Serengeti Strenuous Tours & Trip Packages

Serengeti Strenuous Tours & Trips

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Tanzania Cultural and Wildlife Experience
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5/5 Excellent
23 reviews
Small Group Tour
Lodging level
Camping
Physical level
Strenuous
Trip pace
Full schedule

Visits

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

Highlights

  • Visit Tarangire National Park- Home of Elephants
  • Datoga tribe cultural Tour- Learn how to make tradition weapons
  • Lake Eyasi (Walking tour) around the lake
  • Hadzabe Cultural Tour (Bushmen)- Hunt with bushmen
  • Ngorongoro Crater- One of the wonder of the World
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Themes

Cultural, Nature & Wildlife

What travelers are saying

"I have been to Tanzania one other time so I am confident in saying that based on my two experiences, Lights on Africa by FAR EXCEEDED my known expectations. Just WOW, from the minute I arrived to the minute I left, well I did not want to leave. Peniel greeted my Group and made us feel so welcomed. The accommodations were SO fantastic, including the food :) but I must say that my Driver; Ray made my trip incredibly memorable. His many years of working in tourism contributed to the wealth of knowledge Ray has for the hidden trails in each park! Not just main roads but what tree is known for lions. Where the likelihood of seeing a Cheetah and where to find them! Ray knows the terrain of each park, has fantastic knowledge of ALL the animals including birds. We were the same 6 people in his Jeep the entire time, we asked a LOT of questions. Every one was answered thoughtfully, and gave us a sense of 'all knowing' and his mechanical ability!!!!! The terrain is oftentimes deep mud, sandy, water, very rugged and touch but Ray knew which way to steer and how to mitigate our ride, not to mention being the AWESOME DRIVER he is, he always (ALWAYS) stopped to help pull another driver out. I cannot say enough kind words or express gratitude to everyone at Lights on Africa, I felt like I was leaving family when the last wave was waved. I can only look forward to a third time to your beautiful country and know who I will be using; LIGHTS ON AFRICA. Thank you, thank you, thank you Kate"

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On Safari in Kenya & Tanzania
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4/5 Great
100+ reviews
Small Group Tour
Lodging level
Standard - 3 star
Physical level
Strenuous
Trip pace
Balanced schedule

Visits

Amboseli National Park, Arusha, Lake Manyara National Park, Maasai Mara, Nairobi, Serengeti National Park

Themes

50 plus, Cultural

What travelers are saying

"We've taken over 10 group tours using Cosmos and Gate1. This trip last month, 9000 was not very good. -During booking, incorrect information was given about airport-hotel transfers -The whispers (listening devices) didn't work from the get-go, so no whispers were used during the 13 day trip. - Porters are no longer hired to bring your luggage to and from your room. (Very elderly had to handle their own luggage. Our friends had to help many of them.) -A few days into the trip one couple left. At the end of the trip we found out they had covid. Cosmos did not let us know; a few people weren't feeling well and two of our friends then tested positive. -One hotel was awful and not even up to "budget" standards -Many of the stops had castles, churches... but were not included, so be sure to count that in when pricing.  don't plan to use Cosmos ever again. Gate1 is the best in my opinion. When my husband's passport was stolen, they assigned someone to go with him to the embassy, translate, etc...It was above and beyond what we expected  "

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On Safari in Kenya & Tanzania with Nairobi
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4/5 Great
100+ reviews
Small Group Tour
Lodging level
Standard - 3 star
Physical level
Strenuous
Trip pace
Balanced schedule

Visits

Amboseli National Park, Arusha, Lake Manyara National Park, Maasai Mara, Nairobi, Serengeti National Park

Themes

50 plus, Cultural

What travelers are saying

"We've taken over 10 group tours using Cosmos and Gate1. This trip last month, 9000 was not very good. -During booking, incorrect information was given about airport-hotel transfers -The whispers (listening devices) didn't work from the get-go, so no whispers were used during the 13 day trip. - Porters are no longer hired to bring your luggage to and from your room. (Very elderly had to handle their own luggage. Our friends had to help many of them.) -A few days into the trip one couple left. At the end of the trip we found out they had covid. Cosmos did not let us know; a few people weren't feeling well and two of our friends then tested positive. -One hotel was awful and not even up to "budget" standards -Many of the stops had castles, churches... but were not included, so be sure to count that in when pricing.  don't plan to use Cosmos ever again. Gate1 is the best in my opinion. When my husband's passport was stolen, they assigned someone to go with him to the embassy, translate, etc...It was above and beyond what we expected  "

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Tanzania: Kilimanjaro Climb and Safari
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3.5/5 Great
30 reviews
Small Group Tour
Lodging level
Standard - 3 star
Physical level
Strenuous
Trip pace
Full schedule

Visits

Arusha, Mount Meru, Mt. Kilimanjaro, Ngorongoro Crater, Olduvai Gorge, Serengeti National Park

Highlights

  • Climb the tallest free-standing mountain in the world and sleep on its crater floor.
  • Explore rain forests, heather moors, lava formations, and glaciers.
  • Learn about the unique flora and fauna of the mountain with local naturalists.
  • Spend four days on safari, spotting vast herds of zebra and wildebeest, lions and leopards, and much more.

Themes

Climbing & Mountaineering, Hiking & Walking, Safari

What travelers are saying

"We booked a National Geographic expedition Holland and Belgium by River. The promotional literature promised a 14-day deposit refund window. The “invoice” was marked “non-refundable” deposit. We completed the National Geographic Traveler Information. About 8 days later we received the “Travel Agreement” to be signed. We both approved and signed the National Geographic documents. A Cruise Line Travel agreement was enclosed but had no signature line. This document contained language which was unacceptable. We submitted the signed NatGeo documents. The following day we canceled the trip due to the unacceptable Cruise Line language. Cancellation was made 12 days after booking and no deposit was returned. We were told on the phone that the refund deadline was triggered by the 14 day window OR signatures on the Travel Agreement which ever came first. This was NEW information. To date, we have received NO refund of our $1000. We cancelled our trip within the advertised 14 day window."

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Cape Town to Kenya
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4.8/5 Excellent
42 reviews
Small Group Tour
Lodging level
Basic - 2 star
Physical level
Strenuous
Trip pace
Full schedule

Visits

Arusha, Chobe National Park, Dar es Salaam, Etosha National Park, Lake Malawi, Mt. Kilimanjaro, Ngorongoro Crater, Okavango Delta, Serengeti National Park, South Luangwa National Park, Windhoek, Zanzibar

Highlights

  • Chobe National Park, Botswana: The third largest national park of Botswana by area, Chobe National Park is by no means one to overlook. Having one of the largest concentrations of game in Africa, there is bound to be something to look at around every corner, and is best known for its large population of elephants.
  • Dar es Salaam, Tanzania: Located in southern Tanzania on the coast of the Indian Ocean, Dar es Salaam is a bustling, chaotic place, filled with life and color. It is the largest city of Tanzania, and is the countries richest city and an important economic centre.
  • Elephant Sands, Nata, Botswana: Elephant Sands is a unique campsite situated on an unfenced 16000 ha private conservancy bordering Botswana's reserves and game parks. Enjoy viewing the elephants at their natural waterhole right in front of the lodge.
  • Etosha National Park, Namibia: Etosha National Park is dominated by the Etosha Pan roughly 130km Long and 50km wide. Declared a national park in 1907 and covering an aera of 22,270 square kilometres and is home to 114 mammal species, 340 bird species, 110 reptile species and 16 amphibian species.
  • Fish River Canyon, Namibia:The Fish River Canyon is located in southern Namibia, and is the second largest canyon in the world (and the deepest in Africa). It is the second busiest tourist attraction in Namibia. The canyon is approximately 160 km long, up to 27 km wide, and 550m deep.
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Themes

National Parks, Nature & Wildlife, Overland Journeys, Safari

What travelers are saying

"Went on 14 day Gorilla overland trek Kenya and Uganda. It was amazing, wild life was top priority for the trip. Pete and Francis, our tour guide and driver were absolutely amazing individuals. They were personable, food was excellent and campsites had everything you need"

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2 Peak Challenge In Tanzania With Serengeti Safari
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5/5 Excellent
17 reviews
Small Group Tour
Lodging level
Basic - 2 star
Physical level
Strenuous
Trip pace
Full schedule

Visits

Mt. Kilimanjaro, Serengeti National Park

Highlights

  • Reach the summit of Meru (4565m) at sunrise with spectacular views of Mt. Meru
  • Enjoy your hike through forest and meadows where it is likely to spot wildlife
  • See across the high altitude Shira Caldera past Shira Cave (views of Arrow glacier)
  • Trek southwest side of Kilimanjaro
  • Reach on the crater rim at Stella Point (5750 m) as the first rays of the sun emerge
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Themes

Eco, Sustainable & Green Travel, National Parks, Nature & Wildlife, Safari, Trekking & Expeditions

What travelers are saying

"We did a seven day Kilimanjaro climb on Machame Route and a four day safari to Serengeti, Ngorogoro Crater and Tarangire. Eco-Africa took care of all the details. The climbing guides and Kili fighters (porters) were so kind, helpful and motivating. We are vegan and the food they provided was incredible. I didn’t need any of the “just in case” food I packed for myself. The safari guides were also kind, funny, engaging and very knowledgeable. We saw so many animals and birds. We will be reliving and sharing this experience with friends and family for years to come. Thank you to everyone at Eco-Africa for making us feel like part of the family. We would recommend this company to anyone considering a climb or safari!"

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Rwanda And Tanzania Highlights
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4.8/5 Excellent
20 reviews
Private Guided
Lodging level
Luxury - 5 star
Physical level
Strenuous
Trip pace
Full schedule

Visits

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

Highlights

  • Get an opportunity to explore Ngorongoro crater
  • Visit Volcanoes national park and Serengeti national park, see the fabulous huge herds of wildebeest
  • Enjoy the game drive in the Serengeti and see the Alke Manyara
  • Explore Rwanda
  • Experience the Gorilla trekking

Themes

National Parks, Nature & Wildlife, Safari

What travelers are saying

"AAC crafted the perfect trip for us! We had a fantastic time on our South African safari. The trip was planned meticulously and we felt extremely supported throughout the process. I can’t recommend AAC highly enough and plan to work with them again for our future travels."

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Tanzania Trekking Safari
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5/5 Excellent
45 reviews
Group Tour
Lodging level
Premium - 4 star
Physical level
Strenuous
Trip pace
Full schedule

Visits

Ngorongoro Crater, Rift Valley, Serengeti National Park

Highlights

  • Experience excellent wildlife viewing
  • Hike to Lake Natron
  • Spend three nights adventure camping
  • Track wildlife on foot in a private nature refuge
  • Explore two flamingo breeding grounds

Themes

50 plus, Hiking & Walking, Safari

What travelers are saying

"I traveled with Thomson Safari on a 10 day trek on Kilimanjaro and a 5 day safari to the Central Serengeti and Ngorongoro Crater. Both experiences were far above my expectations. The trek crew was fantastic from the assistance on the trail to the delicious meals. On safari we saw a huge amount of animals including cheetah and leopard. The hot air balloon ride at dawn gliding over a pride of lions, a pool of hippos and the occasional giraffe or zebra was the experience of a lifetime. If I were just a bit younger I would not hesitate to repeat this entire experience."

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Tanzania Cultural and Wildlife Experience
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5/5 Excellent
23 reviews
Small Group Tour
Lodging level
Camping
Physical level
Strenuous
Trip pace
Full schedule

Visits

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

Highlights

  • Visit Tarangire National Park- Home of Elephants
  • Datoga tribe cultural Tour- Learn how to make tradition weapons
  • Lake Eyasi (Walking tour) around the lake
  • Hadzabe Cultural Tour (Bushmen)- Hunt with bushmen
  • Ngorongoro Crater- One of the wonder of the World
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Themes

Cultural, Nature & Wildlife

What travelers are saying

"I have been to Tanzania one other time so I am confident in saying that based on my two experiences, Lights on Africa by FAR EXCEEDED my known expectations. Just WOW, from the minute I arrived to the minute I left, well I did not want to leave. Peniel greeted my Group and made us feel so welcomed. The accommodations were SO fantastic, including the food :) but I must say that my Driver; Ray made my trip incredibly memorable. His many years of working in tourism contributed to the wealth of knowledge Ray has for the hidden trails in each park! Not just main roads but what tree is known for lions. Where the likelihood of seeing a Cheetah and where to find them! Ray knows the terrain of each park, has fantastic knowledge of ALL the animals including birds. We were the same 6 people in his Jeep the entire time, we asked a LOT of questions. Every one was answered thoughtfully, and gave us a sense of 'all knowing' and his mechanical ability!!!!! The terrain is oftentimes deep mud, sandy, water, very rugged and touch but Ray knew which way to steer and how to mitigate our ride, not to mention being the AWESOME DRIVER he is, he always (ALWAYS) stopped to help pull another driver out. I cannot say enough kind words or express gratitude to everyone at Lights on Africa, I felt like I was leaving family when the last wave was waved. I can only look forward to a third time to your beautiful country and know who I will be using; LIGHTS ON AFRICA. Thank you, thank you, thank you Kate"

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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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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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Kenya & Tanzania Adventure
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4.7/5 Excellent
100+ reviews
Small Group Tour
Why we love them
With a huge range of trip styles and themes, they cater to basically every type of traveler out there- even those with super specific interests.
Lodging level
Standard - 3 star
Physical level
Moderate
Trip pace
Full schedule

Visits

Rift Valley, Zanzibar

Highlights

  • Enjoy game drives in Lake Nakuru National Park searching for endangered rhinos
  • Explore the Masai Mara a grassland teaming with wildlife
  • See wildlife in the Serengeti and the Ngorongoro Crater
  • Visit the exotic spice island of Zanzibar and chill out on the coast

Themes

National Parks, Nature & Wildlife, Safari

What travelers are saying

"Discover Costa Rica is a great itinerary, covering varied habitats around the country and staying 2 nights each at 6 centres. Their birdwatching specials are led by local experts who really know their stuff."

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Big Five Safari
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3.9/5 Great
8 reviews
Private Guided
Lodging level
Premium - 4 star
Physical level
Easy
Trip pace
Full schedule

Visits

Arusha, Lake Manyara National Park, Ngorongoro Crater, Rift Valley, Tarangire National Park

Highlights

  • Classical exploring of Tanzania’s well-known national parks as Tarangire and Manyara
  • Surround yourself by the Big Five in the Ngorongoro Crater
  • Enjoy the flexibility of a professional driver/guide with a safari vehicle for yourself

Themes

National Parks, Nature & Wildlife, Safari

What travelers are saying

"We were looking for a holiday in September in Tanzania which included a safari, but we also wanted to see more of the country and the people. After checking a few options, we found a program offered by Zama Tours & Safaris which covered game viewing as well as culture, this Bush & People package. The communication with Martina was great and everything was well organized. The safari car as in good condition and Amani, our guide was experienced and very fun to travel with. We saw lots of animals and stayed in nice lodges and tented camps. The visits to the Maasai and Hadza were really interesting and made the trip complete. Afterwards we went to Zanzibar for a few days of relax. Such an exotic place to be! Zama Tours did a great job and I can highly recommend them."

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Great Serengeti Migration Trail
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5/5 Excellent
23 reviews
Private Guided
Lodging level
Premium - 4 star
Physical level
Easy
Trip pace
Full schedule

Visits

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

Highlights

  • Serengeti National Park (Wildebeest Migration + Big Five)
  • Ngorongoro Crater (the largest unbroken caldera in the world)
  • Tarangire National Park- Home of Elephants and Cats
  • Lake Manyara National Park- Best for Tree climbing lions

Themes

Cultural, Nature & Wildlife, Safari

What travelers are saying

"I have been to Tanzania one other time so I am confident in saying that based on my two experiences, Lights on Africa by FAR EXCEEDED my known expectations. Just WOW, from the minute I arrived to the minute I left, well I did not want to leave. Peniel greeted my Group and made us feel so welcomed. The accommodations were SO fantastic, including the food :) but I must say that my Driver; Ray made my trip incredibly memorable. His many years of working in tourism contributed to the wealth of knowledge Ray has for the hidden trails in each park! Not just main roads but what tree is known for lions. Where the likelihood of seeing a Cheetah and where to find them! Ray knows the terrain of each park, has fantastic knowledge of ALL the animals including birds. We were the same 6 people in his Jeep the entire time, we asked a LOT of questions. Every one was answered thoughtfully, and gave us a sense of 'all knowing' and his mechanical ability!!!!! The terrain is oftentimes deep mud, sandy, water, very rugged and touch but Ray knew which way to steer and how to mitigate our ride, not to mention being the AWESOME DRIVER he is, he always (ALWAYS) stopped to help pull another driver out. I cannot say enough kind words or express gratitude to everyone at Lights on Africa, I felt like I was leaving family when the last wave was waved. I can only look forward to a third time to your beautiful country and know who I will be using; LIGHTS ON AFRICA. Thank you, thank you, thank you Kate"

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Serengeti Reviews & Ratings

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Christine

May 2022

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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

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

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

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

Jan 2018

Provided byExodus Travels

Unbelievable adventure

Well where to begin in reviewing this trip? I guess at the start and it certainly is as advertised an adventure, and an adventure you will never forget. From the v...

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Serengeti Tour Selection Trips

  • Animal viewing is good year-round in the Serengeti, but the best times to go are January-March for the migration calving and July-September for the annual noisy stampedes and river crossings.
  • Rain is usually heavy in April and May and again around November. Travel is less expensive but more difficult during the rainy seasons. Roads may become impassable and some lodges are closed.
  • Daytime temperatures year-round can hit 80-90 degrees F, but nights can be downright chilly in June-October.
  • To enjoy a game drive at night or game-viewing on foot (activities not generally allowed within park boundaries), stay in one of the reserves that surround the park.
  • Escape the crowds by basing yourself in the western or northern reaches of the park.
  • For a change of pace, book a balloon safari. Or arrange a flight and day trip to Lake Victoria, just west of the park.

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