A 11 -Day Tanzania Safari Adventure
Majestic Tanzania(11 Days)
Great Migration + Serengeti + Ngorongoro Crater + Humanitarian
11 Days / 10 Nights
An Epic Adventure Awaits
Witness the Great Migration as 1.5 million wildebeest roam the Serengeti as they follow the rains. Explore the ancient legendary volcanic Ngorongoro crater, walk on treetop canopies watching monkey swing in the trees, soar over the Serengeti savanna in a hot air balloon (optional add-on), take a 90 min stroll with some giraffes, make your own cup of coffee from bean to cup, get a photo with an iconic baobab tree, witness the rare tree-climbing lions, and MORE!
ADVENTURES
- See hundreds to thousands of Wildebeest on the plains of the Serengeti
- Possibly witness a Wildebeest river crossing with crocodiles
- Adventure to some animals who only come out at night on a Night Safari
- Explore Tarangire National Park to witness the rare tree climbing lions and massive baobab trees
- Adventure in the world famous ancient volcano UNESCO site of the Ngorongoro Crater
- Roam Lake Manyara National Park watching the birds, hippos, and flamingos
- Safari in Arusha National Park with forest monkeys including the blue monkey
- Stroll with Giraffes for 90 min in their natural habitat
- Walk on rope bridges in the treetops and see animals above and below
- Visit a local village at the foot of a mountain
- Visit the "Cradle of Mankind" with earliest evidence of Homo Sapien existence
- Make your own coffee from bean to cup
- Taste honey from local rare bees
- Gift supplies to some local villagers
- Receive some Highlight Photos of your tour as a THANK YOU gift from us (in digital form)
- ***THE PREMIUM LUXURY ADVENTURE ALSO INCLUDES***
- Swimming with otters in Zanzibar
- Soaring above the Serengeti in a Hot Air Balloon
- Enjoying a delicious dinner in the Bush surrounded by nature
- Accommodations that are much more luxurious, spacious, have a wider variety of food, and higher levels of service
- Receive Additional Professional Quality photos of your tour (digital downloads for self printing)
- Start your journey to Arusha Airport
- Connect
- Sightsee or Sleep
Day 1 is your arrival day. Karibu Tanzania! (Welcome to Tanzania)! Once you’ve landed you will be met at airport for a private transfer to your hotel to rest and unwind. If your flight arrives earlier in the day, we’ll explore some local sites and give you your first taste of Tanzania. If you arrive in the evening or feel the effects of travel, we’ll head straight to your hotel, where you can unwind and rest in preparation for the adventures ahead.
- See Mt. Kilimanjaro
- Explore Arusha National Park
After breakfast we’ll drive to the view spot to see the tallest Mountain in all of Africa. Standing at 19,341 ft (5,895 m), Mt. Kilimanjaro is the tallest LONE MOUNTAIN in the world (not in a chain). I often joke that we haven’t seen any dwarves or dragons here yet though 😉 After some amazing photos and views, we’ll drive to Arusha National Park (over an hour away) where we’ll have our first official Safari.
Arusha National Park is located on the foothills of Mount Meru making it a treasure of wildlife and changing scenery. First we’ll be in a deep jungle home to blue monkeys, colorful turacos, trogons, and the white & black colobus monkeys. In the north the scenery changes to rolling hills and the tranquil Momela lake. Bright pink flamingos migrate here and there are usually herds of zebra and giraffes nearby. Though this is particular park does not have elephants and lions, the scenery and the many other animals make it a must!
- Arusha Day Tour
- Make your own Coffee
- Visit a local village
- Taste rare Honey and exotic spices
- Humanitarian Gift
Today is our culture day. For one day, you’ll be immersed into what life is like in another part of the world. We’ll go at a leisurely pace as we visit a village at the foot of Mt. Meru, make our own cup of coffee from bean-to-cup, savor some exotic spices, and taste some rare medicinal honey from the local bees.
This is also where we’ll be giving our humanitarian gift. We will come with some basic supplies (already included) to gift to some locals here in the village or the local orphanage. Not only is it heartwarming, we feel it is important to give back to the communities that welcome us into their part of the our world.
- Stroll with Giraffes
- Drive to Lake Manyara
- Treetop Walkways
- Safari around Lake Manyara
After breakfast, we’ll take a 90 min stroll with giraffes. This experience will be an educational journey on conversation efforts as well as a wonderful experience watching these majestic animals thrive in their natural habitat.
Afterwards we’ll drive a couple hours to a smaller and a lesser-known game reserve called Lake Manyara National Park. It’s more of a diamond in the rough. Lake Manyara has a high concentration of elephants – some of the largest herds anywhere on earth! We’ll also have a chance to see some of the rare tree-climbing lions here! Inside the park is a treetop canopy walk where we’ll experience untouched nature and wildlife from a unique perspective. The lake itself is home to over 400 species of birds including flamingoes, pelicans, and other waterbirds – fifty of them are birds of prey.
- Two days in Tarangire National Park
- Go on a Night Safari
On one of the evenings, we’ll head out on a Night Safari where you’ll be able to see the animals that ONLY come out at night – aardvarks, badgers, civets, etc. Plus, the animals that are less elusive during the nighttime hours, like rhinos. This is not usually available and this is one of the most perfect parks for this because of all the wildlife concentrated here and the lake. (Please make sure you bring a jacket or packable down and a warm hat. It doesn’t matter what time of year it is, it can get cold and night and we’ll be in an open vehicle during this safari).
- Adventure in the Ngorongoro Crater
Today we’re going to venture into the legendary UNESCO-listed Ngorongoro Crater. Named by Maasai farmers after the sound of the cow bells when herding cattle across the plains, ngoro ngoro, Here, you’ll find yourself inside an ancient volcanic caldera, surrounded by 2,000-foot (600-meter) cliffs. At 102 sq miles (10×12) (264 sq km), it is the largest intact caldera in the world that isn’t full of water. The walls are so high they have essentially cut off the inside from the rest of the world allowing the creation of its own biodiversity inside.
The Ngorongoro Conservation Area is also home to some of the densest mammal populations on earth. Parts of the crater are covered in dense forest while most of the northern end is grassy plains – this is where the animals converge in great numbers. The crater is home to herds of zebra, wildebeest, gazelles, and lions. Its also one of the last places in the world you can see the critically endangered black rhino in the wild – there are approximately 60 living here. You’ll be immersed into a world where both you and the wildlife are within the vast, breathtaking embrace of this natural wonder.
- Olduwai Gorge “Cradle of Mankind”
- Serengeti Safari
In the morning, we’ll drive into the world famous plains of the Serengeti. Along the way we’ll stop for a view of the Olduvai Gorge. Known as “The Cradle of Mankind”, it is one of the most important paleoanthroplogolical sites in all the world. Here were found the world’s oldest undisputed Homosapien bones and tools from 1.7 million years ago. (We will not be doing the hike to the actual site itself since it’s long and steep, but we will stop at the viewpoint).
We will then drive into the vast savannah plains of the famous Serengeti. We’re now in the world of The Lion King and the Great Migration wildebeest crossings featured on National Geographic. Over the next three days, we’ll be immersed in the untamed beauty of this iconic landscape. It’s a haven for wildlife, offering opportunities to observe nature at its most authentic. Each day, we’ll set out in search of the Big 5 and watch the diverse array of animals along the way. Keep your camera ready as we search the savannah for lions, leopards, and cheetahs, and so much more!
- Two full days SAFARI Serengeti National Park
- Bush Dinner (**PREMIUM Luxury Tour only)
- Hot Air Balloon ride (**PREMIUM Luxury Tour only)
The Serengeti is world renowned for the BIG 5 and the Great Migration. Every year 1.5+ million wildebeest and 200k zebra follow the rains from the Southern Serengeti up into Kenya’s Maasai Mara and then come back again. The trek is a 5,000 mile (8,047 km) loop. The Serengeti is truly legendary, home to buffaloes, elephants, rhinoceroses, leopards, lions, cheetah, hyenas, topi, gazelle, waterbuck, hartebeest, and so much more! This park is also home and host to more than 500 species of birds, including ostriches, crowned cranes, marabou storks and secretary birds – some of the most sought-after and photogenic birds on the planet. We’ll marvel at towering giraffes grazing the treetops and magnificent elephants roaming the plains. We’ll see the hippos and crocodiles laze about in the rivers. And, we’ll add zebras, baboons, mongooses, hyenas, and a myriad of other amazing creatures to our scouting list. Our safaris are not just about spotting wildlife; they’re about experiencing the heartbeat of Africa. It’s about connecting with the wild, feeling the pulse of the earth, and creating memories that will last a lifetime. Every moment is filled with wonder!
**The PREMIUM Luxury Adventure includes one evening dinner in the Bush surrounded by nature and one early morning Hot Air Balloon Ride over the Serengeti with a champagne breakfast. The Hot Air Balloon departs before dawn since the temperature plays a huge role in how long the balloon can stay in the air. You’ll soar over the savannah for an hour watching the animals from a view you can only get from above. Afterwards, you’ll enjoy a scrumptious champagne breakfast out on the savannah.
- Morning relax
- Drive to Zanzibar airport
- Begin your journey home
Today marks your last day in Zanzibar and your adventure with us! Depending on your flight time, we’ll relax and site see a bit more before we head to the Zanzibar airport (ZNZ) where we say our goodbyes and part ways.
On our way to the airport, we’ll review and share stories from the incredible journey we’ve experienced and the new friendships we’ve made. Asante Sana (Thank you, very much)! We sincerely hope you had an amazing adventure with us. We look forward to welcoming you back for more adventures, laughter, memories, and future fun!
COMFORT LUXURY AccommodationS
Why Choose Windswept Safaris...
What's Included and What's Not
Inclusions
O.D. and I are on every tour regardless of size. For groups larger than 7, we will then have two cruisers which means an additional driver/tour guide. This way you will benefit from the expertise and personal attention of three knowledgeable guides.
Enjoy beautiful and comfortable accommodations in hotels, camps, and lodges throughout your adventure. All meals from arrival to departure (except airport meals) are included, offering a mix of local and international cuisines. If you have a dietary need, let us know and we’ll see what we can do to help accommodate you. Tanzania is still a developing country so be aware that it might not be possible.
Travel in style and comfort in our Land Cruisers with a pop-up top and interchangeable windows or roll-up windows for optimal wildlife viewing. Your transportation includes a professional driver, fuel, and all necessary transfers once you’re in Tanzania. Each cruiser holds 6-7 guests.
ALL entrance fees to national parks, conservancies, and other attractions are included.
Drinkable water varies too much, so we provide you with unlimited filtered drinking water throughout your trip.
Most of our tours include a humanitarian gift as a way of giving back and helping the locals at the ground level. This usually involves taking school supplies to a local school or supplies to families in need. A small portion of your tour price goes to pay for this gift. If you wish to contribute more, your contribution is always welcome. 100% of it will go to our gift.
Some of your most cherished moments will be captured by us. We will give you some of these photos as a Thank You for coming on our tour. An option will be available to purchase professional quality photos from your trip if you desire.
Tips for hotel staff and Restaurants are included in Tanzania and Zanzibar.
Your domestic flight from the Serengeti to Zanzibar and from Zanzibar to Dar es Salaam are included
Room and board for 5 days, 4 nights on the beach
Exclusions
Your journey to and from your home country to Kenya or Tanzania is not included. If you need assistance booking your airfare, just ask us and we can refer you to a trusted travel agent
Ensure your passport is current with two blank pages and at least six months of validity upon arrival. Most travelers will need a Visa to enter Tanzania or an eTa (electronic Travel Authorization) for Kenya, which either can be easily applied for online.
Tanzania is changing from Visa to ETA (Electronic Travel Authorization) so we will keep you updated. If needed, we can help you in this process. Please start one month in advance.
Because there are many unknowns, we REQUIRE to you obtain travel insurance with a minimum medical, evacuation and repatriation coverage of at least USD $200,000 covering all applicable dates of travel with us. Standard coverage is usually $400,000. We also strongly recommend the purchase of trip cancellation insurance “cancel for any reason”. Baggage insurance is also recommended.
In the event that you must cancel your participation in a travel program, trip cancellation insurance might be the only source of reimbursement. For more details on our cancellation policy and travel insurance recommendations, read through our Terms & Conditions.
We like Allianz travel Insurance, but the company you use is up to you.
Cancellation Policy:
The deposit is non-refundable, but postponable and transferrable. Any cancellation received in writing 66-90 days before the tour start date will result in a loss of 50% of funds. Any cancellation 65 days or less before the tour start date will result in a total loss of funds – but your deposit will remain postponable and transferable.
Please note some vaccines are recommended, but NONE are required to get into Kenya or Tanzania at this time – UNLESS you’re coming from a country that contains high amounts of yellow fever (or you have a layover in a country with yellow fever for more than 12 hours).
We are not responsible if you get sick, so please take care of yourself in whatever way you see fit. (More info given in the travel packet).
We are not doctors. We recommend you visit a travel clinic three months before your tour so you have the info you need to make an informed decision before you travel.
Please bring, and continue to take, any personal medications as prescribed by your doctor.
Unless otherwise stated, alcohol is not included. When it is, the hotel will show you what specific beers, wines, and spirits they are offering. Tips for bartender and bar attendants not included.
Personal services, such as massages, are at your own expense. Tips for personal service are also at your own expense.
There will be some wonderful shopping opportunities for souvenirs and gifts and our adventures – all purchases will be at your own expense
Unless otherwise stated, laundry services are not included. However, most camps and hotels provide the option. We suggest packing 6 days worth of clothes.
Zanzibar is partially independent from Tanzania. They REQUIRE their own separate insurance policy regardless of any other insurance you have.
You purchase this through the Zanzibar Insurance Corporation (ZIC) and can be obtained when applying for your Tanzanian e-visa. It is recommended that you obtain the insurance in advance rather than upon arrival.
The new insurance provides coverage for emergency medical expenses, personal accidents, baggage delay, theft, legal expenses, personal liability, and repatriation expenses for Zanzibar.
Tips for your private tour guides and drivers are not included. If you are happy with your tour and our services, tips are welcome and appreciated!
Adventure Investment
Majestic Tanzania - 11 Day
Prices are in USD, per person, and based on double occupancy:
Tanzania 11-Day:
- VALUE: $10,787 (min 4) $9,187 pp (min 6)
- COMFORT$13,687 (min 4) $11,787 pp (min 6)
- PREMIUM: $21,350 (min 4) $18,750 pp (min 6)
- VALUE: $3,387 (min 4) $ 2,987 pp (min 6)
- COMFORT: $4,387 (min 4) $3,987 pp (min 6)
- PREMIUM: $4,987 (min 4) $4,587 pp (min 6)
Accommodations: All rates are based on double occupancy for each room. If you prefer a single room there is an additional cost.
Changes: If you want more days or less, we can make those arrangements for you.
Payment Options:
FLEXIBLE PAYMENT PLAN: To make your dream safari more accessible, we offer flexible payment plans. After your deposit is made, you can choose between equal monthly payments, three lump sum payments, or four lump sum payments (all auto-withdrawn). A 5% fee is added to the balance (after deposit) if you utilize a payment plan option. Full payment is required 90 days before departure to ensure all arrangements are smoothly finalized.
Deposit: A deposit of 20% secures your spot and your price. Your deposit will be non-refundable but is postponable for future use and transferable. By making your deposit, you are agreeing to the terms and conditions. Read them first here. terms and conditions.
Deposits and payments can be made via All major CCs, ACH bank transfer, or Square.
Contact us and we’ll set up a time to have a virtual coffee or tea to discuss any questions or concerns you might have. Keep in mind the time zones vary a lot in this world, so give us some time to respond.