12 Day Winter Escape Safaris and Big Five Premium Safari

12 days / 11 nights

Duration

12 days / 11 nights

Stops

12 destinations

Nights on tour

11

FromUSD 18,964per person

Overview

About this trip

This 12-day premium safari with Elevated Tanzania Safaris offers an extraordinary winter escape through Tanzania’s most spectacular wildlife destinations.

This premium safari offers a perfect winter escape by combining Tanzania’s most iconic wildlife destinations with the extraordinary experience of the Great Migration calving season in Ndutu. Travelers enjoy diverse landscapes, exceptional wildlife viewing and excellent chances to encounter the Big Five while staying in carefully selected premium accommodations. Guided by experienced professionals from Elevated Tanzania Safaris, this journey provides a balanced blend of adventure, comfort and amazing wildlife encounters across Tanzania’s spectacular northern safari circuit.

The journey combines diverse landscapes, and remarkable wildlife encountersof the Great Migration calving season in the Ndutu region. Beginning in the scenic surroundings of Arusha National Park, the safari continues through Tarangire and Lake Manyara before exploring the endless plains of the Serengeti. The adventure then moves to Ndutu in the southern Serengeti ecosystem where thousands of wildebeest gather for the calving season. The safari concludes with a visit to the Ngorongoro Crater before returning to Arusha, with premium accommodations, a private safari vehicle and an experienced professional guide. This journey offers both comfort and perfect wildlife experiences across Tanzania’s northern safari circuit.



Day by day

Detailed itinerary

  1. Arrive at Kilimanjaro International Airport, where your private Elevated Tanzania safari guide will be waiting to greet and assist you warmly for your Tanzania Safari adventure. From the airport, enjoy a comfortable drive to your boutique lodge or hotel in Arusha, a peaceful city nestled at the foot of Mount Meru and the gateway to Tanzania's famous northern safari circuit.

    Upon arrival, settle into your elegant surroundings with refreshing welcome drinks before enjoying a carefully prepared gourmet lunch featuring fresh local and international flavors. The remainder of the afternoon is yours to relax at your own pace. You may relax at the lodge or hotel and enjoy the peaceful surroundings while preparing for the exciting wildlife adventure ahead. Arusha serves as the gateway to Tanzania’s northern safari circuit and offers a comfortable and relaxing start to your safari.

Package

What's included & excluded

Included

  • Airport transfers (pick-up and drop-off as per itinerary)
  • Professional English-speaking safari guide
  • Private 4x4 Toyota Land Cruiser with pop-up roof
  • Bottled mineral drinking water during safari
  • All national park entrance fees and government taxes
  • Ngorongoro Crater service fee
  • All game drives and activities mentioned in the itinerary
  • Full-board accommodation during the safari (breakfast, lunch and dinner)
  • Picnic lunches during game drives

Not included

  • International flights to and from Tanzania
  • Tanzania visa fees
  • Travel insurance
  • Alcoholic beverages and drinks at lodges/camps
  • Laundry services at lodges or camps
  • Tips and gratuities for guide and lodge staff
  • Personal expenses such as souvenirs and optional activities
  • Any services not specifically mentioned in the program

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