Can the pace be slowed down further than shown here?

Yes. This 10-day route is a real starting point — drive times, rest days, and the number of lodge changes are adjusted to your group's comfort and pace before you book.

Are the lodges on this route comfortable for older travelers?

The lodges shown here were selected and verified for room access, bathroom setup, walking distances, and service level before being included on this route.

Is this exact route and price guaranteed?

The route, lodges, and starting price shown here reflect a real trip EXG has planned. Your exact price is confirmed to your dates, group size, and season before you commit to anything.

How far in advance should we book a trip like this?

Most groups book 3–9 months ahead, especially for July–September and December–January travel, when lodges on this route fill up first.

Sample Itinerary

10-Day Senior Safaris

Gentle-Paced Comfort & Wonder — Arusha → Tarangire → Lake Manyara → Ngorongoro → Serengeti.

10 Days / 9 Nights · From $5,800 per person

Quick Answer

10-Day Senior Safaris is a real 10 days / 9 nights route EXG Safaris has planned for a gentler pace: Arusha → Tarangire → Lake Manyara → Ngorongoro → Serengeti. It includes a private 4x4 with driver-guide, the lodges listed below, and all park fees, starting from $5,800 per person — adjusted to your exact dates, group, and pace before you book.

"We travel a lot and have been on two other safaris in Africa but this was the best safari and one of our best trips if not the best. We learned so much about the many animals we saw each day, the best guide, and stayed at wonderful resorts. Every November is a great time to go as it was right at the beginning of the rainy season, not hot and the landscape was green and lush. My husband is a photographer and enjoyed taking thousands of photos."

Ann C · Little Rock, Arkansas · Tripadvisor review

Trip Highlights

What Makes This Route Work at a Gentler Pace

Gentle pacing with regular rest stops

Handpicked senior-friendly lodges

Private 4×4 with driver-guide

Ngorongoro Crater game drive

3 nights deep in the Serengeti

Cultural center visits

Day by Day

Your 10 Days, Day by Day

Day 1

Arrival & Soft Landing

VIP meet, private transfer, settle in at Gran Meliá.

VIP Meet & GreetPrivate transferRest

Arrival & Soft Landing — representative photo

Day 2

Conservation & Culture

Wildlife conservation centers and the CAC Cultural Center, at a relaxed pace.

Wildlife centersCultural centerLeisure

Conservation & Culture — representative photo

Day 3

Arusha National Park

Gentle game drive with frequent stops — monkeys, giraffes, flamingos.

Game drivePicnic lunchRest at hotel

Arusha National Park — representative photo

Day 4

To Tarangire

Comfortable drive to Tarangire, with elephants and baobabs.

TransferAfternoon game driveSunset

Day 5

Full Safari Day

Relaxed full day in Tarangire, then transfer to Coffee Lodge.

Game driveLunchTransfer

Day 6

Ngorongoro Crater

Crater descent for dense wildlife and Big Five potential.

Crater game drivePicnic lunchReturn to lodge

Ngorongoro Crater — representative photo

Day 7

To the Serengeti

Scenic Highlands drive with Rift Valley views.

Scenic driveAfternoon game drive

Day 8

Serengeti Day 1

Flexible game drives — lions, cheetahs, elephants.

Morning driveRestAfternoon drive

Day 9

Serengeti Day 2

More Serengeti, an optional balloon safari, and a sundowner.

Game drivesSundownerOptional balloon

Day 10

Departure

Fly to Arusha, hot lunch, airport transfer.

FlightHot lunchAirport transfer

Photos shown are representative of each day's park and activity, not a shot from this exact route.

Where You Sleep

Lodges on This Route

Gran Meliá Arusha3 Nights

Burunge Tented Lodge1 Night

Ngorongoro Coffee Lodge2 Nights

Serengeti Serena Lodge3 Nights

Pricing Clarity

What's Included

Included

VIP Meet & Greet at Kilimanjaro Airport
Private road transfers
Professional driver-guide, private 4×4
All park fees
Bush lunch & sundowner

Not Included

—International flights to Kilimanjaro (JRO)
—Tanzania visa (most U.S. travelers use the $100 multiple-entry eVisa)
—Guide and lodge-staff tips
—Optional activities such as balloon flights

On This Route

What You'll See Along the Way

A group of senior travelers together on safari

Senior travelers relaxing together on a lodge deck

A group picnic on the Ngorongoro Crater rim

Elephant at golden hour on the Tanzania plains

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