Safari adventures, specially curated for seniors

10-day Great Migration, Serengeti, Ngorongoro and Culture  

Are you excited to see Tanzania's wild animals in all their glory? If so, there is no better time than the peak season of the Great Migration. Every year, there is a spectacle you wouldn't believe unless you saw it yourself - it is the Great Migration of East Africa! Over a million wildebeest make a daring journey between Tanzania and Kenya, side by side with thousands of gazelles and zebras. You could say that the months from May to September are the best months to witness the real action of the Great Migration.

You will visit the Serengeti, Ngorongoro, and different tribes.

Our accommodations have been carefully selected for seniors. Attention has been paid to accessibility and comfort. They offer you an experience in the heart of nature.

Day 1 Arrival at Kilimanjaro airport where you will be met by our guide and transferred to the hotel

Accommodation: Africa safari Arusha

Day 2: Journey to the Serengeti - Central Serengeti Safari

After breakfast, you will begin a drive to the world-famous Serengeti National Park, with safaris along the way. Upon arrival in Central Serengeti, you can enjoy an afternoon game drive, exploring the vast savannah and searching for the abundant flora and fauna. You will overnight in a Tanzanian bush camp, where you can experience a true bush adventure under the African sky

Accommodation: Serengeti safari lodge

Day 3: Exploration of the Northern Serengeti

Today you continue north to the breathtaking landscapes of the northern Serengeti, home to the Great Migration crossing points at the Mara River. Spend the day on exciting game drives, follow wildlife, and enjoy the remote wilderness. In the evening, you can relax at Kontiki Camp, your base for the upcoming nights.

Accommodation: Kontiki Camp

Day 4–6: Northern Serengeti 

These three days are dedicated to exploring the northern Serengeti, where you will have the opportunity to witness the migration (if the season allows), observe predators in action, and enjoy the raw beauty of this untamed region. Each afternoon, you return to the comfort of Kontiki Camp, where you can reflect on the day's adventures over a delicious meal and a peaceful night in the wilderness.

Accommodation: Kontiki Camp

Day 7: Central Serengeti

Accommodation:  Tanzania Bush Camp

Day 8: Ngorongoro Crater Safari 

When you leave the Serengeti, you descend into the breathtaking Ngorongoro Crater, a UNESCO World Heritage site teeming with wildlife. Enjoy a full day of game drives in this natural wonder, where you can spot the Big Five and other fascinating species. Return to Karatu in the  afternoon  Here you can relax and share your stories with others.

Accommodation: Africa Safari lodge

Day 9: Lake Eyasi

We drive to Lake Eyasi where we spend the day with the Hadzabe and Datoga tribes. Participate in traditional Bushmen activities, such as learning hunting techniques and experiencing their way of life. An educational and impressive day that you will not soon forget.

Accommodation: Twiga Lodge

Day 10: culture and end safari

Napura waterfalls with a walk through charming villages, Mount Meru Forest Reserve Visit to a day center for people with disabilities

In the afternoon, you will go to your hotel in Arusha, where you can enjoy a well-deserved rest before starting your journey home.

Accommodation: Africa Safari Arusha

Day 11: you will be taken to your airport

 You can catch your flight with beautiful memories and experiences in your heart.

If you would like to stay an extra day or extend your stay in Zanzibar, we will be happy to help you book it.

Price: $ 3755,- per person based on 2 people

3 persons $3705,- per person
4 persons $3655,- per person
5 persons $3605,- per person
6 persons $3555,- per person

including breakfast, lunch, and dinner

           5 DAY CALVING SEASON TANZANIA SAFARI 

This 5-day safari to Ndutu takes you to the heart of the southern Serengeti, one of the world's most renowned wildlife viewing destinations.

Our accommodations have been carefully selected for seniors. Attention has been paid to accessibility and comfort. They offer you an experience in the heart of nature.

Day 1:

Your guide will pick you up from the airport. After a warm welcome, he will take you to your accommodation near Arusha, where you will receive a briefing and can rest in the hotel's beautiful garden after your long journey.

Accommodatie: Africa Safari Arusha

DAY 2: SOUTH SERENGETI (NDUTU REGION)
From your hotel in Arusha, your adventure begins directly to the iconic Ndutu Plain in the southern Serengeti, where the Great Migration converges during calving season. Upon arrival at the protected area, your game drive begins immediately. Explore the vast plains teeming with wildlife: enormous herds of wildebeest and zebras, cheetahs scanning the horizon, lion families resting under acacia trees, and countless bird species. Enjoy a delicious lunch that we take our time with.
You will arrive at your lodge mid-afternoon, settle in, and enjoy the tranquility of the wilderness as the sun sets over the Ndutu landscape.

Accommodation: Ang’ata Migration Camp

DAY 3: NDUTU
Spend the day exploring the forests and plains of Ndutu, a favorite habitat for big cats due to the abundance of prey animals. From late January to early March, the area teems with giving birth wildlife. The fresh green grass provides essential nutrients for the pregnant animals and their young. You will have the chance to see exciting interactions between predators and prey, elephants grazing in acacia forests, and migrating herds stretching as far as the eye can see. This is the best time to see the cycle of life in action. Naturally, we will have lunch in the afternoon, which we will enjoy with a view of the beautiful plains.

You will return to your lodge in the mid-afternoon for a relaxing afternoon and evening with dinner under the stars.

Accommodation: Ang’ata Migration Camp

DAY 4: NDUTU → NGORONGORO CRATER TOUR → ARUSHA
Start your morning by departing from Ndutu and driving to the world-famous Ngorongoro Crater, one of Africa's most spectacular wildlife reserves. Descend 600 meters to the crater floor, where you can enjoy a half-day safari surrounded by breathtaking landscapes and a large population of wildlife.

Explore the crater's diverse habitats, from open grasslands to the hippopotamus pool and the Lerai forest, while searching for lions, elephants, buffaloes, zebras, hyenas, and the rare black rhinoceros. In the afternoon, you climb to the crater rim and continue your journey back to your hotel in Arusha, where you can reflect on your fantastic experience.

Acommodation: Africa safari Arusha

Day 5: In the morning, you have a leisurely breakfast and enjoy the hotel garden for a while.
Your guide will take you to the airport. Naturally, you will go home with a suitcase full of beautiful memories.

Price: $2500,- per person based on 2 persons

including breakfast, lunch, and dinner

                12 days along the lakes of Tanzania

Our accommodations have been carefully selected for seniors. Attention has been paid to accessibility and comfort. They offer you an experience in the heart of nature.

Day 1 - Arrival
You will be welcomed by your guide at the airport. He will take you to your hotel where, while enjoying a drink, you will receive a briefing on the upcoming days.

Accommodation:  Africa Safari Arusha

Day 2 Arusha – Lake Manyara National Park
After a first truly ‘African’ breakfast, you will depart for a game drive with a picnic lunch to Lake Manyara Park.
The lush landscape is what makes Lake Manyara so special. While large parts of Northern Tanzania consist of savannas, dusty plains, and scrubland, Lake Manyara is a green oasis. As soon as you drive into the park, the atmosphere changes completely. You drive through a dense forest with tall trees, tropical vegetation, and an almost jungle-like appearance.
This park is known for its ‘tree-climbing’ lions. The park has a large population of birds along the shores of the soda lake, part of the Rift Valley Lakes. This lake covers a large part of the park and is regularly populated by large flocks of flamingos. After exploring for a few hours, a delicious picnic lunch follows, during which you can enjoy all the beautiful sounds of the bush. In the mid-afternoon, you leave the park, hopefully with many wonderful impressions, and drive to the lodge where you can rest and enjoy a drink.

Accommodation: Heart and soul lodge

Day 3  Lake Eyasi
After breakfast, a pleasant walk is on the program. You will visit the Ngorongoro Waterfall and the so-called Elephant Caves. During a nice walk through this beautiful area, the guide will tell you all about the flora and fauna of the region. Around lunchtime, it is time to move on. We will look for a nice picnic spot where we will take our time. After lunch, we head to the next destination, the rugged plains surrounding Lake Eyasi. Lake Eyasi is a remote area with many fascinating features. The area is known for its onion cultivation. This afternoon, you will visit an onion farm, where the local community is happy to give you a glimpse into how agriculture is practiced in this area. Mid-afternoon, you will head to your lodge. This charming and cozy lodge is decorated with traditional African elements and offers a beautiful view of the lake. You can enjoy the view until dinner.

Accommodation: Lake Eyasi safari lodge

Day 4 Lake Eyasi – Karatu

After breakfast, today is the time to truly get to know the local bushmen, the Hadzabe, who live along the shores of the lake—by their own account—for over 10,000 years. They still live in a traditional way and often under (from our perspective) very primitive conditions. This morning, you will set out with the bushmen to take a look at one of the many daily activities of this fascinating tribe. Every day can be different, and with a little luck, you will go searching for honey, spices, or other foodstuffs together. Around lunchtime, we will look for a suitable spot for a picnic and then continue the drive to Karatu to your lodge for the night. The lodge features a lovely swimming pool where you can relax and unwind after the wonderful days you have had so far in Tanzania.

Accommodation: Africa Safari Karatu

Day 5 Ngorongoro Crater – Ndutu
After breakfast, you will head into the Ngorongoro Crater today. The Ngorongoro Crater is the most densely populated wildlife area in the world, where you will encounter not only large herds of buffalo, wildebeest, and zebras, but also the many Big Cats that should not be missed during your safari. Furthermore, Ngorongoro is known for the excellent chance of seeing elephants and sometimes even rhinos! In short, with a little luck, you will spot the Big Five during your crater tour! During your game drive, you will enjoy a delicious picnic lunch at the Hippo Pool. After lunch, a short game drive follows before you head back up the steep crater rim for the drive to the mighty plains of the Serengeti. We will go to your lodge. The camp offers comfortable tents with private bathroom facilities and a unique opportunity to enjoy a ‘real’ safari experience. Meals are served in a cozy dining tent in the center of the camp. In the evening, you can enjoy the African nights with a snack and a drink, while the watchmen (mainly local Maasai) watch over you. 

Accommodatie: Ang’ata Migration Camp

Day 6: Nord Serengeti 

After breakfast, your guide will pick you up from your hotel and drive you through the Ngorongoro Conservation Area to the Serengeti. Upon arrival in this vast and iconic park, you'll witness a breathtaking spectacle as thousands of wildebeest, zebras, and other herbivores roam the plains in search of fresh grazing. The Serengeti's diverse landscapes, from open savannas to dense woodlands, are home to the "Big Five," along with cheetahs, giraffes, hyenas, and a multitude of bird species. In the evening, you will be transferred to your hotel or lodge where you can reflect on your special day.

Accommodation: Africa safari Ikoma

Day 7: Mwanza City

After breakfast at the hotel, you'll head towards Lake Victoria. It's a scenic drive, and we'll stop in Mwanza City, situated on the shores of Lake Victoria. Here in Mwanza, you'll immerse yourself in the city's vibrant activity, starting with a visit to the Sukuma Museum, which offers fascinating insights into the culture and history of the Sukuma people.
Next, you'll explore the bustling fish market, a hub of local commerce and a great place to experience the daily lives of the locals. The market is known for its variety of fresh fish and lively atmosphere. In the evening, you'll return to the Tilapia Hotel, or similar, for a relaxing dinner where you can reflect on the day's discoveries. A wonderful place to catch your breath and recover from all the impressions.

Accommodation : Hotel Tilapia

Day 8: Culture

After breakfast, your guide will meet you and you'll begin with a drive to the iconic rock formations surrounding the city. These ancient, massive rocks provide a stunning backdrop for panoramic views, photo opportunities, and short walks that allow you to explore their natural nooks and crannies.

Next, visit the shores of Lake Victoria, a tranquil and picturesque area where local fishermen go about their daily routines using traditional methods. Experience the rhythm of life on the lake, watch boats being pulled ashore, and enjoy the expansive waters framed by Mwanza's rocky skyline. This is the perfect spot to take photos and relax while soaking up the natural beauty. Back in Mwanza's bustling city center, your guide will introduce you to Sukuma artisans, who keep the rich traditions of Tanzania's largest ethnic group alive. Learn about their crafts, such as basket weaving, wood carving, and traditional textiles, while gaining insight into the daily life, values, and cultural practices of the local community.

During this tour, you'll hear fascinating stories about Mwanza's history, the city's development, and the customs of the Sukuma people. Discover hidden gems such as small historical sites, local shrines, and viewpoints that are often overlooked by ordinary tourists.

In the afternoon, the tour concludes with a leisurely drive back to your hotel. With a deep appreciation for Mwanza's unique blend of nature, culture, and history, you'll arrive at your hotel and reflect on this wonderful day.

Accommodation : Hotel Tilapia

Dag 9  Serengeti National Park
After breakfast, you leave this beautiful area to enjoy the vast plains of the Serengeti. With a picnic lunch, you drive on to the unsurpassed vastness of the Serengeti with its captivating wildlife. Here are the best chances of spotting the Big Five – buffalo, lion, elephant, leopard, rhinoceros. Late in the afternoon, you arrive at the cozy Serengeti Heritage Camp, a small mobile tented camp situated in the vast Serengeti Plains, in the area where most of the wildlife can be found. The camp offers simple but comfortable tents with private bathroom facilities, making it a unique opportunity to enjoy a ‘real’ safari experience. Meals are served in a cozy dining tent in the center of the camp. In the evening, you can enjoy the African nights with a snack and a drink. 

Accommodation: Serengeti Heritage Camp

Day 10 Lake Natron
After breakfast, you leave the Serengeti with a picnic lunch for the road. Today’s itinerary includes the generally adventurous and largely bumpy route from the Serengeti via Loliondo and Wasso to Lake Natron. Thanks to the beautiful vistas and changing landscapes along the way, the journey to this fascinating destination is certainly captivating. En route, you will enjoy a picnic lunch at a spot chosen by the guide, amidst the stunning scenery of this impressive region. In the course of the afternoon, you will arrive at the remote and unique Lake Natron, an alkaline soda lake with spectacular color variations and a large concentration of flamingos. The lake is located in the northeast of Tanzania on the border with Kenya in a rugged volcanic landscape, at the foot of the still active Ol Doinyo Lengai volcano. This is also the territory of the many flamingos that color the shores of the lake pink and can breed undisturbed on their nests around the lake. Mid-afternoon, you will drive to your lodge where you can relax by the pool.

Accommodation: Africa Safari Lake Natron

Dag 11:Lake Natron

Today you can enjoy various local activities around Lake Natron. You will take an adventurous hike accompanied by a Maasai guide to the Ngara Sero River. Along the way, you will see how the local Maasai live in this rugged landscape and lead a primitive existence with limited resources. A visit to Lake Natron on foot is also spectacular, allowing you to experience the beautiful colors of the lake up close. Together with the many flamingos that also color the lake pink, this is a captivating spectacle. Lake Natron will leave an indelible impression on you, and far off the beaten track, you can enjoy a unique part of Tanzania. Upon returning to the lodge, you can reflect on this special day while enjoying a drink.

Accommodation: Africa Safari Lake Natron

Day 12 Departure Day
After breakfast, a final adventurous and bumpy drive awaits as you depart for Arusha. Along the way, in consultation with your guide, you can stop at a few souvenir shops to purchase nice mementos of this wonderful trip. You have the option to visit the local workshop for the visually and hearing impaired, where the most beautiful glass objects are crafted, which you can view and even purchase if you wish! Your visit also supports this wonderful initiative. Afterwards, we head to the Hotel Africa Safari Arusha for lunch; a beautiful lodge where you can relax after a wonderful safari. You can spend the rest of the afternoon resting in the beautiful garden or by the pool. At the end of the day, your guide will arrange the transfer to Arusha or Kilimanjaro Airport for your return flight home.

Hopefully, you can say we had amazing days.

Price: €4200,- per person on occupancy of 2 persons

3 persons $4150,- per person
4 persons $4100,- per person
5 persons $4050,- per person
6 persons $4000,- per person

including breakfast, lunch, and dinner