Tanzania Ultimate Serengeti Active Safari Tour

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Discover off-the-radar parts of Serengeti on foot, where few have traveled
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Meet and learn about the culture of the indigenous Maasai people of the Crater Highlands
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Your Guides

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The best people to immerse you in a destination are the ones who live there, which is why we feature local Adventure Guides on our trips. Here are a few that you might meet on this adventure.

James K.

James Adiel Kivuyo was born in Arusha, Tanzania, and has been guiding since 2000. He is passionate about the conservation of biodiversity in African wildlife and has led hundreds of walking safaris through the Serengeti. James speaks many languages, from English and Masaai to the local dialect of Chagga and Kiswahili—the national language of Tanzania. His language skills help him to communicate with people from a broad cultural spectrum and he loves sharing experiences with travelers from around the globe. James is also a qualified Kilimanjaro guide and has assisted summit bids for over a decade.

Stevie N.

Steven hails from a farming family in the Tanzanian village of Mwika, near Kilimanjaro. At six, his life changed forever when he was sent to be under the care of his grandfather, Steven Ngowi, Sr., a safari guide working in Kenya. Immersed in Swahili and safari lore, Steven's professional journey started after guide school in Arusha and internships in Central Serengeti and Asilia Africa. His true initiation occurred two decades ago while guiding British photographers and sharing cultures with his grandfather. Trained for a lifetime, Steven's education alongside photographers left an indelible mark. Renowned for his photography, he curates unforgettable safari experiences, blending personal expression and cultural exchange.

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Rise this morning for your drive to Tarangire National Park in the Great Rift Valley. This scenic park has expansive baobab-studded grasslands stretching in every direction and amazing elephant viewing. In fact, the elephant of Tarangire will be one of your most lasting memories of the entire trip! Arrive at the lodge in time for lunch, then head out for the first game drive. Tarangire River attracts a number of thirsty inhabitants - watch a parade of wild animals make their way over for a drink: huge herds of buffalo and elephant, blue wildebeest, zebra, hartebeest, impala, reedbuck, lion, and leopard. In the late afternoon, return to the lodge for sundowners and a delicious dinner.
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Descend from the Ngorongoro highlands onto the vast plains of the Serengeti, with their classic granite kopjes - rounded boulders shaped by wind over the eons. Deeper into the Serengeti, notice the vegetation change into riverine woodland and acacia tree valleys as you continue on to the next tented camp.
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After a pleasant morning game drive and lunch, fly back to Arusha Airport, where dayrooms at the Moivaro Lodge await. Bid farewell to fellow travelers at dinner before transferring to the Kilimanjaro International Airport for homeward-bound flights. Schedule your departure flight from Kilimanjaro International Airport (JRO) no earlier than 7pm.
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Accommodations

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A mix of deluxe camps and lodges with all the creature comforts, paired with stays at well-equipped mobile camps with luxury touches.

Moivaro Lodge-Arusha, Tanzania

Comfortable Hotel

Surrounded by an impressive array of flora and fauna, the charming Moivaro Lodge is a perfect African retreat. Set in thatched brick cottages surrounded by pretty tropical gardens, spacious rooms showcase private verandas, fireplaces, and en-suite bathrooms. Enjoy panoramic views of Mount Meru from the porch, or laze by the pool in the midst of coffee plants.

Tarangire Safari Lodge-Tarangire National Park, Tanzania

Comfortable Hotel

Built high on a bluff overlooking the game-rich Tarangire River, six miles after the main gate of Tarangire National Park, the Tarangire Safari Lodge features deluxe tents with modern comforts and great views over baobab and acacia woodlands.

MT Sobek Deluxe Camp-Misigiyo Camp

Luxury Safari Camp

Surrounded by volcanic landscapes of the Crater Highlands, the deluxe Misigiyo Camp brings true meaning to the phrase "getting away from it all." Luxury-style tents feature en-suite bathrooms. Guests enjoy meals at the large mess dining tent and lounge with books and games at the library. Outdoor seating provides lovely vistas of the wilderness.

MT Sobek Deluxe Camp-Pembezoni Camp

Luxury Safari Camp

Like the Crater Highlands camp, the Serengeti camp includes luxury-style tents complete with en-suite bathrooms. Guests dine in the large and airy mess tent before curling up with a book in the library or a board game in the lounge. The outdoor seating area is a great spot to unwind while taking in the Serengeti scenery.

MT Sobek Mobile Serengeti Camp-Serengeti, Tanzania

Deluxe Camping

MT Sobek's specially designed wilderness camping experience includes comfortable dome tents, all well-appointed with elevated cot beds, mattresses, sheets, duvet, and pillows. Come morning, warm water basins, soap, and towels await, as well as hot bucket-style showers. Meals are served alfresco or in the enclosed mess tent. Evenings include sundowners and pre-dinner snacks around the campfire. Your guiding team will move the mobile camp each day and you will arrive in a new part of the Serengeti with everything already set up!

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