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Tour Overview

Start and end in Arusha! With the Safari tour Tanzanian Grand Safari Expedition: From Elephants to Flamingos, you have a 9 days tour package taking you through Arusha, Tanzania and 7 other destinations in Tanzania. Tanzanian Grand Safari Expedition: From Elephants to Flamingos includes accommodation, an expert guide, meals, transport and more Day 1 - Let your safari adventure in Tanzania begin! After we have picked you up in Arusha, our driver will be ready to take you to Tarangire National Park for a game drive. This park is well-known for having an abundance of elephants and baobab trees. Day 2 - Enjoy a game drive in Lake Manyara National Park. Explore the large ecological variety of Lake Manyara National Park during a full-day game drive and get the chance to spot the unique famous tree-climbing lions. Day 3 - Explore the impressive 8th World Wonder. Nothing can prepare you for the breathtaking beauty of the Ngorongoro Crater. Visit the 8th World Wonder and enjoy a game drive in the Ngorongoro Crater. Day 4 - Safari Transfer and Lake Natron Adventure Today, you will enjoy a safari transfer to Lake Natron. Marvel at the unique pink hues of the lake and its surrounding landscapes. Check in at Africa Safari Lake Natron for an overnight stay, and enjoy the beautiful views of the lake and the volcano the Ol Doinyo Lengai. Day 5 - Visit the Hominid Footprints and enjoy a Ngare Sero Waterfall Walk Today you will follow the footsteps of our ancestors, by visiting the Homonid footprints. Later, you can immerse yourself in the beauty of the Ngare Sero Waterfall Walk. Day 6 - Lesser Flamingos and Pololeti Game Reserve adventure! Join us for an enchanting Flamingo Walk, where Millions of Lesser Flamingos gracefully roam the waters of Lake Natron. Enjoy a half day game drive through the Pololeti Game Reserve. Driving through the Pololeti Game Reserve will allow you to observe a variety of species, including lions hunting, elephants roaming, buffalo grazing, galloping antelope, and more. Day 7 - Admire the endless plains and stunning savannah from Serengeti National Park. Enjoy a full-day game drive in the world-famous Serengeti National Park, with vast open plains and an abundance of wildlife as far as the eye can see, the Serengeti is a safari maker’s dreamland. Day 8 - Discover more of Serengeti Get to know Serengeti National Park inside and out and spend another day on safari in this beautiful and world famous National Park! Take the chance to spot the big five, as the buffalo, elephant, giraffe, lion, hippo, and hyena are frequently sighted throughout the Serengeti. Day 9 - All good things end Your safari adventure has come to an end. Today your driver guide will bring you to the Seronera Airstrip for your flight back to Arusha, where you will leave Tanzania with a camera full of pictures and a mind full of unforgettable memories. ...more ...less

Highlights

  • Tarangire’s elephants and baobab trees

  • Ngorongoro, the ultimate wildlife experience

  • Lake Natron and vulcano Ol Doinyo Lengai

  • Pololeti Game Reserve

  • Serengeti with her endless plains

Places You'll See

Leopard on the tree in Tarangire National Park

Leopard on the tree in Tarangire National Park

Elephants in Trangire National Park

Elephants in Trangire National Park

Africa Giraffe

Africa Giraffe

Tree Climbing Lions in Lake Manyara National Park

Tree Climbing Lions in Lake Manyara National Park

Tree Climbing Lions in Lake Manyara National Park

Tree Climbing Lions in Lake Manyara National Park

Africa Lion and Lioness

Africa Lion and Lioness

Northern white rhinoceros in the Ngorongoro crater

Northern white rhinoceros in the Ngorongoro crater

Africa elephants crossing the road in Tarangire National Park

Africa elephants crossing the road in Tarangire National Park

Lake Natron  Flamingos

Lake Natron Flamingos

Lake Natron  view

Lake Natron view

Lake Natron  Flamingos

Lake Natron Flamingos

Hornbill bird in Lake Manyara National Park

Hornbill bird in Lake Manyara National Park

Lilac-breasted roller bird in Lake Manyara National Park

Lilac-breasted roller bird in Lake Manyara National Park

Guests having bush lunch at Ngorongoro Conservation area

Guests having bush lunch at Ngorongoro Conservation area

Ngorongoro Crater Flamingos

Ngorongoro Crater Flamingos

Ngorongoro Crater Flamingos

Ngorongoro Crater Flamingos

Cheetah in Serengeti National Park

Cheetah in Serengeti National Park

Spotted Hyena in Serengeti National Park

Spotted Hyena in Serengeti National Park

Waterbuck in Serengeti National Park

Waterbuck in Serengeti National Park

Africa Giraffe

Africa Giraffe

Ostrich in Tarangire National Park

Ostrich in Tarangire National Park

Red-and-yellow barbet in Tarangire National Park

Red-and-yellow barbet in Tarangire National Park

Itinerary

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Day 1 : Let your safari adventure in Tanzania begin!

Lion in Tarangire National Park
Leopard on the tree in Tarangire National Park

Location: Arusha, Tarangire National Park

Accommodation: Lodge, Lodge

Accommodation Name: Africa Safari Lake Manyara

Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

After we have picked you up in Arusha, our driver will be ready to take you to Tarangire National Park for a game drive. This park is well-known for having an abundance of elephants and baobab trees. You will spend the night at Africa Safari Lake Manyara.

Day 2 : Enjoy a game drive in Lake Manyara National Park

Elephant in Lake Manyara National Park
Leopard tortoise in Lake Manyara National Park

Location: Lake Manyara, Karatu

Accommodation: Lodge, Lodge

Accommodation Name: Africa Safari Karatu

Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Explore the large ecological variety of Lake Manyara National Park during a full-day game drive and get the chance to spot the unique famous tree-climbing lions. Spend the night in Africa Safari Karatu.

Day 3 : Explore the impressive 8th World Wonder

Ngorongoro Crater Flamingos
Guests having bush lunch at Ngorongoro Conservation area

Location: Karatu, Ngorongoro Conservation Area

Accommodation: Lodge, Lodge

Accommodation Name: Africa Safari Karatu

Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Nothing can prepare you for the breathtaking beauty of the Ngorongoro Crater. Visit the 8th World Wonder and enjoy a game drive in the Ngorongoro Crater. Spend the night at Africa Safari Karatu.

Day 4 : Safari Transfer and Lake Natron Adventure

Lake Natron Flamingos
Lake Natron Flamingos
Lake Natron Flamingos

Location: Lake Natron

Accommodation: Lodge, Lodge

Accommodation Name: Africa Safari Lake Natron

Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Today, you will enjoy a safari transfer to Lake Natron. Marvel at the unique pink hues of the lake and its surrounding landscapes. Check in at Africa Safari Lake Natron for an overnight stay, and enjoy the beautiful views of the lake and the volcano; the Ol Doinyo Lengai.

Day 5 : Visit the Hominid Footprints and enjoy a Ngare Sero Waterfall Walk

Ngare Sero waterfall

Location: Lake Natron

Accommodation: Lodge, LodgeLodge

Accommodation Name: Africa Safari Lake Natron

Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Today you will follow the footsteps of our ancestors, by visiting the Homonid footprints. Later, you can immerse yourself in the beauty of the Ngare Sero Waterfall Walk. This guided walk takes you through lush vegetation and along a trail to reach the Ngare Sero waterfall, where you will get the chance to take a refreshing swim. Spent another night at Africa Safari Lake Natron.

Day 6 : Lesser Flamingos and Pololeti Game Reserve adventure!

Cheetah in Serengeti National Park
Lion in Serengeti National Park
Spotted Hyena in Serengeti National Park

Location: Serengeti National Park

Accommodation: Lodge, Lodge

Accommodation Name: Africa Safari Maasai Boma

Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Join us for an enchanting Flamingo Walk, where Millions of Lesser Flamingos gracefully roam the waters of Lake Natron. Enjoy a half day game drive through the Pololeti Game Reserve. Driving through the Pololeti Game Reserve will allow you to observe a variety of species, including lions hunting, elephants roaming, buffalo grazing, galloping antelope, and more. You will spend the night at Africa Safari Maasai Boma, inspired by a traditional Maasai Boma.

Day 7 : Admire the endless plains and stunning savannah from Serengeti National Park

Africa Giraffe
Waterbuck in Serengeti National Park
Serengeti National Park hot air balloon Safari

Location: Serengeti National Park

Accommodation: Lodge, Lodge

Accommodation Name: Africa Safari Serengeti Ikoma

Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Enjoy a full-day game drive in the world-famous Serengeti National Park, with vast open plains and an abundance of wildlife as far as the eye can see, the Serengeti is a safari maker’s dreamland. Spend the night at Africa Safari Serengeti Ikoma.

Day 8 : Discover more of Serengeti

Guests in the Safari Jeep at Serengeti National Park during their Safari
wildebeest in Serengeti National Park
Africa Lion and Lioness

Location: Serengeti National Park

Accommodation: Lodge, Lodge

Accommodation Name: Africa Safari Serengeti Ikoma

Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Get to know Serengeti National Park inside and out and spend another day on safari in this beautiful and world-famous National Park! Take the chance to spot the big five, as the buffalo, elephant, giraffe, lion, hippo, and hyena are frequently sighted throughout the Serengeti. Spend the night at Africa Safari Serengeti Ikoma.

Day 9 : All good things end

Safari Jeep
Guests in the Safari Jeep

Location: Arusha, Seronera Airstrip, Serengeti National Park

Meals Included: Breakfast

Your safari adventure has come to an end. Today your driver guide will bring you to the Seronera Airstrip for your flight back to Arusha, where you will leave Tanzania with a camera full of pictures and a mind full of unforgettable memories.

What's Included

  • Accommodation

    Africa Safari Lake Manyara/ Africa Safari Karatu/ Africa Safari Lake Natron/ Africa Safari Maasai Boma/ Africa Safari Serengeti Ikoma

  • Fully Guided

    Fully Guided

  • Meals

    Full board

  • Transport

    Transport to/from destinations included as per itinerary.

  • other included

    Park fees Overnight Stays in unique accommodations based on Full Board Transport and driver guide

What's Not Included

  • Additional Services

  • Insurance

  • International Travel

  • Optional

    Tips

  • other excluded

    Tourism Development Levy of $1.50 pp/pn and village tax of $1.00 pp/pn, to be paid at check-in All personal expenses, drinks

Accommodation

Day 1-night stay at Africa Safari Lake Manyara
Day 2-3 nights stay at Africa Safari Karatu
Day 4-5nights stay at Africa Safari Lake Natron
Day 6-night stay at Africa Safari Maasai Boma
Day 7-8 nights stay at Africa Safari Serengeti Ikoma

Mode of Transport

Transport to/from destinations included as per itinerary.

Jeep

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Check out our Q&As

  • What is the tipping policy?

    Optional

  • Can you assist with pre or post tour accommodation?

    yes

  • Are airport transfers included in this tour?

    yes

  • Will I know the names and details of all the accommodation before I depart?

    yes

  • Are children permitted to take part in the tour?

    yes

  • Are the local guides on the tour English speaking?

    yes

  • What currencies are required for this tour?

    USD

  • Who will be my travelling companions on the tour?

    All our tours are private, which means your travelling companions will be the people you have booked the tour with together with our driver guide.

  • What documents will I receive before I travel?

    When you book a tour including flight tickets, you will receive the flight tickets before you travel.

  • Can I join the tour once it has departed?

    Unfortunately it is not possible to join the tour once it has already departed. But, our tours depart every single day!

  • What is the best time to travel to Tanzania and Zanzibar?

    Tanzania and Zanzibar know dry and rainy seasons. Each season knows its own beauty, making travelling to Tanzania and Zanzibar suitable all year round.

  • What happens if I need to change my holiday date once I’ve booked?

    When the date of the tour needs to be modified, kindly send us a message.

Reviews of this operator

Roro  

A great first safari experience!

11-Apr-2023

Great 8 days safari experience, saw all big 5s and some bonuses (3 cheetah encounters) in the rain season! Our guide Khalid is experienced and very knowledgeable, he answered all our questions about the animals and knows about the route very well, we can't imagine having this trip without him. I would highly recommend having a safari with Khalid. For accommodations, we stayed at 3 locations of the Africa Safari lodges, Lake Manyara, South Serengeti, and Serengeti Ikoma. All the staffs we have encountered were super nice and helpful and tried their best to meet our needs, kudos to the Africa Safari lodge staffs! ...more ...less

Ruth  

Invest in your memories

02-Apr-2023

We are now enjoying the second phase of our holiday, relaxing in Zanzibar for 7 nights after an 8 night safari on the mainland. We are a group of 6 friends and have all had the most wonderful time. Our special holiday was made even more special by our guide, Christopher. He looked after us like friends and made sure each one of us had the experience of a lifetime. We have felt thoroughly spoiled and cannot recommend Christopher highly enough. Wonderful. ...more ...less

Maureen T  

The best safari guide ever...

02-Apr-2023

Safari followed by beach resort. Personalised itinerary to suit our group of friends. Amazing staff at the lodges. Excellent food in all of them. One amazing safari guide...CHRISTOPHER! This is my 6th safari and 3rd one in Tanzania. We visited lake Maynara, Ngorongo crate, lake Natron and Serengeti. Without doubt Christopher is the best guide I've had the pleasure of meeting. His knowledge of wildlife and flora is outstanding. He made sure we saw the big 5 and so much more! Over 70 different bird species and even a Caracal, one of the rarest cats living in the Serengeti. Thank you Christopher. This is a trip I will always remember because of you. ...more ...less

Stuart E  

Amazing 8 day Safari… with an amazing guide

30-Mar-2023

My wife and I came with friends as a group of six. It was our first so we had no idea what to expect… Africa Safari was our chosen company for our tailor made Safari. They were excellent beforehand and throughout our whole trip. All the accommodation, staff and food has been fantastic. Our guide was Christopher… What an amazing guy and guide he is. I can honestly say that he really made the Safari something extra special for us. He looked after us so well and his knowledge of the areas, wildlife and flora is second to none. Thanks to Christopher we managed to see the top 5 as well as many, many other animals and around 100 species of birds. If we ever return to Tanzania for Safari, we will be requesting Christopher’s services. I can’t recommend him highly enough, he is a true asset to the company … we met as clients, but departed as friends. Thank you Africa Safari and massive thank you to Christopher…. Number 1 guide ...more ...less

Wouter  

Simply awesome

24-Apr-2023

Oh what a great experience did we have with our safari tour to Tarangire and Ngorongoro. We saw the big 5 in only two days and many more. Always helpfull and flexible guide who knows his stuff. Thankyou for the experience! Would definitely recommend.

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    Beach and Safari Holidays requires a minimum deposit of 25% or the full booking value, whichever is less, with the final balance not due until 28 days before departure.

  • Cancellation Policy

    We don't charge a cancellation fee, here is a summary of beach and safari holidays charges.

    Up to 60 days before tour starts: Forfeit 100% of deposit.

    At 30 days before tour starts: Forfeit 50% of booking price.

    At 15 days before tour starts: Forfeit 100% of booking price.

Tanzanian Grand Safari Expedition: From Elephants to Flamingos

9 Days Starting and ending in Arusha, Tanzania

Visiting: Arusha, Tarangire National Park, Lake Manyara, Karatu, Ngorongoro Conservation Area, Lake Natron, Serengeti National Park, Seronera Airstrip ...more ...less

Tour operator:

Beach and Safari Holidays

Tour code:

321B

Guide Type:

Fully Guided

Group size:

1 - 8

Physical rating:

Low

Age range:

0-99

Tour operated in:

English

Activities:

4WD, Sightseeing

From: $925 (USD)

NB: Prices correct on 06-Apr-2025 but subject to change.

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