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4.5
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4.5
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9.2
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10
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10
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9.5
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Reviews 132 • Excellent
19 nights itinerary from $6,500
per person
A Tanzanian Odyssey
About as good an itinerary as you will ever see!
Of all the safari itineraries that we have come across over the years, this really is the pick of them all as far as we are concerned. It combines the sheer uniqueness and luxury of places like Greystokes Mahale, with the raw safari and guiding in Katavi and the Selous, to round it all off in superb style in one of the best beach destinations in Africa, Zanzibar. The safari is as good as it gets...and so is the beach....apart from having to travel to get between them all, this really is the best itinerary in Africa at the moment....
Trip Highlights
This trip is fully customisable in terms of length, days on safari, days at the beach, safari activities, accommodation needs and luxury fine-tuning to meet your wildest dreams, budgets and party size. Do call us any time to price-up and customise this itinerary for you.
Trip Itinerary
Nick : This trip is fully customisable in terms of length, days on safari, days at the beach, safari activities, accommodation needs and luxury fine-tuning to meet your wildest dreams and budgets and party size. Do call us any time to talk about this itinerary.
Day
1
Fly to Kilimanjaro tanzania
Fly to Kilimanjaro international airport and met on arrival.
Day
2
Onsea House, Arusha tanzania
Met on arrival and transferred to Onsea House, Arusha to relax for the day in preparation for your flight down to Mahale the following morning. Onsea House is set in verdant hills to the north of Arusha, the main town in northern Tanzania. It is equipped with a whole host of different amenities and boasts a superb view out across the hills. You can spend the day just recovering or there are a wide range of activities on offer such as visiting a local community, or heading into the nearby Arusha National Park for a bit of game viewing.
Day
3-5
Greystoke's Camp, Mahale National Park tanzania
Met in the early morning for the flight down to Mahale National Park, on Lake Tanganyika. The flying time is around 4 hours and takes you over the north of Tanzania with plenty to see along the way. As you fly into the airstrip amongst the mountains you will be stretch by the sheer beauty and remoteness of the region. Once on "terra firma" again, there is a 40 minute boat ride down the lake to Greystoke's Camps possibly one of the most beautiful destinations in Africa! The next 3 days are spent visiting the chimps, swimming in the lake and generally exploring this fascinating area.
Day
6-9
Katavi Wildlife Camp, Katavi National Park tanzania
Transferred back to the airstrip for the flight across to Katavi National Park. This is where, from a safari point of view, things really start to heat up. Have travelled the length and breadth of Africa a few times, we have yet to come across any park that has quite the same allure or Katavi. Out in the middle of nowhere, it is only the more adventurous and determined that make it here but it is definitely worth the trip! Katavi Wildlife Camp sits right on one of the main plains in the area and, in season, it is possible to see safari happenings that can only be described as "indescribable"! Lions chasing leopards off kills, buffalo herds into the thousands, hippo pods as far as the eye can see the list goes on!
Day
10-12
Beho Beho, Selous Game Reserve tanzania
Transferred back to the airstrip for the flight via Ruaha to the Selous. Met on arrival and transferred to Beho Beho to stay for 3 nights on an all inclusive basis. As a contrast from the heat and open spaces of Katavi, the Selous is a great foil. On top of this, after the relative "rough edges" of Katavi Wildlife, Beho Beho could not be more luxurious, with a swimming pool looking out across the Beho Beho hills and some of the best dining in Tanzania. The guiding, likewise, is amongst the best in the continent and so you can just sit back or get out there!
Day
13-18
Vamizi Island, Mozambique tanzania
Transferred back to the airstrip in time for the early flight to Dar es Salaam. Met by your pilot and transferred to the private plane down to Vamizi Island (stopping en-route to clear customs with your own customs officer!). Met and tranferred to the lodge to stay for 6 nights on an all inclusive basis. This lodge is the epitome of luxury and the dream island, with 7 miles of private beach, excellent service and food.
Day
19
Fly home tanzania
Fly from Vamizi back to Dar es Salaam to connect onto your international flights home.
Please go to either of our Tailormade Safari Trips pages to see a lot more safari trips, ideas and budgets.
What kind of Wildlife should you see on the A Tanzanian Odyssey trip in 2026/27?
For 2026/27, we expect you’ll be able to find the following wildlife in the A Tanzanian Odyssey bearing in mind the quality of guiding, budgets, time of year and duration of stay all affect your chances of finding or seeing any of the following outstanding animals that dwell in A Tanzanian Odyssey…
The Parks & Regions featured in the A Tanzanian Odyssey itinerary...
A general introduction to the parks and regions featured in the A Tanzanian Odyssey for 2026/27.
Do visit our Africa Wildlife page for our full wildlife viewing guide...
What are the other great Camps & Hotels across the same A Tanzanian Odyssey parks and regions...
For 2026/27 we highly recommend all the following camps & hotels in the same Arusha, Katavi National Park, Mahale Mountains National Park, Northern Tanzania, Nyerere National Park, Southern Tanzania, Western Tanzania parks & regions — and let us help customise and price-up your ideal trip for you...
1 Beho Beho
Nyerere National Park, Africa, Tanzania
Well, what can we say? Beho Beho is certainly a camp that is in the top three in East Africa if not Africa at the moment…they have been leading the way for… More…
2 Lake Manze Camp
Nyerere National Park, Africa, Tanzania
Lake Manze Camp is set right in the heart of the best game area in the Selous, and is, arguably, one of the best value options in Africa! Set up around 4… More…
3 Greystoke Mahale
Mahale Mountains National Park, Africa, Tanzania
Well…what to say about Greystoke Mahale (once known as Zoe’s Camp)? Every so often we come across a camp that just gets it right. In Ruaha it is Mwagusi, in Nyerere it… More…
4 Selous Impala Camp
Nyerere National Park, Africa, Tanzania
Located over to the eastern edge of the main game viewing area, Selous Impala Camp is still privately owned and, especially in low season when it drops its rates and offers a… More…
And don't miss our Africa Wildlife page for a full guide to the amazing wildlife available...
What other Safari Trips & Tours do you have for the same regions in 2026/27?
An overview of what other tailor-made trips & tours The Africa Specialists have available to Arusha, Katavi National Park, Mahale Mountains National Park, Northern Tanzania, Nyerere National Park, Southern Tanzania, Western Tanzania parks & regions for 2026/27.
Great Safari, Great Beach
Nyerere National Park, Southern Tanzania, Stone Town, Zanzibar and islands, Zanzibar beaches
From $3,500 per person
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Beach Selous and Zanzibar
Mainland Coast, Nyerere National Park, South of Dar, Southern Tanzania, Zanzibar beaches
From $5,500 per person
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Selous Ruaha & Zanzibar
Nyerere National Park, Ruaha National Park, Southern Tanzania, Zanzibar beaches
From $4,500 per person
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Northern Honeymoon June to November
Ngorongoro Crater, Northern Tanzania, Serengeti National Park, Stone Town, Zanzibar and islands, Zanzibar beaches
From $5,000 per person
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A Tanzanian Odyssey
Arusha, Katavi National Park, Mahale Mountains National Park, Northern Tanzania, Nyerere National Park, Southern Tanzania, Western Tanzania
From $6,500 per person
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The Ultimate Honeymoon
Nyerere National Park, South of Dar, Stone Town, Zanzibar beaches
From $5,000 per person
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North and The Beach
Lake Manyara National Park, Ngorongoro Crater, Northern Tanzania, Serengeti National Park, Zanzibar beaches
From $4,000 per person
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Simple but Classy
Nyerere National Park, Tanzania, Zanzibar beaches
From $5,000 per person
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Only Have A Week?
Nyerere National Park, Zanzibar and islands, Zanzibar beaches
From $5,500 per person
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Best of the North and Beach
Ngorongoro Crater, Northern Tanzania, Serengeti National Park, Tarangire National Park, Zanzibar beaches
From $6,000 per person
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The Ultimate South
Nyerere National Park, Ruaha National Park, South of Dar, Southern Tanzania, Zanzibar beaches
From $7,000 per person
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Best of Southern Tanzania
Nyerere National Park, Ruaha National Park, Zanzibar and islands, Zanzibar beaches
From $4,500 per person
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Selous & Northern Mozambique
Mainland Coast, Nyerere National Park, South of Dar
From $7,000 per person
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Short & Sharp
Lake Manyara National Park, Ngorongoro Crater, Northern Tanzania, Serengeti National Park, Stone Town, Zanzibar beaches
From $4,000 per person
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Do visit our Africa Safari Finder page to find more trips and locations for 2026/27
Other Safari/Holiday types recommended for the same regions in 2026/27...
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