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Tanzania: Gay Serengeti Safari

Witness the majesty of the Serengeti on this gay safari.

Our Tanzania safari begins in Tarangire National Park before visiting the Serengeti, Karatu, and Ngorongoro Crater. Amongst these glorious habitats, we’ll see lions, elephants, buffalo, and *fingers crossed* the elusive leopard. Ngorongoro Crater will be a particular treat—it’s a relatively untouched wildlife sanctuary that provides a sheltered habitat for hundreds, if not thousands, of species. Finally, we’ll finish each day back in our cozy tented camps and lodges, falling asleep amongst the surrounding wildlife. If you have the time and you’re feeling ambitious, consider joining our Tanzania: Kilimanjaro Gay Climb which concludes just before this tour begins, or our Rwanda: Gorilla Trek Extension starting just after this trip finishes. 

Please note: this tour has special booking conditions. Please click here for more details.


Quick Facts

  • Who's it for? Gay men, friends and family
  • Countries visited: Tanzania
  • Duration: 6 Nights/7 Days
  • Starts in: Arusha, Tanzania
  • Ends in: Arusha, Tanzania
  • Group size: Min 6; max 16
  • Accommodations: Tented Safari Camp (4 nts), Safari Lodge (2 nts)
  • Physical Rating: 1.5/5
  • Theme: Culture
  • Activities: Safari, Wildlife

HIGHLIGHTS

  • Sleep amongst the wildlife in cozy tented camps
  • Spot lions in their natural habitat
  • Get up close and personal with the gigantic African elephant
  • Take an excursion into the magnificent Ngorongoro Crater
  • Enjoy delicious included meals back at camp
  • Spot lions, zebras, hippos, buffalo, rhinos and a plethora of avian species on daily game drives

DATES AND PRICES

2025
January 13-19, 2025 (From $6,995 USD)
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  • Tour Prices - All tour prices are in USD and based on double/twin occupancy
    • Tour Price: $6,995.00 per person
  • Single Supplement (Optional) - All single supplement prices are in USD and additional to the tour price
    • Single Supplement: $1,350.00 per person
  • Payment Terms: 25% Deposit - Balance due 90 Days prior to trip (Tanzania)
  • Guides and Hosts for this trip: Alf Barba
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ITINERARY

Day 1 Tarangire National Park

Jambo! Welcome to Tanzania. Our trip kicks off at 8AM with a group meeting over breakfast. Then we’re off, with our safari guides, to Tarangire National Park. With any luck, we’ll spot wildlife along the way, so keep your eyes peeled. Upon arrival at our permanent tented camp, we’ll enjoy lunch, some free time by the pool, then an afternoon game drive. Upon returning to the lodge, we’ll savour some supper, then relax through the evening following a full first day.

Day 2 Tarangire National Park

We’ve devoted today to safariing, boxed lunches in tow so we can make the most of the day. We’re pretty much guaranteed to see herds of elephants, lions, zebra and wildebeest. Waterbuck and giraffe are also a common sight, so keep your cameras handy. We’ll return to the camp in the late afternoon for a guided nature walk to the shores of Lake Manyara.

Day 3 Serengeti

After breakfast, we’ll check out of the lodge, then drive to the Ndutu area with a stop in the Olduvai Gorge Museum. As one of the most important paleonthropological sites in the world it provides insight to early human evolution. On arrival in Ndutu we’ll check into our tented camp, which interestingly, moves a few times a year to maximize wildlife-spotting opportunities. As for the tents, they’re downright luxurious, so you will definitely rest easy. We’ll have an included lunch, then head out on an afternoon game drive. This evening we’ll enjoy a spectacular sunset and dinner.

Day 4 Serengeti

Hope you’re feeling chipper, because we’ve got an early morning game drive in our 4X4 safari vehicles, and we’d like to leave the savagery to the animals (of which there are plenty): nearly two million wildebeests and zebras venture through this area each year, along with cheetahs, lions, giraffes and hundreds of bird species. We’ll enjoy another game drive in the afternoon, with another delicious dinner planned back at camp.

Day 5 Karatu/Ngorongoro Crater

Following breakfast, we’ll drive into the Ngorongoro Crater, which was recently named one of Africa’s Seven Natural Wonders (suffice to say, the landscape is gorgeous). At 1,600m/5250ft altitude, the bottom of this caldera shelters almost 30,000 animals in its naturally enclosed habitat, and we can expect to see lions, elephants, zebra, hippos, buffalo, and rhinos. After the game drive, our lodge awaits on the soft, red-brown hills of the crater. It offers both Wi-Fi and a fantastic pool, so get connected or unwind with a swim before an included dinner.

Day 6 Karatu

Today we’ll enjoy our last morning game drive in Lake Manyara National Park. After a late lunch back at the lodge, we’ll walk to the nearby waterfall, and elephant caves where herds are known to congregate. To wrap up this wild adventure we’ll return to the lodge for sunset and dinner.

Day 7 Departure

There are no activities planned today. A group transfer has been arranged back to Arusha with an early included Farewell Lunch in town. From here, enjoy a complimentary departure transfer to their airport or your own city hotel. With this in mind, please do not book your flight home for any earlier than 3PM. 


GUIDES AND HOSTS

Alf
HOST

WHAT’S INCLUDED?

  • 1 Local Guide and 1 Out Adventures Host from beginning to end of tour
  • Arrival & departure transfers to/from Out Adventures’ joining/finishing point hotel
  • Breakfast daily, 6 Lunches, 6 Dinners
  • Guided safaris in Tarangire National Park, the Serengeti, Karatu, and Ngorongoro Crater 
  • All activities (& required equipment) and entry fees and mentioned in the itinerary
  • All transportation as part of the organized itinerary in a safari vehicle, with mineral water provided
  • Gratuities for drivers, lodges and included meals
  • A $50 USD Rainbow Railroad donation to help resettle LGBTQ+ refugees. Read more here.

WHAT ISN’T INCLUDED?

  • International airfare
  • Optional activities, meals, and drinks (including alcohol and water at included meals) not outlined in itinerary 
  • Gratuities for your host and local guide (approximately $100 – 140 USD)
  • Entry visa & Covid-19 testing fees
  • Travel insurance (medical & repatriation coverage is mandatory for all travellers. Click here for more details)
  • COVID-19 rapid tests, or any expenses related to a guest contracting COVID-19. Click here for more details

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EXAMPLES OF ACCOMMODATIONS

Tarangire
Maramboi Tented Lodge
Lounge
Tarangire
Maramboi Tented Lodge
Pool
Tarangire
Maramboi Tented Lodge
Glamp Tent
Tarangire
Maramboi Tented Lodge
Glamp Tent
Serengeti
Woodlands Camp
Dining
Serengeti
Woodlands Camp
Dining
Serengeti
Woodlands Camp
Glamp Tent
Serengeti
Woodlands Camp
Bathroom
Karatu
Plantation Lodge
Pool
Karatu
Plantation Lodge
Patio
Karatu
Plantation Lodge
Standard Room
Karatu
Plantation Lodge
Standard Room


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Brian F

Epic, amazing, and a trip I'll remember forever.
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Epic, amazing, and a trip I’ll remember forever. Loved, loved loved our guides and camping in the middle of the Serengeti was an experience I will never forget.

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Ron C

Well-organized and filled with adventure
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This was an outstanding experience. It was well-organized and filled with adventure, with luxurious accommodations.

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Steve S

I've dreamed of going to Africa since I was a kid, and this exceptional trip did not disappoint
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This safari trip completely exceeded my very high expectations. The accommodations were fantastic, the safari guides were excellent, the food was fabulous, and the amount and variety of animals we experienced were unbelievably phenomenal! I’ve dreamed of going to Africa since I was a kid, and this exceptional trip did not disappoint.

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While these trips typically attract gay men, all genders are welcome, and we encourage friends and family to join the fun as well.

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Accommodations

All accommodations on Out Adventures tours include breakfast and are located in areas central to our activities. All amenities are examples only, and may differ from hotel to hotel.

Tented Safari Camps: Expect charming tents complete with a proper bed, quality linens, and usually a veranda. Bathrooms are attached/private and feature a flushing toilet and hot water – even if it has to be hoisted above the tent by lodge staff. There will be common areas with a lounge/restaurant and sometimes a pool. 

Safari Lodge: Spacious accommodations in traditional brick and mortar. There are common areas/lounges, including a refreshing pool.

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