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22 Olduvai Gorge trips. Tours from 29 tour companies. 5 reviews. 4.2/5 avg rating.

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Serengeti Wildlife Experience
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Serengeti Wildlife Experience

By Explore!
premier
4.8/5 Excellent
100+ reviews
Small Group Tour
Why we love them
They explore a place beyond the typical tourist traps and offer exciting activities that bring the “wow factor” intrepid travelers want.
Lodging level
Premium - 4 star
Physical level
Strenuous

Visits

Arusha, Ngorongoro Crater, Olduvai Gorge, Rift Valley, Serengeti National Park, Tarangire National Park, Zanzibar

Highlights

  • Landscapes, lakes & craters of the Great Rift Valley
  • Incredible game-viewing in world-famous reserves
  • Comfortable camps in the heart of the parks

Themes

Cultural, Hiking & Walking

What travelers are saying

"Before I start I need to make clear that this is my view not necessarily the same as yours. I am a retired widower who enjoys a bit of walking, good food, good wine and meeting new people in small groups. This Explore trip of walking some of the Amalfi Coast fulfilled my requirements and in many ways exceeded my expectations. I like to think I’m fairly relaxed about life and do not expect perfection so if after a long day’s walking I arrive back at the hotel to discover that there’s a problem with the hot water I’m not that bothered, I can order a beer and relax in the terrace while the world sorts itself out. No problem. My fellow travellers thankfully held the same opinion others might not. Our guide was Gennaro, a local man with a great knowledge of his own part of the world which he proudly shared with us. It’s true that you only really know how good a guide you have is when there’s a problem thankfully his skills in that area were never tested but from the manner he he dealt with the day to day management he had my total confidence. I had a great trip and would do it again if there weren’t so many other places I want see."

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Circle of Wildlife
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Circle of Wildlife

By Zama Tours & Safaris
none
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, Olduvai Gorge, Serengeti National Park, Tarangire National Park

Highlights

  • Don’t take two times the same way but make a circle on your safari in North Tanzania.
  • Exploring of Tanzania’s well-known national parks, Tarangire, Manyara, Ngorongoro Crater and Serengeti
  • Stay a night at the foot of the impressive Ol Doinyo Lengai, the Mountain of God
  • Discover Maasai culture and pink flamingos in the Natron area
  • Enjoy the flexibility of a professional driver/guide with a safari vehicle for yourself

Themes

Cultural, 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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Wildlife Safari & Culture Experience
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Wildlife Safari & Culture Experience

By Alaitol Safaris
none
5/5 Excellent
10 reviews
Small Group Tour
Lodging level
Premium - 4 star
Physical level
Easy
Trip pace
Full schedule

Visits

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

Highlights

  • Experience the best wildlife viewing in the world.
  • Meet our local friends on a visit to a Maasai, Hadzabe and Datoga .
  • Waken to the sound of monkeys running across the roof.
  • Escape modern-day distractions in eco-friendly camps

Themes

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

What travelers are saying

"I have been dreaming to do this journey for a long time and now i am like in a dream. It is a fabulous trip with this company Alaitol Safaris and the guide Abel is amazing. We have seen more in 3 days then some other people. My dream was seeing a leopard and the driver Abel found them already 3 times. He even found the placenta from a elephant with his new born . We asked our travel agency to give us a guide who has a nose and experience and adventurer and we had the right one. So people if you want adventure and want something amazing book safari with Alaitol Safaris."

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Luxury Northern Tanzania Safari
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Luxury Northern Tanzania Safari

By Audley Travel
preferred
4.9/5 Excellent
100+ reviews
Private Guided
Lodging level
Premium - 4 star
Physical level
Easy
Trip pace
Full schedule

Visits

Arusha, Lake Manyara National Park, Mt. Kilimanjaro, Ngorongoro Crater, Serengeti National Park, Tarangire National Park

Themes

50 plus, National Parks, Nature & Wildlife, Safari

What travelers are saying

"It's hard to describe how lucky we are to have been able to work with Stephanie in planning our honeymoon to Japan. From the very beginning, Stephanie was friendly, flexible, and an absolute wealth of knowledge. We had several meetings with her leading up to our trip to come up with the perfect itinerary. Throughout this, Stephanie was mindful of our budget, without sacrificing anything. During our trip, Audley was available at all hours to help with anything and everything which was such a relief to know we had that resource available to us. I truly cannot imagine having planned this trip without all of Stephanie's guidance and knowledge- and cannot imagine taking another big trip like this without the help of Audley. Thank you again!"

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Tanzania with Family: Where the Wild Things Are
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Tanzania with Family: Where the Wild Things Are

By Road Scholar
preferred
4.4/5 Great
100+ reviews
Small Group Tour
Lodging level
Standard - 3 star
Physical level
Wheelchair Accessible
Trip pace
Full schedule

Visits

Arusha, Ngorongoro Crater, Olduvai Gorge, Tarangire National Park

Highlights

  • Explore the highest concentration of wildlife in Tanzania with your family at Serengeti and Tarangire National Parks during game drives
  • Learn and play with local children in the classroom, on the soccer field and in their homes
  • Visit with locals to learn Tinga Tinga painting and how to make chapattis

Themes

50 plus, Education / Learning

What travelers are saying

"Because I have Stage 4 cancer, I chose to spend the extra money for trip insurance in case my cancer recurred. When a scan showed that it had, I cancelled my trip. I sent to them the medical documents from the Mayo Clinic confirming my new diagnosis. They sent me an email telling me my oncologist needed to fill in a form. I asked my oncologist to do that and I submitted it by fax on April 6th. When I didn’t hear anything, I sent them more medical documentation and asked them to please push forward my refund as I have travel expenses from a clinical trial coming up. Several days later I received an email that they needed further documentation from my doctor. How much more documentation do you need than the patient has stage 4 metastatic cancer and is starting a clinical trial??? This is heartless to me. Please don’t plan to travel through Road Scholar if you’re medically vulnerable!!"

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Tanzania’s Wild Side: Walking Discoveries & Game Drives
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Tanzania’s Wild Side: Walking Discoveries & Game Drives

By Road Scholar
preferred
4.4/5 Great
100+ reviews
Small Group Tour
Lodging level
Standard - 3 star
Physical level
Wheelchair Accessible
Trip pace
Full schedule

Visits

Arusha, Ngorongoro Crater, Olduvai Gorge, Tarangire National Park

Highlights

  • Marvel at the beauty of Mount Kilimanjaro — Africa’s tallest mountain — during a hike along its foothills on the Shira Plateau trail
  • Get an insider’s perspective into local life during visits to a Maasai village, the Mto-Wa Mbu village and a Hadzabe bushman community
  • Explore the world’s largest caldera and uncover clues to human evolution during field trips within the Ngorongoro Conservation Area, a UNESCO World Heritage Site

Themes

50 plus, Education / Learning

What travelers are saying

"Because I have Stage 4 cancer, I chose to spend the extra money for trip insurance in case my cancer recurred. When a scan showed that it had, I cancelled my trip. I sent to them the medical documents from the Mayo Clinic confirming my new diagnosis. They sent me an email telling me my oncologist needed to fill in a form. I asked my oncologist to do that and I submitted it by fax on April 6th. When I didn’t hear anything, I sent them more medical documentation and asked them to please push forward my refund as I have travel expenses from a clinical trial coming up. Several days later I received an email that they needed further documentation from my doctor. How much more documentation do you need than the patient has stage 4 metastatic cancer and is starting a clinical trial??? This is heartless to me. Please don’t plan to travel through Road Scholar if you’re medically vulnerable!!"

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Where the Wild Things Are: Tanzania With Your Grandchild
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Where the Wild Things Are: Tanzania With Your Grandchild

By Road Scholar
preferred
4.4/5 Great
100+ reviews
Small Group Tour
Lodging level
Standard - 3 star
Physical level
Wheelchair Accessible
Trip pace
Full schedule

Visits

Arusha, Ngorongoro Crater, Olduvai Gorge, Tarangire National Park

Highlights

  • Explore the highest concentration of wildlife in Tanzania at Serengeti and Tarangire National Parks during game drives
  • Learn and play with local children in the classroom, on the soccer field and in their homes
  • Visit with locals to learn Tinga Tinga painting and how to make chapattis

Themes

50 plus, Education / Learning

What travelers are saying

"Because I have Stage 4 cancer, I chose to spend the extra money for trip insurance in case my cancer recurred. When a scan showed that it had, I cancelled my trip. I sent to them the medical documents from the Mayo Clinic confirming my new diagnosis. They sent me an email telling me my oncologist needed to fill in a form. I asked my oncologist to do that and I submitted it by fax on April 6th. When I didn’t hear anything, I sent them more medical documentation and asked them to please push forward my refund as I have travel expenses from a clinical trial coming up. Several days later I received an email that they needed further documentation from my doctor. How much more documentation do you need than the patient has stage 4 metastatic cancer and is starting a clinical trial??? This is heartless to me. Please don’t plan to travel through Road Scholar if you’re medically vulnerable!!"

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Safari Serengeti: Tanzania Lodge & Tented Safari
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Safari Serengeti: Tanzania Lodge & Tented Safari

By Overseas Adventure Travel (O.A.T. Tours)
none
4.9/5 Excellent
100+ reviews
Small Group Tour
Lodging level
Premium - 4 star
Physical level
Moderate
Trip pace
Full schedule

Visits

Aarhus, Ngorongoro Crater, Olduvai Gorge, Serengeti National Park, Tarangire National Park

Highlights

  • Explore the vast expanse of the Serengeti
  • Explore the surrounding village of Karatu and the Ngorongoro Highlands
  • Distinct vegetation zones ranging from grassland to woodland
  • Enjoy a picnic lunch in Tarangire National Park
  • Experience Tarangire's diversity on a morning game-viewing drive

Themes

Cultural, Local Immersion & Homestays, National Parks, Nature & Wildlife, Relaxing Retreats, Safari

What travelers are saying

"This letter is effectively what was communicated no less than 8 times in writing and conversation to OAT representatives up the chain, beginning 19 days before the trip. OAT was IMMOVABLE on allowing us to find an alternative travel companion and it was 100% due to rigid policy, not real barriers. We never expected a refund and wouldn't have blamed them if we could not fill my spot. They refused to even give us the opportunity. Appalling and sadly representative of their customer service. Congratulations, you lost two customers and one long time referral source. I only think it is fair that folks know the nature of the company at this point. An absolute shame. As a dedicated Edmund Hillary member of OAT with a history of introducing countless friends to your service including 4 who booked trips, I am writing to express my deep concern over the handling of our Galapagos trip booking in light of a recent medical emergency. This situation not only highlights significant gaps in customer communication and care but also underscores the need for immediate, effective action. Timeline of Events and Communication Issues: Initial Contact on 11/22: We contacted OAT 19 days before the trip, scheduled for 12/11, as soon as it became clear that extended surgical complications would prevent my travel. Policy of No Refunds or Changes Under 30 Days: We were informed that the trip is non-refundable under 30 days, which is understood. However, OAT also refused to allow a replacement traveler, posing zero risk to the company. Both of us called, met with the same response. Response from Exceptions Department on 11/22: The no-change policy was reiterated by the Exceptions Department on the same day. Written Escalation on 11/22: Both parties sent written letters to escalate the matter. Delayed Response Until 11/29: We did not receive any response until 11/29, with OAT mentioning the inability to make changes 12 days before the trip. Policy vs. Practical Reasons: The response seemed more policy-based than practical. We offered to cover the cost for a replacement traveler for the internal Galapagos flight, which was declined. The rep always returned to the policy prohibiting it. She further added we do not sell trips within 30 days. Upon looking the next day, I found no less than 7 different itineraries with no less than 13 different trips that I could have booked within 30 days. Further Escalation Request and Conversation on 11/30: A further request for escalation resulted in a 23-minute conversation on 11/30 without any change. Given these circumstances, I propose the following practical solution: Future Travel Credit in Exchange for Re-Selling My Space: If finding a substitute traveler is unfeasible, I suggest OAT resell my space to another interested party, crediting me for a future trip. This solution aligns with my preference and ongoing loyalty to OAT. The lack of a constructive response and rigid adherence to policy without considering exceptional circumstances is alarming. It not only affects this immediate trip but also impacts my ability to continue advocating for OAT in good conscience. An amicable and prompt resolution to this issue would speak volumes about OAT's commitment to customer satisfaction and flexibility. Unless there is a prompt and constructive resolution to this matter, we will be forced to escalate our concerns further. This includes reaching out to higher management within OAT, engaging with consumer protection agencies, sharing our experience through travel forums, and social media for breach of service. Our preference is to resolve this amicably, yet the current trajectory leaves us little choice but to pursue these avenues. I implore you to seriously consider these options and respond in a manner that reflects OAT's values of empathy and customer support. Your immediate attention to this matter is not only appreciated but necessary for a resolution that respects both parties' interests. Thank you for your understanding and prompt attention to this critical issue."

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Serengeti Wildlife Experience

The trip was fabulous in terms of locations and accommodation. The in particular Serengeti is breath-taking with its vastness and plentiful animals. I felt that the...

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Serengeti Wildlife Experience

Well-planned itinerary allowing us to experience a wide range of wildlife...

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Serengeti Wildlife Experience

Quite simply, everything on the trip met or exceeded our expectations, from the animals we saw to the accommodation to the superb guide. Everything went according t...

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The trip of a lifetime!

We spent 11 nights on a Northern circuit safari in Tanzania and it was just incredible! Our guide was excellent.....he always seemed to be in just the right place at...

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