Why Travel With Us?
Many tour guides have experience traveling to a country, but few have experience living in a country for an extended period of time. Your guide lived in Tanzania, among the Tanzanians, for three years while he and his wife worked to bring their adopted boys back to the United States. During that time, they learned to love the Tanzanian people, made many life-long friends and understood the daily life of the Tanzanian people.
While living in Tanzania, they lived in a house with a view of Kilimanjaro, took local transportation, attended celebrations and funerals, interacted with the local education system while their boys were in school in Tanzania, ate with their bajaji driver’s family during eid al fitr (end of Ramadan), and shopped at the local markets and stores.
Come, experience the Tanzania we’ve grown to love!
Itinerary
FAQs
What does 'All-Inclusive' mean?
“All-inclusive” means that from the moment you arrive at Kilimanjaro International Airport, your journey is taken care of. After passing through Immigration, collecting your luggage, and exiting the airport, our team takes over.
Your safari experience includes:
- All transportation throughout the journey
- All meals
- All tips and gratuities
- Luggage transfers
- Drinks throughout the safari experience
- Bottled water during all game drives
The only exception is beverages on your first evening at the Gran Meliá Arusha, which are not included.
Items of a personal nature, such as souvenirs and personal purchases, are also not included.
Why is the price so good?
Our connection to Tanzania is deeply personal. We lived there for three years while working to bring our adopted boys home to the United States. During that time, we built meaningful relationships with people throughout the country, including many within the travel and hospitality industry.
Those relationships now allow us to work directly with trusted local suppliers and some of Tanzania’s highest-quality safari operators. Because of these direct partnerships, we are able to provide exceptional safari experiences while securing the very best value for our guests.
More importantly, we share a genuine love for Tanzania, its people, its wildlife, and the unforgettable experiences it offers. We are excited to return with a group of friends and guests to experience this incredible country together.
What's your approach to travel?
At Destination Inspiration, we believe the best travel experiences happen with people you know and trust. That is why we take a personal approach to every journey we plan.
Rather than relying on an anonymous website where guests simply enter information and click a button, we personally meet with every traveler before they book. We take the time to answer questions, discuss concerns, and ensure each guest feels informed, comfortable, and excited about the experience ahead.
We believe this personal connection makes every Destination Inspiration journey more meaningful and creates a community of travelers who share unforgettable experiences together.
If you enjoy traveling with people you know, we encourage you to invite friends to join the adventure. As a thank you, we offer a referral discount when your friends book their safari with us.
How long is the flight?
Tanzania is nearly halfway around the world from the western United States and sits just south of the Equator. Depending on your airline and routing, travelers should generally plan on approximately 22–24 hours of total travel time to Tanzania, usually with at least one international connection along the way.
We have found that one of the best ways to make the journey more comfortable is to fly to Europe first, spend the night there, and then continue on to Tanzania the following morning. Breaking up the trip this way can help travelers adjust more gradually to the time difference and arrive feeling more rested.
The airport you will want to fly into is Kilimanjaro International Airport. And yes—if weather and visibility cooperate, you may even catch a breathtaking view of Mount Kilimanjaro right from the airport.
How do I book?
Call, click, email, or schedule an appointment—we are here to answer your questions and help you begin the adventure of a lifetime.
At Destination Inspiration, we believe planning your safari should feel just as personal and exciting as the journey itself. Whether you are curious about the experience, have questions about travel logistics, or simply want to learn more about Tanzania, we would love to connect with you.
Your adventure starts with a conversation.
Do I need any vaccinations?
No vaccinations or medications are required to enter Tanzania if you are traveling directly from Europe or the United States and have not spent more than 12 hours in a country considered to be a Yellow Fever endemic area.
However, Nairobi, Kenya is a very common layover city for travelers heading to Tanzania and can also become an unexpected overnight stop if a connection to Kilimanjaro International Airport is missed while traveling through Europe. Because of this, we strongly recommend that travelers receive a Yellow Fever vaccination before their trip.
We also recommend scheduling a visit with a local government health department or travel clinic that specializes in international travel. These offices are an excellent resource for current travel health recommendations and can provide valuable guidance on staying healthy while traveling internationally.
Do I have to pay for everything now?
To reserve your place on the safari, only the down payment is required at the time of booking. The remaining balance is due 60 days prior to departure.
To make planning easier, we can split both the down payment and the final payment into two separate payments, or we can spread the total cost into equal payments over time.
If you would prefer additional flexibility, we also work with FlexPay to help make this experience affordable and accessible for almost anyone.
What’s Included?
Inclusions
- Gran Melia Arusha, one night; Melia Ngorongoro Lodge, two nights, Melia Serengeti, two nights,
- All airport transfers,
- All Park Entrance Fees,
- Six seater safari vehicle,
- Game drives, Ngorongoro Crater, Serengeti,
- Serengeti Balloon Flight,
- Professional Safari Guide,
- All meals and drinks (may be limited at Gran Melia Arusha)
- Complimentary water during game drives,
- Flight from Seronera (Serengeti) to Arusha,
- Lunch at Coffee Lodge (not including drinks),
- Pre-Safari Conference Calls,
- Tips.
Exclusions
- Flights to/from Kilimanjaro International Airport,
- *Travel Insurance,
- Medication,
- Drinks at Coffee Lodge.
*Travel Insurance must be purchased through Destination Inspiration.
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Prices
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- Double Occupancy: $6,568/person
- Single Occupancy: $8,274/person
Longido Add-on*
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- $340/person
*Includes an additional night at the Gran Meliá Arusha
Kilimanjaro Add-on
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- Double Occupancy: $6,940/person
- Single Occupancy: $7,942/person
Discounts
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- $100 discount for each referred, booking traveler
Contact Us!
Feel free to give us a call, text us, email us or fill out the form for more information or to sign up for this incredible experience!
(212) 457-1101 (801) 419-1545
Longido
Destination Inspiration has partnered with Family Village Foundation to help the people of Longido. Longido is a district in the Arusha Region of Tanzania where the population is over 90% Maasai. The Maasai people of Longido, unlike other Maasai you will encounter on this safari, are not dependent on the tourist industry. Instead they live their lives much the same way their ancestors did thousands of years ago.
For information on how Family Village Foundation is helping the Maasai of Longido, and how you can assist them, please visit the Family Village Foundation website at the links below:
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