Small Group Safari

OVERVIEW

Travelling in a small group of no more than seven guests, you’ll explore with experienced safari guides in specially adapted Land Cruisers, with raised roofs, enlarged windows and panoramic viewing opportunities. Along the way, enjoy a cultural experience in the Ngorongoro Highlands and spend three nights in intimate wilderness camps, selected according to the season to help you make the most of Tanzania’s extraordinary wildlife.

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Tarangire National Park: Discover impressive elephant herds, baobab trees and wildlife across savannah landscapes.

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Ngorongoro Crater: Explore a spectacular volcanic caldera renowned for its wildlife and opportunity to look for Africa’s Big Five.

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Serengeti National Park: Spend three nights exploring one of Africa’s most celebrated wildlife destinations.

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The Great Migration: Follow the seasonal movements of wildebeest.

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Local culture: Enjoy a bush lunch overlooking Lake Manyara and the Great Rift Valley, alongside a visit to a traditional boma.

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Small-group experience: Travel with between two and seven guests, accompanied by an experienced safari guide.

YOUR JOURNEY

Small Group Safari

  • Destinations: Tarangire, Ngorongoro Highlands and Serengeti
  • Group size: 2–7 guests
  • Accommodation: Tented safari camps and a highland lodge
  • Departure point: Arusha
  • Scheduled departures: Selected dates throughout 2027
  • Minimum age: 16 years for scheduled group departures
  • Private departures: Available on request
Duration
7 Days
Destinations
Tanzania
Day 1
Tarangire Ndovu Tented Lodge

Arusha to Tarangire National Park

Your safari begins with an early morning briefing at your Arusha hotel before travelling to Tarangire National Park, a rewarding introduction to Tanzania’s northern safari circuit.

Known for its elephant populations and distinctive baobab trees. Enjoy game drives through the park, with a picnic lunch included.

Meals: Full board
Day 2
Tarangire National Park

Discover Tarangire National Park

Spend a full day exploring Tarangire, with game drives taking you through its habitats in search of the wildlife.

During the dry season, the Tarangire River attracts large numbers of animals from the surrounding areas. Elephants are a particular highlight, while lions, leopards, giraffes, buffalo and an impressive variety of birdlife add to the experience.

Meals: Full board
Day 3
Karatu

Tarangire to the Ngorongoro Highlands

After a morning game drive, travel towards Karatu in the Ngorongoro Highlands.

Pause for a bush lunch overlooking Lake Manyara and the dramatic Great Rift Valley before visiting a traditional boma.

Later, arrive at your chosen lodge, surrounded by indigenous trees and natural woodland.

Meals: Full board
Day 4
Ngorongoro Crater

Ngorongoro Crater and the Serengeti

Experience the remarkable landscapes of Ngorongoro Crater, a UNESCO World Heritage Site and one of Tanzania’s most celebrated wildlife areas.

Keep watch for lions, elephants, buffalo, rhinos and other wildlife that inhabit this extraordinary natural sanctuary.

Continue towards the Serengeti ecosystem. Arrive at your seasonal wilderness camp and settle into your surroundings.

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Meals: Full board
Day 5-6
Serengeti National park

Explore the Serengeti

Spend two full days discovering the Serengeti, with game drives led by your knowledgeable safari guide.

Famous for its vast plains, extraordinary wildlife and the Great Migration, the Serengeti offers exceptional opportunities to observe animals in their natural environment.

The location of your camp is selected according to the season, helping to place you closer to the wildlife movements expected during your stay.

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Meals: All meals and local drinks
Day 7
Arusha

Return to Arusha

After breakfast, begin your return journey to Arusha, bringing your Tanzanian safari to a close.

Depending on your camp location, return by road, with wildlife viewing along the way, or take a scenic flight back towards Arusha or Kilimanjaro Airport.

For guests staying in the northern Serengeti, a flight from Kogatende to Arusha is compulsory due to the distance involved.

Meals: Breakfast and other meals as specified by the final itinerary

Frequently Asked Questions