8 Days Tanzania Luxury Safari

The day will begin with an early morning pick-up from your hotel in Arusha or Moshi. You’ll drive through Maasai country and rolling savannah to reach Tarangire National Park, famous for its majestic baobabs and giant elephant herds.

After a luxury picnic lunch in the park, enjoy your first game drive—look for lions lounging in the shade, giraffes crossing the open plains, and large herds gathering along the Tarangire River. As the day winds down, you’ll head to your elegant lodge perched above the valley for sunset and dinner.

Start: Moshi / Arusha
End: Tarangire
Overnight at: Tarangire Treetops / Lemala Mpingo Ridge

The day will begin with a leisurely breakfast overlooking the Tarangire landscape. After a short drive north, arrive at Lake Manyara National Park, a lush oasis beneath the Rift Valley escarpment.

This park is known for its dense groundwater forest, flamingo-lined lake, and tree-climbing lions. Enjoy a game drive and gourmet picnic lunch in the park, followed by optional cultural experiences in nearby Mto wa Mbu. Later, check in at your luxurious lodge on the edge of the escarpment with panoramic lake views.

Start: Tarangire
End: Lake Manyara / Karatu
Overnight at: Lake Manyara Kilimamoja Lodge / Escarpment Luxury Lodge

The day will begin with breakfast before heading through the Ngorongoro Highlands en route to the vast plains of the Serengeti. Optionally, you may take a scenic bush flight from Manyara to Serengeti for a faster, elevated arrival.

Entering the park through Naabi Hill Gate, you’ll begin spotting wildlife almost instantly—cheetahs, wildebeest, elephants, and more. Arrive at your luxury tented camp in time for an afternoon game drive and sundowner in the bush.

Start: Lake Manyara / Karatu
End: Central Serengeti
Overnight at: Kubu Kubu Tented Lodge / Lemala Nanyukie / Four Seasons Serengeti

The day will begin with an optional sunrise hot air balloon safari followed by champagne breakfast (additional cost), or an early morning game drive when predators are most active.

Spend the day exploring the central Serengeti, famous for its abundance of big cats and seasonal herds. Your private guide will tailor the route to track wildlife and maximize sightings. Enjoy a gourmet bush lunch before continuing the adventure into the golden plains.

Start & End: Central Serengeti
Overnight at: Kubu Kubu / Lemala Nanyukie / Four Seasons Serengeti

The day will begin with one final morning game drive in the Serengeti, offering chances to spot animals in golden light. After brunch at camp, depart toward the Ngorongoro Conservation Area.

En route, pass through stunning landscapes and optional Maasai villages. Arrive at your lodge on the crater rim in the late afternoon. Enjoy cocktails with a view over the caldera and a warm, elegant dinner by the fireplace.

Start: Serengeti
End: Ngorongoro Crater Rim
Overnight at: Ngorongoro Crater Lodge / The Highlands by Asilia

The day will begin early with a descent into the Ngorongoro Crater, one of the best wildlife viewing areas in the world. In just a few hours, you may encounter black rhinos, lions, elephants, buffalo, flamingos, and more—all within this ancient volcanic caldera.

After a picnic lunch near the hippo pool, ascend the crater wall and head to Karatu for a relaxed evening in the peaceful highlands.

Start: Ngorongoro Crater Rim
End: Karatu
Overnight at: Gibb’s Farm / Acacia Farm Lodge

Option 1: For guests wanting extended wildlife experiences, this day can be used to fly back to a different part of the Serengeti (e.g. Northern or Western corridor) depending on the season. Great for tracking the Great Migration or seeing different habitats.

Option 2: Enjoy a relaxing day in Karatu, explore a local farm, do a coffee tour, or visit nearby waterfalls and villages.

Start & End: Karatu (or fly to Serengeti on request)
Overnight at: Gibb’s Farm / Acacia Farm Lodge (or luxury camp in Serengeti)

The day will begin with breakfast and a comfortable drive back to Arusha or Moshi, passing through scenic landscapes. Enjoy a final lunch in town (if time allows), followed by airport drop-off or hotel return.

Start: Karatu
End: Arusha / Moshi / Airport