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Tanzania: The Serengeti & Beyond with Serengeti extended stay 2026 - 11 Day Tour from Arusha to Arusha

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Tanzania: The Serengeti & Beyond with Serengeti extended stay 2026

11 Day Tour from Arusha to Arusha



Tour Description:

Small groups lead to big experiences on this Small Group Discovery tour of Africa. Featuring exhilarating game drives through grasslands, woodlands, and swamplands—plus distinctive safari lodges and tented camps that blend into the living landscape—this Africa vacation was designed for those who like to take a walk (or a nap) on the wild side. Game drives through Tarangire, Lake Manyara, and Serengeti National Parks—as well as the vast, volcanic Ngorongoro Crater—offer an opportunity for up-close views of the “Big 5” (lion, leopard, elephant, rhino, and Cape buffalo) as well as countless other majestic creatures. As you explore these mesmerizing parks, prepare to see zebra grazing, hippo bathing, elephants trumpeting and, if luck is on your side, cheetah sprinting. Marvel at Maasai Warriors jumping in celebration of life. There’s lots to fall in love with on this timeless Tanzania safari, including morning mimosas and sundowner drinks in the bush to quench your thirst for knowledge and adventure.

Stay a little longer in the spectacular Serengeti including four additional guided game drives with an expert Driver/Guide. A Small Group Discovery tour for the wild at heart!

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Destination & Sightseeing

Designed from the ground up for a maximum of 24 guests in Africa, this Small Group Discovery tour has everything you need to explore with up-close-and-exclusive experiences that go beyond traditional tours.

We’ve packed everything you need for an amazing adventure—from hand-selected safari lodges and tented camps to friendly Globus Tour Directors and expert Driver/Guides, and seamless transportation between destinations including intra-vacation flights. 4-wheel-drive safari vehicles are equipped with a pop-up roof for unfettered game viewing and photography. Plus, each vehicle is limited to just six guests, so you’ll always have a window seat on safari! This tour offers a great opportunity to witness the Great Migration of wildebeest, zebra, and antelope—the largest terrestrial mammal migration in the world. Enhance your free time to explore like a local with your GlobusGO mobile app!
Notes:
The Great Migration is a natural event with herds typically in the Serengeti from late November to July. Movements and river crossings of migrating herds can be challenging to predict year to year. When possible, we’ll modify game viewing when advised of reported sightings. All game viewing is done at your own risk and requires a signed liability waiver prior to travel. Due to rough driving on/off road and in/between game parks, this vacation is not recommended for guests with serious back problems or mobility issues.

ITINERARY

Day 1 ARRIVE IN ARUSHA, TANZANIA
Your Small Group Discovery tour begins! Welcome to Arusha, gateway to your dream safari. Hotel rooms are available for mid-afternoon check-in

Day 2 ARUSHA–TARANGIRE NATIONAL PARK
Ancient Baobabs Await Drive to Tarangire National Park, where baobab and acacia trees dot the landscape. The Tarangire River provides the park a permanent water source, which makes for year-round game viewing. This is highlighted by a large population of elephants. After lunch at your lodge embark on your first exciting game drive. (B,L,D) TOUR HIGHLIGHT A RIVER RUNS THROUGH IT The Tarangire River is the life blood of its namesake national park, providing life-giving refuge for the largest elephant population in North Tanzania. During the dry season, a menagerie of animals in a myriad of shapes and sizes are drawn to this only permanent water supply where thirsty elephant, wildebeest, zebra, buffalo, and gazelle file in great numbers to the riverbanks, followed by hungry hunters like lion and leopard as well
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Day 3 TARANGIRE
Tantalizing Tarangire Rise early for a morning game drive including an exclusive [LF] bush breakfast. Be sure to watch for giraffe, zebra, Cape buffalo, and much more. Free time at your lodge before an afternoon game drive. (B,L,D) LOCAL FAVORITE SMALL GROUP EXCLUSIVE As part of your morning game drive, you’ll be treated to a classic safari tradition of the bush breakfast in Africa’s unmatched landscapes. Reminisce about Africa’s early explorers as you sip mimosas in pampered style in the heart of the wild
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Day 4 TARANGIRE–LAKE MANYARA NATIONAL PARK
Forest Foray & Views on Views Drive to Lake Manyara National Park, a small, ecologically diverse park with groundwater forests, grassy plains, and the alkaline Lake Manyara. The park is also home to the world’s largest concentration of baboon. Watch for these mischievous primates, giraffe, hippo, and more on your afternoon game drive. Sundowner drinks are served at a scenic viewpoint. (B,L,D) TOUR HIGHLIGHT SMALL GROUP EXCLUSIVE This evening, as the sun sets, savor a memorable happy hour in the bush with your small group to enjoy spectacular views over Lake Manyara! The origin of the tradition dates to British colonialism in Africa in the 18th century and was born out of necessity rather than enjoyment. Containing quinine-infused tonic and gin, colonizers drank it to ward off malaria. As the British Empire expanded into Africa, the popularity of gin and tonic spread with it. Today, Sundowners mark the transition from day to night
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Day 5 LAKE MANYARA–KARATU–NGORONGORO CONSERVATION AREA
Through Farmlands to the Craters Edge Free time this morning before a short drive to Karatu, where coffee farms dot the outer slopes of Ngorongoron Crater. Here, visit a [LF] local primary school followed by BBQ lunch at beautiful Gibb’s Farm. Continue to your lodge located on the rim of the crater. (B,L,D) LOCAL FAVORITE SMALL GROUP EXCLUSIVE Today, your small group is invited for a personal visit to a local primary school to meet the children and learn about the educational system in rural Tanzania. TOUR HIGHLIGHT SMALL GROUP EXLCUSIVE Enjoy a delicious BBQ lunch amid the graceful landscapes of Tanzania’s Gibbs Farm. Here, healthy farm cuisine is prepared fresh daily with organic farm-to-table recipes using the farm’s fresh fruits, vegetables, and herbs that are freshly picked from organic gardens, with meats sourced from local, sustainably-raised farms. Sure to satisfy the big appetites of your small group!
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Day 6 NGORONGORO
Into Africa’s Eden Descend into the crater for a full-day game drive. Ngorongoro Crater is technically a caldera—the world’s largest unflooded one, at more than 2,000 feet deep with a floor covering over 102 square miles. Game viewing here is fantastic, as most of the animals stay in this area year round, affording the opportunity to see lion, hyena, hippo, elephant, as well as the best chance to see the rare black rhinoceros. Enjoy an exclusive [LF] bush lunch served in the crater. (B,L,D) LOCAL FAVORITE SMALL GROUP EXCLUSIVE Because of the time it takes to descend into and ascend out of the crater, it’s common to eat lunch in the crater. While standard safari fare is typically a cold box lunch, your small group is treated to an exclusive, freshly cooked bush BBQ lunch served under a grove of Acacia trees, while not missing a moment of wildlife viewing time
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Day 7 NGORONGORO–SERENGETI NATIONAL PARK
On the Endless Plains Drive to Serengeti National Park, Tanzania’s largest and most famous park. The Serengeti covers an area of roughly 5,700 square miles, the name comes from the Maasai word siringit, meaning “endless plains.” Enjoy lunch at your tented camp followed by an afternoon game drive. (B,L,D) TOUR HIGHLIGHT A WILD AFTERNOON Your afternoon game drive offers the chance to see the big cats—lion, leopard, and cheetah—as well as an abundance of other animals, including the Nile crocodile, giraffe, gazelle, and eland. With some luck you may even spot something much rarer, like a caracal, a beautiful cat with distinctive ears. TOUR HIGHLIGHT SMALL GROUP EXCLUSIVE Mbuzi Mawe Serena Camp provides a refined retreat within the spectacular natural landscapes of Serengeti National Park. With just 16 custom-made canvas tents, your small group enjoys all the comforts of home for a restful retreat after a day on safari. Each tent features two queen beds, free Wi-Fi to send your daily photos back home, and a private tented bathroom. Enjoy room service and sip your morning coffee or settle in at day's end on your outside private terrace to take in the breathtaking beauty of the surrounding glades
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Day 8 SERENGETI
Serengeti Serendipity Continue your exploration during morning and afternoon game drives. Home to the annual Great Migration of wildebeest and zebra, the Serengeti is great for game viewing year round. Tonight, join a [LF] farewell dinner in the bush featuring a traditional Maasai dance performance. (B,L,D) LOCAL FAVORITE SMALL GROUP EXCLUSIVE The Maasai people bring a history of rich culture tied to this wilderness known as the Cradle of Life. Your special farewell dinner in the bush includes a traditional Maasai dance performance celebrating their ancient culture woven amid the majestic wildlife and nature. The perfect ending to a spectacular safari small group adventure!
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Day 9 SERENGETI NATIONAL PARK
In the Safari Swing Continue to explore this UNESCO World Heritage Site on morning and afternoon game drives with your expert Driver/Guide. Enjoy time to relax at your camp between game drives. (B,L,D)
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Day 10 SERENGETI
Wildest Dreams Fall under the spell of the magical menagerie of the Serengeti—a wildlife lover’s dream destination—on morning and afternoon game drives. (B,L,D) TOUR HIGHLIGHT GAME ON! Continue your Serengeti adventure with morning and afternoon game drives. Keep an eye out for lion, wildebeest, zebra, and a host of other majestic and fascinating creatures who call this magical ecosystem home
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Day 11 SERENGETI–ARUSHA
A Serengeti Send Off Embark on a final game drive before flying back to Arusha, where a day room is reserved at the Mount Meru Hotel for your convenience. Schedule departing flights after 5 pm. (B)

Accommodations

ArushaTarangire National Park AreaLake Manyara National ParkNgorongoro CraterSerengeti National Park
Arusha Serena Hotel, Resort & Spa
First-Class



Arusha Tanzania

Designed to echo the traditional style of the colonial coffee farm, which originally stood on this site, Arusha Serena Hotel offers a range of tastefully presented cottage-styled rooms set amid extensive landscaped grounds. Electricity is provided 24 hours a day.
Check Mark Disclaimer: Prices listed are per person, based on double occupancy, and in USD. All promotions are valid for new bookings only, capacity controlled and valid on select dates and departures. Individual Terms and Conditions will apply to all promotions. Any promotion can be withdrawn at any time without notice. Please speak with your Pavlus Travel Planner for complete vendor terms and conditions, including eligible tour and cruise dates.