9-Day 8-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

Full Day in Tarangire National Park

After breakfast, you will spend a full day exploring Tarangire National Park. Your guide will take you to areas rich in wildlife, where you may spot elephants, giraffes, zebras, wildebeest, and predators such as lions. Enjoy a picnic lunch in the park and continue with an afternoon game drive. Dinner and overnight at Tarangire Safari Lodge.

Main Destination:

Tarangire National Park

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 highlands. In the afternoon, descend into the Ngorongoro Crater for a game drive in this unique ecosystem, home to the Big 5. After your exploration, proceed 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

Full Day in Ngorongoro Crater

After an early breakfast, descend into the crater for a morning game drive, offering excellent chances to see rhinos, lions, elephants, and large herds of grazers. In the afternoon, you may continue exploring or relax at the lodge while enjoying breathtaking views. Dinner and overnight at Ngorongoro Serena Hotel.

Main Destination:

Ngorongoro Crater

Accommodation:

Ngorongoro Serena Safari Lodge

• Luxury lodge located on the crater rim of Ngorongoro Crater

Meals & Drinks:

• All meals included
• Non-alcoholic drinks

Ngorongoro to Serengeti National Park

After breakfast, you will journey towards Serengeti National Park, passing through scenic landscapes. Along the way, you may visit Olduvai Gorge, one of the world’s most important archaeological sites. Upon arrival in the Serengeti, enjoy a game drive across the vast plains. Dinner and overnight 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

Full Day in Serengeti National Park

After breakfast, enjoy a full day of game drives in the Serengeti, exploring areas rich in wildlife. You may encounter large herds of wildebeest, zebras, and gazelles, along with predators such as lions and cheetahs. A picnic lunch will be served in the park before continuing your exploration. Dinner and overnight 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 (Kogatende Region)

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 of game drives in the Kogatende region, focusing on Mara River crossings (seasonal) and predator activity. Enjoy a picnic lunch in the wilderness. Dinner and overnight at Kenzan Migration Tented Camp.

Main Destination:

Serengeti National Park

Accommodation:

Kenzan Migration Camp

• Mid-range tented camp located inside Serengeti NP

Meals & Drinks:

• All meals included
• Non-alcoholic drinks

Serengeti to Arusha (Departure)

After breakfast, you may enjoy a short game drive or relax at the camp before your transfer to Kogatende Airstrip. You will take a scenic flight back to Arusha, where you can relax and enjoy lunch before being transferred to Kilimanjaro International Airport for your onward flight.

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.