6 Days Luxury Safari to Tarangire, Serengeti & Ngorongoro Crater

Arrive at Kilimanjaro International Airport, where you’re warmly greeted and transferred to your luxury lodge in Arusha. The property, surrounded by lush gardens and mountain views, provides a peaceful introduction to Tanzania. Depending on your arrival time, you can relax at the pool, enjoy a spa treatment, or stroll through a nearby coffee plantation. Later, you’ll meet your private safari guide for a briefing about the upcoming journey. Dinner is served at the lodge’s fine restaurant, featuring locally sourced ingredients and a touch of Swahili flair. As the evening cools and the stars emerge, you settle into the calm rhythm of Africa, ready to begin your adventure in the morning.

After breakfast, depart for Tarangire National Park, a two-hour drive through scenic countryside and Maasai homelands. The park is famous for its towering baobabs and large elephant herds that gather around the Tarangire River. Your morning and afternoon game drives reveal a wide range of wildlife, including lions, zebras, giraffes, and countless bird species. A gourmet picnic lunch is enjoyed at a scenic viewpoint, offering sweeping vistas across the savannah. As the sun begins to set, you head to your luxury tented camp, where your arrival is greeted with cool towels and refreshing drinks. Dinner is served al fresco beside a crackling fire, followed by a peaceful night surrounded by the sounds of the bush.

After an early breakfast, begin the journey to Serengeti National Park via the Ngorongoro Highlands. The drive itself is breathtaking, transitioning from dense forests to open plains filled with wildlife. Upon entering the Serengeti, herds of wildebeests and zebras stretch across the horizon, creating an unforgettable first impression. Depending on the season, you may witness parts of the Great Migration — nature’s grandest show of movement and survival. After a picnic lunch en route, continue your game drive toward your luxury lodge or tented camp in the central Serengeti. In the evening, enjoy sundowners with panoramic views before a candlelit dinner under the stars. The night brings the gentle roar of lions in the distance, a reminder that you’re deep in the heart of Africa’s wilderness.

Today offers a full day to explore the Serengeti’s endless wonders. Early morning game drives reveal predators at their most active, hunting across the golden plains as the sun rises. The morning chill fades quickly, replaced by the warmth of the African day. After a bush breakfast, continue exploring the Seronera region, home to leopards, elephants, hippos, and countless species of antelope. You return to camp for lunch and a short rest before heading out again for an afternoon drive. The light softens as the day ends, creating perfect photography conditions. Later, enjoy cocktails by the fire as the sky fills with stars. Dinner features exquisite cuisine served in the open air, completing another extraordinary day in the Serengeti.

After breakfast, enjoy a final game drive through the Serengeti before heading toward the Ngorongoro Conservation Area. The road climbs into the lush highlands, offering stunning views across the plains. Arrive at your lodge perched on the crater rim, where the panoramic view stretches endlessly. After lunch, you may relax at the lodge or visit a nearby Maasai village to learn about their traditional way of life. Evening brings sundowners overlooking the crater, followed by a gourmet dinner beside a cozy fireplace. The cool mountain air and distant animal calls create a perfect end to your day, setting the stage for tomorrow’s descent into the crater floor.

After an early breakfast, descend into the Ngorongoro Crater for a final game drive in one of the world’s most extraordinary wildlife sanctuaries. The crater floor is a natural wonderland, home to lions, elephants, zebras, hippos, and the rare black rhino. The diversity and density of wildlife here are unmatched anywhere in Africa. A picnic lunch is served near a hippo pool, with time to soak in the views and atmosphere. Later, ascend from the crater and begin your return journey to Arusha. Depending on your flight schedule, you may stop for a farewell meal before being transferred to Kilimanjaro International Airport for departure. As you leave Tanzania, memories of golden sunsets, untamed beauty, and world-class comfort remain vivid — a luxury safari that perfectly captures the essence of Africa.