9-Day The Ultimate Luxury Wilderness Escape Safari

• 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 (JRO), you will be warmly welcomed by your professional safari driver-guide. After a short briefing, you will be transferred to the Gran Melia Hotel in Arusha, a luxurious retreat nestled at the foot of Mount Meru. Take the rest of the day to relax and enjoy the lush gardens, comfortable amenities, and prepare for your thrilling adventure ahead.

Main Destination:

Arusha (City)

Activities:

• No wildlife-viewing activities on this day

Accommodation:

Gran Meliá Arusha

• Luxury hotel located in Arusha (City)

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Meals & Drinks:

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

Tarangire National Park

After breakfast, depart for Tarangire National Park, famous for its giant baobab trees, impressive elephant herds, and beautiful landscapes. Enjoy a game drive through the park, where you may encounter lions, giraffes, zebras, buffaloes, and many other wildlife species. Overnight in Tarangire.

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

Activities:

• Game drive (pop-up roof 4x4 vehicle)

Accommodation:

Tarangire Elephant Springs Camp

• Luxury tented camp located inside Tarangire NP

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Meals & Drinks:

• All meals included
• Non-alcoholic drinks

Lake Manyara national park - A Paradise for Bird Lovers

After breakfast, travel to Lake Manyara National Park for an exciting game drive. Explore its diverse landscapes, from groundwater forests to open grasslands and the beautiful lakeshore. Look out for elephants, hippos, flamingos, and the famous tree-climbing lions. Later, continue to Karatu for dinner and overnight.

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

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LionOccasional

HyenaOccasional

LeopardRare

Wild DogVery Rare

White RhinoNone

Black RhinoNone

CheetahNone

Activities:

• Game drive (pop-up roof 4x4 vehicle)

Accommodation:

Ngorongoro Farm House

• Luxury lodge located less than 1hr drive from Lake Manyara NP

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Meals & Drinks:

• All meals included
• All drinks (Except for spirits/liquor)

Ngorongoro crater

After an early breakfast, descend into the spectacular Ngorongoro Crater for an unforgettable game drive. This remarkable natural wonder is home to an incredible concentration of wildlife, including lions, elephants, buffaloes, zebras, hippos, and the endangered black rhino. Enjoy a picnic lunch on the crater floor before ascending for your overnight stay at Ngorongoro Serena 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

Show more

ElephantCommon

HippoCommon

White RhinoOccasional

LeopardOccasional

GiraffeNone

CheetahNone

Wild DogNone

Activities:

• Game drive (pop-up roof 4x4 vehicle)

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 Highland-Central Serengeti

Spend the day exploring the magnificent Central Serengeti, an excellent area for spotting lions, leopards, cheetahs, and large herds of plains wildlife. Enjoy a full-day game drive with a picnic lunch in the wilderness, surrounded by the spectacular African landscape.

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

Show more

GiraffeCommon

HippoCommon

HyenaCommon

LeopardOccasional

Black RhinoVery Rare

Wild DogVery Rare

White RhinoNone

Activities:

• Game drive (pop-up roof 4x4 vehicle)

Accommodation:

Kubu Kubu Tented Lodge

• Luxury lodge located inside Central Serengeti NP

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Meals & Drinks:

• All meals included
• All drinks (Except for spirits/liquor)

Serengeti National Park- More Adventures in the Wild

Another full day of immersive game drives in Serengeti National Park, tracking predators and soaking in the beauty of the untamed wilderness. With luck, you may witness a predator hunt or dramatic river crossing depending on the season. End your day around the campfire with storytelling and stargazing.

Main Destination:

Central Serengeti National Park

Activities:

• Game drive (pop-up roof 4x4 vehicle)

Accommodation:

Kubu Kubu Tented Lodge

• Luxury lodge located inside Central Serengeti NP

Meals & Drinks:

• All meals included
• All drinks (Except for spirits/liquor)

Central Serengeti - Western Serengeti

After breakfast, enjoy a morning game drive in Central Serengeti as you continue exploring its remarkable wildlife. Later, proceed towards the Western Serengeti, enjoying game viewing along the way. This region is famous for its beautiful landscapes, diverse wildlife, and the Grumeti River, where crocodiles are often spotted. Look out for lions, elephants, giraffes, leopards, and other wildlife. Arrive at your camp in the afternoon for dinner and overnight.

Main Destination:

Western Serengeti National Park

Activities:

• Game drive (pop-up roof 4x4 vehicle)

Accommodation:

Lahia Tented Lodge

• Luxury tented camp located inside Central Serengeti NP

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Meals & Drinks:

• All meals included
• All drinks (Except for spirits/liquor)

Western Serengeti

Enjoy a full day exploring the Western Serengeti, with opportunities to discover its rich wildlife and beautiful scenery. Depending on the season, you may witness the Great Wildebeest Migration around the Grumeti River. Enjoy a picnic lunch in the bush before continuing your afternoon game drive. Dinner and overnight at the lodge.

Main Destination:

Western Serengeti National Park

Activities:

• Game drive (pop-up roof 4x4 vehicle)

Accommodation:

Lahia Tented Lodge

• Luxury tented camp located inside Central Serengeti NP

Meals & Drinks:

• All meals included
• All drinks (Except for spirits/liquor)

Western Serengeti- Fly to Arusha-Kilimanjaro Airport

Day 9: Western Serengeti – Fly to Arusha – Kilimanjaro International Airport

After breakfast, transfer to the nearby airstrip for your scheduled flight from Western Serengeti to Arusha. Upon arrival in Arusha, meet your driver and transfer to Kilimanjaro International Airport for your international departure flight. This marks the end of your unforgettable Tanzania safari adventure with Tanzania Safari Deluxe Tours.

Main Destination:

Kilimanjaro Airport

Activities:

• No wildlife-viewing activities on this day

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.