From CAD $2,975
Guarantee
Small Group
Light
Rating
(16 reviews)
Experience Overview
Take an East African road trip and spend nine days searching for wildlife among Tanzania’s incredible scenery, from the remote Usambara Mountains to the vast expanse of the Serengeti. Go on game drives in search of lions, elephants and rhinos, and experience small-town life during village stays, crafting and cooking sessions. This overland adventure is all about being as close to nature and wildlife as possible – camping in the wild, watching animals you’ve only ever seen on TV in the flesh and going without wi-fi most nights.
Highlights
- Explore the Serengeti, a wildlife arena like no other, and look for lions, leopards, elephants and giraffes in this iconic park.
- Learn to prepare a Swahili dish, crafting and learning about village life in Mto wa Mbu.
- Take a mind-blowing safari across the floor of the Ngorongoro Crater in an open-roof 4WD vehicle for a chance to see endangered black rhinoceros.
- Embark on a hike through the Usambara Mountains to the Irente viewpoint, then stop at a farm on the way back for a picnic lunch.
- Tour a local coffee farm in Karatu village to see the innovative farming practices from the locals, then tuck into a traditional dinner cooked by a local Tanzanian family in their home.
Trip Details
Product Code: 3171
Tour Type: Small Group
Accommodation: Basic
Transport: Overland vehicle,4x4 Safari Vehicle
Guide Language: English
Travel Styles:
Overland Expedition
Supplier Code: YXOQ
Starts: Stone Town / Bagamoyo, Kenya
Finishes: Nairobi, Kenya
Duration: 9 days
Departures: Guaranteed
Physical rating:
Light
Includes
Meals: Breakfasts (8), Lunch (7), Dinner (8)Accommodation: Camping (with basic facilities) (2 nights),Camping (with facilities) (6 nights)
Price
Price per person: (Double Occupancy) CAD $2975 (CAD $331 /day)
Itinerary
Jambo! Welcome to Zanzibar. Your African adventure begins in Stone Town, Zanzibar’s Old Town. Meet your tour leader and travel group at an 11 am welcome meeting at your hotel. After, catch the ferry to Dar es Salaam. Then board your overland vehicle (and meet your driver and cook) and take the short drive to your camp at Bagamoyo, a lovely spot by the beach.
Accommodation:
- Camping (with facilities) (Number of Nights: 1)
Travel into the remote Usambara Mountains (approximately 7 hours). This unspoilt area of Tanzania attracts very few tourists, making it the perfect place to soak in your surroundings. The forests stretch across the mountains and are ideal for easy hikes and guided walks. You base is the old German colony of Lushoto, where you’ll stay on the grounds of one of the earliest hotels in Africa.
Accommodation:
- Camping (with facilities) (Number of Nights: 1)
Today, explore the beautiful Usambara Mountains and experience this area’s gentle hospitality on a visit to some of its small communities. From your base, hike to the gorgeous Irente viewpoint. It's best to pack some water and snacks in a day pack for this trip. On your way back, visit a local cultural project based at Irente farm and enjoy a locally prepared lunch.
Included Activities:
- Irente - Lushoto hike
- Irente - Local lunch
Accommodation:
- Camping (with facilities) (Number of Nights: 1)
Today, journey from the scenic Usambara Mountains to Arusha. While there are no planned activities, enjoy the drive through Tanzania's picturesque landscapes as you make your way to the bustling gateway to the northern safari circuit. Upon arrival at your campsite on the outskirts of town, unwind and settle in for a restful evening and prepare for the adventures ahead.
Accommodation:
- Camping (with facilities) (Number of Nights: 1)
After breakfast this morning, head to Karatu, the gateway to the Ngorongoro Crater. Here, you'll hike through the Ngorongoro Reserve Forest to Elephant Caves and the Endoro waterfalls along the way. Rich with calcium, the Elephant Caves got their name as elephants would come here and break off pieces of rock, eating the dust to receive important minerals. Today's trek, accompanied by an expert local guide and armed ranger, is the perfect way to stretch your legs after a few days of overland travel. You'll hike through Ngorongoro rainforest as your local guide explains the ins and outs of the area here and points out interesting animal tracks and footprints. Marvel at the wild landscape and spot beautiful birdlife as you walk. After, head to Karatu village for a tour of the local coffee farm. Here, you'll see the innovative farming practices from the locals and learn about the farming activities that sustain the coffee, bean, maize, banana, soya and pea crops. Tonight, enjoy a traditional dinner with a local Tanzanian family in their home, who will cook you a few different dishes to try. Learn about the local culture with educational stories from a locally trained guide. What a night!
Included Activities:
- Ngorongoro Forest - Elephant Cave Trek
- Karatu - Home-Cooked Dinner
- Karatu - Coffee Farm Tour
Accommodation:
- Camping (with facilities) (Number of Nights: 1)
Get up early, put your camping and personal gear into a six-person jeep and head out for an excursion into the Serengeti via the Ngorongoro Crater. Enjoy a safari in the crater, spending between 3 and 4 hours exploring this perfectly intact volcanic crater. Watch for black rhinos, lions, leopards, elephants, impalas, zebras and hippos. Next, move on to the open plains of the Serengeti. Green after the rains, brown and burnt in the dry season, this is perhaps the quintessential image of Africa – the home of thousands of hoofed animals and fierce predators. Your campsite is within the Serengeti itself, so listen out for the sounds of nocturnal animals as you drift off to sleep.
Included Activities:
- Ngorongoro Crater - 4x4 Game Drive
- Serengeti National Park - Morning 4WD Safari
Accommodation:
- Camping (with basic facilities) (Number of Nights: 1)
Wake at dawn and embark on a game drive. You will head out while the animals are at their most active, then go back to camp for brunch at around 11 am. After spending the middle of the day relaxing, just like the animals do, head out again as the day begins to cool. You'll return from this second game drive in time for dinner. There's also the option today of a balloon ride over the park (in place of a portion of the morning game drive). If you have pre-booked this activity you will be picked up before dawn and driven to the launch site. After a safety briefing, you will glide through the dawn, sometimes at tree height, which provides amazing photo opportunities. After landing, you'll be treated to a five-star bush breakfast, then be returned to your camp.
Optional Activities:
- Serengeti National Park - Balloon Ride (from price) (800 USD)
Accommodation:
- Camping (with basic facilities) (Number of Nights: 1)
Rise with the sun and enjoy another game drive as you leave the Serengeti in your dust. Jump back into your overland vehicle and head for Mto wa Mbu.
After setting up camp, we'll take a guided stroll through the farming areas, local homes and farmlands, getting to know the local community and their way of life. Later, we'll enjoy a scrumptious locally prepared dinner in town.
Included Activities:
- Mto Wa Mbu - Village walk & local dinner
Accommodation:
- Camping (with facilities) (Number of Nights: 1)
Set off early and cross the Kenyan border then continue to Nairobi. You'll be dropped at the finishing point hotel in Nairobi where your trip ends. If you'd like to stay longer, just speak to your booking agent.
Optional Activities:
- Nairobi - Nairobi by Night Urban Adventure (76 USD)
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Tour Operator
Intrepid Travel
Intrepid Travel is a global adventure travel company, dedicated to providing sustainable, experience-rich travel opportunities. They’ve been the leader in ethical, small-group travel since 1989 - taking people around the world for more than 30 years. They’re the world’s largest travel B Corporation - dedicated to being the best travel company for the world. In 2002, they established The Intrepid Foundation so their travellers could make a lasting impact on the communities they had visited. Although Intrepid Travel absorbs all administrative costs of The Intrepid Foundation, they are separate legal entities, allowing The Intrepid Foundation to grow independently. Intrepid Travel is made up of a collection of tour operator brands and 28 destination management companies all united by one vision: To change the way we all see the world.
In Business Since 1989
Reviews
Alison - Traveled, February 2023
An outstanding Intrepid team and great itinerary made this a fantastic trip with a great variety of activities. Highlights were the Ngorangoro crater and Serengetti.
Source: Tour operator Submitted: 02/28/2023
Rosie - Traveled, February 2023
I had the most amazing holiday. The resort in Zanzibar was fabulous. Great start to the trip. The animals I saw in the Serengeti and Ngorongong Crater are out of this world. The hot air balloon ride over the Serengeti is a must. You won’t regret it….. thank you intrepid…
Source: Tour operator Submitted: 02/23/2023
Dylan - Traveled, February 2023
If you’re reading this review and weighing whether or not to go, just do it! This is a once in a lifetime kind of trip. It was just magical. Trust me you will not regret anything. The staff were amazing, the sights were unreal, and the people (fellow travelers) I now consider very good friends. The crew leader even helped me plan further travel arrangements as I was staying in Kenya after the end of this trip. We saw the big 5 and so much more. Definitely bucket list trip for sure!
Source: Tour operator Submitted: 02/24/2023
Erin - Traveled, February 2023
This was a wonderful experience of the culture and nature of Tanzania!
Source: Tour operator Submitted: 02/24/2023
Ari-An - Traveled, December 2023
This was the trip of a lifetime. Intrepid's guides did an incredible job. I left knowing more about East Africa and the many species of animals found there. Nash was incredible. Fully recommend this trip. Full. Freaking. Send.
Source: Tour operator Submitted: 01/19/2023
Kay - Traveled, October 2023
A excellent trip with the best crew ever. Mambo, Chalo & Kawaya are incredibly passionate, organised and a real family. Glory's tour in Mto wa Mbu was very good. Asante sana kaka!
Source: Tour operator Submitted: 10/29/2023
William - Traveled, September 2023
A well-designed itinerary, good accommodation and overland camping equipment, and guides who went out of their way to ensure a good trip.
Source: Tour operator Submitted: 10/09/2023
Selda - Traveled, September 2023
Source: Tour operator Submitted: 10/25/2023
Gemma - Traveled, September 2023
This trip was AMAZING! It was built into our 36 day trip, Johannesburg to Kenya. We saw all of the Big 5, plus the cheetah and leopard!! We white water rafted in Victoria Falls, canoed next to elephants in the Okavango Delta and camped in the Serengeti amongst lions and hyenas. I would Highly recommend this trip!!
Source: Tour operator Submitted: 09/30/2023
Phillip - Traveled, September 2023
We really enjoyed our Intrepid trip. We will not hesitate to recommend the camping trips to friends. We are both retired, but as long as you are reasonably fit and enthusiastic you will have no problems, particularly with the support offered by the crew. Other travellers were also energetic, friendly and supportive of each other (which might vary from trip to trip, but suspect that it is generally the case for people taking a trip of this nature).
Source: Tour operator Submitted: 09/30/2023
Orly - Traveled, August 2023
We would 100% recommend Intreprid after the 10/10 experience we had on our trip. The places selected were very intentional, the leaders were outstanding and the nature was a 10/10.
Source: Tour operator Submitted: 08/28/2023
Ashley - Traveled, July 2023
My first Intrepid adventure did not disappoint! Perfect way to take a solo Safari, see so much of the country and meet amazing travel companions and crew from around the world.
Source: Tour operator Submitted: 07/22/2023
Paul - Traveled, May 2023
Amazing trip & Amazing crew. Great experience all round!
Source: Tour operator Submitted: 06/03/2023
Adrian - Traveled, November 2023
An excellent trip with lots of game drive time in the Serengeti. The team on the ground were excellent and really made the whole trip stress free and fun
Source: Tour operator Submitted: 12/08/2023
Jennifer - Traveled, November 2023
Tanzania is an amazing country and this trip showcases many of the jewels in its crown. An amazing trip!
Source: Tour operator Submitted: 12/03/2023
Devi - Traveled, September 2023
Just a magical experience which is hard to transalate into words. You just have to go live it!
Source: Tour operator Submitted: 10/04/2023
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