Off-Season FAM Trip — 12 Days / 11 Nights
Arusha → Tarangire → Manyara → Ngorongoro → Serengeti → Fly to Arusha. Full day-by-day routing, real lodges, and confirmed inclusions for advisors registering on the off-season departure.
$6,975 / advisor · $10,469 / companion or client
Quick Answer
The 12 Days / 11 Nights off-season FAM trip runs Arusha → Tarangire → Manyara → Ngorongoro → Serengeti → Fly to Arusha, priced at $6,975 per advisor and $10,469 per companion or client. Sample departure dates: Mar 15–26, May 4–15, or Nov 1–12.
Lodges Used
Where You'll Inspect and Sleep
Photos shown are representative of the lodge and camp style used on this route, from EXG's verified property catalog.
Day by Day
The Full Itinerary
Day 1
Arrive Tanzania → Arusha Welcome
Your guide meets you at Kilimanjaro Airport and transfers you to Arusha.
Overnight: Arusha Serena Hotel
Day 2
Easy Morning + Arusha Town Tour
A relaxed morning, then an afternoon tour of Arusha — local markets and daily life.
Overnight: Arusha Serena Hotel
Day 3
Arusha National Park + Meet EXG Safaris Team
First safari day — giraffes, buffalo, and baboons near Mt. Meru — plus a meet-up with the EXG Safaris team.
Overnight: Arusha Serena Hotel
Day 4
Arusha → Tarangire (First 'Wow')
Drive to Tarangire — massive elephants and ancient baobab trees.
Overnight: Lake Burunge Tented Lodge
Day 5
Tarangire Full Day
A full day of deeper sightings — elephant herds, lions, and river life.
Overnight: Lake Burunge Tented Lodge
Day 6
Lake Manyara + Lodge Inspections → Coffee Estate
Tree-climbing lions and birdlife, a lodge inspection, then on to Karatu coffee country.
Overnight: Ngorongoro Coffee Lodge
Day 7
Lake Eyasi
Visit the Hadzabe and Datoga communities — a respectful cultural immersion.
Overnight: Ngorongoro Coffee Lodge
Day 8
Ngorongoro Crater (UNESCO)
Crater descent for dense wildlife, Big Five potential, and a picnic lunch.
Overnight: Ngorongoro Coffee Lodge
Day 9
Drive Through the Magic Landscape → Serengeti
Scenic drive to the Serengeti with an arrival game drive across the plains.
Overnight: Serengeti Serena Hotel
Day 10
Serengeti Day 2 — Deep Safari
A full day in the Serengeti with an optional bush walk and predator tracking.
Overnight: Serengeti Serena Hotel
Day 11
Serengeti Day 3 — Inspections + Final Drives
Lodge and camp inspections, final game drives, and the advisor toolkit session.
Overnight: Serengeti Serena Hotel
Day 12
Fly Serengeti → Arusha → Depart
Fly to Arusha for a farewell lunch and final advisor debrief, then transfer to Kilimanjaro Airport.
Overnight: —
Day photos shown are representative of each day's park and activity, not a shot from this exact departure.
Included
- Accommodation and meals as listed
- Shared safari vehicle with pop-top roof
- English-speaking driver-guide
- Park fees and game drives as indicated
- Government taxes and levies
- Meet & greet at Kilimanjaro Airport
- 24-hour standby contact
- Guaranteed window seat (5–6 pax)
- Long-range radio in each vehicle
- Drinks in vehicle during game drives
- AMREF Flying Doctors evacuation coverage
Excluded
- International flights
- Tanzania visa fees ($100 for U.S. passport holders)
- Travel & medical insurance
- Personal expenses
- Tips/gratuities
- Alcoholic and non-alcoholic drinks at lodges
Cancellation Terms
If Your Plans Change
Cancellations made 91 or more days before departure are refunded in full, minus a $550 per-person admin fee. Refund percentages step down the closer you get to departure — exact tiers are confirmed in writing when you register.
Reserve Your Seat on This FAM Trip
$350 per person secures your 12 Days / 11 Nights departure. The EXG team confirms your exact dates and full pricing in writing before anything else is due.