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East Africa Highlights
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4.5/5 Excellent
100+ reviews
Small Group Tour
Why we love them
They’re very committed to sustainable and responsible tourism and contribute to important initiatives like climate action.
Lodging level
Standard - 3 star
Physical level
Easy
Trip pace
Balanced schedule

Visits

Nairobi, Ngorongoro Crater

Highlights

  • Meet Kenyan Maasai warriors and visit a Maasai village that champions women’s health, and spend time with a Hadzabe community in Tanzania to see how their ancient culture exists today.
  • Venture into the incredible Masai Mara National Reserve for a full-day game drive in 4WDs.
  • Explore the Serengeti National Park in depth, with two early morning and two late afternoon game drives through this spectacular wildlife arena.
  • Take a mind-blowing safari across the floor of the Ngorongoro Crater in an open-roof 4WD for a chance to see the endangered black rhinoceros.
  • Accompanied by a local crew — a leader, driver and cook – you'll be in excellent hands for the duration of your adventure.
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National Parks, Nature & Wildlife, Overland Journeys

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"We joined the Intrepid “Real Italy Food Tour” and enjoyed it thoroughly. Our tour guide, Micol, was very knowledgeable and provided us with lots of good information. It seems Micol knew many of the staff of the venues we visited, including the pasta making class we attended. Our group of 11 travelers was extremely compatible, which greatly added to the fun and enjoyment."

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6 Days Best of Serengeti, Tarangire, Ngorongoro and Lake Manyara national park
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By Africa Adventure Vacations
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Verified by Travelstride as locally operated and in the top of their field for customer reviews, local knowledge, and safety.
5/5 Excellent
28 reviews
Small Group Tour
Why we love them
Their personalized approach to creating bespoke safari itineraries and authentic immersive African safari experiences.
Lodging level
Premium - 4 star
Physical level
Moderate
Trip pace
Balanced schedule

Visits

Lake Manyara National Park

Highlights

  • Wildlife viewing in Tarangire
  • Game drives in Serengeti
  • Explore Ngorongoro crater
  • Bird watching
  • Visit Lake Manyara

Themes

Birding, Cultural, National Parks, Nature & Wildlife, Safari

What travelers are saying

"We had an amazing trip with Africa adventure vacations. We loved the guide Ceasar and communication with Robert and Ashiraf was outstanding. The ultimate goal for this safari was chimp and gorilla tracking but also a wildlife safari in Murchison falls, queen Elizabeth and lake mburo national park was rewarding. If are to book this safari, please don't miss out the night game drives. The lodges are super nice and blend with nature. Buffalo safari lodge was outstanding, the views, food and service was unmatched. In short, we didn't regret booking with AAV"

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7 Day Amazing Tanzania Safari
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By Dusty Roads Adventures & Tours
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Verified by Travelstride as locally operated and in the top of their field for customer reviews, local knowledge, and safety.
4.6/5 Excellent
7 reviews
Small Group Tour
Lodging level
Standard - 3 star
Physical level
Very Easy
Trip pace
Balanced schedule

Visits

Arusha, Lake Manyara National Park, Ngorongoro Crater, Serengeti National Park, Tarangire National Park

Highlights

  • Enjoy a day by day wildlife viewing in nature with your professional driver guide
  • Visit Arusha town which is a gateway to the Northern Safari circuit
  • Game drives in Tarangire National Park, Serengeti Plains and Ngorongoro Crater.
  • Spot the ""big 5"" in a 4x4 specially buit for safari
  • Enjoy your evenings at the hotel ( you can arrange with your driver to go back to your hotel early after game drives)
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Education / Learning, Nature & Wildlife, Safari, Photography

What travelers are saying

"We had a fantastic Safari with Geoff. Highly recommend asking for him to be your driver through Dusty Roads. He was incredibly knowledgeable, could spot not just the big animals everyone comes to Tanzania to see but also incredible bird, and small wildlife as well. On Safari you will be in the truck for a looonngg time so having an incredible driver like Geoff will guarantee you an awesome experience."

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7 Days Best Of Tanzania Safari & Cultural Experience
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By Africa Adventure Vacations
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5/5 Excellent
28 reviews
Private Guided
Why we love them
Their personalized approach to creating bespoke safari itineraries and authentic immersive African safari experiences.
Lodging level
Premium - 4 star
Physical level
Moderate
Trip pace
Balanced schedule

Visits

Lake Manyara National Park

Highlights

  • Wildlife viewing in Tarangire
  • Game drives in Serengeti
  • Explore Ngorongoro crater
  • Bird watching
  • Visit Lake Manyara
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Themes

Cultural, National Parks, Nature & Wildlife, Safari

What travelers are saying

"We had an amazing trip with Africa adventure vacations. We loved the guide Ceasar and communication with Robert and Ashiraf was outstanding. The ultimate goal for this safari was chimp and gorilla tracking but also a wildlife safari in Murchison falls, queen Elizabeth and lake mburo national park was rewarding. If are to book this safari, please don't miss out the night game drives. The lodges are super nice and blend with nature. Buffalo safari lodge was outstanding, the views, food and service was unmatched. In short, we didn't regret booking with AAV"

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5 Day Classic Tanzania Safari
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By Dusty Roads Adventures & Tours
Local Expert
Verified by Travelstride as locally operated and in the top of their field for customer reviews, local knowledge, and safety.
4.6/5 Excellent
7 reviews
Small Group Tour
Lodging level
Standard - 3 star
Physical level
Very Easy
Trip pace
Balanced schedule

Visits

Arusha, Ngorongoro Crater, Serengeti National Park, Tarangire National Park

Highlights

  • Visit Arusha town which is a gateway to the Northern Safari circuit
  • Game drives in Tarangire, Serengeti and Ngorongoro Crater.
  • Spot the “"big 5"" in a 4x4 specially buit for safari
  • Enjoy your evenings at the hotel.
  • Pick up from Arusha town and drop off at Arusha town or airport
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Birding, Cultural, Education / Learning, National Parks, Nature & Wildlife, Safari, Photography

What travelers are saying

"We had a fantastic Safari with Geoff. Highly recommend asking for him to be your driver through Dusty Roads. He was incredibly knowledgeable, could spot not just the big animals everyone comes to Tanzania to see but also incredible bird, and small wildlife as well. On Safari you will be in the truck for a looonngg time so having an incredible driver like Geoff will guarantee you an awesome experience."

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Essence of Kenya and Tanzania
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By Odynovo
premier
5/5 Excellent
100+ reviews
Private Guided
Why we love them
They are able to handcraft custom trip plans in over 70 different destinations worldwide.
Lodging level
Premium - 4 star
Physical level
Easy
Trip pace
Balanced schedule

Visits

Arusha, Lake Manyara National Park, Lake Nakuru National Park, Maasai Mara, Nairobi, Ngorongoro Crater

Highlights

  • Enjoy Bird watching in Lake Nakuru and Lake Manyara
  • Seek out the Big Five footprints inside Maasai Mara and Serengeti
  • Explore Ngorongoro Crater with a picnic lunch

Themes

Birding, Nature & Wildlife, Safari, Photography

What travelers are saying

"I didn’t take this tour exactly, but made some changes based on my schedule and interests and travel dates. It was my first time in Southeast Asia and I was a traveling solo female. Liz my trip consultant and contact person was so helpful and responsive to any and all my concerns and questions. It was a trip of a lifetime. I can not gush enough about the itinerary and experiences. I am completely impressed with is company and this person. Ya ya in Chang Mai and Sam in Bangkok are top notch guides. The diving in Phuket was arranged with Siam diving, a small private boat not an over stuffed crowded one. It felt like we were the only people in the ocean. Goo, GO, GO!!!!"

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10 Days Tanzania safari & Zanzibar Beach
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5/5 Excellent
4 reviews
Small Group Tour
Lodging level
Standard - 3 star
Physical level
Wheelchair Accessible
Trip pace
Balanced schedule

Visits

Arusha, Tarangire National Park, Zanzibar

Themes

High Adventure, Nature & Wildlife, Relaxing Retreats, Safari, Singles Travel, Yoga, Meditation & Wellness, Photography

What travelers are saying

"We recently traveled through Tanzania visiting Tarangire, Serengeti and Ngorongoro Crater. We were impressed by the game-packed game drives with Gabriel the tour guide from Lappet Faced Safaris. He knew the parks like the back of his hand, patient and thoughtful letting us enjoy interesting scenes as long as we wanted. Above all he drove the well appointed safari vehicle carefully going through some tricky sections where some rookie drivers got stuck The accommodations organized by Lappet Faced Safaris were above excellent. Just the right level of comfort and great food out there in the wild. I would not think twice about using Lappet Faced Safaris again. Thanks, Francisco"

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6 Day Tanzania Wildlife & Culture
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By Dusty Roads Adventures & Tours
Local Expert
Verified by Travelstride as locally operated and in the top of their field for customer reviews, local knowledge, and safety.
4.6/5 Excellent
7 reviews
Group Tour
Lodging level
Standard - 3 star
Physical level
Easy
Trip pace
Balanced schedule

Visits

Ngorongoro Crater, Serengeti National Park, Tarangire National Park

Highlights

  • Amazing wildlife viewing in a safari specially build 4x4 car with a pop-up roof for you to take wildlife photos easily
  • Visit Arusha town which is a gateway to the Northern Safari circuit (this depends on your arrival time on the first day)
  • Game drives in Tarangire, Serengeti and Ngorongoro Crater.
  • Spot the ""big 5"" in a 4x4 specially buit for safari
  • Enjoy your evenings at the hotel as our drivers are flexible so you can arrange with your driver to go back to your hotel early
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Themes

Birding, Cultural, Education / Learning, National Parks, Nature & Wildlife, Safari, Photography

What travelers are saying

"We had a fantastic Safari with Geoff. Highly recommend asking for him to be your driver through Dusty Roads. He was incredibly knowledgeable, could spot not just the big animals everyone comes to Tanzania to see but also incredible bird, and small wildlife as well. On Safari you will be in the truck for a looonngg time so having an incredible driver like Geoff will guarantee you an awesome experience."

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Ngorongoro Crater Reviews & Ratings

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For a dream vacation, trust Lappet Faced Safaris!

Fransisco organized a private safari for our family of 7 (5 children aged 2-12) to Tarangire NP, Ngorongoro, Serengeti NP, with a follow-on stay in Zanzibar. This wa...

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Anonymous

Mar 2018

Provided byExodus Travels

Kenya & Tanzania Safari Adventure Aug 17

Although we had previously visited Kenya six years ago (on the Gorillas and Masai Mara trip) we had never seen the wildebeest crossing so I had really hoped to be ...

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Anonymous

Mar 2018

Provided byExodus Travels

Great trip!

It was a great trip, wonderful to see the animals in their natural habitat. Some long days of driving but well worth it in the end. Erellah was great leader, poi...

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Anonymous

Mar 2018

Provided byExodus Travels

Kenya & Tanzania safari adventure Aug 17

Saw all the infamous National parks & so much awesome wildlife, too numerous to mention. Great group, relaxing tour pace & even the camping was great! The w...

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Anonymous

Jan 2018

Provided byExodus Travels

Fantastic Trip

We have returned from a tailormade trip to Kicheche Mara Camp in Kenya and Fumba Beach Lodge in Zanzibar. I must congratulate Charlie Potter for his organisation an...

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Ngorongoro Crater Tour Selection Trips

  • For Ngorongoro, a customized four-wheel, open-topped Land Cruiser and an experienced guide are musts.
  • When choosing a tour operator, consider the lodging offered. Several lodges on the rim are quite luxurious, with fine locations and sweeping views, while farther from the crater there are tented camps and reconverted farms with cottages that convey a sense of history, both colonial and tribal.
  • Look for itineraries that include Olduvai Gorge, a bumpy 90-minute drive from Ngorongoro Crater. It’s the preeminent paleo-anthropological site in this end of the Great Rift Valley -- where Louis and Mary Leakey’s discovery of hominid bones, fossils and tools put East Africa on the map as the Cradle of Mankind, dating back 3.75 million years.
  • High season begins in January and runs through September, but it is interrupted by long periods in March, April and May when the rainy season makes the roads even more frightful.

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