Tanzania Couple Safari Shoulder Season Week Trip

Day 1 : Arusha
Days 2-3 : Ngorongoro Conservation Area
Days 4-7 : Serengeti National Park
Guide Price : £5,100 per person
Duration : 7 Nights
Best Months : Oct, Nov
Countries : Tanzania

This trip takes you to two of Tanzania’s most famous wildlife regions – the Ngorongoro Crater and the Serengeti! With the start of shoulder season and short rains, Tanzania offers exceptionally good value for game viewing and reduced rates.

The trip uses three properties. You’ll begin at Machweo House & Wellness Retreat, in Arusha. Next, you’ll travel to Entamanu Ngorongoro, an authentic base camp from which to enjoy big game viewing in the Crater and a lot more besides! The final few days are spent at Serengeti Safari Camp, a smashing little mobile camp that follows the Great Migration and provides some of the best wildlife experiences in the park. Both safari properties are owned and operated by Nomad Tanzania, a company well known for its off-the-beaten-track locations and exceptional guides.

The Crater and the Serengeti are renowned heavyweights in the safari world, both home to all Big Five species – lion, rhino, leopard, elephant, and buffalo! Concentrations of other predators and herbivores are very impressive, and the Serengeti plays host to the Great Migration of wildebeest, zebra, and gazelles during the time of your stay. Bird counts are high too.

*Please note, this is just one example of a trip we could design for you. We tailor-make safari holidays that take you to the real Africa – no readymade tours or set departures. Do get in touch with one of our experts today to start creating your bespoke itinerary!*

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The prices below are provided per person, and please note that the prices are approximate. Please contact us for accurate costings for the time of year you are considering for your holiday. There are multiple season changes across the year and numerous room categories that can change the price of any trip.

From approx £5,100 per person in low season

From approx £6,002 per person in high season

Prices include all internal flights, transfers, reserve fees, accommodation, and meals as specified in the day-to-day itinerary. Prices exclude international flights, tipping, visa, and any meals not included.

Day 1 Arusha

On the first day of your adventure, you’ll touch down at Kilimanjaro International Airport (KIA), receiving a VIP Meet and Greet. From here, you’ll have a private road transfer to Machweo House & Wellness Retreat, which takes about half an hour. One of our top properties in Arusha, Machweo provides delicious food and drink together with superb service standards. Communal spaces include a comfortable lounge, dining terrace, bar, and swimming pool! You’ll stay in a garden cottage suite, which comes with a four-poster bed, lounge with fireplace, en-suite full bathroom, and balcony with views towards majestic Mount Meru. The property has a spa too, so you can really relax and unwind at the beginning of your safari.

Board basis and activities:
B&B accommodation, including early morning tea and coffee on veranda and during breakfast, and afternoon tea. Activities at extra cost include coffee tours, cultural walks, and excursions into Arusha.

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Days 2-3 Ngorongoro Conservation Area

Come Day 2, you’ll return to Arusha Airport via private road transfer and fly to Lake Manyara Airport, before a shared transfer to Entamanu Ngorongoro. This camp is one of the newer properties near the Crater and it’s something of a YZ favourite! Entamanu was built with the aim of minimising disruption to the landscape. We love the simplicity of its mess tent, as well as the breathtaking views both into the Crater and north-west towards the Serengeti, Olduvai Gorge, and Gol Mountains beyond! There are just seven guest rooms, also with spectacular vistas and that authentic safari feel. While you’re here, you’ll enjoy a game drive in the famous Crater, which is home to all Big Five, numerous smaller mammals, and ample birdlife. Guided walks up on the highlands around the Crater rim are available too. And you can enjoy interactions with the local Maasai, for a little culture on safari!

Board basis and activities:
All-inclusive accommodation, featuring all meals, a selection of alcoholic and soft drinks, a laundry service, and the following activities on a shared basis: scheduled full morning game drives into the Crater, short highland walks (seasonal), Maasai boma visit, bush picnics, and sundowners.

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Days 4-7 Serengeti National Park

On the fourth day of your holiday, you’ll have a shared road transfer from Entamanu Ngorongoro to Lake Manyara Airport, before flying to the Serengeti’s Kogatende Airstrip. From the airstrip, you’ll have a shared transfer to Serengeti Safari Camp. The smallest mobile camp in the national park, Serengeti Safari is big on wildlife experiences, moving hundreds of miles per year to keep up with the Great Migration. During October and November, the huge herds are in the park’s northern region, searching for food. Each of the camp’s guest tents is comfy and spacious, featuring a dressing area and an en-suite washroom including classic bucket shower! Communal spaces comprise two tents – one with lounge/bar and the other for dining – as well as a fire-pit for al fresco meals and sharing stories of all the wildlife you’ve seen that day on safari.

Board basis and activities:
All-inclusive accommodation, featuring all meals, a selection of alcoholic and soft drinks, standard game drives from a shared open-sided 4×4 game drive vehicle, and a laundry service.

At the end of your trip, you’ll have a shared road transfer from Serengeti Safari Camp to Kogatende Airstrip, returning to KIA (3 hrs 5 mins) in time for your flight/s home.