Escorted Tours 2023 - 2025

▲  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 Zebras, Serengeti What’s included ✔ Return flights Heathrow to Tanzania with Qatar Airways (via Doha). See page 136-37 for regional flights ✔ Where you’ll stay 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 ✔ 19 meals ✔ 6 excursions ✔ Expert local tour guide Tour pace: Intermediate Day 1: UK to Kilimanjaro Depart the UK on your overnight flight, via Doha. Day 2: Kilimanjaro to Arusha On arrival, you’ll be met and transferred to your hotel. Enjoy the rest of the day at leisure. Day 3: Arusha to Tarangire B/L/D Following breakfast, depart for your first taste of African safari in the beautiful Tarangire National Park. Open the roof of your Jeep to view wild elephants marching across meandering rivers set against a background of grassy savannahs interspersed with the iconic Baobab tree, Africa’s ‘Tree of Life’. As well as reputedly home to the largest elephant population in the world, Tarangire is also thought to be Tanzania’s premier birdwatching destination. Following your game drive leave the park for your accommodation on the shores of Lake Burunge. Day 4: Tarangire to Karatu B/L/D Leave Tarangire and make your way up into highlands of the Great Rift valley for a relaxing stay overnight. Stop en-route at the Mto Wa Mbu Village, where approximately 120 tribes reside. On arrival at your hotel spend the rest of your day relaxing by the pool or exploring the spectacular surroundings. Day 5: Karatu to Serengeti National Park B/L/D This morning, drive 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 semiarid planes of the park. You will then have an opportunity to visit a traditional Masai village. After stopping for lunch, continue on to Africa’s best and most famous wildlife reserve, the awe-inspiring Serengeti National Park. Enjoy an afternoon safari at one of the greatest wildlife-watching destinations on earth. Later, arrive at your lodge for dinner. Day 6: Serengeti National Park B/L/D The Serengeti – meaning ‘endless plains’ in Masai – stretches over 1.5 million hectares and is home to the annual Great Migration, in which over two million antelope travel north up to the Masai Mara, following the ancient rhythms of the African seasons. This really is one of the greatest shows on earth. The Serengeti is also renowned for its predators, especially lions. Watch these majestic creatures in their natural habitat alongside leopards, cheetahs, jackals, hyenas, giraffe, zebras, buffalo and many more against the spectacular backdrop of rolling grasslands dotted with flat-top acacia trees and rocky outcrops. Today’s full day safari is a highlight of the tour and a once in a lifetime experience. Return to your lodge this evening for dinner. Day 7: Serengeti National Park to Karatu B/L/D Today you will leave the Serengeti and travel to the Ngorongoro Crater. Over three million years old, this ancient crater is the largest caldera – collapsed volcano – in the world and home to the highest density of lions and predators on the planet. Endangered black rhino are protected within the crater, hippos cool themselves in the soda lakes whilst giant-tusked elephants roam the grasslands and leopards recline on acacia trees in the enchanting Lerai forest. A truly magical day of safari awaits. Afterwards ascend the ridge to spend your last night up in the mountains for dinner and evening at your hotel. Day 8: Karatu to Kilimanjaro B/L/D This morning will be at leisure before departing for your overnight stay in Kilimanjaro at the Kia Lodge where you will stay for dinner. Day 9: Kilimanjaro to the UK B Depart early this morning for your return flight to the UK, via Doha, or continue on to your chosen extension. Tanzania Safari What you’ll see ⚫ Explore Tarangire National Park in search of wildlife ⚫ 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. All departures guaranteed Small Group Tour - 25 or less Extend your tour Zanzibar beach stay 3 nights, 5 H Half Board from £869 or 5 nights, 5 H Half Board from £999 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 Oct 2023 £3,399 Nov 2024 £3,099 Nov 2023 £2,999 Feb 2025 £3,699 Feb 2024 £3,499 Apr 2025 £3,099 Apr 2024 £2,899 May 2025 £2,999 May 2024 £2,799 Jun 2025 £3,899 Jun 2024 £3,699 Sep 2025 £3,799 Sep 2024 £3,599 Oct 2025 £3,799 Oct 2024 £3,599 Nov 2025 £3,299 • Lead-in price based on 6 May 24 • Tipping paid locally £48 pp per tour • A single supplement starts from just £269 Africa 116 Hundreds of escorted tours are available on our website www.mercuryholidays.co.uk