Classic Tanzania & Cultural Safari

A trip that strikes the perfect balance between wildlife, scenery, and culture. An opportunity to experience Tanzania's best safari destinations and learn about the local way of life with the Datoga pastoralists and Hadzabe hunter-gatherers.
10 Days
$6,825

Classic Tanzania & Cultural Safari - 10 - $6,825

Trip Summary and Itinerary Map

Trip Summary

Day 1-2: Rivertrees Country Inn, Arusha

Day 2-4: Kirurumu Tarangire Lodge, Tarangire National Park

Day 4-5: Kirurumu Manyara Lodge, Lake Manyara National Park

Day 5-7: Kisima Ngeda Camp, Lake Eyasi

Day 7-10: Kirurumu Serengeti North Camp, Northern Serengeti

Landmarks potentially visited on Classic Tanzania & Cultural Safari

Itinerary

The itinerary below is designed to give you an overview of the route. Get in touch with our team for a full travel itinerary, or to create a tailor-made trip.

Day 1-2: Arrival at Kilimanjaro International Airport, transfer to Arusha

Arrival at Kilimanjaro International Airport. Note: We have a dedicated flight partner in the US who can help you find and book the best international flights for you. 

On arrival, you will be met and transferred to your lodge, settling in after your flights. 

Overnight: Rivertrees Country Inn (1 night)

Day 2-4: Tarangire National Park

After breakfast, you'll depart for the Tarangire National Park. You'll enjoy a game drive with a picnic lunch inside the park. Late afternoon, head to your tented lodge, settling before dinner. 

Overnight: Kirurumu Tarangire Lodge (2 nights)

Day 3: Tarangire National Park

You have a full day to enjoy game viewing in Tarangire. You'll have a private vehicle to explore, either having lunch in the lodge or taking a picnic lunch out for a full day. 

Day 4-5: Lake Manyara National Park

Following breakfast, you'll drive to Lake Manyara National Park for a game drive in this beautiful park. Head to your lodge late afternoon, perched on the escarpment looking over the Great Rift Valley. 

Overnight: Kirurumu Manyara Lodge (1 night)

Day 5-7: Ngorongoro Crater

After breakfast, you'll continue your experience in the Ngorongoro Highlands with a game drive to the Ngorongoro Crater. You'll descend to the floor of the crater for a game drive and picnic lunch. In the afternoon, return to the crater rim and drive to your remote cultural lodge, arriving with time to settle in before dinner. 

Overnight: Kisima Ngeda Camp (2 nights)

Day 6: Ngorongoro Highlands

Today you'll be fully immersed in the local culture. 

Day 7-10: Serengeti National Park

Following breakfast, you'll return to the Manyara region to the airstrip and board a light aircraft flight to the northern Serengeti plains. You'll be taken to your camp for lunch, before setting off on an afternoon game drive. Dinner will be back in camp. 

Overnight: Kirurumu Serengeti North Camp (3 nights)

Day 8-9: Serengeti National Park

Spend two days enjoying shared morning and afternoon game drives in this world-renowned wildlife area. 

Day 10: Return Home

After breakfast, you'll be transferred to the airstrip and board a light aircraft flight to Arusha. You'll be taken for lunch at a local restaurant, before being transferred to the Kilimanjaro International Airport in time for your onward flight arrangements (flights to be booked after 5pm). We hope you will be leaving Tanzania with some incredible memories and photos of your time in Tanzania. 

Prices and Inclusions

Price per person: $6,825 USD

Prices are per person based on two people travelling together during 2024 high season (July - October). Prices for 2025 may differ. 

No Price Shock Guarantee

Unlike other travel companies, we don't put misleading 'from' prices on our trips. All of the trips on our website are priced at 2024 high season rates which means the price can only go down, not up. Prices for 2025 may differ. 

Limited Spaces Available

We create a maximum of 30 new trips per month. Please enquire about availability.

Simple Booking Process

  1. Talk to our team to discuss this trip or plan a tailor-made itinerary.
  2. Once you're happy, we'll take a 30% deposit to confirm your trip.
  3. The balance will be due 70 days before you travel.

Flexible Payment Options

  • Bank or wire transfers ✔️
  • Visa & Mastercard accepted ✔️
  • Pay in instalments ✔️

Includes

All Brilliant trips include:

  • Experienced safari guides
  • All domestic/internal flights
  • All road transfers and airport pickups/drop-offs
  • All accommodation as per the itinerary (accommodation can be amended based on budget and preferences)
  • Fees for guides/scouts/drivers/cooks
  • All entrance and park fees
  • Fees for all activities as per the program
  • Shared or private daily game drives (depending on your route and preferences, please enquire for more details)
  • Meal plan full board unless specified otherwise
  • Select local brand drinks on safari
  • AMREF Flying Doctors Cover
  • Conservation charge

You'll also get...

  • Brilliant Africa’s Bucket List Safari System: work one-on-one with a dedicated specialist with decades of experience in East Africa. We'll help you cut through the noise, navigate the thousands of options, design the trip that's right for you and have confidence you'll get what you expect (results in 98% 5* reviews)⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 
  • Highest-rated African travel company on Trustpilot: so you know you'll be in safe hands with our team.  
  • Ground Support Team: our local ground team are on hand to help if you ever need support during your trip. 
  • Dedicated Pre-Travel Support: access to a dedicated customer support specialist to help you with all of your pre-travel questions and help you prepare for the adventure of a lifetime. 
  • Get Me To Africa Flight Package: we'll connect you with our flight specialist who will find and book the right international flights on your behalf*
  • Personalised Guest Portal & Mobile App: access to your individual guest portal, including video guides to common questions, and everything you need to know to prepare for your African adventure.
  • WhatsApp Contacts: your local support team will be easily contactable via WhatsApp.   
  • Safety Briefing: 1:1 consultations with our specialists to answer any of your questions about safety when travelling in Africa. 
  • Done-With-You Visa Service: we’ll send you step-by-step video guides on how to apply for your visas and required travel documents, saving you hours of time, stress and headaches.

*For customers based in the US only. 

'Life Happens' Postponement Guarantee

If life gets in the way and you need to postpone your trip, we won't charge any fees to postpone your trip and your deposit will be applied to the postponed trip. T&Cs apply, enquire for details. 

No Price Shock Guarantee

Unlike other travel companies, we don't put misleading 'from' prices on our trips. All of the trips on our website are priced at 2024 high season rates which means the price can only go down, not up. Prices for 2025 may differ. 

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