Indulge in a week-long journey through Tanzania’s most celebrated national parks, where breathtaking landscapes meet world-class comfort. This luxury safari blends thrilling wildlife encounters with moments of tranquility and elegance. From the baobab-dotted plains of Tarangire to the lush forests of Lake Manyara, the endless Serengeti savannah, and the awe-inspiring Ngorongoro Crater, each day brings new discoveries and unforgettable experiences. Designed for discerning travelers, this safari offers the perfect balance of adventure, culture, and relaxation.
Arrive at Kilimanjaro International Airport, where you’ll be greeted by your professional safari guide and transferred to your luxury lodge in Arusha. Settle in and unwind after your journey, surrounded by lush gardens and magnificent views of Mount Meru. In the evening, enjoy a fine dining experience as you prepare for the adventure ahead.
Overnight: Gran Meliá Arusha
After breakfast, depart for Tarangire National Park, known for its ancient baobab trees and vast elephant herds. The park’s river attracts a remarkable concentration of wildlife, including giraffes, lions, zebras, and wildebeests. Enjoy a full-day game drive and a picnic lunch in the wild. As the sun sets, take in the golden views with a refreshing sundowner before returning to your lodge for dinner under the stars.
Overnight: Elewana Tarangire Treetops
Following a leisurely breakfast, journey towards Lake Manyara National Park, a stunning reserve lying at the base of the Great Rift Valley escarpment. The park is famous for its tree-climbing lions, pink flamingos, and lush groundwater forest. Enjoy a scenic game drive, spotting elephants, hippos, and an incredible array of birdlife. Later, relax at your elegant lodge perched high above the lake, offering panoramic views.
Overnight: Lake Manyara Serena Lodge
Today you travel to the legendary Serengeti, one of Africa’s greatest wildlife sanctuaries. The drive takes you through the picturesque Ngorongoro Highlands before descending into the vast, open plains of the Serengeti. Arrive in time for an afternoon game drive, where you may spot lions, cheetahs, and herds of wildebeest roaming freely. In the evening, unwind at your luxury lodge in the heart of the park.
Overnight: Melia Serengeti Lodge
Rise early for a full day of adventure in the Serengeti. Witness the park’s unmatched wildlife diversity, from grazing gazelles to hunting predators. Depending on the season, you may witness the Great Migration a breathtaking spectacle of thousands of wildebeests and zebras crossing the plains. Optional activities include a sunrise hot air balloon safari followed by a champagne breakfast. Return to your lodge for a relaxed evening with sundowners overlooking the endless savannah.
Overnight: Melia Serengeti Lodge
After breakfast, enjoy a final morning game drive in Serengeti before heading to the Ngorongoro Conservation Area. Descend 600 meters into the crater, a natural amphitheater teeming with wildlife. Spot the Big Five lion, elephant, buffalo, rhino, and leopard all within a single day’s drive. Enjoy a picnic lunch beside the hippo pool before ascending to your luxury lodge perched on the crater rim.
Overnight: The Highlands Ngorongoro
After breakfast, take in the beautiful morning views of the crater before driving back to Arusha. Depending on your flight schedule, you may enjoy a relaxed lunch or visit a local craft market before your transfer to Kilimanjaro International Airport for departure. Your luxury Tanzanian safari adventure concludes with unforgettable memories of Africa’s wild beauty and warm hospitality.
The package includes luxury accommodations, all meals during the safari (full board), professional driver-guide, private 4x4 luxury safari vehicle, park fees, bottled water, and all airport/lodge transfers.
Exclusions include international flights, visas, personal travel insurance, alcoholic drinks, optional activities (like a hot air balloon safari), tips, laundry, and personal expenses.
You will stay in 5-star luxury lodges and camps, such as Gran Meliá Arusha, Elewana Tarangire Treetops, Lake Manyara Serena Lodge, Melia Serengeti Lodge, and The Highlands Ngorongoro. All offer premium comfort, breathtaking views, fine dining, and exceptional service.
This itinerary is perfect year-round, but the best time depends on your interests:
Yes. This itinerary covers prime wildlife areas—Serengeti and Ngorongoro Crater—where you have an excellent chance of seeing the Big Five: lion, leopard, elephant, buffalo, and rhino.
