About this tour
Discover the Serengeti like never before on this 10-day luxury safari. Combining the park’s most iconic wildlife areas with exclusive experiences, this journey offers close encounters with the Big Five, abundant birdlife, and the breathtaking landscapes of northern Tanzania. From luxury tented camps to panoramic crater lodges, each day delivers comfort, adventure, and authentic safari magic.
Day 1: Arrival – Kilimanjaro Airport Arusha
Arrive at Kilimanjaro International Airport and meet your private guide. Transfer to a luxury lodge in Arusha to rest and prepare for your Serengeti adventure. Evening safari briefing and optional cultural walk in the town.
Day 2: Arusha – Tarangire National Park
Drive to Tarangire National Park, renowned for giant elephant herds and majestic baobab trees. Enjoy full-day game drives spotting lions, leopards, giraffes, and exotic birds. Evening relaxation at a luxury tented camp or lodge within the park.
Day 3: Tarangire – Lake Manyara National Park
Travel to Lake Manyara, famous for its tree-climbing lions and flamingo-filled shores. Explore diverse habitats, from lush forests to open plains, with private game drives guided by your expert safari team.
Day 4: Lake Manyara – Serengeti National Park (via Olduvai Gorge)
Journey through the Ngorongoro Highlands and stop at Olduvai Gorge, a key site in human evolutionary history. Enter the Serengeti, where afternoon game drives introduce you to vast plains alive with wildlife. Sunset drinks in the bush complete the day.
Day 5–8: Serengeti National Park – Prime Wildlife Exploration
Spend four full days in the Serengeti, exploring its northern, central, and southern regions. Witness the Big Five, cheetahs, and dramatic predator-prey interactions. Optional sunrise hot air balloon safari offers unparalleled aerial views of the plains. Your private guide will tailor daily game drives to maximize wildlife sightings and seasonal highlights, including migration hotspots if in season. Evenings return to exclusive luxury camps or lodges.
Day 9: Serengeti – Ngorongoro Crater
Drive to the Ngorongoro Conservation Area and descend into the crater for a unique wildlife experience. This natural amphitheater hosts elephants, lions, black rhinos, and large herds of grazing animals. Enjoy a picnic lunch inside the crater, then ascend to a luxury lodge on the rim with panoramic views.
Day 10: Ngorongoro – Arusha/Departure
After breakfast, return to Arusha for optional shopping or leisure. Transfer to Kilimanjaro International Airport for departure, concluding your Serengeti adventure filled with unforgettable memories.
Inclusions
- Luxury accommodations and all meals as per itinerary
- Airport transfers
- Private 4×4 safari vehicle with expert guide
- Park entrance fees and conservation charges
- Optional hot air balloon safari with bush breakfast
- Cultural visits and guided experiences where indicated
- Bottled water during game drives
- Applicable taxes
Exclusions
- International and domestic flights
- Tanzanian visa
- Travel insurance (mandatory)
- Personal expenses (souvenirs, phone calls, laundry)
- Tips and gratuities
- Optional activities not listed
- Alcoholic beverages unless specified