Golden Africa Adventures
Northern Tanzania Safaris
Tanzania is perhaps the best country in the world for a safari. It has two of the most renowned safari destinations in the world - Serengeti National Park and Ngorongoro Crater. Both are designated UNESCO World Heritage Sites. Fortunately, both of these safari headliners are located in northern Tanzania, making a Mt Kilimanjaro trek and a safari visiting one or both of these destinations quite possible in a single holiday trip. There are other excellent wildlife safari destinations also nearby - Tarangire National Park, Lake Manyara National Park, and Arusha National Park. Let Golden Africa Adventures use our local knowledge and expertise to guide you on a safari filled with wonderful memories.
NOTICE: NEW INSURANCE POLICY EFFECTIVE 01 OCTOBER, 2026
The Tanzanian government has announced that all tourists are required to purchase travel insurance purchased through Tanzania National Insurance Corporation (or if arriving in Zanzibar first, through Zanzibar Insurance Corporation). This is regardless if you have other insurance coverage. The price is $44 USD/person ( $22/child ages 3-17 and no charge for children under 3 years old). The insurance is valid for up to 92 days including multiple entries into the country. This can be purchased online before travel or upon arrival (we anticipate a long queue for this option). The coverage is valid for emergency medical treatment, medical evacuation, repatriation of remains, and baggage loss. The following are exempt: Tanzanian residents, Diplomats, Transit passengers, Diaspora, Valid work/resident permit holders, and Residents of EAC or SADC partner states. You can visit the National Insurance Corporation webpage to learn more or to apply for your coverage inbound.nicinsurance.co.tz. Until full details are made public, we cannot yet determine whether this insurance can safely be used as standalone coverage for a safe safari.
Popular Itineraries
Listed below are suggested luxury safari itineraries. Of course we are happy to create a bespoke itinerary based on your desires, available time, and budget.
Arrival Day: Upon exiting the customs control area of Kilimanjaro Airport (JRO), you will find our driver waiting for you with your name written on a placard with Golden Africa Adventures logo on it. From there you will be driven to your hotel for overnight relaxation. Meals included this day: none
Day 1: After an early breakfast at your hotel, our safari guide will pick you up and we start an approximately 5 hours drive to Ngorongoro Crater. From there we descend down the 600m crater wall into one of the best safari destinations in the world. This site is known for the wide variety of safari animals present and in high concentration. This is one of the few places where it is possible to spot all of the "Big Five" - elephant, buffalo, lion, leopard, and rhino within a few hours time. The crater is not large though, just 20km in diameter, so in 4 - 5 hours all can be seen. The Crater is closed to all people and vehicles after 6pm so we must exit be then. We then travel to your overnight accommodations for dinner and relaxation for the night. Meals included: Picnic style lunch, dinner
Day 2: After breakfast at the safari lodge, we travel west crossing the Ngorongoro Conservation Area (but not through the crater). On the western portion of conservation area there are two optional side trips. One is visiting a Maasai village and experiencing the Maasai culture and lifestyle. The other option is visiting Olduvai Gorge Museum, an important paleoantologic al site made famous by the work of Louis and Mary Leakey. Reaching the border of Ngorongoro Conservation Area, we arrive in Serengeti National Park. We will have a chance for game viewing until late afternoon when we arrive at the evenings accommodations for dinner and relaxation. Meals included: Breakfast, picnic style lunch, dinner
Day 3: Full day that can be divided as you wish between exploring the Serengeti and enjoying your safari accommodations. Overnight will be spent at the same accommodation as the previous night. Meals included: Breakfast, lunch (either picnic style or at the lodge), dinner
Day 4: A final look at the Serengeti as we drive you to the airstrip for your flight to Arusha Airport (ARK) or Kilimanjaro Airport (JRO) where our driver will pick you up and take you to your hotel for the evening. Meal included: Breakfast
Departure Day - Our driver will be available to take you to Kilimanjaro Airport at any time necessary. Breakfast at the hotel is included in the safari package. The hotel check out time is typically 10am but if you have a later flight we can try to get permission for a late checkout or we can book a day room (extra cost payable to the hotel for a day room). If you have booked a climb or Zanzibar trip look for the details on your customized itinerary. Meal included: Breakfast
Price
1-3 persons $3,860/person
4-6 persons $3,006/person
7+ persons $2,890/person
Arrival Day: Upon exiting the customs control area of Kilimanjaro Airport (JRO), you will find our driver waiting for you with your name written on a placard with Golden Africa Adventures logo on it. From there you will be driven to your hotel for overnight relaxation. Meals included this day: none
Day 1: After breakfast at your hotel, our safari guide will pick you up and we drive 3.5 - 4 hours to Tarangire National Park for game viewing. This park is known for its large number of elephants and giraffes. But most safari animals are present here excepting rhinos and cheetahs. The landscape is beautiful, dotted with giant baobab trees and giant termite mounds. The Tarangire River winds its way through the park and in dry months (July - October, January, February) many animals gather at the river bank in search of water. A picnic style lunch will be enjoyed inside the park and game viewing will continue until late afternoon when we travel to your overnight accommodations for dinner and rest. Meals included: Picnic style lunch, dinner
Day 2: After breakfast at the lodge, we travel to Ngorongoro Conservation Area (NCA) and into Ngorongoro Crater. This is one of the best safari destinations in the world, known for its wide variety of animals and in high concentration. We pause for a picnic style lunch inside the crater before continuing our game viewing. In the afternoon, we ascend out of the crater and to our accommodations for relaxation and dinner. Meals included: Breakfast, picnic style lunch, dinner
Day 3: After breakfast at the lodge, we travel east across the NCA (but not through the crater). On the western portion of conservation area there are two optional side trips. One is visiting a Maasai village and experiencing the Maasai culture and lifestyle. The other option is visiting Olduvai Gorge Museum, an important paleontologial site made famous by the work of Louis and Mary Leakey. Reaching the border of Ngorongoro Conservation Area, we arrive in Serengeti National Park. We will have a chance for game viewing until late afternoon when we arrive at the evenings accommodations for dinner and relaxation. Meals included: Breakfast, picnic style lunch, dinner
Day 4: Full day that can be divided as you wish between exploring the Serengeti and enjoying your safari accommodations. Overnight will be spent at the same accommodation as the previous night. Meals included: Breakfast, lunch (either picnic style or at the lodge), dinner
Day 5: A final look at the Serengeti as we drive you to the airstrip for your flight to Arusha Airport (ARK) or Kilimanjaro Airport (JRO) where our driver will pick you up and take you to your hotel for the evening. Meal included: Breakfast
Departure Day - Our driver will be available to take you to Kilimanjaro Airport at any time necessary. Breakfast at the hotel is included in the safari package. The hotel check out time is typically 10am but if you have a later flight we can try to get permission for a late checkout or we can book a day room (extra cost payable to the hotel for a day room). If you have booked a climb or Zanzibar trip look for the details on your customized itinerary. Meal included: Breakfast
Price
1-3 persons $4,270/person
4-6 persons $3,860/person
7+ persons $3,690/person
Arrival Day: Upon exiting the customs control area of Kilimanjaro Airport (JRO), you will find our driver waiting for you with your name written on a placard with Golden Africa Adventures logo on it. From there you will be driven to your hotel for overnight relaxation. Meals included this day: none
Day 1: After breakfast at your hotel, our safari guide will pick you up and we drive 3.5 - 4 hours to Tarangire National Park for game viewing. This park is known for its large number of elephants and giraffes. But most safari animals are present here excepting rhinos and cheetahs. The landscape is beautiful, dotted with giant baobab trees and giant termite mounds. The Tarangire River winds its way through the park and in dry months (July - October, January, February) many animals gather at the river bank in search of water. A picnic style lunch will be enjoyed inside the park and game viewing will continue until late afternoon when we travel to your overnight accommodations for dinner and rest. Meals included: Picnic style lunch, dinner
Day 2: After breakfast at the lodge, we travel to Ngorongoro Conservation Area (NCA) and into Ngorongoro Crater. This is one of the best safari destinations in the world, known for its wide variety of animals and in high concentration. We pause for a picnic style lunch inside the crater before continuing our game viewing. In the afternoon, we ascend out of the crater and to our accommodations for relaxation and dinner. Meals included: Breakfast, picnic style lunch, dinner
Day 3: After breakfast at the lodge, we travel east across the NCA (but not through the crater). On the western portion of conservation area there are two optional side trips. One is visiting a Maasai village and experiencing the Maasai culture and lifestyle. The other option is visiting Olduvai Gorge Museum, an important paleontologial site made famous by the work of Louis and Mary Leakey. Reaching the border of Ngorongoro Conservation Area, we arrive in Serengeti National Park. We will have a chance for game viewing until late afternoon when we arrive at the evenings accommodations for dinner and relaxation. Meals included: Breakfast, picnic style lunch, dinner
Day 4: Full day that can be divided as you wish between exploring the Serengeti and enjoying your safari accommodations. Overnight will be spent inside the Serengeti. *If your safari is during the months of July - October you may opt for traveling this day to traveling to northern Serengeti (Kogetende) to possibly witness the migration herds crossing the Mara River. ** if your safari is during the months of January - March you may elect to use this day to travel to the Ndutu area which straddles Serengeti and the NCA to possible witness the birthing of the wildebeest. Meals included: Breakfast, lunch (either picnic style or at the lodge), dinner
Day 5: Full day that can be divided as you wish between exploring the Serengeti and enjoying your safari accommodations. Overnight will be spent at the same accommodation as the previous night. Meals included: Breakfast, lunch (either picnic style or at the lodge), dinner
Day 6: A final look at the Serengeti as we drive you to the airstrip for your flight to Arusha Airport (ARK) or Kilimanjaro Airport (JRO) where our driver will pick you up and take you to your hotel for the evening. Meal included: Breakfast
Departure Day - Our driver will be available to take you to Kilimanjaro Airport at any time necessary. Breakfast at the hotel is included in the safari package. The hotel check out time is typically 10am but if you have a later flight we can try to get permission for a late checkout or we can book a day room (extra cost payable to the hotel for a day room). If you have booked a climb or Zanzibar trip look for the details on your customized itinerary. Meal included: Breakfast
Price
Extra luxury safari package
1 person $13,941
2-4 persons $9,850/person
4-6 persons $9,850/person
7+ persons $9,600/person
In the above itineraries the price quotes are per person in USD. Use the prices as a general guide only. Actual price will depend on the
specific accommodations used and time of the year of the trip. Substancial discounts are available for East African citizens, youths age
15 years or younger, and Tanzanian Resident Permit holders (Class A, B, or C permit). Flights from the Serengeti are on a small plane
- typically seating 18 - 22 passengers and has a luggage weight limit of 15kg (32 lbs)/person (carry-on luggage included).
Included
All accommodation and meals during the safari (double occupancy for even numbers, one person single occupancy for odd numbers)
All necessary park fees and government taxes
Accommodation one night before and after the safari (Bed & Breakfast)
Flight from Serengeti to JRO/ARK
JRO/ARK Airport pick up and drop offs
Safari vehicle with custom safari viewing roof & English speaking guide (let us know if you prefer another language)
Not included
Tourist visa
Travel insurance
Drinks & Optional services (massage, etc) at the accommodations
Guides & lodge tips
Items of personal nature
meals on arrival day, meals other than breakfast on departure day
Suggested safari guide tip per group is $50/day. As the safari accommodations there will be tip boxes if you wish to give the lodge staff a gratuity.
Balloon Safaris
Take your safari experience to the next level with a balloon safari. This is offered inside Tarangire or in various locations inside the Serengeti. The experience begins before sunrise with the inflation of the balloon and a brief orientation on what to expect and safety regulations/procedures. Each balloon has a capacity of 12 - 16 people. The lift off is approximately at sunrise and the flying time is approximately an hour, at times hovering just a few meters off the ground and other times very high in the air. At landing, sparkling wine is served (with a non-alcoholic version according to your preference) and a full-table English breakfast with more sparking wine and juices. The experience will be finished by 10am at which time you will resume your regular itinerary with your guide. Reservations must be made in advance through Golden Africa Adventures. This itinerary add on increases your safari price by $600/person. Participants weighing more than 20kg (265 lbs) may be required to pay an additional fee.
Be sure to mention your interest in ther balloon safari add-on when we are planning your trip itinerary.
Safari Day Trip
Want a little taste of a safari but short on time? You will be surprised how much you can see in one day.
After an early breakfast at your hotel, your safari guide will pick you up and drive you to Tarangire National Park for a day of game viewing. Tarangire is most known for its large number of elephants and giraffes. The landscape is beautiful with giant baobab trees and huge termite mounds dotting the landscape. Most safari animals are present here expecting cheetahs and rhino. We will stop for a picnic style lunch inside of the park and continue game viewing until mid afternoon when we return you to your hotel.
Price (quoted per person in USD):
1 person: $650
2 - 4 persons: $440/person
5+ persons: $390/person
Price includes park fees and taxes, safari vehicle with custom pop-up safari viewing roof, lunch and drinking water. Not included is
guide tip, hotel, airport transfers, items of personal nature
We are ready for your questions, your booking requests, or to talk to us about creating a bespoke itineray. Do not feel that you need to have all details in place (exact dates,
final number of participants, etc.) before
you start communicating with us.
We can be contacted via:
email: goldenafricaadventures@gmail.com
phone: +255 621 067 826 be aware that local time is GMT +3
Ryan Lipinski (US contact) lipinski29@outlook.com
Ph: +1 (586) 295-6572