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Tanzanian Highlights

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9 days

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Overview

Discover the wild wonderlands of Tanzania on this affordable luxury safari vacation. Experience thrilling encounters with Africa's “Big Five” and other wildlife on exciting game drives through Tarangire National Park, Serengeti National Park and the Ngorongoro Crater. The Ngorongoro Crater is a volcanic crater and home to the densest concentration of animals in Africa. Traverse the Serengeti's wildlife-rich Savannahs and plains. The Tarangire is home to one of the greatest concentration of elephants in Africa.

HOW TO BOOK: Use this itinerary as a starting point, see general pricing for the time of year you’d like to travel (below), then call our experts to tailor to your personal interests, length of time, special upgrades, etc.

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Locations Visited

Arusha, Tarangire National Park, Serengeti National Park, Ngorongoro Crater

Countries Visited

Tanzania

Travel Style

African Safari, Adventure

Accommodations

8 nights included

Tanzanian Highlights

Tanzanian Highlights

Itinerary

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Day 1

Arrive Kilimanjaro/Transfer Arusha

On arrival at Kilimanjaro International Airport, you will be met by a Lion World Travel representative and transferred to the 4-star Arusha Serena Hotel, Resort and Spa.

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    Arusha Serena Hotel Resort & Spa – Standard Room


Depart on a scenic drive to Tarangire National Park, with a game drive and picnic lunch en-route to the 4-star Tarangire Sopa Lodge.

Tarangire is well known for its huge herds of elephant. You may also see buffalo, lion, cheetah, and leopard.

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    Tarangire Sopa Lodge – Standard Room


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Depart with your safari guide on morning and afternoon game viewing activities. The river is a source of water during the dry season supporting a great diversity of wildlife.

Expect to see large herds of antelope of all sorts including eland, kudu, impala, zebra and gazelles, buffalo, wildebeest, leopard, elephant, rhino, and lots of smaller mammals.

Marvel at the gigantic baobabs silhouetted against the sky.

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    Tarangire Sopa Lodge – Standard Room


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Highlights

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Tarangire National Park

Capture an enchanting moment unfolding as the sun gracefully descends Tarangire National Park. Below the horizon, the silhouette of a baobab tree emerges against the vibrant canvas of the sky.  

Drive to the vast plains of the Serengeti with a picnic lunch en route. You will probably start spotting game well before you get into the park.

The Serengeti offers some of the most entertaining game viewing in Africa, great herds of buffalo, smaller groups of elephant and giraffe, and thousands upon thousands of eland, topi, impala, and Grant’s gazelle. Lion prides feast of the abundance of plain grazers. Solitary leopards haunt the acacia trees lining the Seronera River, while a high density of cheetahs prowls the southeastern plains.

The Serengeti Serena Lodge offers comfortable rooms with awesome views across the sweeping plains. Each guest room has a balcony for one to enjoy panoramic views across the plains.

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    Serengeti Serena Lodge- Standard Room


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Explore the grass plains during morning and afternoon game drives when the animals are most active. Watch hippos wallow in the water, giraffes foraging from trees, and lions returning from the evening hunt to relax in the shade of a tree. In the afternoon look out for cheetahs, crocodiles, and leopards.

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    Serengeti Serena Lodge- Standard Room


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Serengeti

Embark on exhilarating game drives through vast plains that stretch to the horizon and encounter Africa’s most iconic wildlife. Let the magic of this legendary landscape leave you with memories to last a lifetime. 

During morning and afternoon game viewing activities you are able to observe and photograph the wildlife. As enduring as the game-viewing, you are sure to be in awe of the liberating sense of space that characterizes the Serengeti Plains.

An exciting optional adventure for an added cost, is a dawn balloon safari over the Serengeti Plains. Witness wildlife from above as you soar over the Serengeti.

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    Serengeti Serena Lodge - Standard Room


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Depart on a game drive and picnic lunch en route to the Ngorongoro Crater, known as ‘the eighth wonder of the world' and a remnant of an ancient volcano with one of the greatest concentrations of wildlife in Africa.

Stay at Ngorongoro Serena Lodge, with its blend of luxury and ethnic style, hugging the crater rim, and offering stunning views.

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    Ngorongoro Serena Lodge - Standard Room


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Descend 2,000 feet into the Ngorongoro Crater, the ‘8th Wonder of the World’, a unique biosphere that has remained virtually unchanged since the dawn of time. Over 30,000 animals live within this natural bowl, the most densely packed concentration of wildlife in Africa.

Stop for a picnic lunch at a scenic spot inside the crater, and then return to the lodge in the late afternoon.

For an interesting cultural encounter, take an optional visit to a Maasai village.

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    Ngorongoro Serena Lodge - Standard Room


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Ngorongoro  Crater

Descend from the crater rim into the heart of this geological wonder, where a panorama of sweeping plains, dense forests, and glistening lakes unfolds before you.  

Drive to Arusha for lunch followed by a transfer to the airport and your scheduled flight.

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    Breakfast

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Highlights

  • Explore the Ngorongoro Crater, a caldera and home to the densest concentration of animals in Africa
  • Enjoy a picnic on the floor of the Ngorongoro Crater
  • Experience thrilling encounters with Africa's “Big Five” and other wildlife on safari game drives
  • Luxury accommodations in Tarangire, Serengeti and Ngorongoro Crater

What's Included

  • Meals: 8 Breakfasts / 7 Lunches / 7 Dinners
  • Lion World Travel Representative meet and greet upon arrival
  • All accommodation as specified
  • Transportation in an 6-seater, 4x4 vehicle with photo roof
  • Services of an English-speaking driver-guide
  • Guaranteed window seat in safari vehicle
  • Game drives as specified
  • Ngorongoro Crater Tour
  • All park fees and government taxes
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Prices are per person in US Dollars, for land only, based on double occupancy accommodations. Based on a minimum of 2 passengers to operate. All departures are on request. Airfare is not included, but can be added to quote upon request.
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Terms & Conditions

Safari Notes:

  • Your Lion World Travel safari includes a “meet and greet” upon arrival. While on safari you will have local experts, rangers, drivers and/or trackers join you on your day tours, game drives and safari activities.
  • *​International Air Included Safaris: Please note that airfares are included on selected safaris only, as noted in the safari "inclusions". Pricing on these safaris includes airfares, fuel surcharges, Government taxes, departure fees, and September 11th Security fee.
  • ​Travel to Africa often requires an overnight flight. For safaris where international airfare is not included, please arrange flights to arrive on Day 1 of itinerary.

Terms & Conditions:

  • All safari prices are per person based on double occupancy.
  • Exclusive Vacation Packages (Small Group Safaris) are based on a minimum of four passengers to operate. 
  • Prices are in U.S. dollars, are true and accurate at time of publishing, are valid for travel as specified, are valid for new bookings only and are available to Costco members residing in the United States.
  • All offers and inclusions are subject to availability and may change or be terminated without notice.
  • A Single Supplement cost applies for solo traveler bookings, contact us for rates.
  • Seasonal surcharges, availability, blackout dates and restrictions may apply.
  • Due to currency fluctuation, as well as government taxes, levies, fuel or industry increases beyond the control of Lion World Travel or Costco Travel, the price is subject to change.
  • Any unused portion(s) of inclusions are nontransferable, nonrefundable and not redeemable for cash.
  • Cancellation and change fees may apply.
  • Costco Travel disclaims liability for any inaccuracies or typographical errors.
  • Please note: The supplier for this product, Lion World Travel, is a Canadian-based company. Therefore, individual banks may apply a foreign currency service fee to credit card transactions.
  • Trip Cancellation, Trip Interruption, and Medical Insurance is required – please note that insurance for this trip is a mandatory requirement from suppliers in Africa – proof of insurance must be provided before bookings are confirmed. It is your personal responsibility to ensure you have enough travel insurance coverage from the provider of your choice. Please let your Africa Specialist know if you would like information on this.

Visas

  • United States of America passport holders require visas for Kenya, Tanzania, Zimbabwe and Mozambique. Visas should be obtained prior to departure either on-line or from the relevant Embassy or High Commission in Washington DC. Visas on arrival will not be issued for Kenya.

Passports

  • For visitors to South Africa, Zimbabwe, Mozambique, Kenya, and Tanzania, passport must be valid for at least 6 months after the intended return date.
  • Passport must contain at least 2 blank visa pages (each) for South Africa and Zimbabwe and 3 blank visa pages (each) for Tanzania, Kenya, and Mozambique.

Vaccinations & Health Precautions

  • Malaria is prevalent in the countries included in this itinerary. It is recommended to consult a doctor or travel clinic prior to travel regarding the appropriate precautions to take.
  • Yellow fever vaccination is recommended prior to arrival in Tanzania and required if arriving within 6 days after leaving or transiting countries with risk of yellow fever transmission.
  • Other vaccinations that might be considered before you travel include typhoid, hepatitis A and B, meningitis, and tetanus.
  • For information, visit your family physician or the website for the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention at www.cdc.gov/travel/.
  • Covid protocols and entry requirements are also in place for visitors to Africa. Requirements vary between countries. Please speak to your Africa Specialist for information specific to your itinerary.

Traveling with children

  • If you are traveling to South Africa with a child/children under the age of 18 you must travel with an unabridged birth certificate, in English, even if both parents are traveling with the child(ren). Airlines will be forced to deny boarding if the required documentation is not produced.

For information on travel to Africa, including potential alerts and warnings, visit the official website for the U.S. Department of State at www.travel.state.gov.

For full details, please refer to our Terms & Conditions or FAQ page.