An Unforgettable African Safari | January 25-February 4, 2027

A Natural World Like No Other!

Since 1980, Siouxland Travel & Tours has been organizing and leading custom group tours all over the world. Join us in January 2027 as we experience every thundering stampede, tail swish, and split-second pounce. An itinerary that includes visits to three of Tanzania’s best game parks – Tarangire and Serengeti – and the UNESCO World Heritage designated Ngorongoro Crater, known for its high concentration of wildlife.

Witness the Big Five – the African savanna elephant, Cape buffalo, leopard, lion, and black rhinoceros – coexist here among many other majestic animals. This will be an unforgettable Tanzanian adventure!

TOUR INCLUSIONS:

Airport Transfers to and from Orange City
Round Trip Airfare from Minneapolis
Deluxe Hotels, Lodges, & Tented Camps
All Meals as Indicated (B,L,D)
Safari Guides
National Park Entry
Siouxland Travel Tour Leaders
Baggage Handling
All Gratuities

NOT INCLUDED:

Travel insurance
Personal expenses
Optional activities (balloon ride, etc.)

ITINERARY

MONDAY, JANUARY 25 (ORANGE CITY) Our once in a lifetime experience begins in Orange City, IA with a deluxe motor coach transfer to the Minneapolis Airport with the Siouxland Travel representatives. We will depart from Minneapolis on a non-stop flight to Amsterdam. In Amsterdam, we will catch a connection to our African Safari starting point, Kilimanjaro. (D)

TUESDAY, JANUARY 26 (MOSHI, TANZANIA) We will be met at Kilimanjaro International Airport by a native safari guide who will escort us to the Maridadi Hotel at the foothills of Mt Kilimanjaro. Here, we’ll have a short briefing session with our safari guide, and get a comfortable night’s sleep before our adventure begins. (B, L)

WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 27 (MOSHI) Awake to the African sunrise. We drive to Materuni Village, the last village before entering Kilimanjaro National Park. We will have a guided walk to the beautiful Materuni Waterfalls where we admire the 80 meter high cascades. After the hike, we will return to the village for a traditional Chagga lunch before enjoying an interactive coffee tour. After tasting the freshly prepared coffee we will drive to Arusha Planet Lodge for dinner and an overnight stay. (B,L,D)

THURSDAY, JANUARY 28 (TARANGIRE NAT’L PARK) After breakfast at our lodge, our safari adventure begins with a stop at the Cultural Heritage Centre for a short Tanzanite demonstration and shopping experience before continuing our drive to Tarangire National Park, the third largest national park in Tanzania. Upon arrival at the park gate you will enjoy a hot lunch before experiencing an afternoon game drive. Tarangire is famous for its vast savannah plains, large elephant herds, and iconic baobab trees. You may encounter a variety of wildlife, including zebras, elands, impalas, gazelles, lions and the rare greater kuda. Later in the afternoon, we’ll drive to Ngorongoro Coffee Lodge for dinner and overnight stay. (B,L,D)

FRIDAY, JANUARY 29 (KARATU) Begin the day with a guided cultural experience around Karatu. Here, we will learn about local coffee-making from harvesting to roasting, followed by visits to local carvers and a traditional beekeeping project to experience the community’s craftsmanship and daily life. After the excursions, we’ll return to the lodge for lunch and spend the rest of the afternoon relaxing and enjoying the lodge facilities and beautiful scenery. (B,L,D)

SATURDAY, JANUARY 30 (NGORONGORO CRATER) After breakfast at our lodge, we will depart for the Ngorongoro Crater. With its 5,000-foot-high walls, the crater is like a natural zoo, home to one of the highest concentrations of wild animals in Africa. We will descend into this massive crater as early as possible to attempt sightings of rare animals like the black rhino. If lucky, we may even spot the rest of the Big Five all in one day. To end the day, enjoy breathtaking views from the crater rim and a panoramic dinner at sunset. (B,L,D)

SUNDAY, JANUARY 31 (NDUTU PLAINS/SOUTHERN SERENGETI) This day will be spent on the southern Serengeti, where the wildebeest migration gives birth to thousands of calves daily. The Serengeti is a vast plain stretching 11,583 square miles from Kenya to the Maasai Mara Game Reserve. It is home to over two million hoofed animals, 4,000 lions, 1,000 leopards, 550 cheetahs, and 500 bird species! These expansive plains, rich with green pastures and mineral soils, are a feast for grazing herds. We are sure to see hundreds of thousands of wildebeests accompanied by zebras and gazelles. We may experience the rare chance to witness dramatic wildlife action as predators engage the herds. Along the way, learn first-hand about the lifestyle, traditions and customs of the indigenous Maasai. Our evening will end with nature re vealing the quietness of the African savannah as we relax fireside. (B,L,D)

MONDAY, FEBRUARY 1 (NDUTU PLAINS – SERENGETI NATIONAL PARK) Rise and shine! Today you will enjoy off-road experiences allowing for close unique wildlife scenes, game drives through the central Serengeti areas. Witness the wildlife-rich Seronera Valley and the famous MoruKopjes, known for their scenic rock formations and excellent predator sightings. Later in the afternoon, we’ll travel together to Camp in Central Serengeti for dinner and your overnight stay. (B,L,D)

TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 2 (HOT AIR BALLOON SAFARI & SERENGETI) Early this morning, guests booked for the hot air balloon safari will be transferred before sunrise to the launch site for an unforgettable balloon experience over the endless plains of Serengeti National Park. Have those cameras ready! Enjoy breathtaking aerial views of wildlife and the sur rounding landscapes, followed by a bush breakfast after landing. Guests not participating in the balloon safari may choose to depart early for a sunrise game drive, an excellent opportunity to spot nocturnal animals returning from their nightly hunts. Through the day, you will explore these vast savanahs searching for wildlife, including wildebeests, elephants, lions, cheetahs, leopards, zebras, elands, giraffes, and so much more. (B,L,D)

WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 3 (SERENGETI AND PREPARE FOR FLIGHT) It’s our final day of discovering the beauty on the way to the Seronera Airstrip. Upon arrival in Arusha, we will be met by our driver and transferred to a hotel for day-use facilities, relaxation, and farewell dinner before our onward transfer to Kilimanjaro International Airport for our flights back to the United States. (B,L,D)

THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 4 After our amazing journey, we will arrive home this day.

TOUR PRICING

$7,599 per person – Double Occupancy

$8,599 per person – Single Occupancy

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Itinerary Subject to Change