Duration
14 days / 13 nights
Stops
14 destinations
Nights on tour
12
Overview
About this trip
This 14-day Winter Escape to Tanzania with Elevated Tanzania Safaris offers a comprehensive exploration of Tanzania’s premier wildlife destinations during the peak of the Great Migration. This itinerary is specially designed to provide extended time in both Central Serengeti and the Ndutu plains, where thousands of wildebeest and zebras gather to give birth during the calving season, attracting a variety of predators for thrilling wildlife encounters.
This 14 day safari offers an extended and immersive experience of Tanzania’s Great Migration during the calving season. Travelers have multiple days in Ndutu to witness dramatic predator-prey interactions and the birth of thousands of wildebeest calves. Combined with exploration of Central Serengeti, Tarangire, Ngorongoro Crater, and Lake Manyara, this itinerary provides an unmatched Northern Circuit safari experience, allowing travelers to capture both iconic wildlife moments and the attractive landscapes of Tanzania.
Day by day
Detailed itinerary
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. Stroll through the lodge's beautiful gardens and simply take in the tranquil atmosphere after your journey.
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 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 (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 extra drinks at lodges/camps
- • Laundry services at lodges/camps
- • Tips for guides and lodge staff
- • Personal expenses, souvenirs, and optional activities
- • Any services not explicitly mentioned in the program
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