Country
Duration
8 days
Style
Highlights
Arusha
Tarangire National Park
Karatu
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Tanzania – 8-day Wildlife Breakaway – Group accommodated
From $2,965
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Itinerary
Arusha, Tanzania
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The African Tulip
Day 1 - 2
The African Tulip is an elegant and charming Luxury Boutique Hotel in the heart of Arusha. A warm and friendly welcome awaits guests who want to experience the best of Tanzanian hospitality. The hotel has been designed with safari travellers, business persons, families, honeymooners, elite and leisure travellers in mind. It has amenities of convenience whilst offering a high standard of luxury.
Day 1
Day Notes:
You will be collected from the airport and transferred to your Boutique hotel in the heart of Arusha. Depending on your arrival time, you will have an opportunity to explore the lodge grounds, go for a dip in the swimming pool or partake in any of the offered additional activities available.
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Transfer from Kilimanjaro International Airport [JRO] to The African Tulip
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Check-in to The African Tulip
Tarangire National Park, Tanzania
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Tarangire Simba Lodge
Day 2 - 3
Tarangire Simba Lodge is located near the Sangaiwe Gate of Tarangire National Park, offering views of Lake Burunge. Nearby attractions include the wildlife-rich Tarangire National Park and a Wildlife Management Area. The lodge features classic tents with outdoor showers, wooden floors, and private decks. Dining options include a restaurant serving continental cuisine with fresh local ingredients. Leisure facilities include a swimming pool with a sundeck and an elevated platform for wildlife viewing or dining.
Day 2
Day Notes:
Your safari begins after breakfast this morning. Our first stop is Arusha town, for any last minute purchases before we head off on an exciting safari experience! We will be in Tarangire National Park for lunch and an afternoon game drive. Tarangire is well known for its huge elephant population and baobab trees. It forms the centre of the annual migratory cycle that includes up to 3000 elephant, 25,000 wildebeest and 30,000 zebra.
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Check-out from The African Tulip
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Transfer from The African Tulip to Tarangire Simba Lodge
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Check-in to Tarangire Simba Lodge
Karatu, Tanzania
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Karatu Simba Lodge
Day 3 - 8
Karatu Simba Lodge offers a slice of life only to be found in rural Tanzania. Located about a thirty-minute drive from the gate of Lake Manyara National Park, approximately four kilometres off the main road to the entry of the Ngorongoro Conservation Area, the lodge is situated next to the Ngorongoro Forest. Accommodation is in individual twin, double or triple cottages or rondavels with canvas walls and solid attached bathroom and shower, tastefully and simply decorated with hand made furniture of African hardwood. Each unit has its own deck with safari chairs for relaxing and viewing the pastoral setting. Guests can enjoy free Wi-Fi in the common areas, an evening campfire and pool with views onto the forest. The lodge is eco-friendly with solar power and hot water and there is a well stocked bar and dining room serving food and coffee fresh from nearby plantations.
Day 3
Day Notes:
We head towards Lake Manyara National Park for an early morning game drive. The spectacular national park is located at the north-western corner of Lake Manyara, a hallow soda lake, which lies at the foot of the Great Rift Valley’s western escarpment. Manyara NP is not only known for its large flocks of flamingos, but also for the elusive tree climbing lions
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Check-out from Tarangire Simba Lodge
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Transfer from Tarangire Simba Lodge to Karatu Simba Lodge
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Check-in to Karatu Simba Lodge
Day 6
Day Notes:
Today we retrace our steps with a morning game drive through the Serengeti followed by Picnic Lunch, before we continue through the Ngorongoro Conservation Area. En route we visit Olduvai Gorge.
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Check-out from Kisura Serengeti Camp
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Transfer from Kisura Serengeti Camp to Karatu Simba Lodge
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Check-in to Karatu Simba Lodge
Day 7
Day Notes:
After breakfast we explore the colourful town of Mto-wa-Mbu for some last-minute pictures and curio shopping. Afterwards we head to Arusha where the tour will end. We hope to welcome you again on one of our African adventures!
Central Serengeti, Tanzania
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Kisura Serengeti Camp
Day 4 - 6
Kisura Serengeti Camp is located in the heart of the Serengeti National Park, offering a luxurious safari experience. The camp features fully furnished tents equipped with hot showers, separate toilets, and sitting areas, providing spectacular views of the surrounding wilderness. Dining at Kisura Camp includes al-fresco meals prepared by talented chefs, with a daily menu offering a variety of gourmet options for breakfast, lunch, and dinner. Additional amenities include Wi-Fi access, a campfire, a bar and lounge, and solar-powered electricity. This blend of comfort and adventure makes Kisura Camp a unique and memorable destination for safari enthusiasts.
Day 4
Day Notes:
After breakfast we drive up the Rift Valley escarpment towards the world famous Ngorongoro Crater. For many, this wildlife spectacle is the pinnacle of their safari experience. The Ngorongoro Crater boasts all of the ‘Big 5’, including a small population of endangered black rhino. After a picnic lunch, we head towards the Serengeti through the stunning Southern Plains. This is the area that the Serengeti is best known for – the endless, undulating grass savannah with rocky outcrops that serve as isolated wildlife refuges.
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Check-out from Karatu Simba Lodge
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Transfer from Karatu Simba Lodge to Kisura Serengeti Camp
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Check-in to Kisura Serengeti Camp
Day 5
Day Notes:
Today you will be spending a full day game driving around the Seronera area of the Serengeti. The Serengeti is divided into three main areas: Seronera is the most central and accessible region and this is where the Park HQ is based, as well as most of the larger lodges and communal campsites. This part of the Serengeti is characterised by open plains of grassland, packed with animals. The Seronera River is the lifeblood of the Serengeti and this area is renowned for great game viewing all year round. It is also particularly good for lion and cheetah sightings, as well as the most elusive of all big cats, the leopard.
Day 8
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Check-out from Karatu Simba Lodge
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Transfer from Karatu Simba Lodge to Kilimanjaro International Airport [JRO]
End of Itinerary
Destinations
Arusha
Tarangire National Park
Karatu
Central Serengeti
Accommodations
The African Tulip
Tarangire Simba Lodge
Karatu Simba Lodge
Kisura Serengeti Camp
2025
- Per person sharing: US$ 2,965
- Single supplement: US$ 360
Departure Dates 2025
- 8 - 14 November
- 29 November - 5 December
- 20 - 26 December
2026
- Per person sharing: US$ 3,215
- Single supplement: US$ 370
Departure Dates 2026
- 18 - 25 January
- 8 - 15 February
- 23 - 31 May
- 14 - 21 June
- 27 June - 4 July
- 12 - 19 July
- 25 July - 1 August
- 15 - 22 August
- 5 - 12 September
- 19 - 26 September
- 4 - 11 October
- 7 - 14 November
- 28 November- 5 December
- 19 - 26 December
Tanzania – Tarangire, Serengeti, Ngorongoro Crater Safari
Our safari in Tanzania was truly unforgettable. From the moment we arrived at Serengeti National Park, everything was fantastic — the camp was perfect, and the experience exceeded our expectations. The warm welcome, enthusiasm, attention, and constant smiles from everyone made our stay even more special.
At Tarangire, we once again enjoyed excellent service, a beautiful tent, and wonderful hospitality. Everything was perfectly organized. We were still delighted with our stay and overall experience.
From start to finish, the trip went smoothly and was perfectly managed. For a first safari in Tanzania, it was an incredible success. Thank you, Christopher, and the entire team for making this such a memorable adventure!
17-Day Northern Tanzania Safari Expedition with Zanzibar Beach Break
Some days passed since we got back to Argentina. We just wanted to thank you for your support and assistance in our trip to Tanzania, which was an incredible experience for us as a family, one of the most beautiful trips we made by far! Send our regards to Christopher as well please. Hope we can plan a trip again soon!
Northern Tanzania
Indigo Safaris exceeded our expectations. The accommodations were top-notch, and every detail was handled impeccably. I can't wait to book again.
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