Tanzania boasts Africa’s highest mountain, largest lake, and most famous safaris. This tour takes you to witness the Great Migration from the elevated balconies of unique Bush Rovers
Arusha - 1 night
Tarangire NP - 1 night
Ngorongoro area - 2 nights
Serengeti - 3 nights
Lake Victoria - 2 nights
Flight - 1 night
With abundant wildlife and breathtaking scenery from the Serengeti plains to the sands of Zanzibar, this Tanzanian tour begins in Tarangire, the country’s less famous, most surprising national park, inhabited by eland and elephants, oryx and lions. Lake Manyara diverse ecosystems creates a landscape described by Hemingway as “the loveliest I had seen in Africa.”
Ngorongoro is the largest unbroken caldera on Earth, its prolific wildlife is protected by 600m-high crater walls. The Serengeti is home to the phenomenal Great Migration of huge herds of wildebeest and zebra. This annual event is a continuous circular movement around the Serengeti, and this innovative safari features Bush Rovers, re-positioned season by season, so that you can observe the spectacle away from the busiest viewing sites. And Lake Victoria concludes the tour, looking like a freshwater sea, peppered with islands, and brilliant for birdwatching.
Wildlife Experience
Exclusive Arrangement
Guaranteed Window Seat
'Bush Meets Beach’ Extension
Local Expert Guides
Two nights in a unique & private mobile camp sited in the migration area, a Land Rover conversion with tented accommodation on a working Land Rover, hardwood bathroom, elevated bedroom with balcony, mosquito nets, downstairs bathroom and front seat WC.
Day 1 Fly from your chosen airport, via Amsterdam, to Kilimanjaro, and transfer to Arusha, for overnight at Planet Lodge.
Day 2 Drive to Tarangire National Park, boasting, impressive numbers of wildlife. Afternoon game drive and overnight at Kirurumu Tarangire tented camp, overlooking a flood plain often visited by elephants. (B, L, D)
Day 3 Travel to Lake Manyara, the best place to see the tree-climbing lions and birdwatching haven. Enjoy a game drive. Two nights at Endoro Lodge. (B, L, D)
Day 4 Descend into Ngorongoro Crater, the UNESCO listed Conservation Area boasting an astonishing density of wildlife, with spectacular game viewing. We make the most of it with an extended game drive, including lunch. (B, L, D)
Day 5 Visit Oldupai Gorge, where Louis and Mary Leakey found stone tools and fossilised bones. The on-site museum has finds from the gorge and a hall dedicated to the Leakey’s work. Continue to Serengeti National Park, renowned for rewarding safaris. Overnight at the Heritage Camp. (B, L, D)
Day 6 The Serengeti is synonymous with the Great Migration, the herds’ circular movement within the reserve up to the Mara, which is where the Bush Rovers come in. Tented accommodation on working Land Rovers, that allow for easy re-positioning of the ‘mobile camp’, to prime locations, the Kusini area, the Grumeti and Mara River, for the season’s viewing. Enjoy game viewing and two nights in the Bush Rovers. (B, L, D)
Day 7 Antelopes large and small share the park with the A to Z of African wildlife, from aardvark to herds of zebra, from Big Five to Little Five, from shy bushbaby to sly crocodile, and numerous prides of lions. Experience a fabulous day of game viewing in the migration area. (B, L, D)
Day 8 Leave the Serengeti through its western corridor, emerging at Lake Victoria, with prolific birdlife. Immerse yourself in these unspoilt surrounds with a canoe ride through its channels and along the lake. Two nights at the Little Okavango Camp. (B, L, D)
Day 9 Take a look at life on Africa’s largest lake, including a visit to a local fish market; and enjoy an afternoon birding walk. (B, L, D)
Day 10 Transfer to Mwanza and fly to Dar es Salaam, with a day room use before the flight; or fly to the ‘spice island’ of Zanzibar, for a four-night extension. (B)
Day 11 Morning arrival at your chosen airport.
Notes
On occasion, alternative hotels of the same standard may be used.
On occasion, accommodation and safari routing may be subject to change.
The movement of the migration is not completely predictable and viewing success may vary.
Some travel is on unmade, bumpy roads and it is sometimes necessary to 'climb' into the safari vehicle.
The day room is for people who are not extending the tour and are connecting with their international flight home.
Jan – Mar the Bush Rover camp stay will be on days 5 & 6, when staying at Kusini area, and stay at Serengeti Heritage Camp on day 7.
SAFARI VEHICLES: 4x4 land cruisers with opening roof exclusive to Voyages Jules Verne carry a maximum of 6 guests with a guaranteed window seat.
Driving is often on unmade, rough roads which can be affected by seasonal dry and wet weather conditions.
Located near central Arusha with a restaurant, bar, pool and WiFi (free). 28 air-conditioned rooms with TV.
A remote camp overlooking a flood plain favoured by elephant, with just 10 permanent tented cottages with veranda and mosquito nets. Restaurant and bar, WiFi (free).
A beautifully appointed lodge with a restaurant, bar, pool, WiFi (free) and 25 chalets with mosquito nets overlooking the Ngorongoro forest.
The Bush Rovers are a unique Land Rover conversion creating tented accommodation on a working Land Rover including hardwood bathroom, spacious, elevated bedroom with balcony, mosquito nets, downstairs bathroom and front seat WC. The seasonal camp is set from mid-May to mid-July at the west of Serengeti near the Grumeti river; from mid-July through October at the far north of Serengeti with a view of the great Mara river; from mid-December through to March at the south east of Serengeti.
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Unique tented camp located in central Serengeti, a beautiful setting with the sights and sounds of nature close by. Restaurant, bar, WiFi (free) and 15 tented rooms with balcony.
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A lovely tented lodge on the shores of Lake Victoria, gateway to the Little Okavango waterways and one of Tanzania’s great birding sites. Restaurant, bar and 5 tented bandas with mosquito nets.
Zanzibar Extension
Fly to Zanzibar for a relaxing stay at the famous Spice Island on the shores of the Indian Ocean. Includes half board, transfers and a tour of historic UNESCO Stone Town.
Day 1 Transfer to the Zanzibari Hotel for four nights. Includes half board and transfers. (B, D)
Day 2 Day at leisure. (B, D)
Day 3 Enjoy an excursion to Stone Town. Rest of the day at leisure. (B, D)
Day 4 Day at leisure. (B, D)
Day 5 Return flight. (B)
A boutique beach hotel in Nungwi on the North Eastern tip. The hotel features a restaurant, bar, infinity pool, spa, WiFi (free) and 10 air-conditioned rooms.
Saadani Extension
A relaxing stay at Tanzania’s hidden gem coastal Saadani National Park where bush meets beach, its’ white sandy beach location is unique in East Africa offering a combination of marine and mainland flora and fauna.
Day 1 Fly from Mwanza to Dar Es Salaam for one night at The Slipway Hotel, on the Msasani Peninsular right on the Indian Ocean. (B)
Day 2 Transfer to Saadani (3 hours) for a relaxing 4-night stay at Simply Saadani Camp. (B,L,D)
Day 3 Day at leisure or choose an optional activities such as game drive, foot safari or boat safari (bookable locally). Camp activities (which are all complimentary) include a wildlife conservation talk, canoe rides and guided nature walks. (B,L,D)
Day 4 Day at leisure or enjoy your chosen optional activities. (B,L,D)
Day 5 Day at leisure or enjoy your chosen optional activities. (B,L,D)
Day 6 Transfer to Dar es Salaam with use of a day room before overnight flight home via Amsterdam. (B)
The hotel is situated at a very smart looking part of Dar Es Salaam with lots of shops and restaurants nearby and overlooks the sea, with a private beach area. The hotel features a restaurant, bar, pool, spa, WiFi (free) and 72 air-conditioned rooms with tea/coffee making facilitiesa and TV.
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On a stunning, deserted beach surrounded by Saadani National Park with its own marked walking paths. This natural lodging has a restaurant, bar and 11 raised tented bandas each with its own terrace, hammock and sea views.
2023
Wednesdays
per person in a twin/double room
KLM from Heathrow
| February 8 | £5795 |
| May 31 | £6115 |
| June 14 | £6345 |
| July 5 | £6695 |
| August 9 | £6945 |
| September 6 | £6345 |
| September 27 | £6345 |
| October 4 | £6115 |
| October 11 | £6115 |
2024
Wednesdays
per person in a twin/double room
KLM from Heathrow
Supplements per person
Single Supplement
Single supplement £995 (Jul £1200)
Flight Options
KLM from Bristol, Birmingham, Newcastle, Manchester, Edinburgh, Glasgow – On request
KLM Business Class - On request
Extension Options
Extension - Zanzibar
4 nights £955
Single supplement £205
Extension - Saadani
5 nights £945 (Jul-Dec £1195)
Single supplement £225
Privately Guided
Add £295 per person
Tour Only
Save £700
Arrival transfer add £50
Departure transfer with group included
Price Includes
Air travel and taxes, transfers, 9 nights’ accommodation, full board, itinerary as described, park fees, services of guides and local representatives. If our specially negotiated airfares are unavailable at the time of booking, a supplement may apply.
Not Included
Travel insurance, visa procurement, optional excursions, tipping, any government taxes or compulsory charges introduced after publication.
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