Taste of Tanzania | 2025
Taste of Tanzania | 2025
Taste of Tanzania | 2025
6 Days Starting and ending in Arusha
Visiting: Arusha, Tarangire National Park, Serengeti, Ngorongoro Crater, Lake Manyara
Tour operator:
Tour code:
AATAMP20
Specialist Group:
18-30 Somethings
Guide Type:
Fully Guided
Group size:
0 - 20
Age range:
18-35
Special diets catered:
Vegetarians
Tour operated in:
EnglishInterests:
Tour Overview
You can reel off the names of the Big 5, you've imagined yourself driving through the Serengeti in an open-top vehicle, and you've dreamed of going on safari since you first learnt how to say 'Hakuna Matata'. How about we throw in some views of the Great Rift Valley, a visit to an ancient volcano dense with game and predators, and nights camping under the star-swept skies of the Serengeti plains? Now this is the Africa trip you've been waiting for.
Highlights
Itinerary
Day 1: Arusha To Tarangire
Location: Arusha, Tarangire National Park
Accommodation: Roika Tented Camp (or similar)
Accommodation Name: Roika Tented Camp (or similar)
Meals Included: Dinner
Welcome to your African safari adventure! Our first stop is the Shanga Community Project, which offers employment to the disabled people of the community. Afterwards, we'll head to our first national park in Tanzania - Tarangire, home to two of Africa's giants: elephants and baobab trees. The lodge will provide us with a buffet dinner tonight, so make sure you're hungry!
Day 2: Tarangire
Location: Tarangire National Park
Accommodation: Roika Tented Camp (or similar)
Accommodation Name: Roika Tented Camp (or similar)
Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
An early start this morning will take us into the Tarangire National Park for a full day, in the hopes for a glimpse of some of its elusive predators and changing landscapes. We'll stay here for most of the day with a packed lunch provided to give us the most opportunity of exploring this wildlife wilderness. Afterwards, we'll visit a Maasai village, meeting some of the locals to learn all about their customs and way of life. There'll be a buffet dinner tonight too, so be sure to save some room!
Day 3: Tarangire To Serengeti
Location: Tarangire National Park, Serengeti
Accommodation: Sound of Silence Camp (or similar)
Accommodation Name: Kon tiki Serengeti Camp (or similar)
Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
After breakfast we'll set out in our safari vehicles to our next destination: the Serengeti. We take in views of the Rift valley and the rim of Ngorogoro Crater as we make our way to the main gate of the Serengeti, stopping off to visit Mto Wa Mbu Village and a local market. We'll drive through the endless plains of this vast reserve to reach our accommodation for the night. Tonights accommodation will be a safari-style lodge in the middle of the Serengeti. A buffet meal will be served for dinner, and you're free to sit outside and listen to the sounds of nocturnal animals waking up to forage or hunt, all while sitting under the bright canopy of stars in the African sky.
Day 4: Serengeti
Location: Serengeti
Accommodation: Sound of Silence Camp (or similar)
Accommodation Name: Kon tiki Serengeti Camp (or similar)
Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
We'll spend a full day seeking out the game of Africa's plains, with predators in hot pursuit of their prey. If the wildebeest migration is around, then you are in for a wildlife treat: millions of wildebeest and zebra grazing for as far as the eye can see really is one of Africas' greatest spectacles to observe. If you want to make today even more unforgettable, you can opt in for a once-in-a-lifetime Balloon safari. A buffet dinner awaits us back at our safari camp.
Day 5: Serengeti To Ngorogoro Crater
Location: Serengeti, Ngorongoro Crater
Accommodation: Eileen's Tree Inn (or similar)
Accommodation Name: Eileen's Tree Inn (or similar)
Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Enjoy some breakfast before we depart the Serengeti with a morning game drive on our way to our next destination, the Ngorogoro Crater. In the late morning we reach the Ngorogoro Crater, an ancient volcano, boasting one of the highest densities of predators stalking the abundant wildlife enclosed inside the volcano's centre. We'll stop here for a picnic lunch before we ascend the plateau. A true natural wonder, only found in Africa.
Day 6: Ngorogoro Crater To Arusha Via Lake Manyara
Location: Ngorongoro Crater, Lake Manyara, Arusha
Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch
Its our last day on safari and our last chance for some wildlife viewing. Opt to jump on one last game drive to Lake Manyara National Park. Renowned for its famed tree-climbing lions, Lake Manyara is a completely different ecosystem to the other parks we have visited with grassy floodplains and massive forests to spot unique wildlife and bird-life to this region. With full hearts and memories made, it's time to say fond farewells to your new lifelong friends, and to our African adventure.
What's Included
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Accommodations
Stay in comfortable and unique accommodations throughout the tour, including Roika Tented Camp (or similar) in Tarangire, Sound of Silence Camp (or similar) in Serengeti, and Eileen's Tree Inn (or similar) near Ngorongoro Crater.
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Meals
Enjoy daily breakfasts, some lunches, and dinners throughout your journey, including buffet meals at the lodges and camps.
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Transportation
Travel comfortably between destinations in safari vehicles, designed to enhance your viewing experience of the wildlife and landscapes.
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Guided Tours
Experience guided tours through Tanzania's most iconic national parks: Tarangire National Park, Serengeti National Park, and Ngorongoro Crater.
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Wildlife Viewing
Take part in multiple game drives for a chance to see Africa's Big Five and witness the great wildebeest migration in the Serengeti.
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Cultural Experiences
Visit a Maasai village to learn about local customs and way of life, and explore the Shanga Community Project in Arusha.
What's Not Included
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International Flights
International flights to and from the start and end point are not included.
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Travel Insurance
Travel insurance is mandatory but not included.
You must arrange your own. -
Visa Fees
Any applicable visa fees are not included and must be obtained by travelers.
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Optional Activities
Any optional activities mentioned, such as balloon safaris, are not included in the tour price.
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Personal Expenses
Personal expenses such as souvenirs, laundry, and additional drinks/meals are not included.
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Tips and Gratuities
Tips and gratuities for guides and drivers are not included and are at your discretion.
Dining Summary
- 5 Dinner (D)
- 5 Breakfast (B)
- 5 Lunch (L)
Included Experience
- Arusha: Support this social enterprise that employs local disabled people with artisanal skills. Watch weaving, glass blowing, beading, paper making and metal work.
- Tarangire National Park: Take a drive through the ‘land of giants’. This national park is known for its elephants and sprawling Baobab trees.
- Serengeti: Watch out for local wildlife as we head to our camp, which is bang in the middle of these endless plains. Could the location be any more epic?
- Serengeti: Was that lion we heard last night? Let’s go find out. Take an incredible morning drive in search of the wildlife we heard throughout the night.
- Serengeti: Cruise around the plains at sunset to explore new areas and spot a few more animals before they head off to bed.
- Serengeti: Another day, another game drive, giving us the most amount of opportunities to see the wildlife that roams these plains.
- Ngorongoro Crater: Experience a one-of-a-kind drive inside an ancient volcano that’s packed with incredible wildlife and right in the heart of the action.
Check out our Q&As
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What are the highlights of the Taste of Tanzania tour?
The highlights of the Taste of Tanzania tour include visiting Arusha to support a social enterprise that employs local disabled people, a drive through Tarangire National Park known for its elephants and Baobab trees, wildlife watching in the Serengeti, and experiencing a drive inside the ancient Ngorongoro Crater volcano packed with incredible wildlife.
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What type of accommodations can I expect on this tour?
On the Taste of Tanzania tour, you can expect to stay in comfortable and unique accommodations including Roika Tented Camp (or similar) in Tarangire, Sound of Silence Camp (or similar) in Serengeti, and Eileen's Tree Inn (or similar) near Ngorongoro Crater.
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What meals are included in the tour?
The tour includes daily breakfasts, some lunches, and dinners throughout your journey, including buffet meals at the lodges and camps.
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What kind of transportation will be used during the tour?
Travel between destinations on the Taste of Tanzania tour will be in safari vehicles, designed to enhance your viewing experience of the wildlife and landscapes.
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Are there any guided tours included?
Yes, the tour includes guided tours through Tanzania's most iconic national parks: Tarangire National Park, Serengeti National Park, and Ngorongoro Crater.
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What wildlife viewing opportunities are there?
The tour offers multiple game drives for a chance to see Africa's Big Five and witness the great wildebeest migration in the Serengeti.
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Are there any cultural experiences included in the tour?
Yes, the tour includes a visit to a Maasai village to learn about local customs and way of life, and an exploration of the Shanga Community Project in Arusha.
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What is not included in the tour price?
The tour price does not include international flights, travel insurance, any applicable visa fees, optional activities such as balloon safaris, personal expenses like souvenirs, laundry, additional drinks/meals, and tips and gratuities for guides and drivers.
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How long has the tour company been trading?
In 1961, a guy called John Anderson founded Contiki in New Zealand. Whilst later bought by The Travel Corporation, the tour company had already been using the name ‘Contiki’ since its inception.
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Who will be my travelling companions on the tour?
Contiki trips are designed & operated exclusively for those aged 18-35 years. Your travelling companions will be like-minded adventurers within that age range. The age range is adhered to strictly.
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What policies are in place for Covid-19?
Please contact us for latest COVID-19 policies
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Will the accommodation included meet local health and safety regulations?
Yes
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What Ethical Travel credentials does the tour company have?
MAKE TRAVEL MATTER® is our commitment to protect people, wildlife and the incredible planet we all share. Powered by The TreadRight Foundation, a non-profit organisation and Contiki’s guiding hand when it comes to making travel matter.
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What documents will I receive before I travel?
All documentation will be sent via email around 21 days prior to your trip departure. You can also access information on your trip by signing up to My Contiki via the top right icon of the homepage.
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Cancellation Policy
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