Tanzania Education / Learning Tours &amp; Trips

preferred

4.4/5 Great

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

"Our family of four, including two adult children, took the Bicycling: Day Trips to Paradise in Canada. This trip is entirely outsourced to the owners of the inn, there are no Road Scholar employees involved in the trip. Two of us have taken bicycle trips all over the world and the bicycling component of this trip was disorganized, haphazard and almost unsafe. We all filled out forms giving details regarding our bicycle fitting months before the trip. On the first day, the leader Stephen, went around the room and asked the same questions and said everyone would get fitted in the morning before we began the first ride. The morning brought a rack of bikes, all different types in various levels of readiness. There were road bikes, hybrid bikes, mountain bikes and e-bikes. The rides were all on paved surfaces and the mountain bikes were heavy and the additional suspension added weight. The bike I received had rust on the chain and rear sprocket. When I asked about it, was told they were waiting for another van to show up with tools and equipment. Once it arrived, they gave me the lubricant to spray on the rust. My wife’s bike would not shift into the high gear on the front sprocket. Instead of adjusting the derailleur, they suggested spraying it with lubricant. Our one son is over six feet and needed a larger frame bike, even though he detailed it in the bike form months ago, there was no bike to fit him. One of the guides, then went home and brought a larger bike that was a full suspension mountain bike for him. The bike was very heavy, hard to control on the road and he felt unsafe. After two days, one of the guides convinced Stephen that they could adjust a hybrid bike to fit him. Clearly there was no work done to prepare the bikes for the trip. Many of the bikes needed adjusting and all needed lubricant to function easily. For every day, there was a tray of snacks placed out for us to take along the ride. None of the bikes had any baskets or attached bags, so if you didn’t bring a small day pack, there was no way to carry the snacks. For lunch on the rides, they brought exactly one sandwich for each rider. Since most of us get hungry while doing a day of exercise, it would have been helpful to have a few extras. On one day, they ran out of sandwiches and one of the leaders that were riding with us did not get lunch. Do NOT take this trip if you are expecting it to be a bicycling trip. We have used VBT and Discovery Bicycle Tours many times over the past 25 years and they are excellent bike tour companies. Lastly, after sharing these details with Road Scholar after the trip, their response was weak at best. After doing the full reviews and having to call them, their response was to give us $200 credit after spending $8000 on this trip. Not only was that insulting, they assumed that I would take another trip with their organization."

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15 days From$6,999

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Where the Wild Things Are: Tanzania With Your Grandchild

preferred

4.4/5 Great

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

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13 days From$5,999

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Holiday Voyage: From Africa to Asia

preferred

4.4/5 Great

Group Tour

Lodging level

Standard - 3 star

Physical level

Moderate

Trip pace

Balanced schedule

Visits

Maasai Mara, Masai Mara National Park, Nairobi, Seychelles, Zanzibar

Highlights

At Nairobi’s Giraffe Center, hear from staff about efforts to restore the population of the endangered Rothschild’s giraffe.
Go island hopping in the Seychelles, from the endemic vegetation of granite-peaked Mahé to Praslin National Park and breathtaking La Digue.
Explore the Sri Lankan cities of Galle and Colombo, including the latter’s colorful Pettah Bazaar and Asokaramaya Buddhist temple.

Themes

50 plus, Education / Learning, National Parks, Nature & Wildlife, Sailing

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23 days From$7,395

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The Best of Kenya and Tanzania: A Classic Safari

preferred

4.4/5 Great

Small Group Tour

Lodging level

Standard - 3 star

Physical level

Moderate

Trip pace

Full schedule

Visits

Amboseli National Park, Maasai Mara, Masai Mara National Park, Nairobi, Ngorongoro Crater, Serengeti National Park

Highlights

Replicate the annual migration as you journey from the Serengeti plains, through its riverine forest and rocky promontories, into the Maasai Mara.
Search for the “Big Five” — lions, elephants, buffaloes, leopards and rhinos — in East Africa’s most iconic national parks.
Discover the unique ecosystem of the Ngorongoro Crater.

Themes

50 plus, Education / Learning, National Parks, Nature & Wildlife, Safari

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By National Geographic Expeditions

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15 days From$5,499

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Tanzania Photo Safari

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3.5/5 Great

30 reviews

Private Guided

Lodging level

Luxury - 5 star

Physical level

Easy

Trip pace

Full schedule

Visits

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

Highlights

Learn how best to work with movement and light as you frame dazzling herds of zebra, lolling lions, and a colorful spectrum of birds.
Spend time with the Maasai in their village and enjoy a rare chance to shoot portraits and photograph the traditional way of life of these iconic pastoralists.
Head out on safaris, walks, and other activities designed to maximize photographic opportunities.
Go on a photo shoot at a coffee plantation, and fill your lens with scenes of lush fields, bright coffee beans, and local culture.

Themes

50 plus, Education / Learning, National Parks, Nature & Wildlife, Safari, Photography

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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11 days From$8,795

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Voyage to Madagascar

By Zegrahm Expeditions

none

5/5 Excellent

14 reviews

Group Tour

Lodging level

Basic - 2 star

Physical level

Moderate

Trip pace

Balanced schedule

Visits

Zanzibar

Highlights

Six day tour of Madagascar where you stroll through the white sand beaches of Mauritius
In Zanzibar, wander through a labyrinth of serpentine alleyways in Stone Town (a world heritage site)
Witness 32 species of reptiles; and over 100 species of birds,
Enjoy superb snorkeling at Nosy Hara, a World Wildlife Fund coral marine ecoregion

Themes

Cultural, Education / Learning, High Adventure, Local Immersion & Homestays

What travelers are saying

"Zegrahm gets my highest recommendation. I recently returned from a 13-day Seychelles exploration and snorkel/dive adventure beginning in Zanzibar, visiting something like 9 Seychelles Atolls and islands for tons of daily snorkeling and diving, and finishing in Mahe where we departed from. This was absolutely the best cruise/group experience I have ever had on either land or sea. Zegrahm charters the boats and I was lucky enough to be on the Ponant ship, Le Bougainville, which is very posh, with a friendly and polite staff, an amazing french chef, good food, a nice spa, you name it. My bedroom was like a small luxury hotel and each room had a balcony so you could enjoy seaside and ocean views from your bed or balcony whenever you'd like. It was lovely. I especially appreciated coming back to such a haven after long days of sunshine, beach and snorkeling. Not only was the cruise ship and it's staff fantastic, but the Zegrahm staff were all wonderful. I sat and had dinner with many of them every day and they somehow remembered all our names (99 or so of us). They snorkeled and dove with us, pointing out fish and naming species, they went birding, they provided lectures in the mornings and evenings in their areas of expertise, because Zegrahm hires Marine Biologists, Anthropologists, and countless other individuals (with PhDs) to provide insight and lessons into the history and ecology of the places being visited and seen. At the conclusion of the trip - I didn't want it to end. I had made several like-minded friends for travel, was invited on future trips and exchanged information with almost everyone. We were a family by the end, both staff and customers. Hugs all around as we celebrated all we had seen together and promised to keep in touch. Zegrahm fosters that type of environment when you travel with them - and it was welcoming and especially enjoyable for a solo traveler like myself. These trips aren't cheap - but are worthwhile for all you see and do - most things you'd never be able to see on your own and certainly not with trained ecologists and marine science experts. I believe you get what you pay for. I was one of the youngest on board but there was a small group of about ten 30-40 year olds with the vast majority being probably 50-80. This isn't a sit on the boat all day-type thing. You are going to be waking up early, going out 2-3x a day and really seeing and doing things. You almost never have down time and you are always learning, seeing, talking and doing. It's expeditionary, not sedentary. It's fun and really enriching. The best way to know someone is doing a good job at this price point (think around $8-12k per person) is repeat customers and I met countless people who have done 6-12 of these expeditions with Zegrahm and knew the staff already. That's the absolute best recommendation you can get. I'll be booking with them again without any hesitation. Thank you to Brad, Murph, LJ, Merel, Steven, George, George K., Robin, Pepper, Lisa, Shirley, Gemma, Chris, Boli, Marcel, and anyone else who I forgot from this amazing trip. You all did a great job and made me feel like family!"

By Dusty Roads Adventures & Tours

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6 Day Tanzania Wildlife & Culture

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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

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

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."

By Dusty Roads Adventures & Tours

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6 days From$1,990

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3 Day Tanzania Experience Safaris

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4.6/5 Excellent

7 reviews

Group Tour

Lodging level

Premium - 4 star

Physical level

Easy

Trip pace

Full schedule

Visits

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

Highlights

Amazing views of Tanzania landscapes while driving to the national parks for game viewing
Game drives in Tarangire, Lake Manyara 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

Themes

Birding, Cultural, Education / Learning, Family Friendly, High Adventure, National Parks, Nature & Wildlife, Safari

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Taste of Tanzania (2024-2025)

By Contiki

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4.7/5 Excellent

Group Tour

Why we love them

Their trips create life-long memories for young people setting off to discover the world.

Lodging level

Standard - 3 star

Trip pace

Balanced schedule

Highlights

Arusha: Support this social enterprise that employs local disabled people with artisanal skills. Watch weaving, glass blowing, beading, paper making and metal work.
Tarangire National Park: Take a drive through the ‘land of giants’. This national park is known for its elephants and sprawling Baobab trees.
Serengeti: Watch out for local wildlife as we head to our camp, which is bang in the middle of these endless plains. Could the location be any more epic?
Serengeti: Was that lion we heard last night? Let’s go find out. Take an incredible morning drive in search of the wildlife we heard throughout the night.
Serengeti: Cruise around the plains at sunset to explore new areas and spot a few more animals before they head off to bed.

Themes

Cultural

What travelers are saying

"It was a good price for what we did! A lot was included and I really loved having free days as well. Would recommend to a friend."

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6 days From$2,400

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Tanzania Safari Experience

By G Adventures

preferred

4.8/5 Excellent

Small Group Tour

Why we love them

They’ve partnered with well-known names like National Geographic and the Jane Goodall Institute to offer unique experiences unavailable elsewhere.

Lodging level

Premium - 4 star

Physical level

Easy

Trip pace

Full schedule

Visits

Arusha, Lake Manyara National Park, Ngorongoro Crater, Olduvai Gorge, Rift Valley, Serengeti National Park

Highlights

Visit the g adventures-supported clean cookstoves project
Embark on numerous wildlife safari drives
Enjoy the african sunset over scenic lake eyasi
Meet the researchers and scientists at the serengeti wildlife centre

Themes

National Parks, Nature & Wildlife, Safari

What travelers are saying

"We spent two wonderful weeks touring several of the best destinations in Portugal & Spain with a group of 16 people. Our guide (Fredy) was from Spain and intimately familiar with the region, including its rich history, attractions, and food/beverages. The tour was well-paced using a combinations of private vehicles (small buses and cabs), trains, and an airplane ride as well as a fair amount of walking to get around these two beautiful countries. We extended our stay in Lisbon to see more attractions and took a side trip to Fatima, Obidos, and Nazare that was also excellent. Would have liked to have a bit more time in a couple of the cities, but we'll just have to plan another trip!"

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Highlights of Tanzania Safari 6D/5N (Tarangire, Serengeti & Ngorongoro)

By Bamba

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4.8/5 Excellent

Self-Guided / Independent Tour

Lodging level

Basic - 2 star

Physical level

Strenuous

Trip pace

Full schedule

Visits

Arusha, Serengeti National Park, Tarangire National Park

Highlights

Marvel at pink flamingos at Lake Manyara See the ‘Big 5’ on a Serengeti game drive Admire the breathtaking Ngorongoro Crater

What travelers are saying

"We had an amazing experience in South Korea thanks to Bamba. The itinerary was well-planned, the transportation was comfortable, and the tours were unforgettable. We would definitely book with them again!"

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6 days From$2,172

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Kilimanjaro Climb Rongai Route

By Exodus Travels

premier

4.7/5 Excellent

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

Highlights

Stand on top of a continent for an unforgettable experience
Rongai is less crowded than other routes on the mountain
Enjoy a carefully paced, six-day trek in remote wilderness
An extra acclimatisation day increasing the chances of summit success
We use one guide for every two clients

Themes

Climbing & Mountaineering, High Adventure, Hiking & Walking

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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8 days From$4,800

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Botswana Wildlife Safari

By Explore!

premier

4.7/5 Excellent

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

Berlin, Chobe National Park, Livingstone, Maun, Okavango Delta, Zambezi River, Zanzibar

Highlights

Journey through the vast swamplands of the Okavango Delta by houseboat
Get excited about seven days of game-viewing in Chobe, Moremi and across the Okavango Delta
Be amazed by the breathtaking Victoria Falls, one of the natural wonders of the World

Themes

Cultural, Hiking & Walking

What travelers are saying

"Had a great time. All of the hotels were fine, but some were excellent. Our leader took great care of us, as did our driver. Cycling was sometimes challenging; always enjoyable."

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Mar 2018

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Brian Page

Unfortunately for the first time ever I suffered from altitude sickness with reduced my stamina and caused loss of balance and coordination. However, thanks to the...

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Jan 2018

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Kilimanjaro Rongai Route 21/09

Second time of climbing Kilimanjaro and it didn't disappoint. Glorious starscapes at night, changing scenery from jungle to lunar landscapes and then the snow encr...

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Jan 2018

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Kilimanjaro

I was part of a group of 6 teamed up with a further 10 individuals. We bonded well from the beginning and throughout this amazing adventure and from this experienc...

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Jan 2018

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Amazing!

What a hard, rewarding experience... although Kili is not the prettiest of mountains it is certainly a mighty challenge... and withholds its beauty till summit day...

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Jan 2018

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Kilimanjaro - Go For It with Exodus

Very well organised, everyone very helpful and friendly. Guides brilliant and supportive. 13 out of our Group of 14 made it to the very top ,Uhuru Summit. What a te...