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Overview
Experience Tanzania’s iconic northern safari in style on this 5-day luxury safari. Stay exclusively in high-end lodges and premium tented camps while exploring the country’s most famous wildlife destinations.
Explore Serengeti National Park
Discover the vast plains of the Serengeti, home to abundant wildlife and breathtaking scenery. Here, you may witness the spectacular Great Wildebeest Migration, depending on the season. In addition, enjoy thrilling game drives with opportunities to spot lions, cheetahs, leopards, and large herds of wildebeest and zebras.
Visit Ngorongoro Crater and Tarangire National Park
Continue your journey to the Ngorongoro Crater, one of Africa’s best wildlife viewing areas. Here, you have excellent chances of spotting the Big Five in a single day.
Afterward, explore Tarangire National Park, famous for its large elephant herds and ancient baobab trees. Furthermore, the park’s diverse landscapes create ideal conditions for wildlife viewing and photography.
Luxury Safari Experience
Travel in comfort with a professional safari guide who ensures a seamless and enriching journey. Along the way, take in stunning scenery, including Maasai villages, Rift Valley vistas, and volcanic landscapes.
After each game drive, relax with gourmet meals, sundowners, and en-suite luxury accommodations. As a result, you will enjoy both comfort and immersion in the African wilderness.
Perfect for a Complete Tanzania Experience
This safari is ideal for first-time visitors or travelers seeking a short luxury escape. Moreover, it can easily be combined with a beach holiday in Zanzibar for the ultimate bush-and-beach experience.
Highlights
- Tanzania’s classic northern reserves: the Serengeti, Ngorongoro Crater and Tarangire
- See the Big 5 in Ngorongoro and enjoy wonderful birding
- Seasonal viewing of the annual Wildebeest Migration
- Excellent year-round game viewing
- Witness the Great Wildebeest Migration (seasonal)
- Beautiful scenery and endless photographic opportunities
- Stay exclusively in luxury lodges and premium tented camps
- Encounter elephant herds and iconic baobab trees in Tarangire
Itinerary
Day 1: Fly-In to Serengeti National Park
Fly to Serengeti National Park
Your luxury safari begins with a morning domestic flight from Arusha or Zanzibar to the Serengeti. Upon arrival, your professional safari guide will welcome you and transfer you to your luxury lodge or premium tented camp in the heart of the park.
First Game Drive Experience
After settling in, enjoy your first game drive in a 4×4 vehicle with a pop-up roof, ideal for photography and wildlife viewing. Here, explore vast savannahs that are home to lion prides, cheetahs, and leopards. In addition, you may spot elephants, giraffes, and zebras roaming freely across the plains.
Great Migration and Wildlife Highlights
Depending on the season, you may witness the spectacular Great Wildebeest Migration. During this time, millions of wildebeest, zebras, and gazelles move across the Serengeti in search of fresh grazing. As a result, predator activity increases, offering dramatic wildlife encounters.
Evening at Your Luxury Lodge
After your game drive, return to your luxury lodge for a relaxing evening. Finally, enjoy a gourmet dinner and an overnight stay surrounded by the sounds of the African wilderness.
Meals: Lunch & Dinner
Accommodation: Kubu kubu Tented Lodge
Day 2: Full-Day Game Drive in Serengeti National Park
Full-Day Game Drive in Serengeti National Park
After breakfast, embark on a full-day game drive across the Serengeti. Explore diverse ecosystems, from open plains to riverine forests. Along the way, your guide will take you to the best wildlife hotspots.
Wildlife Viewing and Photography
Here, you may spot lions, leopards, cheetahs, and elephants in their natural habitat. In addition, the Serengeti offers endless opportunities to photograph wildlife against dramatic landscapes. As a result, every game drive provides unique and memorable moments.
Picnic Lunch in the Bush
Stop for a picnic lunch in the bush, surrounded by the stunning Serengeti scenery. Meanwhile, enjoy the peaceful atmosphere and observe wildlife nearby. This break allows you to relax before continuing your adventure.
Afternoon Game Drive and Evening
After lunch, continue your game drive during the cooler afternoon hours. At this time, predators are often more active, increasing your chances of exciting sightings.
Finally, return to your luxury accommodation to relax. Enjoy a delicious dinner and reflect on the day’s incredible wildlife encounters.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
Accommodation: Kubu Kubu Tented Lodge
Day 3: Serengeti to Ngorongoro Crater – Scenic Transfer and Game Drive
Serengeti to Ngorongoro Conservation Area
After breakfast, depart the Serengeti National Park and begin your journey toward the Ngorongoro Conservation Area. Along the way, enjoy a scenic drive through the highlands, where panoramic views of the Rift Valley unfold. In addition, you will pass Maasai villages and rolling hills dotted with volcanic craters.
Scenic Highlands and Cultural Views
As you travel, take in the changing landscapes and rich cultural scenery. Meanwhile, the presence of Maasai communities adds a unique cultural dimension to your safari experience. Therefore, keep your camera ready for both wildlife and landscape photography.
Arrival at the Crater Rim Lodge
Arrive at your luxury lodge on the rim of the Ngorongoro Crater. Here, enjoy breathtaking views across the crater and a spectacular sunset over the highlands.
Depending on your arrival time, your guide may organize a short game drive near the crater rim. During this time, you may spot zebras, wildebeest, and gazelles grazing on the slopes.
Dinner and Overnight Stay
Finally, settle into your luxury lodge for dinner and relaxation. All accommodations are en-suite and offer premium amenities, ensuring comfort after a day of travel and exploration.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
Accommodation: Ngorongoro Serena Lodge
Day 4: Ngorongoro Crater Tour – Afternoon Transfer to TKaratu
Morning Game Drive in Ngorongoro Crater
After an early breakfast, descend over 600 meters into the Ngorongoro Crater for a half-day game drive. Here, explore one of Africa’s most remarkable wildlife habitats, home to over 25,000 animals. In addition, you will have excellent chances to spot the Big Five, including lions, elephants, buffaloes, and the elusive black rhinoceros.
Wildlife Viewing on the Crater Floor
As you explore the crater floor, you may encounter zebras, wildebeest, hippos, and hyenas. Meanwhile, predators such as lions and cheetahs roam the grasslands in search of prey. Therefore, every moment offers exciting wildlife viewing and photography opportunities.
Picnic Lunch in the Crater
After your morning game drive, enjoy a picnic lunch at a scenic site within the crater. During this time, take in the breathtaking surroundings while observing wildlife nearby. This relaxing break allows you to fully appreciate the unique ecosystem.
Afternoon Transfer to Karatu
After lunch, ascend the crater rim and begin your journey toward Karatu. Along the way, enjoy scenic views of the Ngorongoro Highlands, including rolling hills and rural landscapes. As a result, the drive offers a peaceful transition from the crater to the lodge.
Evening at Your Lodge
Arrive at your lodge in Karatu in the late afternoon. Finally, relax and unwind while enjoying dinner and comfortable accommodation. This tranquil setting prepares you for the final day of your safari.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
Accommodation: Suricata Boma Lodge
Day 5: Tarangire National Park Game Drive – Transfer to Zanzibar or Arusha
Morning Game Drive in Tarangire National Park
Begin your day with a morning game drive in Tarangire, one of Tanzania’s top safari destinations. Here, explore landscapes dotted with ancient baobab trees and open savannahs. In addition, you may spot large elephant herds, giraffes, lions, and a variety of other wildlife, offering excellent photography opportunities.
Wildlife and Scenic Highlights
As you continue your game drive, enjoy close-up encounters with animals in their natural habitat. Meanwhile, the unique scenery of Tarangire creates a perfect backdrop for memorable safari moments. Therefore, keep your camera ready for both wildlife and landscapes.
Return and Departure
After the game drive, return to your lodge for a relaxing brunch. Then, transfer to Arusha or Zanzibar via road or domestic flight.
Finally, this marks the conclusion of your unforgettable 5-day luxury Tanzania safari, filled with remarkable wildlife encounters and breathtaking landscapes.
Meals: Breakfast & Lunch
Accommodation: N/A – End of tour
Safari costs
Includes the following:
- A 4×4 safari jeep with a pop-up roof, which enable you to spot wildlife easier
- All park entry fees.
- All Accommodation.
- Bottled water and soft drinks during safari
- A professional English-speaking driver guide.
- All meals as per itinerary
- Domestic air transfers (fly-in safari)
- Mineral water, soft drinks, beer, and wine (on Jeep).
- Airport transfers
- Activities as per the itinerary above.
Excludes the following:
- International Flights.
- Optional activities.
- Visa fees.
- Travel insurance.
- Tipping.
- Personal spending money for souvenirs, etc.