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Jewels of Tanzania

 

Tick off the serious bucket list destinations of the Serengeti, the Ngorongoro Crater and Tarangire National Park.

These regions are known for stunning and diverse landscapes and exceptionally high concentration of wildlife almost year-round, including the Big Five (lion, leopard, elephant, buffalo, and the endangered black rhino). To add to the safari, stay in the Ngorongoro region at a former coffee plantation – which will enrich your holiday even more.

Jewels of Tanzania

From NZ$22,120 per person, twin share

9 Days / 8 Nights  •  Daily, year-round  •  Tanzania

Price quoted is a lead-in rate. As pricing may vary seasonally and according to standard/category selected, please contact us for a quote on your specific requirements.

Tarangire National Park Ngorongoro Region Serengeti National Park

Wildlife journey. This itinerary can be tailor-made, with the number of days, places visited, and activities varied to suit you.

Who this suits

Travellers who want Tarangire, the Ngorongoro Crater and the Serengeti in nine days: two nights at Nimali Lodge with a waterhole in front of camp, three at Gibbs Farm, a former coffee plantation, with a full day in the Ngorongoro Crater, then three nights under canvas in the Serengeti at a camp that moves with the migration. All meals, house drinks and the internal flights are included.

Good to know

Transfers and game drives are private in Tarangire and the Ngorongoro area and shared in the Serengeti, as are the flights in and out. The crater is one full day, and the free day at Gibbs Farm has optional excursions. Premium drinks and gratuities aren’t included. Pricing varies with exchange rates, cross-season pricing is on enquiry, and surcharges may apply over events, festivals and holidays.

The journey

Day by day

Day 1 — Kilimanjaro › Tarangire National Park

On arrival at Kilimanjaro, you will be met and transferred to Nimali Lodge in Tarangire National Park for the next two nights. One of the lesser-known game reserves in Tanzania, it offers a great diversity of wildlife. During the dry season, the Tarangire River is the only source of water in the area, which attracts abundant wildlife.

Day 2 — Tarangire National Park

Morning and afternoon safaris, as well as “sofa safaris” at the lodge where there is a waterhole right in front of camp.

Day 3 — Tarangire National Park › Ngorongoro Conservation Area

Today you will drive to the Ngorongoro region and spend three nights at Gibbs Farm, an idyllic farmhouse set among picturesque grounds. Learn about farm life and enjoy a full-day safari into the Ngorongoro Crater itself.

Day 4 — Ngorongoro Crater

Today you will be taken on a full day safari excursion in the nearly 3-million year-old intact caldera known as the Ngorongoro Crater. This Natural Wonder of the World is home to the highest density of big game wildlife in Africa grazing and living on the fertile land with the most stunning backdrop of the crater walls.

Day 5 — Ngorongoro Conservation Area

Today you have time to enjoy and savour the sanctuary of Gibbs Farm, or enjoy several optional excursions.

Day 6 — Ngorongoro Conservation Area › Lake Manyara › Serengeti National Park

Transfer to the Lake Manyara airstrip and fly to the Serengeti, for a game drive en route to camp. Spend the next three days at the ultimate in luxury camping, Serengeti Under Canvas. A traditional tent-style camp with a comfortable bed and fluffy duvet, big sofas, and a flushing water closet.

Days 7 & 8 — Serengeti National Park

The camp movement is planned to anticipate movements of the Great Migration, bringing you as close as possible to the wildebeest action. Get up close and personal with exceptional resident game year round, big cat sightings, rhino in the north, cheetah sightings in the south and massive elephant and buffalo herds roaming across the vast plains.

Day 9 — Serengeti National Park › Kilimanjaro

After breakfast, transfer to the airstrip for your flight to Kilimanjaro where arrangements conclude.

Route map for Jewels of Tanzania

Pricing  •  New Zealand dollars, per person

By season and category

2026

SeasonTwin, per personSingle
01 Nov – 20 DecNZ$22,120NZ$31,115Enquire →
21 Dec – 31 DecNZ$26,450NZ$40,880Enquire →

2027

SeasonTwin, per personSingle
01 Jan – 03 JanNZ$26,450NZ$40,880Enquire →
04 Jan – 28 FebNZ$26,390NZ$34,105Enquire →
01 Mar – 31 MarNZ$22,215NZ$29,465Enquire →
01 Apr – 30 AprNZ$22,215NZ$31,060Enquire →
01 May – 15 MayNZ$23,190NZ$32,505Enquire →
16 May – 31 MayNZ$24,390NZ$34,295Enquire →
01 Jun – 15 JunNZ$25,170NZ$38,635Enquire →
16 Jun – 30 SepNZ$28,370NZ$42,485Enquire →
01 Oct – 31 OctNZ$27,965NZ$41,865Enquire →
01 Nov – 14 DecNZ$23,705NZ$33,015Enquire →
15 Dec – 31 DecNZ$28,395NZ$41,865Enquire →

Price quoted is a lead-in rate. As pricing may vary seasonally and according to standard/category selected, please contact us for a quote on your specific requirements.

What’s included

  • 8 nights’ accommodation
  • All meals (B, L, D) during your stay
  • House alcoholic and non-alcoholic beverages
  • Meet & greet at Kilimanjaro International Airport
  • Private transfers and game drives as per the itinerary
  • Shared transfers and game drives in the Serengeti
  • Shared fixed-wing flights Lake Manyara › Serengeti › Kilimanjaro
  • Shared activities at Gibbs Farm
  • National park, crater, concession, and landing fees where applicable
  • Community Leaders Education Fund donation
  • Emergency medical evacuation insurance
  • Tanzania Tourism Development Levy
  • Laundry

Not included

  • Premium beverages
  • Gratuities

Booking conditions

Booking conditions as supplied by World Journeys.

  • Pricing varies due to fluctuations in exchange rates; please contact us for current pricing or other changes
  • Please enquire about cross-season pricing
  • Surcharges may apply during events, festivals, public/religious holidays, or other high-demand dates
  • Luggage (soft-sided) is restricted to 15 kgs per person including hand items

Journey operated by World Journeys and booked through Fine Travel.

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