8-Day 7-Nights Tanzania Luxury Wild Safari Itinerary

• You'll be collected from the airport.
• Accommodation before the tour starts can be arranged for an extra cost.

Arrival in Arusha

Upon arrival at Kilimanjaro International Airport, you will be warmly welcomed and transferred to your hotel in Arusha. After your journey, you can relax and enjoy the peaceful surroundings of your lodge. In the evening, you will receive a short safari briefing to prepare for the days ahead. Dinner and overnight will be at Arusha Serena Hotel.

Main Destination:

Arusha (City)

Accommodation:

Arusha Serena Hotel

• Luxury hotel located less than 1hr drive from Arusha (City)

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Meals & Drinks:

• Dinner (Breakfast & lunch not included)
• Non-alcoholic drinks

Arusha to Tarangire National Park

After breakfast, we will pick you up from your hotel and depart for Tarangire National Park, a scenic drive through Maasai landscapes. Known for its giant baobab trees and large elephant herds, Tarangire offers excellent wildlife viewing. You will enjoy a game drive with a picnic lunch inside the park, followed by more wildlife exploration in the afternoon. Later, proceed to Tarangire Safari Lodge for dinner and overnight.

Main Destination:

Tarangire National Park

Best Time To Visit July to November (Animals come to the Tarangire River)

High Season June to October (The park is full of visitors)

Best Weather June to October (Little rainfall)

Wildlife in Tarangire NP

ElephantAbundant

GiraffeCommon

LionCommon

BuffaloAbundant

ZebraAbundant

WildebeestAbundant

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HippoCommon

HyenaOccasional

LeopardRare

CheetahRare

Wild DogVery Rare

White RhinoNone

Black RhinoNone

Accommodation:

Tarangire Safari Lodge

• Mid-range tented camp located inside Tarangire NP

Meals & Drinks:

• All meals included
• Non-alcoholic drinks

Tarangire to Ngorongoro Crater

After breakfast, you will either enjoy an optional morning game drive or visit a Maasai village before continuing to the Ngorongoro Conservation Area. In the afternoon, descend into the Ngorongoro Crater for a game drive in this wildlife-rich environment. You may encounter rhinos, lions, elephants, and large herds of grazers. After exploring, head to Ngorongoro Serena Hotel for dinner and overnight.

Main Destination:

Ngorongoro Crater

Best Time To Visit June to October (Wildlife viewing is best)

High Season Most of the year – July to March (Expect crowds)

Best Weather June to October (Rainfall is little to none)

Wildlife in Ngorongoro Crater

Black RhinoCommon

LionCommon

BuffaloAbundant

ZebraAbundant

WildebeestAbundant

HyenaAbundant

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ElephantCommon

HippoCommon

LeopardOccasional

GiraffeNone

White RhinoNone

CheetahNone

Wild DogNone

Accommodation:

Ngorongoro Serena Safari Lodge

• Luxury lodge located on the crater rim of Ngorongoro Crater

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Meals & Drinks:

• All meals included
• Non-alcoholic drinks

Ngorongoro to Serengeti

After an early breakfast, descend once more into the crater for a morning game drive before continuing towards Serengeti National Park. Along the way, you may visit Oldupai Gorge, an important archaeological site. Upon entering the Serengeti, enjoy a game drive across the endless plains filled with wildlife. Dinner and overnight will be at Serengeti Serena Hotel.

Main Destination:

Serengeti National Park

Best Time To Visit January to February and June to October (Different areas are best at different times)

High Season July to March (The Seronera area is crowded)

Best Weather June to October (Little to no rainfall)

Wildlife in Serengeti NP

ElephantCommon

LionCommon

CheetahCommon

BuffaloAbundant

ZebraAbundant

WildebeestAbundant

Show more

GiraffeCommon

HippoCommon

HyenaCommon

LeopardOccasional

Black RhinoVery Rare

Wild DogVery Rare

White RhinoNone

Accommodation:

Serengeti Serena Safari Lodge

• Luxury lodge located inside Central Serengeti NP

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Meals & Drinks:

• All meals included
• Non-alcoholic drinks

Serengeti National Park (Kogatende)

After breakfast, you will spend a full day exploring the Serengeti, focusing on the northern region of Kogatende. This area is famous for the Great Migration and dramatic Mara River crossings (seasonal). Enjoy a picnic lunch while surrounded by wildlife, including wildebeest, zebras, and predators such as lions and cheetahs. Dinner and overnight will be at Kenzan Migration Tented Camp.

Main Destination:

Serengeti National Park

Accommodation:

Kenzan Migration Camp

• Mid-range tented camp located inside Serengeti NP

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Meals & Drinks:

• All meals included
• Non-alcoholic drinks

Serengeti National Park

You may start your day with an optional hot air balloon safari for a unique aerial view of the Serengeti plains. After breakfast, continue with a full-day game drive focusing on predator activity and migration movements. You will enjoy a picnic lunch in the wilderness before returning to Central Serengeti. Dinner and overnight will be at Serengeti Serena Hotel.

Main Destination:

Serengeti National Park

Accommodation:

Serengeti Serena Safari Lodge

• Luxury lodge located inside Central Serengeti NP

Meals & Drinks:

• All meals included
• Non-alcoholic drinks

Serengeti to Karatu

After breakfast, enjoy a final game drive in the Serengeti as you make your way out of the park. With a picnic lunch along the route, you will continue your journey to Karatu, passing through scenic highlands. Upon arrival, relax at your lodge and enjoy dinner and an overnight stay at Manyara Serena Hotel.

Main Destination:

Karatu District

Accommodation:

Lake Manyara Serena Safari Lodge

• Luxury lodge located on the escarpment above Lake Manyara NP

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Meals & Drinks:

• All meals included
• Non-alcoholic drinks

Karatu to Arusha (Departure)

After breakfast, you will visit Lake Eyasi near Mang’ola village, home to the Hadzabe and Datoga tribes. Here, you will experience authentic cultural interactions, including traditional hunting techniques, blacksmith activities, and local lifestyles. After a picnic lunch, you will return to Arusha and transfer to the airport for your departure.

Main Destination:

Arusha (City)

Accommodation:

No accommodation (End of tour)

Meals & Drinks:

• Breakfast (Lunch & dinner not included)
• Drinks not included

• Additional accommodation can be arranged for an extra cost.
• You'll be dropped off at the airport.