Tanzania Adventure
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Tanzania Adventure

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Small Group Safari (min 2 / max 6 passengers)
10 Days Arusha to Arusha
Departs: Set departures
Note: Min age - 12 years

2027 Departure Dates: Jan 02 | Feb 02 | Mar 03 | Apr 02 | May 03 | Jun 03, 17 | Jul 04, 18 | Aug 16, 23 | Sep: 03, 16 | Oct 05, 19 | Nov 06, 23 | Dec 02, 16

Arusha (1) | Grumeti Hills (2) | Serengeti (2) | Olduvai (1) | Ngorongoro (2) | Tarangire (2)

Journey from Mount Meru to the western Serengeti, Olduvai Gorge, and beyond — vast, alive, and quietly humbling. This Small Group safari invites you to experience Tanzania deeply, immersed in the wild. In a group of just seven travellers, explore northern Tanzania’s icons: the Serengeti, Ngorongoro Crater, and elephant-rich Tarangire. With seamless flights, expert guides, and elegant lodges, every moment is designed to connect you to Africa.

Highlights:
  • 24/7 local operator support in Tanzania
  • Scenic flight
  • Grumeti Hills Private concession allows open 4WD, night drives and walking safari
  • Remote Serengeti camp – away from busy areas
  • Olduvai Gorge – the Cradle of Mankind
  • Spectacular Ngorongoro Crater – a wildlife amphitheatre
  • Tarangire’s ancient baobab forests and vast Elephant herds

Day 1: Kilimanjaro Airport - Arusha (D)

Welcome to Tanzania, a vibrant land where rich, fertile soil gives life to breathtaking  
landscapes and abundant wildlife. There is a particular magic to arriving in East Africa — the  
warm air carries the faint scent of red earth and acacia, and already you sense that this journey  
is going to be different.
 
Your Safari guide will be waiting at Kilimanjaro International Airport with a warm “karibu” — Swahili for 'welcome' — as your private transfer vehicle awaits. The drive to Arumeru River Lodge winds through the fertile foothills below Mount Meru, past smallholding farms, roadside markets and stands of enormous fig trees dripping with birdsong. Spend the rest of your day at leisure — unwind in the lush tropical gardens, enjoy a refreshing swim, or simply take in the tranquil surroundings. Keep an eye out for graceful dik-diks wandering nearby, and if the skies are clear, you may be treated to a spectacular view of Mount Kilimanjaro rising majestically in the distance. As the sun drops and the sky burns orange, there is only one appropriate way to mark the start of this adventure — a glass raised in good company, dinner served under the stars, and the quiet thrill of knowing that tomorrow, the real journey begins.
Overnight: Arumeru River Lodge or similar

Day 2: Arusha - Grumeti Hills (BLD) 

The day begins with the group gathering for breakfast before transferring to Arusha's domestic  
airport for your scheduled flight to Ikoma Airstrip — your gateway to the legendary Serengeti  
ecosystem. Heading west over the Rift Valley escarpment, your flight threads its way towards the  
Serengeti's western corridor. Landing at Ikoma is an experience in itself — a strip of red laterite cut through tall grass, with nothing but open wilderness in every direction. A camp vehicle and your Grumeti Hills team will be waiting on the apron to meet you and transfer you into camp. Your lodge is set within the Grumeti Wildlife Management Area: a stunning region that borders Serengeti National Park to the south and west, and the Grumeti Game Reserve to the north. Renowned for its dramatic landscapes and rich biodiversity, this area offers some of the most captivating wildlife  
experiences in all of East Africa.
 
In the afternoon, venture out on your first game drive after lunch, where the endless plains and  
iconic acacia-dotted savannah come alive with the sights and sounds of the wild. The late light  
gilds the rolling kopje-studded hills, and the first wildlife encounters prove that you are very firmly in the middle of somewhere remarkable.
Overnight: Grumeti Hills or similar

Day 3: Grumeti Hills (BLD)

Before the sun has fully cleared the horizon, your guide is at your tent. Today you leave the vehicle behind entirely. Your day begins with an early morning guided bush walk, accompanied by an armed ranger. On foot, you will experience the wilderness from a whole new perspective — spotting hidden plants, animal tracks, and smaller creatures often missed on a traditional game drive. There is no finer way to understand an African landscape than to walk through it. After about ninety minutes in the bush, you will be welcomed with a proper bush breakfast served along the scenic banks of the Grumeti River — a tranquil moment surrounded by nature, with birdsong for company and the smoke of a small campfire for warmth. The walking safari transforms the bush into something deeply sensory: the creak of a branch overhead, the distant bark of a zebra, the red laterite soil soft underfoot. Back at the lodge, enjoy a short rest before lunch. Your afternoon is yours to tailor: set out on another thrilling game drive in the concession, cool off in the pool, or indulge in an optional massage. Then, as darkness settles, the adventure shifts entirely. A night game drive with a spotlight reveals an Africa that day visitors never see — owls, bush babies, civets padding silently across the track, hyenas loping along drainage lines, and with luck, big cats on the prowl. East Africa's wild heart never sleeps. 
Overnight: Grumeti Hills or similar

Day 4: Grumeti Hills - Serengeti National Park (BLD)

Today begins with an early departure as you make your way into the iconic Serengeti National Park — a wildlife haven spanning over 14,000 km², renowned for hosting the world's highest concentration of big cats, including cheetahs, lions, and leopards. The word 'Serengeti' comes from the Maa language of the Maasai — Siringet, meaning 'the place where the land runs on forever.' When you first drive out onto the short-grass plains and the horizon stretches unbroken in every direction, you understand immediately why that name has endured. Beyond the sweeping savannahs, the Serengeti reveals a diverse landscape of rolling hills, acacia woodlands, rocky kopjes, and dense bush — each offering its own unique wildlife encounters. Your game drive begins as soon as you enter the park. The sheer scale of the Great Migration — over one and a half million wildebeest, several hundred thousand zebra and half a million Thomson's gazelle moving in an enormous clockwise circuit — defies easy description. You simply have to be there to feel it. A scenic picnic lunch offers a welcome pause amid the wild. By late afternoon, Ronjo Camp comes into view — an intimate camp positioned deep within the national park, where the sounds of the Serengeti are your evening soundtrack. After dinner, relax by the campfire sharing stories under a starlit African sky.
Overnight: Ronjo Camp or similar

Day 5: Serengeti National Park (BLD)

A full day in the Serengeti is a gift. There is no schedule, no must-see checklist — only the extraordinary liberty of following the wildlife wherever it leads. Your guide's intimate knowledge of this landscape means that every twist in the track holds potential. Lions are almost always present somewhere on the plains — prides that have held territories here for generations, sprawled across rocky outcrops in the morning sun or moving purposefully through the long grass as temperatures drop in the late afternoon. Cheetahs hunt on the open flats. Leopards drape themselves along the branches of sausage trees in the acacia woodlands. Vast herds of buffalo create the impression that the land itself is moving, and elephant families cross the track without a sideways glance. Prolific birdlife accompanies every drive — the improbable colours of lilac- breasted rollers, the prehistoric silhouette of a kori bustard, the endless wheeling of vultures above a distant kill. Lunch is served back at camp, followed by rest through the heat of the afternoon before the cooling hours of late day bring the bush back to life for one more magical game drive.
Overnight: Ronjo Camp or similar

Day 6: Serengeti National Park - Ngorongoro - Olduvai Gorge (BLD)

After one last game drive through the Serengeti's sweeping plains, the convoy turns south, leaving the endless horizons behind and entering the dramatic highlands of the Ngorongoro Conservation Area. The landscape transforms remarkably as altitude climbs — dust giving way to highland forest, the air cooling sharply, and the horizon narrowing to escarpments draped in mist. En route, a game drive and picnic lunch are enjoyed in the field. Your journey leads to Olduvai Camp, perched near the historic Olduvai Gorge — often referred to as the Cradle of Mankind, and one of the most important paleoanthropological sites ever discovered. This great raw slash in the earth has yielded some of the oldest human fossils on record. Upon arrival, you will be welcomed with a warm Maasai ceremony before joining warriors for a guided walk to the nearby sunset kopjes, where the gorge reveals itself below in the warm afternoon light. As the sun begins to set over the southern Serengeti, prepare for a truly unforgettable sight — a golden African sunset casting its glow across the plains, the sky igniting in pink and copper. Dinner follows beneath a blaze of stars, at one of the most significant places in the entire human story.
Overnight: Olduvai Camp or similar

Day 7: Ngorongoro Conservation Area (BLD)

Today, the legendary Ngorongoro Crater awaits. You will ascend to the crater rim — sitting at around 2,100 metres above sea level — where, weather permitting, you will be greeted by panoramic views of this extraordinary natural wonder. The Ngorongoro Crater is the remains of an enormous volcano that collapsed inward approximately two and a half million years ago, forming a caldera some nineteen kilometres across and six hundred metres deep. Today it is a UNESCO World Heritage Site teeming with wildlife protected by the crater's own natural walls. Descend into the caldera and expect close encounters with Africa's most iconic animals — lions, leopards, hyenas, and possibly even the elusive black rhinoceros. Herds of wildebeest, buffalo, elephants, and hippos roam freely here. The landscape is just as remarkable: dense forest blankets the crater walls, while the floor opens into a rich mosaic of savannah, swamps, lakes and grassy plains. Picnic lunch is served on the crater floor before the afternoon drive ascends to Bashay Rift Lodge — where you can relax with a drink on the terrace overlooking the sweeping Rift Valley plains as the day closes beautifully.
Overnight: Bashay Rift Lodge or similar

Day 8: Tarangire National Park (BLD)

Today's journey takes you along a scenic route, descending from the dramatic Great Rift Valley escarpment into the heart of Tarangire National Park — Tanzania's unsung masterpiece. Famous for its towering baobab trees and vast elephant herds, Tarangire spans over 2,600 km², making it one of Tanzania's five largest national parks. Its rich landscapes and wildlife are especially vibrant when animals gather in great numbers around the park's life-giving river. The first baobabs appear as you enter the park — vast, improbable shapes against the sky, their root-like branches giving them the look of trees planted upside down. They have been standing since before the Roman Empire. And then the elephants begin: families of twenty, thirty, forty animals moving through the bush with a quiet authority that makes everything else seem small. Young calves stumble after their mothers; enormous bulls with tusks the colour of old ivory browse unhurriedly among ancient trunks. Lunch is served at the landmark Tarangire Safari Lodge before the drive continues to Maweninga Camp. By late afternoon, you will arrive perfectly timed to witness a breathtaking sunset over the African wilderness — an unforgettable close to another spectacular day.
Overnight: Maweninga Camp or similar

Day 9: Tarangire National Park (BLD)

A second day in Tarangire is where this park truly reveals itself. The game drive becomes something quieter and more contemplative — just you, your guide, and a landscape that feels entirely unchanged from the way it has always been. Morning drives follow the Tarangire River south through dense combretum thickets and open flood plains, where large prides of lion, wild dog, eland, and oryx are frequently encountered. The birdlife in Tarangire is among the finest in East Africa — over 550 species have been recorded, and even a casual observer will struggle to count fewer than a hundred in a single day. The afternoon brings the golden light that photographers come halfway across the world to capture: low sun illuminating the amber bark of the baobabs from behind, silhouetting elephant families against skies of impossible colour. The evening back at Maweninga Camp is a moment for quiet reflection. Tomorrow the journey ends. Tonight, the bush plays its final symphony.
Overnight: Maweninga Camp or similar

Day 10: Tarangire National Park - Arusha - Kilimanjaro Airport (BL)

After a final breakfast at camp, you will depart Tarangire National Park and make your way back to Arusha. The drive crosses familiar landscapes that now carry the accumulated weight of ten days of extraordinary experience — every acacia, every dust cloud, every wheeling raptor seen differently now. Not as something exotic and unfamiliar, but as something deeply known. Around midday, you will arrive at Arumeru River Lodge — the same lodge where this adventure began — for a relaxing final lunch. This is the perfect opportunity to raise a glass with fellow travellers, compare notes, and begin the inevitable process of planning the return. Because there is always a return! Following your meal, you will be transferred to Kilimanjaro International Airport for your onward journey, taking with you unforgettable memories of East Africa's beauty and wildlife — and the quiet knowledge that the plains are already calling you back.

TOUR INCLUSIONS:

  • 24/7 service and full local backup from our representatives in Tanzania

  • 9 nights’ accommodation  

  • Full board from dinner on day 1 until lunch on day 10  

  • Private transfers from and to airports with a licensed tourism driver

  • Economy class domestic flight Arusha - Ikoma

  • AM and PM game drives in Open E-4WD, walking safari with night bush breakfast, night game drives at Grumeti Hill (private concession)

  • Private driver/guide and 4WD with unlimited mileage from Grumeti Hills until drop off at Kilimanjaro Airport

  • Sunset Kopje walk with the Masai at Olduvai

  • All National Park, camping, concession & crater fees as per itinerary

  • Tanzania Travel Notes - issued by Innovative Travel

TOUR EXCLUSIONS:

  • International airfares
  • Drinks
  • Optional tours and excursions
  • Tipping/Gratuities (please refer to tour notes for a recommended guideline)
  • Personal Expenses
  • Visas (unless specified)
  • Travel Insurance (compulsory)
  • Any other services not clearly mentioned in the inclusions above

Accommodation based on the following (or similar):

Arusha

Arumeru River Lodge (BD)
Arumeru River Lodge nestles in the heart of ten hectares of lush parkland, in a protected area
that extends into Arusha National Park. Surrounded by century–old trees, tropical gardens and a small river, the lodge offers a peaceful interlude ideal for beginning or ending a safari. The wildlife is discreetly present: dik–diks, chameleons and vervet monkeys are part of the scenery.
The spacious cottages are nestled in the gardens and feature large verandahs opening onto the gardens. The style blends African influences with European touches creating a warm, elegant ambience. Some suites can accommodate families.
Images Credit: Arumeru Lodge
Lodge exterior and swimming pool
Lodge Interior
Dining room
Accommodation

Serengeti - Grumeti Wildlife Management Area

Grumeti Hills (BLD)

Located on the western edge of Serengeti National Park, Grumeti Hills offers a rare and exclusive immersion in one of Africa‘s most spectacular ecosystems. High up on a wooded hill, the lodge overlooks the vast plains of the Serengeti, where elephants, lions, giraffes and buffalo roam freely. There are no crowds or crowded tracks here: the stay takes place in the Grumeti Wildlife Management Area on the edge of the Serengeti National Park, allowing day and night safaris on foot or by vehicle. A wild, unspoilt and vibrant territory, where you can feel every beat of the savannah‘s heart.

The camp features a rock pool with a view, an open restaurant and a cosy lounge. Motorized (electric, open-sided 4×4) or walking safaris are organized in the conservation area, accompanied by expert guides.  The tents have solar electricity (24/7), a bathroom with walk–in shower and a small sitting area. Massages are available, and there‘s a store selling local handicrafts.  A yoga area facing the savannah, sunset aperitifs and moments of absolute silence make every day a precious memory, rooted in the wild. Spacious tents combine the charm of adventure with the comfort of a top-of-the-range lodge. Each tent, built on a platform, opens onto a private terrace with panoramic bush views. Inside, a king-size bed, private bathroom and elegant furnishings create a warm, functional space. Fabrics with African motifs, handcrafted objects and natural materials create a refined atmosphere without ostentation.

Images Credit: Grumeti Hills

Serengeti National Park

Ronjo Camp (BLD)
Located in the central Serengeti, Ronjo Camp is an authentic tented camp in the heart of the wilderness. Set between two lines of wooded hills, it enjoys a privileged location, away from the main roads but close to the wildlife. An old-fashioned safari camp, with only 16 tents, in the style of the great African expeditions. We come here to experience the savannah up close, in simple, unadorned comfort, but with a breathtaking view of infinity. The camp has its own restaurant and bar, where meals are served by lantern light. The camp is as close as possible to the spectacle of Tanzania’s great fauna: wild animals, large herds and scenes of wildlife. A peaceful disconnect, made possible by attentive service and a warm atmosphere. Electricity is solar-powered and designed to minimize environmental impact.
Images Credit: Ronjo Camp

Olduvai

Olduvai Camp (BLD)
In the heart of the Ngorongoro protected area in northern Tanzania, Olduvai Camp rises discreetly around a kopje – an immense granite rock that seems to rest on the horizon. Just a stone’s throw from the mythical Olduvai Gorge, between the vast plains of the Serengeti and the slopes of the Ngorongoro Crater. This singular camp welcomes you where nature still tells the story of the origins of the world and humankind. Olduvai Camp has 17 spacious tents, all arranged around the kopje and set on stone terraces overlooking the endless plain. Each thatched-roof tent blends canvas, wood and natural materials in a sober elegance, where modern comforts never betray the soul of the bush: large bedroom, dressing room, private bathroom with 24-hour solar hot water, flush toilet, private terrace. The common areas are integrated into the kopje rock, under an impressive thatched roof. A convivial bar, a central restaurant for 40 guests, a perched lounge and a small restaurant on the side of the rock for more intimate groups: every nook and cranny invites contemplation.
Images Credit: Olduvai Camp

Ngorongoro

Bashay Rift Lodge (BLD)
Perched on a hilltop in the village of Bashay (Karatu region), between Lake Manyara and the Ngorongoro Crater, Bashay Rift Lodge overlooks the majestic plains of the Rift Valley. This unique vantage point offers spectacular panoramic views over the emblematic landscapes of northern Tanzania. Surrounded by coffee plantations and market gardens, the lodge lies at the heart of a fertile territory, living to the rhythm of the seasons and agricultural activities. Its strategic location makes it an ideal stopover on the Northern Parks circuit, while offering a gentle, authentic immersion in local life. The lodge has 37 rooms, two restaurants, two bars, a swimming pool, an organic garden, a massage area with wellness treatments, free mountain bike hire and Wi–Fi access in common areas.
Images Credit: Bashay Rift Lodge

Tarangire National Park

Maweninga Camp (BLD)
Set on a rocky point in Tarangire National Park, Maweninga Camp overlooks a sea of baobabs, golden savannahs and rolling hills. Tarangire Park is renowned for its high elephant density, wide variety of wildlife, discreet predators and centuries–old baobab forests. Its position on the granite rocks offers a unique panorama at sunrise and especially at sunset. This intimate camp has 16 tents, set into the side of a rock, each with a private terrace opening onto the majestic emptiness of the savannah. The interior design is simple, warm and functional: double bed, rough–hewn wooden furniture, en–suite bathroom with shower and 24/7 solar electricity. From the tent, you can sometimes see giraffes and elephants on the horizon. A restaurant and bar, serves simple, tasty, home–cooked meals in a semi–open communal area. A campfire is lit every evening, inviting shared stories and suspended moments. Wifi is available in common areas.
Images Credit: Maweninga Camp

National Park Regulations and Private Conservation Areas
Game drives in National Parks are restricted to closed-sided, pop-top 4WD vehicles during daytime. Walking safaris are not permitted. In many private reserves and conservation areas, open-sided vehicles are permitted as are walking safaris and night time drives.

Keeping Healthy in Tanzania
Malaria: Anti-Malarial precautions are an absolute necessity when visiting Tanzania. It is important that you check with a qualified health professional for the most current information concerning your travel itinerary and personal health history. In addition, other personal protective measures, such as the use of insect repellents (containing the active ingredient ‘DEET’), covering arms and legs after dusk, avoid the use of scented products, help to reduce malaria risk.

Yellow Fever: If you are arriving in Tanzania (or planning to re-enter) from an area that is infected with yellow fever, or arriving from a country where yellow fever is endemic (check the list of countries) you are required to have a yellow fever vaccination and it must be administered at least ten (10) days before your arrival (or re-entry) into Tanzania. If your travel itinerary requires you to have a yellow fever vaccination, you must ask your doctor to provide you with an "International Certificate of Vaccination" which should be carried with you while travelling to serve as proof that you have fulfilled the vaccination requirement.

Direct arrivals from non-endemic countries in Europe and North America are not required to show the certificate/yellow fever card, but when travelling between African countries by plane or vehicle you will be asked for it.

Luggage on internal flights
Luggage on internal flights is restricted to 15kg per person (including hand luggage) and it is a requirement that bags are soft-sided. This is due to compartments in light aircraft being small and of an irregular shape, making soft-side/flexible luggage essential.

Mobility information:
This tour is generally not suitable for people with limited mobility. If you are unsure, please contact us before booking.
 
Entry Requirements - Tanzania
All visitors are required to carry a passport that is valid for six months beyond the intended length of stay. There should be sufficient blank pages for entry stamps upon arrival. With a valid passport, one may obtain a visa either before arriving in Tanzania at the Tanzania Embassy/High Commission abroad, online, or at any port of entry staffed by immigration officials, such as an international airport. We strongly recommend that guests apply for the E-Visa two months prior to their arrival date to avoid any last-minute disappointments
Visa and entry requirements can change without prior notice and it is the traveller's responsibility to secure necessary visas for all countries travelling to. Prior to travel, ensure you verify the latest entry requirements for each country on your itinerary by consulting with your local embassy/consulate, or your travel agent/broker.  

Trip prices and dates are correct at the time of the website going live, however all offers are subject to reconfirmation at the time of booking. All featured tour itineraries and offers may be subject to change due to seasonal variations without notice, or due to local conditions or other conditions. Please confirm all details at time of booking. Travel insurance is mandatory for all Innovative Travel bookings. All passports must be valid for 6 months prior to your return to your home country. Visas are the responsibility of the traveller. Special VIP meet and assist offers are available in some destinations for New Zealand passport holders, for other nationalities please check at the time of booking. For full terms and conditions, please refer to our Booking Conditions page.

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