Big-game safari · Bush & beach

The Ultimate Tanzania Expedition

Duration: 25 Days / 24 Nights
Departures: Thursdays
Group size: Min 2 / Max 18
Code: BNA-T04

Synonymous with ‘safari,’ this journey is a front-row seat to the ‘World Cup of Wildlife’—the Great Wildebeest Migration. You will stand in awe of the Serengeti’s endless plains, descend into a vibrant volcanic caldera, and witness one of the “Seven New Natural Wonders of the World.”

Highlights

Moments you’ll carry home

01Discover the incredible wildlife of Northern Tanzania.
02Visit multiple UNESCO World Heritage and Biosphere sites.
03Descend into the 260 sq km plains of the Ngorongoro Crater floor.
04Witness the Great Migration of over a million wildebeest and zebras.
05Escape to the pristine beaches and world-class diving of Pemba Island.

Day by day

The itinerary

Day 1
Arrival in Arusha
Arrive at Kilimanjaro International Airport (JRO) and be welcomed by a Beyond Native Africa Safaris representative. You will be transferred to your deluxe accommodations at the foot of Mt. Meru.
Overnight: Lake Manyara Serena Lodge (Lunch, Dinner, Breakfast)
Day 2
Ngorongoro Highlands
The tour departs for The Manor at Ngorongoro, adjacent to the conservation area. After settling in, you will enjoy an afternoon game drive in the nearby Lake Manyara National Park.
Overnight: The Manor at Ngorongoro (Full Board)
Day 3
The Ngorongoro Crater
Enjoy a full day of exploration in the magnificent Ngorongoro Crater. This multiple land-use area, where wildlife coexists with the semi-nomadic Maasai, is globally celebrated for its biodiversity.
Overnight: The Manor at Ngorongoro (Full Board)
Day 4-6
The Legendary Serengeti
After breakfast, the tour departs for the Serengeti National Park on a scheduled flight from Manyara. For three days, you will immerse yourself in this iconic landscape, famed for the Great Migration and its formidable lion population. Morning and afternoon game drives provide ample opportunity to experience the park’s wonders.
Overnight: Four Seasons Serengeti Safari Lodge (Full Board)
Day 7-10
Pemba Island Sanctuary
After breakfast, you will depart on a scheduled flight to Pemba Island via Arusha and Zanzibar. A representative will assist with your boat transfer to Fundu Lagoon, an exclusive, privately-owned boutique hotel. Spend the next four days enjoying activities like snorkeling at Mesali Island, mangrove canoe safaris, sunset dhow cruises, or simply relaxing. Fundu has access to some of the best diving in the world.
Overnight: Fundu Lagoon (Full Board)
Day 11
Departure
The tour departs for Dar es Salaam via the Mkoani Harbour and Karume Airport. On arrival, you will be transferred to the international terminal for your outbound departure.

Good to know

✦Arusha
✦Lake Manyara National Park
✦Ngorongoro Conservation Area
✦Serengeti National Park
✦Pemba Island

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Moments you’ll carry home

01Discover the incredible wildlife of Northern Tanzania.

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03Descend into the 260 sq km plains of the Ngorongoro Crater floor.

04Witness the Great Migration of over a million wildebeest and zebras.

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Arrival in Arusha

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Overnight: Lake Manyara Serena Lodge (Lunch, Dinner, Breakfast)

Day 2

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Overnight: The Manor at Ngorongoro (Full Board)

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The Ngorongoro Crater

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Day 7-10

Pemba Island Sanctuary

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