Compare Essence of Tanzania Safari by Rothschild Safaris vs Tanzania: The Serengeti & Beyond with Serengeti extended stay by Globus
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| Duration | 9 days | 11 days |
| Price From | $ 6,446 | $ 5,989 |
| Price Per Day | $ 716 | $ 544 |
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| Trip Style | Private guided tour | Small group tour |
| Lodging Level | Luxury | Standard |
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| Flights & Transport | Ground transport included | No |
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The Best Tanzania Safari begins at the Arusha Coffee Plantation Lodge, at the foot of Mt. Meru. After breakfast, the following day you are off on a flight to Tarangire National Park where you settle into Swala Camp. Enjoy game drives as well as a Safari by moonlight and walking with an armed guide before driving west towards the Ngorongoro Highlands and Entamanu Camp surrounded by mountains. The Ngorongoro Crater is an iconic African sight before you move on by plane to the Serengeti before you return to Arusha for your flight home. |
Featuring exhilarating game drives through grasslands, woodlands, and swamplands—plus distinctive safari lodges and tented camps that blend into the living landscape, this Africa vacation was designed for those who like to take a walk—or a nap—on the wild side. Game drives through Tarangire, Lake Manyara, and Serengeti National Parks—as well as the vast, volcanic Ngorongoro Crater—offer an opportunity for up-close views of the “Big 5” (lion, leopard, elephant, rhino, and Cape buffalo) as well as countless other majestic creatures. As you explore these mesmerizing parks, prepare to see zebra grazing, hippo bathing, elephants trumpeting and, if luck is on your side, cheetah sprinting. Marvel at Maasai Warriors jumping in celebration of life. There’s lots to fall in love with on this timeless Tanzania safari, including morning mimosas and sundowner drinks in the bush to quench your thirst for knowledge and adventure. Stay a little longer in the spectacular Serengeti including four additional guided game drives with an expert Driver/Guide. |
Day 1: Arusha
Welcome to Africa and the best Tanzania Safari. Transfer to the Arusha Coffee Lodge, built around a plantation home from the early 1900’s and beautiful, sprawling coffee fields. Enjoy dinner and overnight.
Day 2:Tarangire National Park Day and Night Game Drive
After breakfast, your flight takes you into Tarangire National Park, famous for it’s impressive elephant migration and high concentration of game around the Tarangire River during the dry season. After settling into Swala Camp, set out on your first game drive in Africa. After a restful afternoon, you leave camp again at dusk for an exciting evening game drive. Search for the rarely seen, nocturnal animals. This is one of the few places in northern Tanzania where you can enjoy a safari by moonlight. At night, you may encounter an African wild cat, the elusive leopard or feel the round eyes of a bushbaby peering down at you as the moon rises into the sky. Return to camp for dinner and overnight.
Day 3: Walking in Tarangire National Park and Game Drive
Rise early this morning with a hot cup of coffee and set out for an early morning game drive. You’ll be met in the bush with one of the most perfect ends to thrilling game drive; a hot breakfast. Later this afternoon you will set out on foot to explore the grassland around camp in one of the most secluded areas of the park. An armed guide will accompany you and explain animal behaviour whilst tracking a variety of game. You may encounter zebra, waterbuck, impala, ostrich, elephant as well as a number of birds. Return to camp for dinner and overnight.
Day 4: Ngorongoro Highlands
After breakfast, drive west towards the Ngorongoro Highlands and Entamanu Camp. En-route stop off at Lake Manyara National Park for a game drive through the park with a picnic lunch. Arrive at Entamanu mid-afternoon in time for High Tea. Enjoy the breathtaking views of Empakai, Olmoti, and OlDonyo Lengai Mountains as well as the spectacular bird life right in camp. After a busy day, savor a delightful evening in camp mingling with other travelers from around the globe, over dinner.
Day 5: Full day Game Drive Ngorongoro Crater
Set out early for the nearby Ngorongoro Crater by safari vehicle. The crater is a huge volcanic caldera formed about 2.5 million years ago when a giant volcano exploded and collapsed in on itself. Here you can view the Big 5 in high concentration with the stunning backdrop of crater walls. Enjoy a gourmet picnic lunch on the crater floor. Return to Entamanu for dinner and overnight.
Day 6: Bush Plane to Serengeti, High Tea and Afternoon Game Drive
After breakfast, hop on a bush plane for a quick flight to Serengeti Safari Camp. Arrive in time for lunch, siesta, high tea and then head out on an afternoon game drive. As this is a seasonal mobile safari camp, the camp is set up in the best possible location for prime wildlife viewing (oftentimes right from camp). Return to camp for dinner and overnight.
Day 7: Full day Migration Experience in the Serengeti
Today, head out with a guide and packed picnic lunch for a full day exploring the Serengeti plains. Move as quickly or as leisurely as you would like in your private safari vehicle. This is a fabulous opportunity to see the great wildebeest and zebra migration, large herds of plains game and the highest concentrate of predators in Africa. Return to camp for dinner and overnight.
Day 8: Early Morning Game Drive in Serengeti, High Tea, Afternoon Game Drive
This morning, rise early and set out as the sun begins to rise. This is the time of day when the wildlife is most active. Return to camp for a full breakfast and spend the afternoon relaxing in the shade, reading a good book. After high tea, set out for one final game drive in the Serengeti, stopping to watch the sun set with cocktails and appetizers.
Day 9: Travel Home
Enjoy the final moments of the best Tanzania safari, then fly back to Arusha and connect to your international flight home.
Day 1: ARRIVE IN ARUSHA, TANZANIA
Jambo, TanzaniaWelcome to Arusha, gateway to your dream safari. Hotel rooms are avaiable for mid-afternoon check-in.
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Day 2: ARUSHA–TARANGIRE NATIONAL PARK
Ancient Baobabs AwaitDrive to Tarangire National Park, where baobab and acacia trees dot the landscape. The TarangireRiver provides the park a permanent water source, which makes for great game viewing year round. This is highlighted by a large population of elephants. After lunch at your lodge embark on your first exciting game drive.
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Day 3: TARANGIRE
Tantalizing TarangireRise early for a morning game drive including an exclusive [LF] bush breakfast. Be sure to watch for giraffe, zebra, Cape buffalo, and much more. Free time at your lodge before an afternoon game drive. (Breakfast,Lunch,Dinner)
LOCAL FAVORITEBREAKFAST IN THE BUSH As part of your morning game drive, you’ll be treated to a classic safari tradition of the bush breakfast in Africa’s unmatched landscapes. Reminisce about Africa’s early explorers as you sip mimosas in pampered style in the heart of the wild.
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Day 4: TARANGIRE–LAKE MANYARA NATIONAL PARK
Forest Foray & Views on ViewsDrive to Lake Manyara National Park, a small, ecologically diverse park with groundwater forests, grassy plains, and the alkaline Lake Manyara. The park is also home to the world’s largest concentration of baboon. Watch for these mischievous primates, giraffe, hippo, and more on your afternoon game drive. Sundowner drinks are served at a scenic viewpoint.
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TOUR HIGHLIGHTSUNDOWNER DRINKS This evening, as the sun sets, savor a memorable happy hour in the bush with spectacular views over Lake Manyara!
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Day 5: LAKE MANYARA–KARATU–NGORONGORO CONSERVATION AREA
Through Farmlands to the Craters EdgeFree time this morning before a short drive to Karatu, where coffee farms dot the outer slopes of Ngorongoron Crater. Here, visit a [LF] local primary school followed by lunch at beautiful Gibb’s Farm. Continue to your lodge located on the rim of the crater.
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LOCAL FAVORITECLASS IS IN SESSION Visit a local primary school to meet the children and learn about the educational system in rural Tanzania.FREE TIMEEXPLORE MORE Visit a local village to learn about life in rural Tanzania. Optional excursions are available for purchase at MyGlobus.
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Day 6: NGORONGORO
Into Africa’s EdenDescend into the crater for a full-day game drive. Ngorongoro Crater is technically a caldera—the world’s largest unflooded one, at more than 2,000 feet deep with a floor covering over 102 square miles. Game viewing here is fantastic, as most of the animals stay in this area year round, affording the opportunity to see lion, hyena, hippo, elephant, as well as the best chance to see the rare black rhinoceros. Enjoy an exclusive [LF] bush lunch served in the crater.
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LOCAL FAVORITECRATER CATERING Because of the time it takes to descend into and ascend out of the crater it’s normal to eat lunch in the crater. While standard fare is a typical box lunch, Globus guests enjoy exclusive, freshly prepared lunch served beneath a grove of Acacia trees!
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Day 7: NGORONGORO–SERENGETI NATIONAL PARK
On the Endless PlainsDrive to Serengeti National Park, Tanzania’s largest and most famous park. The Serengeti covers an area of roughly 5,700 square miles, the name comes from the Maasai word siringit, meaning “endless plains.” Enjoy lunch at your tented camp followed by an afternoon game drive with the chance to see the big cats—lion, leopard, and cheetah—as well as an abundance of other animals, including the Nile crocodile, giraffe, gazelle, and eland. With some luck you may even spot something much rarer, like a caracal, a beautiful cat with distinctive ears.
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TOUR HIGHLIGHTCAMP IN THE SERENGETI Retreat to the exclusive camp in the glades of the Serengeti National Park. Modern tents with spacious private terraces, guided nature walks, cooking classes, and massage services complement your game drives with this memorable highlight of your safari experience.
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Day 8: SERENGETI
Serengeti SerendipityContinue your exploration during morning and afternoon game drives. Home to the annual Great Migration of wildebeest and zebra, the Serengeti is great for game viewing year round. Tonight, join a [LF] farewell dinner in the bush featuring a traditional Maasai dance performance.
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LOCAL FAVORITECULTURAL TREASURES The Maasai people bring a history of rich culture tied to this wilderness known as the Cradle of Life. Your special farewell dinner in the bush includes a traditional Maasai dance performance celebrating their ancient culture woven amid the majestic wildlife and nature. The perfect ending to a spectacular safari adventure.
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Day 9: SERENGETI NATIONAL PARK
In the Safari SwingContinue to explore this UNESCO World Heritage Site on morning and afternoon game drives with your expert Driver/Guide. Enjoy time to relax at your camp between game drives.
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Day 10: SERENGETI
Wildest DreamsFall under the spell of the magical menagerie of the Serengeti—a wildlife lover’s dream destination—on morning and afternoon game drives.
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TOUR HIGHLIGHTGAME ON! Continue your Serengeti adventure with morning and afternoon game drives. Keep an eye out for lion, wildebeest, zebra, and a host of other majestic and fascinating creatures who call this magical ecosystem home.
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Day 11: SERENGETI–ARUSHA
A Serengeti Send Off Embark on a final game drive before flying back to Arusha, where a day room is reserved for your convenience. Schedule departing flights after 5 pm.
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