This 7-day luxury safari takes you to some of the most iconic and wildlife-rich destinations in northern Tanzania. Experience the majestic Tarangire National Park, renowned for its massive elephant herds and towering baobab trees. Explore the legendary Serengeti National Park, home to the big cats and the spectacular great wildebeest migration. Continue to the breathtaking Ngorongoro Crater, one of the best places in Africa to spot the Big Five — lion, leopard, rhino, buffalo, and elephant.
What is included in the tour
- Park fees
(For non-residents) - All activities
(Unless labeled as optional) - All accommodation
(Unless listed as upgrade) - A professional driver/guide
- All transportation
(Unless labeled as optional) - All flights during the tour
- All Taxes/VAT
- Roundtrip airport transfer
- Meals
(As specified in the day-by-day section) - Drinks
(As specified in the day-by-day section)
What is NOT included in the tour
- International flights
(From/to home) - Additional accommodation before and at the end of the tour
- Tips
(Tipping guideline US$10.00 pp per day) - Personal items
(Souvenirs, travel insurance, visa fees, etc.) - Government imposed increase of taxes and/or park fees
- Activities: game drives
- Game drives: pop-up roof 4x4 vehicle
- Getting around: pop-up roof 4x4 vehicle & air transfer
- A transfer from and back to the airport is included
Day 1Arrival in Arusha / Kilimanjaro Aiport
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Arrival in Arusha / Kilimanjaro Aiport
Upon arrival at Kilimanjaro International Airport (JRO) or Arusha Airport (ARK), you will be warmly welcomed by a Professional Safaris representative. You’ll then be transferred to your accommodation in Arusha for a comfortable and relaxing start to your journey.
Enjoy an overnight stay at the elegant Karama Silent Lodge, beautifully located at the foothills of Mount Meru, offering luxury and tranquility in the heart of the city.
Day 2Arusha to Tarangire National Park
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Arusha to Tarangire National Park
After an early breakfast, we depart for Tarangire National Park, known for its vast elephant herds and iconic baobab trees. The park is named after the Tarangire River, a vital water source during the Dry season and a hotspot for wildlife activity.
Enjoy a game drive through diverse landscapes of acacia woodlands and open savannah, where you may spot elephants, giraffes, bushbucks, hartebeests, and predators like lions and leopards. Tarangire is also a bird lover’s paradise, with the highest number of breeding bird species in the world.
After a picnic lunch and further exploration, we head to the lodge for the evening. Dinner and overnight are at Lake Manyara Kilimamoja Luxury Lodge.
Day 3Lake Manyara National Park
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Lake Manyara National Park
After breakfast, you'll take a short drive to Lake Manyara National Park for a day of game viewing. Your adventure begins with sightings of large troops of baboons, often seen near the park entrance.
Nestled between Lake Manyara and the dramatic Great Rift Valley escarpment, this lush park offers a remarkable mix of landscapes and wildlife. It was originally established to protect its famous elephant herds, and today it's also known for its occasional sightings of tree-climbing lions, abundant hippos, and the shimmering, alkaline lake that attracts thousands of flamingos and over 400 bird species.
Enjoy a packed lunch at a scenic picnic site before continuing your journey in the late afternoon. Dinner and overnight stay will be at the beautiful Kitela Lodge, located in the Ngorongoro Highlands.
Day 4Serengeti National Park
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Serengeti National Park
After an early breakfast, drive to Serengeti with game viewing en route. Famous worldwide for the great wildebeest migration, the park hosts over a million wildebeest and hundreds of thousands of zebras following seasonal rains. Serengeti also boasts abundant wildlife, including lions, cheetahs, and elephants, set against stunning, endless plains.
Enjoy a packed lunch at a picnic site before continuing your safari. Dinner and your overnight stay will be at Dove Luxury Tented Camp.
Day 5Serengeti National Park
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Serengeti National Park
Enjoy a full-day game drive in the Serengeti National Park, exploring its vast plains and diverse wildlife. This immersive experience offers excellent opportunities to spot predators like lions and cheetahs, as well as herds of elephants, giraffes, and zebras in their natural habitat.
In the late afternoon, return to Dove Luxury Tented Camp to relax. Enjoy a delicious dinner and spend a comfortable overnight stay surrounded by the sounds of the African wilderness.
Day 6Serengeti National Park to Ngorongoro Crater
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Serengeti National Park to Ngorongoro Crater
After an early breakfast, depart Serengeti and head to the legendary Ngorongoro Crater for an exciting game drive. Often called the “Eighth Wonder of the World”, the crater boasts one of Africa’s highest concentrations of wildlife. The crater is home to the entire Big Five, including the endangered black rhinoceros, and offers excellent chances to see lions, Cape buffalo, wildebeests, zebras, and hippos in a breathtaking setting unlike any other.
Enjoy a packed lunch at a scenic picnic site before continuing your exploration. Later, drive to Kitela Lodge in the Ngorongoro Highlands for dinner and overnight.
Day 7Departure (Kilimanjaro Airport)
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Departure (Kilimanjaro Airport)
After breakfast, your private safari guide will pick you up from the lodge and drive you to Arusha for some last-minute shopping, repacking, and lunch. Afterwards, you will be transferred to the airport to catch your flight.
- This mid-range tour uses lodges.
- This tour will be organized exclusively for you and won't be shared with others.
- If availability permits, this tour can start on any day.
- You can request changes to this tour.
- Solo travelers cannot book this private tour.
- The minimum age for this tour is 3 years.
