This 8-day luxury safari explores four of northern Tanzania’s most celebrated parks at a relaxed pace. You begin at Arusha Coffee Lodge, then spend two nights at Tarangire Treetops Lodge with a full day of game drives among baobab trees and elephant herds. The journey continues to Lake Manyara National Park, known for its tree-climbing lions, flamingos and rich birdlife.
Highlights come in the Serengeti, where you stay at Meliá Serengeti Lodge and enjoy a sunrise hot-air balloon safari followed by a champagne breakfast in the wilderness. A full day of game drives then searches for lions, cheetahs, leopards and, in season, the Great Migration.
You finish at the Ngorongoro Crater, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, with a game drive on the crater floor and a stay at Ngorongoro Serena Safari Lodge. Breakfast, lunch and dinner are included throughout, so you can simply relax and enjoy the experience together.
Upon arrival at Kilimanjaro International Airport, you will be welcomed by your guide and transferred to Arusha Coffee Lodge, set within a lush coffee plantation. Spend the rest of the day relaxing, exploring the lodge’s beautiful surroundings, or enjoying the swimming pool. In the evening, enjoy dinner featuring Tanzanian and international cuisine before settling in for an overnight stay. Breakfast, lunch, and dinner are included.
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After breakfast, depart for Tarangire National Park, famous for its impressive elephant herds, iconic baobab trees, and diverse wildlife. Upon arrival, check in at Tarangire Treetops Lodge, a luxurious property offering panoramic views of the surrounding landscape. In the afternoon, enjoy a game drive through the park, where you may encounter elephants, giraffes, zebras, wildebeests, and various bird species. Return to the lodge for dinner and an overnight stay, with breakfast, lunch, and dinner included.
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Spend the entire day exploring Tarangire National Park, discovering its rich wildlife and spectacular scenery. Search for elephants, buffaloes, wildebeests, giraffes, and other animals as your guide takes you to the best wildlife-viewing areas. Admire the seasonal swamps, the Tarangire River, and the distinctive baobab trees scattered throughout the park. Enjoy a picnic lunch in a scenic location before continuing your afternoon game drive. In the evening, return to Tarangire Treetops Lodge for dinner and relaxation, with breakfast, lunch, and dinner included.
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After breakfast, travel to Lake Manyara National Park, renowned for its tree-climbing lions, flamingos, and diverse birdlife. Upon arrival, check in at Manyara Serena Safari Lodge, which offers beautiful views of the park and Lake Manyara. Enjoy an afternoon game drive through lush woodlands and open grasslands, looking out for elephants, giraffes, zebras, and numerous bird species. Return to the lodge for dinner and an overnight stay, with breakfast, lunch, and dinner included.
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After breakfast, depart for Serengeti National Park, travelling through the Ngorongoro Conservation Area and enjoying breathtaking views of the surrounding highlands. Upon arrival in the Serengeti, check in at Meliá Serengeti Lodge, a luxury property located within the park. After settling in, embark on your first game drive across the vast plains, searching for wildebeests, zebras, lions, cheetahs, and possibly leopards. In the evening, return to the lodge for a gourmet dinner and an overnight stay, with breakfast, lunch, and dinner included.
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Begin the day with an unforgettable hot-air balloon safari over the Serengeti plains, offering spectacular aerial views of the landscapes and wildlife below. After landing, enjoy a celebratory champagne breakfast in the wilderness. Continue with a full-day game drive to explore more of the park and search for its remarkable wildlife. Depending on the season, you may witness the Great Migration, when large herds of wildebeests and zebras move across the plains in search of food and water. You may also encounter predators such as lions, cheetahs, and leopards. Return to Meliá Serengeti Lodge for dinner, relaxation, and an overnight stay, with breakfast, lunch, and dinner included.
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After an early breakfast, depart from the Serengeti and travel to the Ngorongoro Conservation Area. Upon arrival, enjoy a game drive in the magnificent Ngorongoro Crater, a UNESCO World Heritage Site renowned for its remarkable concentration of wildlife and breathtaking scenery. Explore the crater floor in search of elephants, zebras, wildebeests, lions, hyenas, and the endangered black rhino. Later, return to Ngorongoro Serena Safari Lodge to enjoy dinner and an overnight stay overlooking the spectacular surroundings. Breakfast, lunch, and dinner are included.
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On your final day, descend into Ngorongoro Crater for a morning game drive, with opportunities to spot the Big Five: lions, elephants, buffaloes, leopards, and rhinos. Enjoy the crater’s beautiful landscapes and abundant wildlife before returning to the lodge for lunch. In the afternoon, travel back to Arusha and transfer to Kilimanjaro International Airport for your departure flight. This marks the end of your eight-day luxury Tanzania safari, with breakfast and lunch included and no accommodation provided on the final day.
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