From CAD $6,309
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Independent Travel
Light
Rating
(14 reviews)
Experience Overview
The perfect private safari for the independent traveller. Tour the best-known wildlife parks in Tanzania in search of the "big five". Experience breathtaking views of East Africa's Great Rift Valley, the wide-open and endless Serengeti plains, and the wildlife haven of the Ngorongoro Crater. See phenomenal wildlife in its natural habitat while enjoying your evenings in comfortable accommodations. This is Tanzania at its best!
Highlights
- Search out and photograph diverse wildlife in Tanzania's best parks
- Get up-close-and-personal on a private safari
- Learn about the origins of humankind at the Olduvai Gorge Museum
- Meet the locals in Mto wa Mbu village
Trip Details
Product Code: 2962
Tour Type: Independent Travel
Accommodation: Moderate
Transport: 7-seat 4x4 safari vehicle.
Guide Language: English
Travel Styles:
Classic
Supplier Code: TDTSNC
Starts: Arusha, Tanzania
Finishes: Arusha, Tanzania
Duration: 4 days
Departures: Guaranteed
Physical rating:
Light
Includes
Activities
- Your G for Good Moment: Mto wa Mbu Community Visit and Lunch, Mto wa Mbu
- Olduvai Gorge Museum visit
- Serengeti National Park entrance and wildlife safari drives
- Ngorongoro Crater wildlife safari drive
- All transport between destinations and to/from included activities
Accommodation
- Mobile tented camp (2 nts), permanent tented camp (1 nt).
- 3 breakfasts, 4 lunches, 3 dinners
Transport
- 7-seat 4x4 safari vehicle.
Group Leader
- CEO (Chief Experience Officer) who is a certified safari guide/driver.
Price
Price per person: (Double Occupancy) CAD $6309 (CAD $1577 /day)
Itinerary
Day 1: Arusha/Serengeti National Park
With a stop at the historic archaeological site of the Olduvai Gorge, today's journey is through the Rift Valley to the vast plains of the Serengeti National Park. Enjoy the multitude of animal and bird life in the area as you search for the "big five" across the vast expanse of grassland.
Depart early from Arusha to travel across to the world famous Serengeti, one of Africa's premier national parks. Stop at the archaeological site of Olduvai Gorge en route, and continue on to your safari camp in the late afternoon. Enjoy the multitude of animal and bird life in the area as you search for the "big five" across the vast expanse of grassland.
As we drive through the Ngorongoro Conservation Area and on to the Serengeti National Park, en route you will begin to experience the sheer vastness of this territory, and marvel at the multitude of animal and bird life while cruising through this remarkable open territory. Spend 2 nights in the central Seronera area of the park.
Meals included: Lunch,Dinner
Exclusive inclusions: Transport - Get a better view and take better snapshots aboard this off-road ride with a pop-up top.Activity - The Olduvai Gorge is a steep ravine in the Great Rift Valley of Tanzania. It is one of the world’s most important paleoanthropological sites. Beginning in 1931, excavations by Louis Leakey revealed evidence of early man dating back nearly 2 million years. Visit the Olduvai museum and see bone fossils and fragments of ancient stone tools. This UNESCO World Heritage site provides an intriguing glimpse into the origin and evolution of man in these Serengeti Plains of Africa.Activity - This is the reason you came to Africa. Charge your camera, grab your binoculars, and set out on safari. Your eagle-eyed driver will keep an eye out for wildlife – buffaloes, elephants, lions, wildebeests, zebras, and more. Tanzania’s Serengeti tends to be less crowded than some of Kenya’s reserves, so enjoy the scenery, the vast expanse of the grasslands, the play of light and shadow, and the up-close look at wild Africa.Accommodation - Serengeti Tortilis Camps
Day 2: Serengeti National Park
Embark on a morning wildlife safari drive in our compact safari 4x4, with a pop-up roof for optimal wildlife observation. Opt to take a sunrise balloon safari.
Meals included: Breakfast,Lunch,Dinner
Exclusive inclusions: Transport - Get a better view and take better snapshots aboard this off-road ride with a pop-up top.Activity - This is the reason you came to Africa. Charge your camera, grab your binoculars, and set out on safari. Your eagle-eyed driver will keep an eye out for wildlife – buffaloes, elephants, lions, wildebeests, zebras, and more. Tanzania’s Serengeti tends to be less crowded than some of Kenya’s reserves, so enjoy the scenery, the vast expanse of the grasslands, the play of light and shadow, and the up-close look at wild Africa.Accommodation - Serengeti Tortilis Camps
Day 3: Serengeti National Park/Ngorongoro Crater
Depart early and enjoy a full day wildlife safari drive in the Serengeti and Ngorongoro Crater, a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
After an early breakfast, depart camp and drive through the Serengeti to the Ngorongoro Conservation Area and crater, enjoying a full day of wildlife viewing.
The rich pasture and permanent water of the crater floor supports a resident population of more than 20,000 to 25,000 large mammals. They are not confined by the crater walls, and can leave freely; they stay because conditions are favorable. Since most of the crater floor is grassland, grazing animals dominate: zebra, gazelles, buffalo, eland, and warthogs.
The swamp and forest provide additional resources for hippos, some of Tanzania's last remaining black rhinos, giant-tusked elephants, waterbucks, reedbucks and bushbucks, baboons, and vervet monkeys.
All these animals in turn support large predators such as the lion and leopard, and scavengers such as hyenas and jackals.
Meals included: Breakfast,Lunch,Dinner
Exclusive inclusions: Transport - Get a better view and take better snapshots aboard this off-road ride with a pop-up top.Activity - Set the alarm and prepare for an early start to see the wonders of the Ngorongoro Crater. Here you’ll see Maasai herdsmen in the morning mist. Your driver/guide will take you down into the crater and to all the best spots to view wildlife. Spot zebra, gazelles, buffaloes, and warthogs. The swamp and forest are home to hippos, rhinos, elephants, baboons, and monkeys. Keep your eyes peeled and camera ready to capture a pride of lions or a lone leopard walking along the crater floor.Accommodation - Pembeni Africa Lodge
Day 4: Ngorongoro/Arusha
Morning visit to Mto wa Mbu village with a traditional lunch and afternoon drive to Arusha.
You will be dropped off at your Arusha Hotel or at the Arusha domestic airport.
Meals included: Breakfast,Lunch
Exclusive inclusions: Transport - Get a better view and take better snapshots aboard this off-road ride with a pop-up top.Activity - Take part in a cultural walk to learn about life in this East African town. Mto wa Mbu has attracted some 18,000 residents from 120 different tribes. During the two-hour tour, visit the community's local market, go right to the farmer's fields, see how huts are constructed, and meet artisans in their shops.
Afterwards, sit down with our new friends and enjoy a traditional lunch of meat and plantains.
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Tour Operator
G Adventures
G Adventures, founded in 1990 by Bruce Poon Tip, is a global adventure travel company specializing in small-group tours that emphasize authentic, sustainable, and culturally immersive experiences. Originally launched as GAP Adventures (“Great Adventure People”), the company pioneered the concept of community-driven travel by offering affordable trips that connect travelers with local communities while minimizing environmental impact. Today, G Adventures operates in more than 100 countries, offering a wide range of itineraries across themes such as active adventures, wildlife, wellness, family, and National Geographic–partnered tours, while maintaining a strong commitment to responsible tourism and social enterprise through its Planeterra Foundation.
In Business Since 1990
Reviews
Lana L. - Traveled, August 2023
It exceeded all my expectations expectation! Driver/guide (Claus) was superb! He took great care to make sure we had everything we needed! Accommodations were excellent , service was great, food was very good
Source: Tour operator Submitted: 09/03/2023
Connie S. - Traveled, August 2023
This trip was beyond my expectations all around!
Source: Tour operator Submitted: 09/03/2023
Nicholas T. - Traveled, October 2023
The trip was great - itinerary was as described, accom was better than expected, guide was very knowledgeable and adapted to our interests.
Source: Tour operator Submitted: 10/05/2023
Matthew B. - Traveled, September 2023
Overall, everything was trim and our agenda was met with diligence and care
Source: Tour operator Submitted: 10/03/2023
Jennifer W. - Traveled, September 2023
I didn't take a camera - so taking the photo and ticking the it off 'the top 5' list was not really important. I would have preferred to stay with the animals longer to observe their behaviour.
Source: Tour operator Submitted: 09/26/2023
Jonathan M. - Traveled, June 2023
well organized. experience
Source: Tour operator Submitted: 06/07/2023
Adrian P. - Traveled, March 2023
Everything was GREAT!
Source: Tour operator Submitted: 03/05/2023
Michael O. - Traveled, December 2023
December 25 Great staff, great accommodation, amazing experience!!!
Source: Tour operator Submitted: 12/25/2023
Taru H. - Traveled, November 2023
The total care of me by my driver and guide Claus.
Source: Tour operator Submitted: 11/24/2023
Douglas C. - Traveled, October 2023
Clause. He did a great job of finding every animal I wanted to see. He was an excellent guide. Gave me background on lakes, animals, birds and answered any questions I had.
Source: Tour operator Submitted: 10/29/2023
William C. - Traveled, September 2023
We chose G Adventures for our African safari and loved itall thoseweencountered where polite and helpful Accomadations where outstanding and game veiwing was great, Maybe one day we might return for a longer trip.
Source: Tour operator Submitted: 10/03/2023
Nancy C. - Traveled, September 2023
We had a wonderful time. Our guide was terrific (Marki) and there are no words to describe the excitement and enjoyment we had during our time in Tanzania. The people who served us were friendly, helpful and so welcoming.
Source: Tour operator Submitted: 10/03/2023
Mary C. - Traveled, September 2023
It was the best tour we have went on. We enjoyed everything about it.
Source: Tour operator Submitted: 10/03/2023
Robert C. - Traveled, September 2023
We had a great experience and a great guide.
Source: Tour operator Submitted: 10/03/2023
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