Take a 7-day guided safari tour of Tanzania and see its rich wildlife. See large herds of elephants and other herbivores at Tarangire National park. Travel to the floor of the famous Ngorongoro Crater, known for having the highest concentration of carnivorous animals in Tanzania.
Follow the trails of wildebeests and other migratory herbivores at Serengeti National Park, one of the most popular safari destinations in Africa. Head for Lake Manyara next and enjoy watching hundreds of bird species in a single place.
We have prepared this budget-camping itinerary in such a way that it provide visitors with more time to explore African wildlife while cutting down on their travel hours. So hurry and book this tour now to enjoy your incredible wildlife safari trip in Africa.
WildlifeBird watching
Tour Type
Private Tour
Accommodation
Camping, Tent, Hotel
Age Range
5-79 yrs
Operated in
english, french, german, italian, spanish
Destinations
Arusha, Lake Manyara National Pa
Arusha, Lake Manyara National Park, Ngorongoro Conservation Area, Serengeti National Park, Tarangire National Park, Ngorongoro Crater
This holiday delivered on every front. We saw so much wildlife and enjoyed the variety of parks and environments. We were very lucky in having a small group and this added to the enjoyment. The Tortilis camps are fabulous and on 2 occasions catered for only 4 guests eight 18 staff. The tents are wonderful and met all our needs. However our fellow guests did experience issues with hot water for their shower on several occasions but staff did endeavour to resolve the issue each time.
Hamse, our guide, was great and also helped us arrange an air balloon trip over the Serengeti which enhanced the overall trip.
Active and outdoorWildlife
Tour Type
Small Group TourSmall group tours usually have 8-12 participants and maximum up to 18 travelers
Accommodation
Hotel, Lodge, Tent
Age Range
16-99 yrs
Operated in
english
Destinations
Arusha, Lake Manyara National Pa
Arusha, Lake Manyara National Park, Serengeti National Park, Ngorongoro Conservation Area, Tarangire National Park, Kilimanjaro International Airport, Kilimanjaro
If you want to see the maximum number of animals in the minimum time, then this tour is for you!
This short safari tour is one of our most popular programs. It will impress fans of wild animals, with likely sightings of lions, rhinos, wildebeests, hippos, and more. Travelers will also enjoy the most beautiful landscapes, including Ngorongoro Crater, which is like no other place on our planet. Tarangire National Park is usually called "Small Serengeti", and it perfectly complements this program.
Although this tour just takes a couple of days, it is likely to be a visit you remember for much much longer.
Wildlife safaris and game drives
Tour Type
Private Tour
Accommodation
Hotel
Age Range
5-99 yrs
Operated in
english, tanzanian
Destinations
Tarangire National Park, Ngorong
Tarangire National Park, Ngorongoro Crater, Arusha
This six-day, guided trip to Tarangire, Serengeti, Ngorongoro, and Lake Manyara National Park is for travelers with a passion for wildlife who want to explore some of the most spectacular national parks in Tanzania's northern circuit.
We will pick you up from your hotel in Arusha and proceed to Tarangire National Park, home to Tanzania’s largest elephant population. The elephants are drawn to the Tarangire River from which the park gets its name. In addition to these large elephant herds, the park’s distinctive landscape is dotted with beautiful baobab trees and it has one of the greatest concentrations of game in Tanzania.
Next comes the iconic Serengeti, Tanzania’s most famous national park known throughout the world for its annual wildebeest migration. Then head for Ngorongoro Conservation Area, a natural wonder that is also one of the best places in the country to see the endangered black rhinoceros and is home to the Big Five.
The final destination on the itinerary is Lake Manyara National Park, where you will go out on a game drive as well as explore the surrounding villages. We will drive you back to Arusha after the tour is over.
Wildlife safaris and game drives
Tour Type
Private Tour
Accommodation
Hotel
Age Range
1-90 yrs
Operated in
english
Destinations
Lake Manyara National Park, Sere
Lake Manyara National Park, Serengeti National Park, Tarangire National Park, Ngorongoro Crater, Tarangire, Arusha
This five-day, guided trip to Tarangire, Serengeti and Ngorongoro is best for travelers with a passion for wildlife who want to visit three of the most spectacular national parks in Tanzania's northern circuit.
We will pick you up from Arusha and proceed to Tarangire National Park, home to Tanzania’s largest elephant population. The elephants are drawn to the Tarangire River from which the park gets its name. In addition to these large elephant herds, the park’s distinctive landscape is dotted with beautiful baobab trees and it has one of the greatest concentrations of game in Tanzania.
Next comes the iconic Serengeti, Tanzania’s most famous national park known throughout the world for the annual wildebeest migration. Then head for Ngorongoro Conservation Area, a natural wonder that is also one of the best places in the country to see the endangered black rhinoceros and is home to the Big Five.
Last comes a trip to the villages and plantations surrounding Lake Manyara after which we will drive you back to Arusha, where the tour comes to an end.
Wildlife safaris and game drives
Tour Type
Private Tour
Accommodation
Hotel
Age Range
1-79 yrs
Operated in
english
Destinations
Lake Manyara National Park, Sere
Lake Manyara National Park, Serengeti National Park, Tarangire National Park, Ngorongoro Crater, Arusha
Get an unparalleled access to some of Tanzania's most famous wildlife reserves during this four-day, guided tour. Drive to Tarangire National Park on the first day of this tour and enjoy a game drive in the national park. Your next destination is Serengeti National Park, where herds of wildebeests roam and lions and leopards are on the prowl. Done with Serengeti, you will then head for the Ngorongoro Conservation Area, the final destination on your itinerary.
Your accommodation during this trip will mostly be in modern, large, two-men tents with a sewn-in ground sheet covered with a comfortable foam mattress. Please note that a table, chairs and mats are provided along with the tent, but sleeping bags, blankets, sheets and towels are not included.
Wildlife safaris and game drives
Tour Type
Private Tour
Accommodation
Camping, Tent
Age Range
6-80 yrs
Operated in
english
Destinations
Arusha, Serengeti National Park
Arusha, Serengeti National Park, Tarangire National Park, Ngorongoro Crater
My husband and I have just completed the Kilimanjaro - Lemosho Trek and don't believe our experience could have been bettered. We were initially concerned that we were the only two people booked for this week with Explore and would miss out on the group experience. We really didn't feel this way. We were supported on the climb by our wonderful guides Julius and Eli and also by the fabulous team of Porters. So humbling to recognise their efforts and strength in managing all of the equipment and logistics. They also cooked us incredible meals with humour, smiles and even songs.
The trek, terrain and altitude were a challenge for us and we could probably have benefitted from being some years younger! But we always knew we were completely safe and cared for with incredible attention.
Great trip, many memories, thank you.
Active and outdoor
Tour Type
Small Group TourSmall group tours usually have 8-12 participants and maximum up to 18 travelers
Accommodation
Hotel, Lodge, Hut, Camping
Age Range
16-99 yrs
Operated in
english
Destinations
Moshi, Big Tree Forest Camp, Shi
Moshi, Big Tree Forest Camp, Shira One Camp, Shira Two Camp, Barranco Camp, Karanga Camp, Barafu Camp, Millennium Camp
8% OFF TODAY
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This eight-day budget Tanzania Safari has been designed to offer a total Tanzanian northern circuit safari experience! This itinerary gives you more time to spend in the Serengeti National Park and also specifically includes Lake Manyara National Park, one of Tanzania’s most dramatically located wildlife areas, and the Ngorongoro Conservation Area, home to the world-famous Ngorongoro Crater. We don’t forget Tarangire National Park, where you’ll see many stunning baobab trees and a wide array of animal and birdlife.
This safari adventure is a great choice for visitors with more time on hand for a longer safari and more wildlife options, while still keeping non-game-viewing travel time to a minimum.
Wildlife safaris and game drives
Tour Type
Private Tour
Accommodation
Camping, Eco Lodge, Lodge
Age Range
4-80 yrs
Operated in
english, german, spanish
Destinations
Arusha, Lake Manyara National Pa
Arusha, Lake Manyara National Park, Serengeti National Park, Tarangire National Park, Ngorongoro Crater, Lake Natron, Lake Eyasi
5% OFF TODAY
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Tanzania is the most popular destination for safaris in Africa and is home to some of the world’s most spectacular natural scenery and wildlife.
Join us on this three-day safari group camping tour from Arusha to Tarangire National Park, Ngorongoro Crater, and Lake Manyara. Accompanied by expert wildlife guides, spot the 'Big Five', zebras, hippos, flamingos, jackals, rhinos, buffalos, antelopes, and many other rare and exotic bird and wildlife species.
Besides wildlife, you will also get to explore the great African landscape including Ngorongoro Crater and camp under the sky at night, a standout experience in itself.
See the itinerary section for more details.
Wildlife safaris and game drives
Tour Type
Group Tour
Accommodation
Camping, Hotel, Hut, Sleeping Hut
Age Range
2-99 yrs
Operated in
english
Destinations
Arusha, Tarangire National Park
Arusha, Tarangire National Park, Ngorongoro Crater
Honestly, I wasn’t sure what to expect as safari tours seem expensive, and I kept wondering if it would really be worth the cost. But it absolutely was. From the first day I knew I’d made the right choice. Every game drive felt like a new adventure. One morning we watched a group of baby elephants playing in the dust while their mothers stood nearby. Later, we spotted a hippo yawning near a watering hole. So close we could see its giant teeth! And the sunsets? Incredible.
Our guide was excellent. He was friendly & funny. The group dynamic was easy and fun. We had a mix of people: a couple celebrating their anniversary, a solo traveler from NY, and me with a close friend. It never felt awkward or too crowded.
You don’t need to be super fit for this tour. Everything is done at a relaxed pace and was very accessible, even for folks who aren’t used to rugged travel.
If Tanzania is on your list, my advice is that you don’t overthink it. Just go. It’s 100% worth it.
Wildlife
Tour Type
Small Group TourSmall group tours usually have 8-12 participants and maximum up to 18 travelers
Accommodation
Hotel, Lodge
Age Range
8-99 yrs
Operated in
english
Destinations
Arusha, Serengeti National Park
Arusha, Serengeti National Park, Ngorongoro Crater, Lake Manyara National Park
Visit the Jozani forest and explore this natural part of Zanzibar, home to several habitats including swamp forest, evergreen thickets, mangroves, as well as a variety of wildlife, including sykes and red colobus monkeys, bush pigs, Ader’s duiker and suni antelopes, elephant shrews, chameleons and lots of birdlife.
The Jozani forest is best known for its kirks red colobus monkeys (kima punju in swahili), which are endemic to Zanzibar. About 10 years ago, the monkeys were considered to be in danger of extinction, but this trend has since reversed due to the conservation project. There are about 6000 red colobus monkeys now residing in Jozani Forest.
After visiting the monkeys, walk across to the Pete-Jozani mangrove boardwalk, which entwines through coral thicket vegetation, mangrove forests and across a creek. The mangrove forest is extremely crucial to Zanzibar’s ecosystems, providing a habitat for many lizards, snakes and birdlife as well as preventing the coastal erosion.
Jozani Forest is situated 38km southeast of Stone Town. In 1995, the Jozani Chwaka Bay Conservation Project was set up to protect the largest remaining patch of indigenous ground-water forest that used to cover Zanzibar. Local communities are involved in the project and some of your entrance fee contributes to development projects and to compensate local farmers whose crops are often damaged by the red colobus monkeys.
Embark on the ultimate safari adventure with this tour of Tanzania! You will discover the most breathtaking landscapes and legendary national parks in Tanzania as you search for fascinating species of wildlife and stay in comfortable and luxurious safari lodges. Your journey will begin in Arusha, the capital of the Northern Safari Circuit, situated at the base of Mount Meru. Catch a glimpse of Mount Kilimanjaro, the tallest mountain peak in Africa standing at 5,895 meters tall, before you board your safari vehicle and pass through the traditional villages and beautiful plantations of the Masai Steppe. See the Great Migration come to life as millions of animal’s roads through these lands in search of food and water. Set out to explore Lake Manyara, one of the oldest wildlife sanctuaries in Africa, where you may see giraffes, zebras, elephants, gazelles, hippos, monkeys, and about 400 species of birds within the grounds. From there you will travel to Serengeti National Park to head on exhilarating game drives in search of the Big Five. Your next stop will be in the Ngorongoro Crater, the largest intact volcanic caldera in the world. Search for jackals, serval cats, wild hunting dogs, and many more species of animals amid the plains, forests, swamps, and dunes before you travel to Tarangire National Park. Head on a game drive to see if you can spot elephants, wildebeests, zebras, leopards, and spotted hyenas before you make your way back to Arusha, where your safari tour of Tanzania will come to an end!
Wildlife safaris and game drives
Tour Type
Small Group TourSmall group tours usually have 8-12 participants and maximum up to 18 travelers
Accommodation
Hotel, Lodge, Hut
Age Range
8-99 yrs
Operated in
english
Destinations
Arusha, Ngorongoro Crater, Taran
Arusha, Ngorongoro Crater, Tarangire National Park, Lake Manyara National Park, Serengeti National Park, Ngorongoro
There’s a lot to consider when choosing a tour operator. Nat Geo has never let me down. Our family trip to Tanzania was no acceptation. The accommodations are always excellent. The guides are the best of the best.
Wildlife safaris and game drives
Tour Type
Small Group TourSmall group tours usually have 8-12 participants and maximum up to 18 travelers
Accommodation
Lodge, Hut, Hotel
Age Range
6-100 yrs
Operated in
english
Destinations
Arusha, Mto Wa Mbu, Serengeti Na
Arusha, Mto Wa Mbu, Serengeti National Park, Karatu, Ngorongoro Crater
25% OFF TODAY
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Good personal hygiene (like client hand washing facilities) was provided frequently on Kilimanjaro trek. Good food was provided for all diet choices.
I would have liked an extra day between the Kilimanjaro trek and the 3 day safari.
Active and outdoor
Tour Type
Small Group TourSmall group tours usually have 8-12 participants and maximum up to 18 travelers
Accommodation
Hotel, Lodge, Hut, Camping
Age Range
16-99 yrs
Operated in
english
Destinations
Moshi, Karatu, Ngorongoro Crater
Moshi, Karatu, Ngorongoro Crater, Big Tree Forest Camp, Shira One Camp, Shira Two Camp, Barranco Camp, Karanga Camp, Barafu Camp, Millennium Camp
6% OFF TODAY
This deal is valid for limited time. Book now to reserve your seats.