7-Day Best of Tanzania Luxury Private Safari Tour

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

ARK/JRO Airport - Arusha Town

Transfer from JRO to Arusha Town: 1 hour

Schedule for the day: Your private driver-guide will meet you at the airport when you arrive in Kilimanjaro (JRO) or Arusha (ARK), and then take you to your lodging in Arusha for dinner and an overnight stay before your safari departure the next day.

Main Destination:

Arusha (City)

Accommodation:

Heart of Africa Lodge

• Mid-range lodge located near Arusha (City)

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Meals & Drinks:

• Breakfast & dinner (Lunch not included)
• Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

Airport/Arusha - Tarangire National Park

Transfer from Arusha to Tarangire: 2 hours

Schedule for the day: Our safari guide will pick you up from the lodge and drive to Tarangire National Park. This transit drive is approximately 2. 5 hours on good tarmac roads.

The park is named after the Tarangire River, which runs through it. This "river of warthogs" is the only source of water for wildlife in the region during the Dry season. The park is well known for its elephant families, which can often be seen congregating by the river. You may also see giraffe, bushbuck, and hartebeest. These animals are closely followed by a range of predators, including lions and leopards. Lunch will be at a picnic site inside the park.

After your game drive, you will be transferred to your accommodation located in Karatu village, where you will stop for relaxation, dinner and an overnight stay.

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:

Ngorongoro Farm House

• Luxury lodge located 1-2hr drive from Tarangire NP

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Meals & Drinks:

• All meals included
• Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

Serengeti National Park

Transfer from Karatu to Serengeti: 3 hours

Schedule for the day: We’ll leave for the Serengeti after breakfast. Lunch will be served in a convenient location within the park. Before you head to the camp, you will spend the remainder of the afternoon on a game drive. On the second day, you will go on a full-day game drive. The zebra, antelope, and wildebeest herds that migrate through the Serengeti are well-known. Prepare to witness local predators, such as lions, cheetahs, and leopards, all playing their part in the cycle of life.

Your overnight stay is at Signature Serengeti Luxury Tented Lodge, Central Serengeti.

Main Destination:

Central 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

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GiraffeCommon

HippoCommon

HyenaCommon

LeopardOccasional

Black RhinoVery Rare

Wild DogVery Rare

White RhinoNone

Accommodation:

Signature Serengeti Luxury Tented Safari Camp

• Luxury tented camp located inside Central Serengeti NP

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Meals & Drinks:

• All meals included
• Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

Serengeti - Ngorongoro Highlands

Transfer from Serengeti to Ngorongoro Highlands: 2 hours

Schedule for the day: Rise early, enjoy breakfast, and then, with lunchboxes in hand, our safari guide will collect you from the camp. Proceed to the Central Serengeti for the final game drive before heading to Ngorongoro Highlands in the late afternoon. Once the game drive is done, you will be transferred to your accommodation located on the crater rim for relaxation, dinner and an overnight stay while preparing for the trip into the crater.

The herds of zebras, antelopes, and wildebeest that migrate through the Serengeti are well known. Prepare to witness local predators, such as lions, cheetahs, and leopards, all playing their part in the cycle of life.

Overnight stay at Ngorongoro Serena Safari Lodge, located inside the crater rim.

Main Destination:

Central Serengeti National Park

Accommodation:

Ngorongoro Serena Safari Lodge

• Luxury lodge located on the crater rim of Ngorongoro Crater

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Meals & Drinks:

• All meals included
• Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

Ngorongoro Crater

Transfer from the crater to Karatu: 1 hour

Schedule for the day: Start your day early with a hearty breakfast, then head out with packed lunchboxes. Your safari guide will pick you up from the camp and descend into the Ngorongoro Crater for a full-day game drive.

The Ngorongoro Crater feels like a hidden world formed 2 to 3 million years ago by a massive volcanic eruption. Enclosed by steep walls, it shelters open savannahs, acacia woodlands, sparkling lakes, and wetlands. This unique ecosystem supports one of Africa’s densest populations of large mammals. As you descend, you'll be surrounded by zebras, wildebeest, gazelles, and over 500 bird species. The crater also offers one of the best chances to spot the rare and endangered black rhino grazing on the open plains. Every moment here is a window into the wild heart of Africa.

After the safari, you’ll head to a lodge in Karatu village for dinner and overnight rest at Ngorongoro Farm House Lodge.

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 Farm House

• Luxury lodge located 1-2hr drive from Ngorongoro Crater

Meals & Drinks:

• All meals included
• Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

Lake Manyara NP – Arusha Town

Transfer from Lake Manyara to Arusha: 2 hours

Schedule for the day: Start your day early with breakfast at the lodge before your safari guide picks you up for a game drive in Lake Manyara National Park, with lunchboxes provided.

Lake Manyara is a small yet incredibly diverse park. Nestled beneath the dramatic cliffs of the Great Rift Escarpment, it stretches along the shores of a shallow alkaline lake that expands and contracts with the seasons. The park is famous for its tree-climbing lions, large troops of baboons, elephants, and over 500 bird species, including thousands of flamingos. The dense evergreen forest, open grassy floodplains, and contrasting landscapes make this park a hidden gem rich in wildlife and scenic beauty.

After the game drive, you’ll be transferred to Arusha or the airport, marking the end of your safari.

Main Destination:

Lake Manyara National Park

Best Time To Visit June to October (Easier to spot animals)

High Season July to March (The northern section gets crowded)

Best Weather June to October (Little rainfall)

Wildlife in Lake Manyara NP

ElephantCommon

GiraffeCommon

BuffaloCommon

ZebraCommon

WildebeestCommon

HippoCommon

Show more

LionOccasional

HyenaOccasional

LeopardRare

Wild DogVery Rare

White RhinoNone

Black RhinoNone

CheetahNone

Accommodation:

No accommodation (End of tour)

Meals & Drinks:

• Breakfast & lunch (Dinner not included)
• Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

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