Worldwide Escorted Tours 2024-2026

What’s included ✔ Return flights Heathrow to Tanzania with Qatar Airways (via Doha). See p132-133 for regional flights ✔ Where you’ll stay Arusha, 4 H Four Points by Sheraton – The Arusha Hotel Tarangire, 3 H Burunge Tented Camp Karatu, 3 H Marera Valley Lodge Serengeti, 4 H Serengeti Serena Safari Lodge Ngorongoro, 3 H Ngorongoro Farm House ✔ 19 meals ✔ 6 excursions ✔ Expert local tour guide  Tour pace: Intermediate Day 1: UK to Kilimanjaro Depart the UK on your overnight flight. Day 2: Kilimanjaro to Arusha On arrival, you will be met by your guide 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 Following breakfast, depart for your first taste of African safari in the beautiful Tarangire National Park. 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 safari 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, and have a local lunch. You will then continue onto Karatu where you will visit a coffee plantation. Day 5: Karatu to Serengeti National Park B/L/D This morning you will 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 semi-arid plains of the park. You will then have an opportunity to visit a traditional Maasai village – a truly amazing experience and a great privilege. 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. Afterwards, arrive at your lodge for an unforgettable two-night stay in the heart of the wild Africa. Day 6: Serengeti National Park B/L/D The Serengeti – meaning ‘endless plains’ in Maasai – stretches over 1.5 million hectares and is home to the annual Great Migration, in which over two million antelope, wildebeest and zebra travel north up to the Maasai 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, 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 to cross the Big Five – the ultimate African experience – off your bucket list. 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 one of the largest in the world with fully intact, unbroken walls, 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. Afterwards ascend the ridge to spend your last night up in the mountains for dinner and evening at your hotel. Day 8: Karatu to Arusha B/L/D This morning will be at leisure before departing for your overnight stay in Arusha. Day 9: Arusha to the UK B Depart early this morning for your return flight to the UK, or continue on to your chosen extension. * PLEASE NOTE: Packed lunch en route to Serengeti Tanzania is perhaps the most beautiful country in Africa. On this breathtaking African adventure, follow the Great Migration on the ethereal plains of the Serengeti and have the opportunity to observe lions roam on the prehistoric Ngorongoro Crater. What you’ll see  Explore Tarangire National Park in an open-top Jeep to fully immerse in the safari experience  Embark on a safari through the iconic Serengeti National Park in search of the Big Five  Visit Ngorongoro Crater to explore one of the world’s largest craters  Witness breathtaking views of Mount Kilimanjaro Tanzania Safari THIS TOUR EXPLORE Serengeti National Park Prices from Sep 2024 £3,599 Nov 2025 £3,399 Oct 2024 £4,099 Feb 2026 £3,999 Nov 2024 £3,349 Apr 2026 £3,299 Feb 2025 £3,849 May 2026 £3,399 Apr 2025 £3,099 Jun 2026 £3,999 May 2025 £3,349 Sep 2026 £4,099 Jun 2025 £3,899 Oct 2026 £4,199 Sep 2025 £3,999 Nov 2026 £3,699 Oct 2025 £3,799 • Dates are available throughout each month • Lead-in price based on 21 Apr 25 • A single supplement starts from just £319 • Tipping paid locally $90 pp per tour Extend your tour Zanzibar Beach Stay 3 nights, 5 H Half Board from £659 or 5 nights, 5 H Half Board from £839 Includes: Private vehicle & driver/guide or driver and local guides; return flights accommodation, meals and excursions as per Group Tour. 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