Tanzania Under Canvas

10 days—Featuring High Comfort Camps

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Safari summary

Have you ever imagined drifting into sleep as a lion’s roar echoes through the night, joined by the haunting, high-pitched chorus of hyenas and the distant majestic trumpet of elephants? Picture yourself waking to freshly brewed coffee brought to your tent at dawn. Then head out on the golden plains as the sun rises and the Africa wildlife comes alive.

At night sit around a crackling fire, exchanging stories of your day in the bush. Perhaps you feared that chasing such a wild dream required sacrificing your comforts. In truth, you will leave little in comfort behind as you step into your tent and relax after the days safari.

Tanzania Under Canvas provides an authentic safari with a high standard of accommodations, food, and services. Camp standards vary greatly, even when designated as deluxe or higher. Born Free Tented Safari camps in our portfolio will be recommended to meet your comfort level.

TENTED CAMP PICTURES: Descriptions are general as camp standards do vary. Be sure you are familiar with the camps standards that are recommended for your safari.

PERMANENT TENTED CAMPS or Tented Lodges: Permanent camps are the classic "Out of Africa" experience, blending nostalgic adventure with the comforts of a traditional lodge. Primarily built with canvas sides on elevated or cement platforms, these structures provide full protection from the outside elements.  Bathrooms are ensuite with flush toilets and running hot water.

The phrase "tented lodges" is designated to properties that have hotel standards, built on permanent bases, full bathroom facilities yet capture the ambience of a tented camp by having walls of canvas. They are generally a gold or platinum standard.

SEASONAL MOBILE CAMPS: Mobile camps are relocated throughout the year and coordinate their location to access migration patterns. While maintaining a nomadic spirit, they offer a sophisticated level of comfort, utilizing refined yet lightweight furnishings that distinguish them from the permanent camps.

Your Born Free Tanzania Safari Guide is one of the most important keys in making your safari a success. On Tanzania Under Canvas, you will have the same guide throughout your trip, bringing a welcomed continuity and their ability to anticipate your needs. Your guide will bring unrivaled knowledge, a touch of humor, and a warmth that you will welcome each day.

About this tour

	Tour type	Custom, tailor-made, private
	Main focus	Game drives
	Activity level	Easy activity
	Best months	January, February, March, June, July, August, September, October, November, December
	Countries	Tanzania
	Parks	Lake Manyara Ngorongoro Crater Serengeti Tarangire

Fine details

Safari highlights

Cultural visits—orphanages, markets, schools

What’s included?

Accommodation
Airport transfers
Internal flights
Meals
Park fees
Private vehicle and driver

What’s not included?

Hot air balloons
International flights
Premium alcoholic beverages
Spa treatments
Tips and gratuities
Visas

Itinerary

Day 01 - Arusha, Tanzania

"Jambo" ("Hello" in Swahili) You are greeted upon arrival by your Tanzania Born Free Safaris host. Flights generally arrive in the evening, so you will be whisked off to your waiting hotel room. Get a good night’s sleep, as your Tanzania Under Canvas Safari begins in the morning.

Day 02

Tarangire

After breakfast, meet your Born Free Professional Guide who will stay with you for the duration of your Tanzania safari. Your first safari destination is Tarangire National Park, the quintessence of Old Africa. You'll have two full days to explore Tarangire. After each day of game viewing, return to your lodging for a delicious dinner. Perhaps end your evening around a campfire, exchanging stories of the day's sightings with fellow travelers.

Day 03

Tarangire

Tarangire is home to a large population of elephant, as well as other common park animals including lion, leopard, impala, Grant’s Gazelle, Black Backed Jackal, and Vervet Monkey, to name just a few. Keep an eye out for the more than 300 colorful bird species.

Day 04

Lake Manyara

Continue towards Lake Manyara National Park located at the foothills of the Great Rift Valley Wall. Ernest Hemingway called this "the loveliest place I have seen in Africa." Relish in the enchanting beauty of five very different vegetation zones. The area is inhabited by giraffe, monkey, zebra, impala, and elephant. Then continue up the Great Rift Valley Wall, stopping at a small Maasai village before heading to base camp.

Day 05

Ngorongoro Crater

The location of your camp allows you to be one of the first down into the 2,000-foot crater! Ngorongoro is an extinct volcanic caldera. The crater is a breathtakingly beautiful area, predominantly open grassland. It is home to the densest population of lions in the world. This is also one of the very few places in East Africa to see black rhino. The area is rich in other species including seasonal pink flamingo, buffalo, zebra, and gazelle.

Day 06

Serengeti

Serengeti National Park offers some especially dramatic game viewing. Head into the vast plains to feast your eyes upon great herds of elephant, giraffe, families of lion, and the majestic cheetah. Your guide will search out your favorite species. Your time in the Serengeti will be split into two regions to maximize game viewing. Born Free Safaris selects the camps' locations in the Serengeti based on the seasonal migration of the wildlife.

Day 07

Serengeti

Do not miss the early morning game drives - this is the time the animals are on the move. They are searching for greener grasses, water, or on the hunt. After a dawn drive, return to camp for a delicious hot breakfast and fresh Tanzania coffee or tea. Relax a bit from the dawn drive and then head out in the afternoon searching for your favorite species.

Day 08

Serengeti

The Serengeti is often called the most impressive wildlife sanctuary in the world. Today journey deeper into the Serengeti. In one sweep of the binoculars, you may see a hundred elephant, lion, cheetah, impala, zebra, and wildebeest. Each day will be a surprise as the daily wildlife routine unfolds. However, there will be nothing routine as far as what you see.

Day 09

Serengeti

Every year, over a million wildebeest and two hundred thousand zebra pass through the reserve on their endless journey, known as "The Great Migration." Their trek heads from the southern Serengeti and onward north, and with them follow the predators. The migration is hard to predict and with the weather patterns changing, even harder than ever. Born Free will assure you unlimited game viewing, and you have our pledge that we will seek out the herds.

Day 10 - Your Journey Onwards

As your fabulous safari draws to a close, set off on your last dawn game drive and take in the views of the bush. Then board your flight to Arusha for your journey onward. Take with you the lifetime memories of a magical African experience. "Kwe Heri" ("Goodbye" in Swahili)

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