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Tanzania Wing Safari

At a glance

East Africa

Tanzania

10 Days/9 Nights

December-March; June-July

Overview
Itinerary
Accommodations

Tanzania Wing Safari

An Iconic Journey through Tanzania

10 Days/9 Nights

Tanzania is scenically magnificent with ever-changing landscapes. In spacious safari vehicles, travel the short distances from Arusha to mystical Tarangire, up the Great Rift Valley wall to Lake Manyara, and through the lush highlands of Ngorongoro Crater.

To maximize your time and comfort, we have designed this itinerary to minimize long-distance road travel between destinations. No transit drive is over 2 hours. While game drives within the parks naturally involve rugged terrain (important for those with back sensitivities), your "home base" will always be a sanctuary of high-comfort, African-chic design.

To reach the most remote corners of the Serengeti, you will take to the skies for a seamless transition into the heart of the wilderness. This combination of traditional game drives and aerial viewing promises to provide extraordinary wildlife sightings, where a single glance can reveal massive herds of buffalo and zebra alongside elephant, lion, and giraffe for a truly unforgettable safari.

Key areas for maximizing game viewing:

December- March: Southern Serengeti/Ndutu (Calving season, less crowded)
Late May-July: Western Corridor/Grumeti section of the Serengeti
July-September: Excellent resident wildlife especially in Tarangire National Park
October-December: Northern & Western Serengeti herds return from the Mara

Journey Priced From: Call for current rates.

All flights within Tanzania are included.

Highlights

Choice of Accommodations
3 Bush flights
Fly-in Camps - Professional Resident Guides
Serengeti, Ngorongoro Crater, Tarangire
Lake Manyara's Treetop Walkway
Visit with Maasai and learn about their traditions
Walks and Night Drives in Tarangire
Sundowner Cocktails at Select Camps
Hot-Air Balloon Safari (optional)

Is this your dream trip?

This is truly a dream safari. It is all that one can imagine, from great herds of elephant to stalking lion and elegant giraffe. Accommodations are world class, food is excellent, and resident guides tops. Once in a park location, you will go out on game drives in safari vehicles. If you have a bad back – take note – you will still be on rough roads while on game drives. Accommodations are high comfort without losing the Africa chic style.

Tailor-Made Itinerary: The Tanzania Wing Safari can be tailored to suit your vision and specifications. Travel in the style that meets your comfort level, to the places that interest you the most, at a pace that you'll enjoy. Maybe you are thinking about adding Zanzibar, a Gorilla Trek, or an extension to South Africa? Your research has led you to Born Free. Now let our Specialists tailor your journey the way you want to experience it.

Day-by-day itinerary

Day
01

Arusha, Tanzania

Welcome

A warm welcome awaits upon your arrival at Kilimanjaro International Airport. Your Born Free Safaris local host will escort you to your hotel.

Relax and unwind tonight in the beautiful surroundings of your outstanding lodge. Your exciting safari adventure begins tomorrow!

Dinner
Day
02

Tarangire National Park

On Safari

This morning, board your flight to Tarangire National Park. You are greeted by your guide, board your safari vehicle, and head off on safari into the Tarangire National Park. The landscape reveals its iconic, mystical baobab trees and sausage trees, giraffe roam on the open roads, and the Maasai can be seen going to market.

After lunch and a bit of time to unwind, head out again to explore Tarangire’s diverse ecosystems, where you may spot cheetah, sprawling herds of various antelope, and possibly the rare leopard. As the sun sets over the Tarangire River, return to your lodging for dinner. Conclude your evening under a star-filled African sky, sharing stories around a glowing bonfire with fellow travelers as the sounds of the nocturnal bush come alive.

Breakfast / Lunch / Dinner
Day
03

Tarangire National Park

On your second day in Tarangire, head out at dawn. This is the best time to see the wildlife in action. The plains are alive, the air is golden, and the sounds of Africa are all around you. Listen for the roars of lion and keep your eyes peeled for leopard or even the occasional wild dog dashing through the grasslands. Giraffe noses pop out over the treetops, lesser kudu stand on the lookout to keep the herd safe, leopard stalk the riverine...and your excitement builds, not knowing what is around the next termite mound!

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Day
04

Lake Manyara National Park

Today it's off on a short and scenic drive towards the Great Rift Valley Wall and Lake Manyara National Park.

Lake Manyara is a small park whose waters bring thousands of pink flamingo flocking to the area. Ernest Hemingway called this “the loveliest place I have seen in Africa.” Relish in the enchanting beauty of the five very different vegetation zones. The area is inhabited by giraffe, monkey, zebra, impala, and of course, elephant!

See the park's forested area on the Treetop Walkway. Keep a look out for a few tree-climbing lions, which may be seen sleeping off the heat on a nearby branch.

Stop at a small Maasai village where you'll hear about Maasai traditions and see their homes and public areas. Spend the night at Ngorongoro Crater rim.

Breakfast / Lunch / Dinner
Day
05

Ngorongoro Crater

Rise early for breakfast and head out for a drive that descends 2,000 feet into the Ngorongoro Crater for prime-time game viewing in this designated UNESCO Heritage Site.

Ngorongoro Crater is the world’s largest intact volcanic caldera and often described as the “eighth wonder of the world.” The great caldera encompasses a high concentration of predators, along with zebra, wildebeest, gazelle, buffalo, warthog, and elephant. If you're lucky, you may be able to approach the resident rhino, as Ngorongoro is one of the few areas in East Africa where they may be seen. The small lakes in Ngorongoro draw thousands of flamingo, creating a luminous, feathery pink haze above the lake.

Return to the rim of Ngorongoro in the late afternoon and settle in for a relaxing evening. Tomorrow, we head into the gem of all of Africa - the great Serengeti Plains.

Breakfast / Lunch / Dinner
Day
06

Central Serengeti National Park

A scenic flight transports you directly into the heart of the Serengeti, plunging you immediately into one of the most awe-inspiring wildlife spectacles on Earth. This is the stage for the Great Migration, where over two million wildebeest, zebra, and gazelle move in an endless, dramatic, and ever-shifting loop in search of fresh, green grasses.

Time in the Serengeti may be split into two areas depending on the time of year you travel.

This is nature in its finest form, with the massive herds driving a migratory pattern from the short-grass southern plains, following the scent of rain, and moving northward, pursued constantly by Africa’s most iconic predators—lions, cheetahs, and hyenas lurking in the shadows.

Your accommodation locations are selected as to your travel date to maximize game viewing opportunities.

Breakfast / Lunch / Dinner
Day
07

SERENGETI NATIONAL PARK

Up early with hot tea or coffee and then out on the Serengeti Plains to observe the wildlife as it starts it daily journey looking for food and water. This is the time of day that the game is most active. It is prime time for the maximum experience.

Lunch at the lodge or, if you prefer, a picnic lunch can be packed. But midday is a good time for you to relax from the early morning drive. Then head out again late afternoon for "sundowners" as the sun sets.

Breakfast / Lunch / Dinner
Days
08-09

Serengeti National Park

With your guide, head deeper into the vast Serengeti, hoping to get closer to the heart of the herds and to the predators. The scale of life here is staggering - a single sweep of your binoculars can reveal hundreds of elephant, prides of lion, cheetah, and giraffe.

While the animals follow an ancient daily rhythm, your experience will be anything but predictable. Each sunrise brings a fresh, unscripted drama to your safari experience.

Breakfast / Lunch / Dinner
Day
10

Your Journey Onwards

Flight to Arusha

This is a great morning to take the optional Hot-Air Balloon Safari over the plains. Float silently over the plains, hoping to see a herd of Cape Buffalo or wildebeest on the move. Set down for a Champagne Bush Breakfast, then return to camp.

As your final morning on safari in northern Tanzania concludes, the time has come to bid a heartfelt farewell to the African bush. These experiences will undoubtedly leave a lasting impression, as you board your flight to Arusha.

Your host will meet you on arrival where you will have lunch, perhaps do last-minute shopping, and then board your onward flight.

Breakfast / Lunch

Available accommodation levels

From understated, high comfort stays to ultra-luxury lodges, Africa offers some of the most unique accommodations in the world. We believe where you stay, especially while on safari, is a core part of your journey, providing far more than just a place to sleep.

The properties shown are intended to spark inspiration. Born Free will discuss the choices and recommend those that align with your budget and comfort preferences. These selections are based on seasonality, site inspections, and—most importantly—feedback from our travelers. Most itineraries can mix and match the Platinum, Gold, and Silver categories.

Platinum
Overview
Platinum properties transcend 5-star standards to offer curated, flawless luxury. These are more than stays; they are unforgettable experiences.

Recommendations
Arusha:
- Arusha Coffee Lodge, Kahawa House
Tarangire National Park:
- Swala, Tarangire Treetops, Lemala Mpingo Ridge, Oliver's Camp
Ngorongoro Rim:
- Crater Lodge, Lemala Osonjoi, Entamanu
Ngorongoro Highlands:
- The Manor, Ngorongoro Neptune
Serengeti National Park - accommodations recommended by seasonal movement of the wildlife. Born Free favorites:
- Singita, Four Seasons, &Beyond Grumeti River (pictured), Namiri Camp
Gold
Overview
Gold accommodations are only a "notch" below Platinum, generally in ambience. Nothing is left behind in comfort, location and overall experience.

Recommendations
Arusha:
- Gran Melia
Tarangire National Park:
- Lemala Mpingo Ridge
Ngorongoro Rim:
- Lion's Paw, Lemala Tented, Ngorongoro Melia, Craters Edge
Ngorongoro Highlands:
- Gibb's Farm
Serengeti National Park - accommodations recommended by seasonal movement of the wildlife. Born Free favorites:
- Lemala Kuria Hills (pictured), Serengeti Migration Camp
Silver
Overview
Our most popular class of accommodations. Select locations and are often mixed with Gold level properties. Simply a good value.

Recommendations
Arusha:
- Rivertrees, Lake Duluti Lodge
Tarangire National Park:
- Old Ndogo Camp, Elephant Springs, Kuro Tree
Ngorongoro Rim:
- Lion's Paw (pictured)
Ngorongoro Highlands:
- Kitela Lodge, Plantation Lodge
Serengeti National Park - accommodations recommended by seasonal movement of the wildlife. Born Free favorites:
- Togoro Plains, Mara River Post, Kichakani Camp
Value
Overview
Properties are straightforward without compromising the experience. Special rates are often offered by booking multiple nights in the same hotel portfolio.

Recommendations
Arusha:
- Arumeru Lodge
Tarangire National Park:
- Maweninga Tented Lodge
Ngorongoro Rim:
- Serena, Rhino Lodge
Ngorongoro Highlands:
- Bashay Rift, Ngorongoro Farmhouse
Serengeti National Park - accommodations recommended by seasonal movement of the wildlife. Born Free favorites:
- Woodlands, Sametu (pictured), Grumeti Hills

Photo credits: Properties as featured on recommended list

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Tanzania Wing Safari

At a glance

Tanzania Wing Safari

An Iconic Journey through Tanzania

Highlights

Is this your dream trip?

Day-by-day itinerary

Available accommodation levels

Platinum

Gold

Silver

Value

Associations

Insurance