Classic Tanzania
8 Days - Departs - Daily
Elephants, Lions and Zebras could be easily sighted, as they welcome you to this amazing adventure tour surrounded by the breathtaking sights of the African safari. There will be opportunities to see and capture every second. Undertake cultural experiences to enhance your knowledge or join for some pure adrenaline adventure. The excitement and joy will be fulfilled throughout the day and relaxing under the starry sky as you sleep alongside with nature. Come and explore Tanzania, as Africa awaits you.
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Itinerary Highlights
- Enjoy a private safari at your own pace with quality guides
- Chance to witness the Wildebeest Migration (dependent on season)
- Visit the incredible setting of the Ngorongoro Crater as well as its density and diversity of wildlife
- Big Five game viewing in the Serengeti
- Lake Manyara which is world famous for its flamingos and tree climbing lions
- Visit Mto wa Mbu, Olduvai Gorge and Masai Village for historical and cultural experience
Tailor-made suggestions for this itinerary
- Take a few extra days and visit the Selous Game Reserve for an “off the beaten track” experience.
- Continue into neighbouring Kenya and visit its spectacular sights, game reserves and National Parks.
- Add on some relaxing beach time with a side trip to the island paradise of Zanzibar which is home to some of the most idyllic, unspoiled beaches in the world
- Experience a majestic sunrise hot air balloon ride in the Serengeti
Arrive
Upon arrival at the airport you will be transferred to your hotel in Arusha.
Arusha to Lake Manyara National Park
Today you will depart Arusha as you head towards Lake Manyara, driving via Makuyuni and Mto wa Mbu village. Apart from it's abundant birdlife, Lake Manyara National Park is also famous for its tree-climbing lions.
This afternoon you will enjoy a game drive in Lake Manyara with a picnic lunch. This impressive park is one of Tanzania's most dramatically located wildlife areas, consisting of a massive but shallow soda lake (covering two-thirds of the park) at the foot of the Great Rift Valley's western escarpment. The park's varied habitat attracts a wide variety of animals, including one of Africa's largest concentrations of elephants, Manyara's famous tree-climbing lions, as well as large flocks of flamingos attracted by the algae in the lake.
Finish the day off at your accommodation and get settled in for dinner.
Please note: Lake Manyara Village Walk is approx. 2 - 3 hours.
Breakfast and Lunch included.
Lake Manyara to Serengeti
Depart for the Serengeti National Park, famed for its annual migration, when some six million hooves pound the open plains, as more than 200,000 zebra and 300,000 Thomson's gazelle join the wildebeest's trek for fresh grazing. Yet even when the migration is quiet, the Serengeti offers arguably the most scintillating game-viewing in Africa: great herds of buffalo, elephant and giraffe, and thousands upon thousands of eland, topi, kongoni, impala and Grant's gazelle. Golden-maned lion prides feast on the abundance of plain grazers. Solitary leopards haunt the acacia trees lining the Seronera River, while a high density of cheetahs prowls the southeastern plains. There is more to Serengeti than large mammals. There are over 500 species of birds, and your guide will also introduce you to the small five'. In addition to a wide variety of mammals, over 300 species of birdlife have been recorded in this park.
Enroute to Serengeti, you will drive through the Ngorongoro Conservation Area and the Ndutu Plains.
Game drive enroute with picnic lunch.
Breakfast, Lunch, and Dinner included.
Serengeti Game Viewing Activities
Today you will enjoy a full day of game drives with a picnic lunch in the majestic Serengeti. As far as the eye can see, thousands upon thousands of animals in herds, wildebeests and zebras migrating together, tall and graceful giraffes, jumping antelopes and gazelles, the powerful African elephant and the most respected group of animals: the predators. You will be able to spot lean cheetahs and shy leopards, foraging hyenas, and last but not least, the king himself; the lion. The Serengeti is also home to almost 500 different bird species, including; vultures, storks, flamingos, martial and fish eagles and ostriches.
Breakfast, Lunch, and Dinner included.
Ngorongoro Conservation Area
Morning game drive in Serengeti.
Depart for Ngorongoro Crater. The crater is 2000ft. deep, and considered to be the 8th wonder of the world. Ngorongoro Crater is the largest intact caldera in the world with an abundance of wildlife permanently resident on the crater floor.
Stop enroute at Olduvai Gorge, site of archeological findings where traces of pre-historic man dating back to 3.5 million years ago have been discovered. Visit the on-site museum and witness a panoramic view of the historical excavation site.
Breakfast, Lunch, and Dinner included.
Ngorongoro Crater Safari
A highlight awaits you this morning as you depart to explore what is commonly referred to as the world’s largest natural wildlife arena. After breakfast, you descend with a picnic lunch through the early morning mists and 2,000 feet into the crater. Ngorongoro Crater is the World’s largest intact volcanic caldera. Due to its size and diversity, the crater floor is comprised of several distinct areas, ranging from forest, swamps, lakes and springs, to open grassland and some sandy dunes. A truly unique wildlife experience.
Enroute back to your lodge this afternoon you will visit a local Maasai Boma (village) for a cultural experience.
Breakfast, Lunch, and Dinner included.
Ngorongoro to Tarangire
This morning you will depart for Tarangire National Park. You will pass the Ngorongoro Conservation area, the village of Karatu and drive down the Great Rift Valley where you will be able to see Lake Manyara to your right. The name Tarangire is derived from the Tarangire River which provides permanent water for wildlife. In addition to a wide variety of mammals, over 300 species of birdlife have been recorded in this park.
Enjoy a picnic lunch while on a game drive.
Breakfast, Lunch, and Dinner included.
Tarangire to Kilimanjaro Airport
Depart after breakfast and head north east to Arusha with an optional stop over at the Cultural Heritage center for some souvenir shopping and to view the art gallery. On a clear day you will see Mt Meru standing tall over the city of Arusha. On arrival in Arusha lunch is provided followed by transfer to Kilimanjaro Airport where you will say goodbye to your driver/guide and check in for your departure flight.
Breakfast and Lunch included.
Departs - Daily
Season | Type | From | Special Offer |
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01 Nov 2024 - 15 Dec 2024 | NZD $6114pp | ||
Comfort | NZD $6114pp | Contact us | |
Superior | NZD $7077pp | Contact us | |
Deluxe | NZD $9684pp | Contact us | |
15 Jan 2025 - 31 Jan 2025 | NZD $6652pp | ||
Comfort | NZD $6652pp | Contact us | |
Superior | NZD $8094pp | Contact us | |
Deluxe | NZD $10849pp | Contact us | |
01 Feb 2025 - 28 Feb 2025 | NZD $6652pp | ||
Comfort | NZD $6652pp | Contact us | |
Superior | NZD $8271pp | Contact us | |
Deluxe | NZD $10849pp | Contact us | |
01 Mar 2025 - 14 Mar 2025 | NZD $6625pp | ||
Comfort | NZD $6625pp | Contact us | |
Superior | NZD $7560pp | Contact us | |
Deluxe | NZD $10575pp | Contact us | |
15 Mar 2025 - 31 Mar 2025 | NZD $6551pp | ||
Comfort | NZD $6551pp | Contact us | |
Superior | NZD $7487pp | Contact us | |
Deluxe | NZD $10501pp | Contact us | |
01 Apr 2025 - 15 May 2025 | NZD $6125pp | ||
Comfort | NZD $6125pp | Contact us | |
Superior | NZD $7248pp | Contact us | |
Deluxe | NZD $9985pp | Contact us | |
16 May 2025 - 31 May 2025 | NZD $6259pp | ||
Comfort | NZD $6259pp | Contact us | |
Superior | NZD $7383pp | Contact us | |
Deluxe | NZD $10120pp | Contact us | |
01 Jun 2025 - 30 Jun 2025 | NZD $6713pp | ||
Comfort | NZD $6713pp | Contact us | |
Superior | NZD $8332pp | Contact us | |
Deluxe | NZD $11723pp | Contact us | |
01 Jul 2025 - 31 Aug 2025 | NZD $6813pp | ||
Comfort | NZD $6813pp | Contact us | |
Superior | NZD $8991pp | Contact us | |
Deluxe | NZD $11902pp | Contact us | |
01 Sep 2025 - 30 Sep 2025 | NZD $6813pp | ||
Comfort | NZD $6813pp | Contact us | |
Superior | NZD $8800pp | Contact us | |
Deluxe | NZD $11662pp | Contact us | |
01 Oct 2025 - 31 Oct 2025 | NZD $6756pp | ||
Comfort | NZD $6756pp | Contact us | |
Superior | NZD $8385pp | Contact us | |
Deluxe | NZD $11605pp | Contact us | |
01 Nov 2025 - 15 Dec 2025 | NZD $6493pp | ||
Comfort | NZD $6493pp | Contact us | |
Superior | NZD $7508pp | Contact us | |
Deluxe | NZD $10561pp | Contact us |
- Please note: Park fees are quoted based on current rates and are subject to change at any time. If the local Wildlife Authority decides to increase their park fees after you have booked a safari trip, Eclipse Travel will need to add a supplement to your booking to cover the additional cost.
- The prices on our website will give you a very good estimate of the cost of this itinerary, however there might be a small variation in price due to the fluctuating costs of the internal flights and potential overlap between the rate seasons of different suppliers. To get an exact quote, please speak to one of our consultants who will provide you with a detailed itinerary and quote based on your specific travel dates.
Comfort
Arusha, Tanzania - Planet Lodge
Karatu, Tanzania - Tloma Lodge
Serengeti NP, Tanzania - Serengeti Osupuko Camp
Ngorongoro, Tanzania - Eileen's Trees Inn
Tarangire, Tanzania - Lake Burunge Tented Camp
Superior
Arusha, Tanzania - Arusha Serena Hotel
Manyara, Tanzania - Lake Manyara Serena Lodge
Serengeti NP, Tanzania - Nyikani Camp Central
Ngorongoro, Tanzania - The Retreat at Ngorongoro
Tarangire, Tanzania - Tarangire Ndovu Tented Lodge
Deluxe
Arusha, Tanzania - Rivertrees Country Inn
Manyara, Tanzania - Lake Manyara Kilimamoja Lodge
Serengeti NP, Tanzania - Nimali Central Serengeti
Ngorongoro, Tanzania - Gibbs Farm
Tarangire, Tanzania - Nimali Tarangire
Whats included?
- Ground transportation in 4x4 vehicle on safari with pop-up roof
- Game drives & private safari experience
- Accommodation in lodges specified subject to availability
- All meals during the safari
- All park fees, government taxes and service charges*
- 1.5 litres bottled water per person per day on safari
- 1 pair of binoculars and 2 photography bean bags in the vehicle
- Services of an experienced English-speaking driver-guide
- Custom safari map of Tanzania per group
- Emergency evacuation insurance (Flying Doctor)
- Walk through Mto wa Mbu village in Lake Manyara
- Visit to the historical Olduvai Gorge
- Visit a local Maasai Boma (village)
- Select house drinks throughout the safari except in Arusha when booking Deluxe Accommodation Level
What’s not included?
- International and internal airfares
- Visa fees
- Travel insurance
- Drinks (except where mentioned under inclusions)
- Laundry
- Optional activities
- Tips and gratuities
- Any items not mentioned as included
Notes
Option Activities (extra cost)
- Night Game Drive
- Tarangire Ndovu Tented Lodge Walking Safari
- Walking Safari in Tarangire
Important Notes:
- *Please note: Park fees are quoted based on current rates and are subject to change at any time. If the local Wildlife Authority decides to increase their park fees after you have booked a safari trip, Eclipse Travel will need to add a supplement to your booking to cover the additional cost.
- It is not permitted to bring plastic bags into Tanzania. Ziploc bags used for toiletries are still permitted.
- Medical Evacuation Insurance: US$ 50.00 supplement applicable for clients over 60yrs old.
- Hotel rates are based on lead-in rooms. Other room types and hotels are available.
- Rates are subject to change and different rates may apply during holiday seasons and special events. Most hotels have a supplement during Easter holidays.
- Please note Nimali Tarangire is closed during April/May, please ask us for alternative accommodation.