On Safari in Tanzania with Linda Burch

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On Safari in Tanzania with Linda Burch

October 19, 2027
– October 31, 2027

13 Days

Join Fox World Travel and African Travel on an unforgettable, wildlife-rich safari through Tanzania, where extraordinary game viewing meets luxury lodge accommodations and deeply meaningful cultural encounters. Why Tanzania? Few destinations on earth rival its diversity of wildlife and dramatic landscapes—from elephant herds roaming beneath ancient baobabs in Tarangire to the legendary plains of the Serengeti and the remarkable natural amphitheater of the Ngorongoro Crater. Your journey begins at the foothills of Mount Kilimanjaro and unfolds with daily game drives led by expert safari rangers who know these lands intimately. Discover the scenic beauty of Lake Manyara, once praised by Ernest Hemingway as “the loveliest in Africa,” home to an incredible array of wildlife and nearly 400 bird species. Enhance your adventure with an optional sunrise balloon safari for breathtaking aerial views and unforgettable photo opportunities. Each evening, unwind in carefully selected luxury lodges—peaceful retreats where the sounds of the wild, sweeping vistas, warm hospitality, and the enduring spirit of Africa create memories that last a lifetime.

On Safari in Tanzania

Daily Itinerary

An exciting journey begins as you board your overnight flight to Kilimanjaro.

Upon arrival at Kilimanjaro International Airport, transfer to your hotel. Relax and enjoy the remainder of your day and included dinner. Dinner will be arranged based on your arrival time.

Meals: Dinner

Hotel: Gran Melia

Begin your journey with a drive to Tarangire, followed by lunch at Tarangire Sopa Lodge. This afternoon join your expert safari ranger for your first game viewing activity. The grassy acacia woodlands and gigantic baobabs make for spectacular vistas.

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, & Dinner

Hotel: Tarangire Sopa Lodge

Enjoy your morning at leisure with an optional balloon safari (additional cost). After lunch depart on a game drive in the Tarangire National Park. Your guide is an experienced wildlife expert whose knowledge and ability to spot the animals and birds will astound you. Not knowing what you’ll see next is all part of the fun on a safari!

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, & Dinner

Hotel: Tarangire Sopa Lodge

After breakfast, drive to Escarpment Luxury Lodge and arrive in time for lunch. Enjoy a game drive in this scenic gem, with a setting praised by Ernest Hemingway as “the loveliest I had seen in Africa.”  Home to leopards, lions, elephants, giraffes, flamingos, and nearly 400 bird species, this diverse park promises remarkable wildlife sightings.

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, & Dinner

Hotel: Escarpment Luxury Lodge

Tread lightly and make travel matter. Take part in a tree planting exercise. Can you think of a better way to leave your footprints in Africa? This evening, meet your ranger and tracker team and set off on a thrilling night game drive in search of nocturnal species.

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner

Hotel: Escarpment Luxury Lodge

The adventure continues as you set off after breakfast to the vast plains of the Serengeti arriving at the lodge in time for lunch. Enjoy an afternoon game drive in the greatest game sanctuary in the world, fantastic in its natural beauty. Watch territorial hippos lounging in the water, giraffes foraging in the treetops and lions relaxing in the shade before the evening hunt begins. Tonight enjoy dinner in the bush.

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, & Dinner

Hotel: TNS Kemarishe Serengeti Lodge

Depart at dawn for an early morning game drive, with your guide taking you to prime viewing spots. Observe scenes like elephants protecting their young and wildebeest grazing alongside zebra. Relax at the lodge this afternoon, then enjoy an evening game drive as the animals become more active. You’ll also have another chance to take an optional hot air balloon ride (additional cost).

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, & Dinner

Hotel: TNS Kemarishe Serengeti Lodge

Continue exploring the Serengeti with morning and afternoon game drives, guided by your expert ranger to uncover hidden gems and prime wildlife viewing spots.

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, & Dinner

Hotel: TNS Kemarishe Serengeti Lodge

Continue your journey to the Ngorongoro Crater, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, and one of Africa’s best-known wildlife areas.

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, & Dinner

Hotel: TNS Ngorongoro Rim Lodge

Descend 2,000 feet into the crater for a day of exceptional wildlife viewing. Enjoy a unique, elaborately set bush lunch in a private area on the crater floor. Afterward, visit Irkeepusi Boma for a Masai village visit. Later, return to the lodge to relax. In the evening, gather with your group for a farewell dinner, sharing memories as the sun sets.

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, & Dinner

Hotel: TNS Ngorongoro Rim Lodge

After breakfast drive back to Arusha. Enjoy lunch and a place to relax at a day room reserved for your use. Later this afternoon transfer to Kilimanjaro International Airport for your overnight flight home.

Meals: Breakfast and Lunch

Arrive home after your overnight flight, reminiscing about your incredible journey through the wild world of Tanzania.

Meals: N/A

 

 

Hotels, activities, and daily itinerary are subject to change.

Tour Highlights

  • Option to take a breathtaking hot air balloon safari in Tarangire National Park or Serengeti National Park (additional cost).
  • Explore the UNESCO-listed Serengeti Plains, renowned for extraordinary wildlife viewing including lion, cheetah, elephant, giraffe, zebra, and abundant birdlife.
  • Ngorongoro Crater (UNESCO World Heritage Site): Descend 2,000 feet into this extinct volcanic caldera for exceptional wildlife viewing, capped by an elegant bush lunch on the crater floor.
  • Bush Dinner in the Serengeti: Enjoy a memorable evening dining under the African sky, surrounded by sweeping views of the plains and the sounds of the wild.
  • Maasai Village Visit: Visit a local Maasai boma to learn about the traditions, daily life, and enduring culture of one of East Africa’s most iconic tribes.

Fox Tour Manager!*

A Tour Manager from Fox World Travel will accompany the group, offering peace of mind as you travel!

We’ll also have a professional Insight Tour Director and local driver/guides for transfers and included experiences!

*Minimum number of passengers required for Fox tour manager to accompany the group. Guided tours will include a local tour guide.

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Accommodations

  • 1 night Arusha
  • 2 nights Tarangire
  • 2 nights Lake Manyara
  • 3 nights Serengeti
  • 2 nights Ngorongoro

Including hotel service charges, taxes, and luggage handling.

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Dining

Full Board (breakfast, lunch & dinner) while on safari in:

  • Tarangire National Park
  • Lake Manyara
  • Serengeti National Park
  • Ngorongoro Crater

Dinner on arrival night, and breakfast and lunch on departure day.

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Transportation

  • Round-trip air from Chicago O’Hare to Kilimanjaro, including current air taxes and fees (with our air-inclusive package).
  • Round-trip airport/hotel transfers in Kilimanjaro (when purchasing our air-tour package).

OPTIONAL Pre or Post – Rwanda Gorilla Trekking

Step into the heart of Africa on this optional 3-night, 4-day Rwanda Gorilla Trekking extension, where misty volcanoes, lush forests, and powerful conservation stories create an experience found nowhere else on Earth. Begin in Kigali before journeying to Volcanoes National Park to explore the Dian Fossey Gorilla Fund Campus and gain insight into decades of groundbreaking conservation. Venture into the rainforest for an unforgettable gorilla trek, coming face-to-face with endangered mountain gorillas in their natural habitat. Cultural encounters at the Iby’Iwacu Cultural Village and a golden monkey trek through bamboo forests complete this extraordinary adventure—offering a once-in-a-lifetime connection to Rwanda’s wildlife, culture, and enduring spirit.

Activity Level 4 – Very Active

Best for energetic travelers who thrive on full days of exploration from morning into evening. Expect a fast-paced itinerary with longer walking distances—up to five miles or more—as well as steep inclines, uneven surfaces, and extended periods of standing, sometimes up to four hours. Travelers should be prepared to climb ten or more flights of stairs in a day, often without handrails, and navigate full touring days with early departures, late evenings, and significant travel times. Altitudes of 9,000 feet or higher may be reached, and travelers should be comfortable boarding different modes of transportation.  

Mobility Guidance: You are welcome to inquire about participating, but mobility accommodations are extremely difficult at this level. Even with advance planning, travelers must be fully independent and able to complete all touring without the use of mobility aids.

Gorilla Trekking Specifics: Some gorilla families are more elusive, and tracking can take a full day, especially when it is wet and muddy. You must be physically fit, although no special mountaineering equipment or skills are required. Gorilla tracking takes place on trails that can be steep, muddy, and covered with thick vegetation. Stinging nettles and biting safari ants can be nuisances. Bring rain gear, wear long pants and gaiters. Layers of clothes will allow you to adjust to varying conditions. Wear muted colors—bright or white clothing should not be worn. Be sure to take a pair of light gloves to protect your hands from prickly plants and shrubs.

 

 

  • Guided city tour of Kigali, including a meaningful visit to the Kigali Genocide Memorial.
  • Exclusive visit to the Ellen DeGeneres Campus of the Dian Fossey Gorilla Fund, featuring the Research Center, Conservation Gallery, and immersive exhibits.
  • Once-in-a-lifetime mountain gorilla trekking experience in Volcanoes National Park, with expert local trackers and guides.
  • Cultural immersion at the Iby’Iwacu Gorilla Guardians Village, with traditional music, dance, and community storytelling.
  • Golden monkey trekking in the bamboo forests of Volcanoes National Park, observing these playful primates up close.

 

To add this pre- or post-tour extension, contact your Fox World Travel advisor for availability and pricing.

Pricing

Air & Tour Package
$12,652.00
*Prices are per person, based on double occupancy
Tour Only Package
$10,672.00
*Prices are per person, based on double occupancy

Important Information

Initial Deposit: $3,500.00 per person, non-refundable

Fox Professional Fee: Package price includes a $50.00 non-refundable Professional Fee per reservation. Fee will be charged at the time of deposit and will show as an additional payment from Fox World Travel.

Final Payment: No later than June 23, 2027

Single Supplement: Single occupancies are limited

  • $ 2,100.00 per person

Requirements:                      

Passport: Valid US passport with a minimum validity of 6 months from date of return with at least two empty pages

Tanzania Visa: US citizens require a Visa (approximately $100pp, subject to change)

Insurance: Travel Protection with minimum following amounts:

Trip Interruption Cost of the trip (excluding air)
Trip Delay $150/day, $750 total per person
Emergency Evacuation/Repatriation $100,000 per person
Medical Expense $25,000 per person

Cancellation Penalties:           

From date of deposit to June 23, 2027: Deposit + Fox Fee + applicable airline fees

From June 24, 2027 to day of departure: No refunds

Fox World Cancellation Fee of $100.00 per reservation will apply in addition to any Fox Group Vacation or vendor cancellation penalties. Air is non-refundable once ticketed.

Not Included: Tanzanian Visa, airline flights on land-only packages, airline luggage fees if applicable, gratuities for airport porters, specialty experiences, or meals (other than those included in the package), optional excursions, travel insurance and any items of a personal nature.

Accessibility Terms: African Travel welcomes clients with special needs or disabilities. Client must inform us in advance, as early as possible, of any physical, medical, or other special need that requires accommodating. We will make reasonable modifications to our policies, practices, and procedures, when necessary, unless doing so will fundamentally alter the nature of the services. Please understand that accessibility and accommodations in other countries may be limited.

Vaccinations: All guests must ensure they are medically fit for travel. We strongly advise you consult with your physician for information on precautions or needed vaccinations.

Terms: Minimum number of travelers required for the tour to operate and send a Fox World Travel tour manager to accompany the group. In the event the minimum number is not reached, the tour may still include a professional, local guide in destination. Hotels, experiences, and daily itinerary are subject to change.

Group Air: A minimum of 10 passengers is needed for the group air. Flights are currently pending. The air-inclusive package includes air that has not yet been assigned, the identity of the carrier, which may include the carrier’s code-share partner, will be assigned and disclosed at a later date. Price includes approximate air taxes and fees. Air package pricing is subject to change until contracted due to the volatility of airfare costs. Checked luggage fees may apply. Frequent Flier miles may not be available to group air travel. Fox World Travel has no control over flight or equipment changes, seat assignments, delays, or cancellations. Airline tickets will be non-refundable once issued. Changes will be subject to a fee plus any fare difference. Additional restrictions may apply. Pricing and flight options from other cities available upon request.

Luggage: Weight and luggage type may be limited depending on aircraft type. Hard sided suitcases are NOT permissible on this itinerary. Travelers will need a duffel or rolling duffel with at least 1 soft side of the suitcase.

Insurance: Travel Protection is required for this tour with minimum coverage as noted in Requirements – Travel Protection. Your travel advisor can discuss options with you, including medical expense coverage, pre-existing medical condition exclusion waivers, trip cancellation, trip delay, lost, delayed, or damaged baggage and more. To cover pre-existing conditions, most policies must be purchased within 14 days of making your initial deposit. Travel protection insurance prices are based on your age and the trip cost.

Activity Level 3 – Active

Ideal for curious, on-the-go travelers who want to experience as much as possible. Days may be full with early starts, longer walking tours, and extended periods of standing—up to three hours at a time. Expect to cover up to four miles a day on varied terrain such as hills, cobblestones, and uneven streets, and be prepared to climb at least three to five flights of stairs, sometimes without handrails. Travelers should be comfortable boarding different modes of transportation.

Mobility Guidance: Travelers with mobility assistance needs may participate, but accommodations are very limited at this level. Even with advance notice, guests must be able to walk longer distances and join sightseeing activities without mobility aids at times.

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We will make reasonable attempts to accommodate the special needs of disabled travelers, but we are not responsible in the event we are unable to do so nor are we responsible for any denial of services by Suppliers. The American with Disabilities Act is only applicable within the United States and facilities for disabled individuals are limited outside its borders. Most transportation services, including a touring motor coach, are not equipped with wheelchair ramps. We regret we cannot provide individual assistance to a vacation participant for walking, dining, getting on and off motor coaches and other vehicles, or other personal needs. A qualified and physically able companion must accompany travelers who need such assistance and must assume full responsibility for their well-being. Motorized scooters are unsuitable for most vacations.

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