8-Day Private Romantic Experience in Western Corridor

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

Arrival in Arusha

Upon arrival, you'll be picked up from the airport and transferred to your hotel in Arusha. If time allows, enjoy an optional city tour to explore Arusha and get a glimpse of Tanzania’s culture and history. In the evening, you’ll receive a detailed briefing about your upcoming safari, helping you prepare for the exciting journey ahead.

Main Destination:

Arusha (City)

Accommodation:

Arusha Planet Lodge

• Mid-range lodge located in Arusha (City)

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Meals & Drinks:

• All meals included
• Drinks not included

Arusha to Tarangire National

After an early breakfast, you'll depart for a full-day game drive in Tarangire National Park, carrying a packed lunch for the day. Famous for having one of the largest concentrations of elephants in the world, Tarangire is also a haven for bird enthusiasts, especially during breeding season when plumage is at its brightest. The park teems with wildlife, especially in the dry season, when animals gather around the life-giving Tarangire River. Keep your eyes open for big cats like lions, leopards, and cheetahs, as well as rare species such as kudu, oryx, and gerenuk. You'll also spot large herds of zebras, wildebeests, and gazelles, closely followed by predators on the hunt. In the late afternoon, you’ll head to your lodge for 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:

Farm of Dreams Lodge

• Mid-range lodge located in Karatu (Town)

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Meals & Drinks:

• All meals included
• Drinks not included

Karatu to Central Serengeti National Park

After breakfast, we will travel through the Ngorongoro Conservation Area on a six-hour drive to the Serengeti, along the way, we’ll make a short stop at the gate to admire the spectacular Ngorongoro Crater for about twenty minutes. By late afternoon, we’ll arrive in Central Serengeti, the heart of the Serengeti, where you’ll enjoy a picnic lunch before setting out on an exciting game drive. As evening falls, we’ll continue exploring the plains to experience the breathtaking Serengeti sunset and observe wildlife up close, with the chance to witness a thrilling predator hunt.

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:

Central Serengeti Luxury Camp

• Mid-range tented camp located inside Central Serengeti NP

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Meals & Drinks:

• All meals included
• Drinks not included

Serengeti National Park

Today, you’ll embark on a unique game drive deep into the Western Serengeti, a less-visited yet incredibly rich part of the park famous for its dramatic wildebeest migration. This area offers a more intimate and untouched safari experience as you follow massive herds of wildebeest, zebras, and gazelles moving across the plains. The Western Serengeti is known for its open landscapes and riverine forests, providing diverse habitats where you can witness thrilling predator-prey interactions away from the crowds.

We’ll begin with an early morning game drive, soaking in the raw energy of the migration as the animal's graze and prepare for their next journey. After a picnic lunch surrounded by the stunning wilderness, the adventure continues with chances to observe river crossings and the close encounters between predators and their prey. As the sun sets, you’ll return to your camp, where the sounds and sights of wildlife continue to create an unforgettable atmosphere for the night.

Main Destination:

Western Serengeti National Park

Accommodation:

Mbalageti Serengeti

• Mid-range lodge located inside Western Serengeti NP

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Meals & Drinks:

• All meals included
• Drinks not included

Serengeti National Park

Today starts with an early breakfast before heading out to explore the spectacular wildebeest river crossing in the Western Serengeti, where thousands of animals brave the Grumeti River in a dramatic display of survival. After a picnic lunch inside the park, you’ll continue with a game drive in search of the Big Five and other iconic wildlife. As the sun sets over the plains, enjoy a scenic evening drive before returning to your lodge for dinner and overnight, surrounded by the sounds of the wild.

Main Destination:

Western Serengeti National Park

Accommodation:

Mbalageti Serengeti

• Mid-range lodge located inside Western Serengeti NP

Meals & Drinks:

• All meals included
• Drinks not included

Serengeti National Park

Your day begins with an early breakfast in the heart of the Western Serengeti, followed by a thrilling morning game drive through the migration corridors, where wildlife is abundant and the landscapes are breathtaking. After spotting herds of grazing animals and possibly predators on the prowl, you’ll pause for a picnic lunch in the wild, surrounded by the natural beauty of the Serengeti. The adventure continues with a scenic transfer game drive from the western region to Central Serengeti, a journey that offers incredible wildlife sightings along the way. Arriving in the iconic Seronera Valley renowned for its high density of big cats you’ll enjoy an unforgettable evening game drive as the golden light bathes the plains. As the day winds down, relax at your lodge with dinner and a peaceful overnight stay.

Main Destination:

Central Serengeti National Park

Accommodation:

Central Serengeti Luxury Camp

• Mid-range tented camp located inside Central Serengeti NP

Meals & Drinks:

• All meals included
• Drinks not included

Ngorongoro Crater

After a filling breakfast, you’ll descend into this iconic UNESCO World Heritage Site, one of the Seven Wonders of Africa. Formed by a massive volcanic eruption millions of years ago, the crater stretches 260 km² (100 mi²) and plunges 610 meters (2,000 feet) deep. It is home to an incredibly dense population of wildlife—about 25,000 animals—including wildebeest, zebras, gazelles, elephants, and over 500 species of birds. With some luck, you may spot the endangered black rhino hidden among the grasses. Following an exhilarating day of game viewing in one of the world’s most unique ecosystems, you'll drive back to Arusha or Karatu for dinner and an overnight stay.

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:

Farm of Dreams Lodge

• Mid-range lodge located 1-2hr drive from Ngorongoro Crater

Meals & Drinks:

• All meals included
• Drinks not included

Departure

Today is the final day of your 8-day tour. After breakfast, we will take you to Kilimanjaro International Airport. Alternatively, you can extend your trip with a beach holiday in Zanzibar. The drop-off in Arusha will be either at Kilimanjaro International Airport or Arusha Airport.

Main Destination:

Kilimanjaro Airport

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.