Escorted Tours 2023-2024

Day 1: UK to Kilimanjaro Depart the UK on your overnight flight, via Doha. Day 2: Kilimanjaro to Arusha On arrival, you will be met and transferred to your hotel just outside Arusha. Enjoy the rest of the day at leisure to settle in and relax. Day 3: Arusha to Tarangire B/L/D After breakfast, embark on your first safari in Tarangire National Park. Open the roof of your Jeep to view wild elephants marching across grassy savannahs interspersed with the iconic Baobab tree, Africa’s ‘Tree of Life’. Tarangire is also thought to be Tanzania’s premier birdwatching destination. Following your game drive, travel to your hotel on the shores of Lake Burunge. Day 4: Tarangire to Karatu B/L/D Today, make your way up into the highlands of the Great Rift Valley. Stop en-route at the Mto Wa Mbu Village, where approximately 120 tribes reside. On arrival at your hotel spend the rest of the day at leisure. Day 5: Karatu to Serengeti National Park B/L/D This morning, journey into Ngorongoro National Park. This exhilarating journey climbs up to the rim of the crater into mist-shrouded mountain forests over 2300 metres above sea level and then down into the semi-arid planes of the park, before visiting a traditional Maasai village. Sit on cowhide beds inside a thatched hut as the village chief’s son explains in English the way of life, history and proud traditions of his people as well as showing you around the Kraal – a truly amazing experience and great privilege. After stopping for lunch, continue on to the awe-inspiring Serengeti National Park, where you will enjoy an afternoon safari. Afterwards arrive at your lodge for dinner. Day 6: Serengeti National Park B/L/D Today’s full-day safari is a highlight of the tour and a once-in-a-lifetime experience. Stretching over 1.5 million hectares, the Serengeti hosts the annual Great Migration, in which over two million wildebeest travel to the Maasai Mara, following the ancient rhythms of the seasons. Watch these majestic creatures in their natural habitat against the backdrop of rolling grasslands. Day 7: Serengeti National Park to Karatu B/L/D Today, travel to the Ngorongoro Crater. Over three million years old, this ancient crater is the largest collapsed volcano in the world and home to the world’s highest density of lions and apex predators. Endangered black rhino are protected within the crater, whilst elephants roam the grasslands and leopards recline on acacia trees in the Lerai forest. Afterwards, ascend the ridge to spend your last night up in the mountains. Day 8: Karatu to Kilimanjaro B/L/D Enjoy a morning at leisure before departing for the foothills of Kilimanjaro. Day 9: Kilimanjaro to the UK B Depart early this morning for your return flight, via Doha, or continue on to your chosen extension Tanzania Safari Tour highlights ✔ Explore Tarangire National Park in search of wildlife ✔ Journey past Lake Manyara at the base of the Great Rift Valley Escarpment ✔ Embark on a full-day safari through the iconic Serengeti ✔ Descend into the Ngorongoro Crater, home to Africa’s densest concentration of wildlife ✔ Witness breathtaking views of Mount Kilimanjaro Tanzania is perhaps the most beautiful country in Africa. Follow the Great Migration on the ethereal plains of the Serengeti and watch lions roam on the prehistoric Ngorongoro Crater. Zebra, Serengeti Meal plan: 7 breakfasts, 6 lunches and 6 dinners Accommodation: Arusha, 4 H The Arusha Hotel Tarangire, Burunge Tented Camp Karatu, Marera Valley Lodge Serengeti, 3 H Serengeti Tortilis Camp Karatu, 3 H Kitela Lodge Kilimanjaro, 3 H Kia Lodge Flights: London Heathrow to Tanzania with Qatar (via Doha). Regional departures available from Manchester Tour pace: Intermediate ▲  Kilimanjaro Tarangire Serengeti Ngorongoro National Park Ngorongoro Crater Serengeti National Park Karatu Tarangire National Park Arusha < < Lake Manyara Mount Kilimanjaro        Coach Air Nights 2 2 2 1 1 1 Extend your tour Zanzibar beach stay 3 nights, 5 H Half Board from £935 or 5 nights, 5 H Half Board from £1,099 Private Tour Upgrade Upgrade to a private tour to include your own guide and transport, plus your choice of departure date from £769 849 fro £99 69 P R I V A T E T O U R U P G R A D E S F R O M £699 Departures & from prices 24 Apr 23 £2,899 22 Apr 24 £2,899 8 May 23 £2,799 6 May 24 £2,799 5 & 12 Jun 23 £3,399 3 Jun 24 £3,699 18 Sep 23 £3,399 10 Jun 24 £3,699 23 Oct 23 £3,399 16 Sep 24 £3,599 13 Nov 23 £2,999 21 Oct 24 £3,599 19 Feb 24 £3,499 11 Nov 24 £3,099 • A single supplement starts from just £269 • Tipping paid locally £48 Africa 134 Visit our website or call 0800 954 9329 to book or for further details