Safari Serengeti: Tanzania Lodge & Tented Safari (2012)

Arusha • Tarangire • Oldupai Gorge • Serengeti National Park • Ngorongoro Highlands & Crater
  • 12 days
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  • $2345
  • $196 per day
    Land Tour Only
  • 13 days
  • from only:
  • $4145
  • $319 per dayIncludes international airfare and government taxes
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With our True Choice Program, you can choose to stay longer before or after your trip on your own, or combine two adventures to maximize your value. Here are more ways to create the OAT adventure that’s right for you:

  • Choose our standard air routing, or work with us to select the airline and routing you prefer
  • Make your own international flight arrangements directly with the airline, applying frequent flyer miles if available
  • Stay overnight in a connecting city before or after your trip
  • Request to arrive a few days early to get a fresh start on your adventure
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The air options listed above will involve an additional fee of $100 per person for confirmed requests (as well as incremental airfare costs based on your specific choice). This service fee will be waived for Inner Circle/Sir Edmund Hillary Club members.

Or, when you make your reservation, you can choose our standard air routing, for which approximate travel times are shown below.

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TRAVEL TIME*

Atlanta, Chicago, Los Angeles

20hrs

Newark, New York (JFK), Washington, DC (Dulles)

19hrs

Boston, Detroit

18hrs

Denver, Phoenix

24hrs

Minneapolis, Philadelphia, Portland, OR, Seattle

21hrs

Orlando

23hrs

Tampa

22hrs

* Estimated total time, including connection and layover. Actual travel time may vary.

The information above reflects approximate flight times from the gateway cities listed to Arusha, Tanzania via Amsterdam. Routing is based on availability and subject to change. You will receive your final air itinerary approximately 14 days prior to departure.

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Godliving Mkindi

With OAT since 2005

99% of travelers rated their experience with Godliving excellent

"Godliving is a remarkably fine guide. He is intelligent, cheerful, and always helpful—a perfect gentleman. I especially enjoyed his observations about life in Tanzania and cultural traditions (old and new), as well as the fact that he introduced us to his wife and brother the day after we arrived."

–Gladyce Stais, 10-time traveler, Portland, Maine

Born in: Kilimanjaro region, Tanzania
Resides in: Arusha, Tanzania
Languages: English, Chagga, Kiswahili, Spanish
Hobbies & Interests: Traveling throughout Tanzania, learning about wildlife and local tribes

Get to know Godliving:

I feel really privileged to have grown up in the foothills of Mount Kilimanjaro. It really allowed me to learn about the natural wonders and the diverse species found in Tanzania from a very young age. My family ran a coffee farm, which was surrounded by a forest where lots of monkeys lived, and in grade school my friend had a monkey as a pet, so I decided to adopt a baby monkey as well. I named him Mr. Dizzy, and he was like a part of family—for twelve years!

My parents wanted me to become a doctor, but my interest in nature and animals was too strong, so I chose to pursue a degree in Wildlife Management instead, which provided a good education in the regional animals and their behavior. At first, my parents didn’t understand, but once they saw how serious and determined I was, they became very supportive.

For me, it’s an honor to share my knowledge of Tanzania with OAT travelers—I have a lot of pride in my family and my people. There are so many amazing things to discover, even for me—you never know what the next game-viewing drive will bring.

Godliving’s Insider Tips:
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Unique Food & Drink:
My tribe, the Chagga, are known for drinking banana wine. Traditionally, it’s referred to as kibo—which is also the name of one of the three peaks of Mount Kilimanjaro. Originally this wine was reserved for special occasions, especially weddings. However, now you can find different brands, such as Malkia and Meru, in most stores. Many visitors bring a bottle home to share with friends and family. Another beverage we enjoy ismbege, banana beer, which is found throughout the northern part of Tanzania.

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Native Wilderness & Wildlife:
People who witness the dramatic wildebeest migration of the Serengeti will never forget this memory. As the seasons change, the wildebeest follow them, looking for greener lands in order to survive. About 1.5 million wildebeest take part in this migration every year, and at the high point on the birthing season—from February through May—there are about 8,000 wildebeest babies being born every day.