8-Day Tanzania Safari with Unlimited Game Drives in Three Parks

During this 8-day guided tour of Tanzania from Odyssey Safaris, you’ll go on a photo safari in search of big game. With unlimited drives, you’ll have a good chance of seeing cheetahs, wildebeest, zebras, and even lions. Click here for the full itinerary. This tour includes:

• Round-trip airfare from JFK, IAD, BOS, ORD, LAX, or SFO
• 1 night of standard accommodations at Olasiti Lodge in Arusha
• 1 night of standard accommodations at Bashay Rift Lodge near Tarangire National Park
• 2 nights of standard accommodations at Olduvai Camp near Ngorongoro Crater
• 1 night of standard accommodations at Ronjo Camp in Serengeti National Park
• Transport in a luxury four-by-four safari land cruiser
• Unlimited game drives during park hours
• Seven breakfasts, seven lunches, and six dinners
• All national-park, reserve, and conservation fees
• All transportation including airport transfers
• Complimentary bottled water daily
• Complimentary enrollment in amref.org emergency-air-evacuation service 
• Services of an English-speaking driver/naturalist and guide

Days 1–2: Flight and Arusha

Following an overnight flight, you’ll spend 1 day in Arusha, a northern Tanzanian city located close to some of Africa’s most famous landscapes—Mount Kilimanjaro is only about 70 miles to the east.

Day 3: Tarangire National Park

Next up is Tarangire National Park, home to more than 500 bird species and large herds of elephants and giraffes. Though smaller than the Serengeti, the park has a denser concentration of wildlife, so visitors have a higher chance of seeing animals in action.

• Hard to spot: Gerenuk, lesser kudu, greater kudu, oryx, and even eland may be more easily found here than in other parks thanks to its size and altitude.
• Elephants on parade: Herds in the park can be as many as 300 elephants strong, making for an impressive photo op.

Day 4: Ngorongoro Crater Conservation Area

Often called the Eighth Wonder of the World, Ngorongoro Conservation Area encompasses a soaring plateau of volcanic highlands and craters. It was originally designed to accommodate indigenous Masai communities and visitors, so you’ll likely see villagers grazing their cattle and donkeys. In the evening, gather around the fire at Olduvai Camp with Masai staff.

• The Big Five: View buffalo, elephants, leopards, lions, and rhinos on a full-day game drive with a picnic lunch.
• Ngorongoro Crater is the world’s largest unbroken volcanic caldera. It’s densely packed with some 250,000 wild animals, including the prehistoric black rhinoceros.

Days 5–6: Serengeti National Park

Frequently hailed as Africa’s greatest game park, the massive Serengeti National Park has nearly 5,800 square miles of untapped wilderness. Only the occasional rocky outcropping or solitary tree breaks up the vast expanses of short-grass plains, giving the impression of a wide golden sea. Keep an eye out for predators including jackals, leopards, and some 2,000 lions that have gotten used to human presence. At night, retire to gorgeous, airy tents at an eco-friendly camp.

• Admire the kopje rock formations, which provide stark contrast to the grassy plains and give lions and cheetahs places to hide their cubs.
• Look for hyenas—they’re everywhere, waiting to pick off the wildebeest that fall behind in a migrating herd.

Days 7–8: Arusha and Departure

You’ll return to Olduvai Camp for dinner on day 6 and reach Arusha (where your adventure began) on day 7. Spend the afternoon shopping for souvenirs in the local markets before boarding your return flight that evening. You’ll arrive back in the United States on day 8.

Frequently Asked Questions

1. How much would it cost to fly from an airport not listed as part of this deal? This offer includes departures from New York (JFK), Washington, D.C. (IAD), Boston (BOS), Chicago (ORD), Los Angeles (LAX), or San Francisco (SFO) airport. Departures from additional airports may be available for a supplemental cost. Contact Odyssey Safaris at 855-272-3274 for availability and pricing.

2. Can we extend our trip before or after the promotional dates for the deal? Yes, you may extend your trip for a supplemental fee at the time of booking. Extensions are subject to availability.

3. How do I find out if the dates I want to travel are available? View the departure dates listed in the deal options above. If there are multiple dates listed in a deal option, call Odyssey Safaris at 855-272-3274 for the most up-to-date availability.

4. What happens if I buy the Groupon and my travel dates are not available? We suggest calling to redeem your vouchers as soon as possible so that you do not run into this problem. If Odyssey Safaris is unable to book the stay you want during the available dates and before the book-by date, Groupon will refund your purchase.

5. Does my child need a Groupon, and can they stay in my room? Children must be at least 8 years old to travel on this tour. Each traveler must purchase a Groupon Voucher. Triple rooms are not available.

6. Is the price advertised available on every date? Airfare subject to availability. Additional fees may apply for some departure dates. Contact Odyssey Safaris for details.

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