, geometric patterns; stylish murals depict bird migration patterns. The circular shape of the buildings is a tribute to indigenous architectural traditions. Beyond the superb standards of hospitality offered, there is a spirit of tranquility that prevails.

67 Guest Rooms



×

Day 4  Lake Manyara-Serengeti | Meals: BLD
Spend the morning on a game drive in Lake Manyara National Park. Thanks to the wide variety of habitats found inside the park, game is plentiful. Be on the lookout for the graceful impala, the mischievous baboon and much more. Return to the lodge for lunch and then continue your drive to Tanzania's most famous park, the Serengeti.

Serengeti Serena Lodge



Serengeti Serena Safari Lodge is set high on a hill with breathtaking vistas of sweeping grasslands and the unspoiled wilderness landscape of the Serengeti plains. Big game feed in full view of the lodge. The Serengeti is a natural paradise and home to one of the greatest wildlife spectacles on earth - the annual migration of millions of wildebeest, zebra and gazelle.

The lodge design is simple but stunning. Inspired by a traditional African village, separate rondavel "huts" house the luxury guest rooms that have their own view of the vast Serengeti plains. From the overall impression to the smallest detail, the lodge is rich in local atmosphere created by indigenous handicrafts and art.

A delightful water feature runs through the main public areas, creating a natural source of waterborne plants and provides a home to many indigenous species of reptiles, amphibians and birds.

All 66 guest rooms have private balconies with views of the Serengeti Plains



×

Day 5  Serengeti | Meals: BLD
Rise early this morning to enjoy a game drive as the animals begin to stir across the expansive plains of the Serengeti. You'll have time to relax at your lodge during the heat of the day before heading out on an afternoon game drive. Game is abundant in the Serengeti: wildebeest, zebra, buffalo and impala all dot the horizon. The predators are found here as well and you will almost certainly spot lion and cheetah during your stay.

Serengeti Serena Lodge



Serengeti Serena Safari Lodge is set high on a hill with breathtaking vistas of sweeping grasslands and the unspoiled wilderness landscape of the Serengeti plains. Big game feed in full view of the lodge. The Serengeti is a natural paradise and home to one of the greatest wildlife spectacles on earth - the annual migration of millions of wildebeest, zebra and gazelle.

The lodge design is simple but stunning. Inspired by a traditional African village, separate rondavel "huts" house the luxury guest rooms that have their own view of the vast Serengeti plains. From the overall impression to the smallest detail, the lodge is rich in local atmosphere created by indigenous handicrafts and art.

A delightful water feature runs through the main public areas, creating a natural source of waterborne plants and provides a home to many indigenous species of reptiles, amphibians and birds.

All 66 guest rooms have private balconies with views of the Serengeti Plains



×

Day 6  Serengeti-Ngorongoro | Meals: BLD
This morning, game drive your way across the plains, stopping for a picnic lunch before continuing to the Ngorongoro Conservation Area. Arrive at your lodge early this afternoon. Later visit a nearby Masai village and learn about the Masai way of life.

Ngorongoro Serena Safari Lodge



As if in a land before time, Ngorongoro Serena Safari Lodge is built into the rim of a dormant and collapsed volcano (known as a caldera), the plant and ivy-covered native stone blending masterfully with its surroundings. Close by lies the Olduvai Gorge, the "birthplace of man". Today the volcano and surrounding landscape are part of a vast conservation area inhabited by the Masai tribe, as well as an extraordinary variety of big game and birdlife. Most guest rooms have private terraces with views of the crater floor where countless animals make their home. At Ngorongoro Serena Lodge visitors co-exist in perfect harmony with the natural environment and the wildlife that inhabits it.

Facilities
  • 75 rock-built rooms with panoramic private balconies
  • Rock built dining room and bar with central fire
  • Extensive viewing terraces
  • Game drives into the Crater daily
  • Wedding planning and honeymoon venue
  • Gift shop, business centre, WiFi
  • Tented conference centre
  • Extensive selection of sports and activities
  • Cultural dance and music
  • TV room with satellite TV








×

Day 7  Ngorongoro | Meals: BLD
A highlight awaits as you descend 2,000 feet to the Crater floor for a morning game drive. The Crater's wide variety of habitats allows it to support abundant wildlife. Birdlife is equally spectacular - be sure to have your binoculars ready.

Ngorongoro Serena Safari Lodge



As if in a land before time, Ngorongoro Serena Safari Lodge is built into the rim of a dormant and collapsed volcano (known as a caldera), the plant and ivy-covered native stone blending masterfully with its surroundings. Close by lies the Olduvai Gorge, the "birthplace of man". Today the volcano and surrounding landscape are part of a vast conservation area inhabited by the Masai tribe, as well as an extraordinary variety of big game and birdlife. Most guest rooms have private terraces with views of the crater floor where countless animals make their home. At Ngorongoro Serena Lodge visitors co-exist in perfect harmony with the natural environment and the wildlife that inhabits it.

Facilities
  • 75 rock-built rooms with panoramic private balconies
  • Rock built dining room and bar with central fire
  • Extensive viewing terraces
  • Game drives into the Crater daily
  • Wedding planning and honeymoon venue
  • Gift shop, business centre, WiFi
  • Tented conference centre
  • Extensive selection of sports and activities
  • Cultural dance and music
  • TV room with satellite TV








×

Day 8  Ngorongoro-Arusha-Depart | Meals: B
Return to Arusha, where a day room is reserved for you to freshen up and relax a bit before being transferred to the airport to departure on your homeward bound flight.

Select picture for a photo gallery:
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