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Absolute Tanzania

Arusha · Tarangire · Manyara · Ngorongoro · Serengeti 9 Days / 8 NightsBespoke · Live quote on request

The Journey

The complete Northern Tanzania circuit — every great park, the right number of nights in each.

The classical northern safari, executed without compromise: tree-climbing lions in Manyara, Tarangire's elephants, the Ngorongoro caldera, and a long four nights in the Serengeti following the migration.

Day by Day

A sample itinerary.

We use this as a canvas; the days will rearrange themselves around your interests, the season, and where the wildlife is.

Day 1

Welcome to Tanzania and Arusha

A warm welcome greets you at Kilimanjaro International Airport, where our representative awaits to escort you to Arusha Coffee Lodge, nestled among the rich green of a working coffee plantation.

Day 2

Arusha → Ngorongoro

After a hearty breakfast you will depart for Ngorongoro which is sited in the Great East African Rift Valley in northern Tanzania, the Ngorongoro Conservation Area includes the wondrous Ngorongoro Crater, home to the densest concentration of wild animals in Africa.

Day 3

Ngorongoro

After breakfast, you will depart with picnic lunch for a full day game drive to the Crater. You will see amazing and varied wildlife here including Elephant, Lion, Zebra, Wildebeest, Hyena, Flamingo, Warthog, Rhino and many other plains game except for Giraffe which you will find in the Conservation area.

Day 4

Ngorongoro → Serengeti

After breakfast you will be transferred to Lake Manyara for your flight to Serengeti. Serengeti National Park is known for its massive annual migration of wildebeest and zebra. Seeking new pasture, the herds move north from their breeding grounds in the grassy southern plains.

Day 5 and 6

Serengeti and Its Endless Plains

Over the next 2 days, your driver guide will plan lovely game drives, picnic lunches and activities for you so that you make the most of your time in Serengeti and ensure you get a Bespoke experience of the world’s greatest wilderness.

Day 7

Serengeti → Zanzibar

Early rise followed by breakfast, thereafter you will be transferred to the Airstrip for your flight to Zanzibar via Arusha. Zanzibar is an archipelago made up of Unguja and Pemba Islands, along with several islets.

Day 8 and 9

Zanzibar

A relaxed rise followed by a hearty breakfast thereafter two full days of total relaxation by the beach enjoying swimming and horde of activities such as snorkelling where you can come across the vibrant coral reefs of the Indian Ocean, home to a stunning variety of sea creatures, from colourful…

Day 10

Homebound

After breakfast, you will be transferred to Zanzibar Airport for your flight back home.

Journey Gallery

Through the lens.

A small selection of the lodges, landscapes, and wildlife you'll meet on this journey.

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What's Included

Your journey includes.

  • Arrival meet and assist and all airport transfers
  • Accommodation on Full board throughout your safari and Half Board in Arusha
  • Transportation in a 4×4 Safari Landcruiser with pop-up roof, ideal for game viewing, with a window seat for every person
  • Services of an English-speaking safari driver-guide
  • All activities as listed in the itinerary
  • Domestic Flight Lake Manyara – Serengeti – Arusha –  Zanzibar
  • All park entrance fees
  • All conservation fees
  • Complimentary drinking water and snack hamper in all vehicles
  • Safari cap, water bottle, and tote bag for everyone
  • Comprehensive tour documents and wildlife checklist

What's Not Included

Your journey excludes.

  • Any items of a personal nature such as drinks, tips, mineral water, laundry, telephones, extra meals etc.
  • Personal Travel or Trip cancellation insurance.
  • International Airfare.
  • Visa fees.

Live Quote

Priced for your dates,
not a brochure.

Rates change with the season, camp availability and the way you like to travel. Share your dates and party size, and a senior travel designer will send a live quote for Absolute Tanzania.

  • Live rates and availability from our partner camps and hotels
  • Your choice of hotel category, pace and private guides
  • An itemised proposal within 24 hours — no obligation

Begin Your Journey

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No automation, no junior planners. Every inquiry goes directly to a senior travel designer who will respond within 24 hours with a curated proposal and the next steps.

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