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The journey begins in Serengeti, where endless plains stretch to the horizon and wildlife is everywhere. Lions lounge under acacia trees, cheetahs move like shadows across the grass, and herds of wildebeest and zebra roam freely. Explore the park on classic game drives and take to the skies on a hot air balloon safari, a unique way to see the savanna from above!
After a brief recharging stop in Arusha, your adventure continues with a flight to Mahale Mountains, where dense forests meet the shores of Lake Tanganyika. Here, you'll trek with wild chimpanzees, explore hidden waterfalls, and enjoy the high-end comfort of Greystoke Mahale Lodge. The contrast between the open savanna of Serengeti and Mahale’s secluded forest makes this an unforgettable journey through Tanzania’s most iconic and remote landscapes.
Domestic flights between Arusha, Serengeti and Mahale are included.
Discover remote parks where wildlife outnumbers visitors
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Safari Tour Seasons & Pricing
Shoulder Season 
Peak Season Price per person (excluding international flights). Exact pricing available upon request.
Discounts are available for children under 16. Exact rates provided on request. During festive dates (Christmas, New Year or Easter), additional supplements may apply - your travel expert will confirm this when preparing your quote.
Mostly dry with occasional rains, keeping the parks vibrant. Jan-Feb and early Dec see occasional showers, while March and June tend to be more stable. A great time with fewer travelers, relaxed pace and frequent wildlife encounters.
Dry conditions reveal the savanna’s full beauty, making game drives easy and wildlife visible. Expect lively safari experiences and spectacular predator sightings, though you’ll notice more travelers than in other months.
Itinerary
Get ready to have your breath taken away right as you step off the plane. A mind-blowing wealth of wildlife and amazing national parks make Tanzania a travel destination with no end to adventures!
With Altezza Travel, you'll enjoy comfort and safety every step of the way. Once you're through with all border control checks, look out for a signboard with your name on it: our representative will be at the exit of the arrivals zone ready to help you with luggage and take you to your hotel. Our modern comfortable mini-vans with soft drinks and AC will provide a much needed rest after a long flight.
Meal Plan:
Half Board 
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Today’s adventure takes you to the world-famous Serengeti, in the stunning Seronera area. The park is home to over 3 million animals and stretches across an area so vast it would take 2-3 days to cross by car, giving wildlife plenty of space to roam freely. Here, you’re almost guaranteed to see lions, antelopes, elephants, giraffes, buffaloes, and zebras, with a good chance of spotting cheetahs, serval cats, and other rare savannah animals. The Serengeti is a UNESCO World Heritage Site, celebrated for its unique ecosystem, dense wildlife, and the annual Great Migration. Life here inspired Disney’s Lion King, but unlike a cartoon, it’s raw, wild, and breathtaking.
Meal Plan:
Game Package (Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner + Safari game drives)
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Your adventure continues in the vibrant central Serengeti area. This vast landscape teems with wildlife, and it is impossible to view it all in one day. Today, your guide will lead you to new spots and highlight fascinating animals, giving you a broader view of the Serengeti’s richness. Seronera is home to some of Africa’s rarest species, including rhinos, leopards, serval cats, and caracals. Sometimes it can take several hours to spot a rare animal, but with a full day ahead, you’ll have plenty of opportunities to focus on the creatures you most want to find.
Be ready to wake up early! Your hot air balloon ride begins at dawn. A car will pick you up at the hotel and take you to the pick-up point for your exciting air-adventure. The drive will take about an hour and there is a good chance you will see some unique and rare nocturnal animals along the way. They are most active just in the pre-dawn hours.
The weather is usually cool in the morning in the savannah, so be sure to wear a warm sweater or light jacket.
Upon arrival, you will see the hot air balloon be inflated and prepare for the flight. It is interesting to watch the process; how the hot air flow must be acutely adjusted to and the weight properly dispersed.
Once all preparations are complete, you and your group will “board” your vehicle - you will climb into the passenger basket of the balloon. At this time, the balloon will not be fully inflated with hot air and the basket will be horizontal. The large balloon will be lying on the side in the grass while everyone takes their place. Once you are all ready, the balloon team will straighten up the basket and the balloon will fill up and begin to rise.
Your flight will depend a great deal on the direction and strength of the wind, carrying you across the savannah for an unforgettable aerial safari. For the one and a half hour flight, you will see the beautiful scenery of the savannah and wild animals from a bird's eye view.
The balloon pilot will catch the necessary air currents and slowly direct the balloon to the landing point, about 10-12 kilometers from the launch site. After a smooth landing, you will enjoy a late picnic breakfast, complete with non-alcoholic champagne to toast the adventure! You will be given a special certificate to remember this safari balloon adventure by. Don't be shy to ask the pilot to pose for your pictures with him and the rest of the crew. Once you're done, your safari guide will pick you up, and you can choose either to continue your game-drive or head back to your hotel for some rest.
Meal Plan:
Game Package (Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner + Safari game drives)
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Time in сentral Serengeti is always full of surprises. Every day in the savannah brings something new – you’re unlikely to see the same scenes twice. Lions that seemed lazy yesterday may be active today, elephants that walked away before might come closer out of curiosity, and you never know what unexpected wildlife moment awaits. This is also a great opportunity to explore the famous kopjes – ancient volcanic rock formations that shape the beautiful Seronera landscape. Many animals like to rest in their shade, which creates wonderful photographic opportunities. You may also visit Simba Rock. It resembles the iconic scene from The Lion King, where Mufasa presents baby Simba to the savannah. Seeing this setting in real life adds a fun and memorable touch to your Serengeti experience!
After an exciting afternoon game drive, you will settle into a cozy spot outside your lodge with a view of the African savannah. As the sun sets, the sky bursts into vibrant oranges, pinks, and purples. Having a snack and a drink against this stunning backdrop is a perfect way to savor the moment! Please check the provided set of snacks & drinks with your travel expert.
Meal Plan:
Game Package (Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner + Safari game drives)
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Today, you'll embark on an unforgettable adventure: an airplane flight over the picturesque landscapes of Tanzania. If you'd like to have a short morning game-drive, we recommend that you have breakfast as early as possible — the guide will try to find exciting animal sightings on the way to the airstrip. Another option is to pack up without a rush, have breakfast and leave the lodge in time for your departure flight. You can choose what's best for you on the spot - the guide will accommodate your wish!
Meal Plan:
Full board
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After the intensity of your Serengeti adventure, today offers a gentle pause before your next chapter in Mahale. It’s a chance to slow down and reset between two extraordinary wilderness experiences.
A lovely way to recharge would be a tour to the Arusha Coffee Lodge's coffee plantation and a delicious lunch at their garden restaurant. The theme of coffee permeates every corner of this charming retreat. On a short guided tour (1 to 1.5 hours), you’ll discover how coffee is grown, harvested, and transformed into the aromatic cup in your hands. It’s an easy, relaxed excursion - informative without being demanding.
After lunch, be sure to visit the nearby Shanga workshop. Here, talented artisans with disabilities create beautiful handcrafted items from recycled materials. It’s a wonderful opportunity to find meaningful souvenirs or unique jewelry - a small piece of Tanzania to bring home to friends and family.
The rest of the day is yours to enjoy at leisure. Tomorrow, Mahale awaits!
Meal Plan:
Half Board
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Today you arrive at Mahale airstrip and are transferred by boat across the waters of Lake Tanganyika to Greystoke Mahale inside the national park. Once at the lodge, enjoy a gentle afternoon exploring the lakeshore by canoe or boat, watching for African fish eagles, kingfishers, herons, and even monitor lizards along the water’s edge. Keep an eye out for small mammals and colorful birdlife in the forest fringes near the lodge. Sundowners on the terrace or a quiet evening by the lake offer the perfect way to reflect on your first day in this stunning wilderness.
Meal Plan:
Game Package (Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner + Safari game drives)
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Your adventure begins with a chimpanzee trek led by expert guides. Follow the forest trails in search of playful chimpanzee troops, observing their grooming, social interactions, and curious behaviors. While tracking chimps, you may also spot red colobus monkeys, bushbucks, red duikers and an array of forest birds. The Mahale Mountains have been a focus of long-term chimpanzee research, providing unique insights into their social lives.
Chimp trekking in Mahale can be physically demanding, and the camp guide reserves the right to restrict participation if a guest is not fit enough and may slow down the group. Proper walking shoes or trekking boots are required. Only one chimp trek is offered per full day, usually in the morning. Time spent with the chimpanzees is strictly limited to one hour, while the trekking duration itself may vary depending on their location. Each group is limited to a maximum of six guests.
Meal Plan:
Game Package (Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner + Safari game drives)
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Today is another chance for chimpanzee trekking, perhaps discovering different troops or observing new behaviors. Wander through lush forest paths and marvel at ancient strangler figs, listen to the calls of forest birds, and watch for small mammals along the trails. Your guides may take you to hidden viewpoints or quiet clearings, offering extraordinary photo opportunities. After the trek, relax at the lodge, enjoying the peaceful surroundings and beautiful views over Lake Tanganyika.
Meal Plan:
Game Package (Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner + Safari game drives)
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Today marks the end of your time in Mahale as you depart by light aircraft to the next destination of your journey. The morning is yours to enjoy at a gentle pace - a relaxed breakfast, a quiet walk around the lodge, and a few last moments taking in the tropical forest. Take a closer look along the forest edge by the shoreline: primates are often visible in the foliage, including chimpanzees and red colobus monkeys, along with baboons, antelope, and a variety of hornbills and kingfishers.
When you’re ready, your guide will assist with your luggage and transfer you to the airstrip. It is recommended to arrive approximately one hour prior to departure. Flights from Mahale typically depart around midday.
Meal Plan:
Half Board
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Altezza driver will pick you up from your accommodations and take you to the airport. If you're flying out with an international flight, please be ready to leave the hotel 4 hours before the scheduled take-off. If you're taking a domestic flight, you'll need to leave 3 hours before the flight.
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Reviews about Safaris with Altezza
For our honeymoon we wanted to plan a truly memorable and personalised trip. Sophie helped us to plan our 7 day safari visiting Arusha, Tarangire, Ngorongoro, Serengeti national parks.
Our guide, Noel, was the perfect guide! - Kind, polite, knowledgeable and patient. We were able to see the big 5 as well as so many other animals. Thank you Noel for making our trip so special.
I would recommend Altezza for anyone looking for a truly special safari holiday.
I haven’t stopped talking about this trip + Altezza since we got home!! We decided to go on Safari for our honeymoon and didn’t even know where to start! Altezza was recommend to us and we never looked back. Before, during and after the trip they made sure we were taken care of + went above and beyond to make it the trip of a lifetime.
They answered all of our pre-trip questions and ensured we were set. During the trip, they added personalized touches (including a customized tire cover!!) and our guide Noel was better than we could have ever imagined.
Tanzania is a special place, the people are the kindest you will ever meet and Altezza is doing an absolutely incredible job. If you are thinking of going on safari, DO IT and if you are thinking of using Altezza, DO IT! We can’t wait to go back!
Altezza Travel organized our 5-day Safari plus 10-day family vacation in Northern Tanzania. We left Tanzania with an overall amazing experience and one thing on our minds: going back as soon as possible!
The Safari guide was kind, knowledgeable, ressourceful, and did everything to make our experience unforgettable . People at the different places we stayed had a warm welcome and didn't spare energy to provide us the best accommodation ever. The transfer team was also dedicated and professional.
From my own positive experience, I recommend Altezza Travel to people planning Safari vacation in Tanzania.
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