Rafiki Luxury Safari - northern circuit premium experience

Rafiki Luxury Safari

6 Days / 5 Nights Tarangire, Serengeti, Ngorongoro, Lake Manyara From $2,800 per person

The Complete Northern Circuit in Luxury

This 6-day luxury safari covers the full northern circuit of Tanzania, visiting all four of its most celebrated parks. From the giant baobabs and elephant herds of Tarangire to the endless plains of the Serengeti, the spectacular Ngorongoro Crater, and the lush forests of Lake Manyara, every landscape is different and every day brings new wildlife encounters.

Stay at some of Tanzania's finest properties including Tarangire Treetops and Ngorongoro Serena Safari Lodge. Enjoy spacious suites, premium dining, and attentive service at every stop. Travel in a private 4x4 Land Cruiser with your own experienced guide for an intimate and personalised experience.

Your Itinerary

1Day

Arusha to Tarangire National Park

Depart Arusha after breakfast and drive to Tarangire National Park (approximately 2.5 hours). Enter the park for a full day of game driving among giant baobab trees and vast savannah. Tarangire is famous for its large elephant herds and rich birdlife, with over 500 species recorded. Afternoon game drive along the Tarangire River. Retire to your luxury treehouse lodge for sundowners and a gourmet dinner. Stay: Tarangire Treetops / Tarangire Sopa Lodge.

2Day

Tarangire to Serengeti National Park

After breakfast at the lodge, depart for the Serengeti. The drive takes you through the scenic Ngorongoro Highlands with exciting game viewing opportunities along the way. Enter the Serengeti and begin your first game drive on the endless plains. Arrive at your premium lodge in time for afternoon relaxation and dinner. Stay: Kubu Kubu Tented Lodge / Serengeti Serena Safari Lodge.

3Day

Full Day in the Serengeti

A full day of game driving across the Serengeti plains with a gourmet picnic lunch in the bush. Follow the wildlife wherever it leads, from lion prides lounging under acacia trees to cheetahs scanning the grasslands. Your guide will seek out the best sightings based on current animal movements and seasonal patterns. Return to the lodge for an evening of fine dining. Stay: Same lodge.

4Day

Serengeti to Ngorongoro Highlands

Enjoy a final morning game drive in the Serengeti before departing for the Ngorongoro Conservation Area. Travel through the highlands to the crater rim and settle into your lodge with commanding views of the caldera below. Enjoy a premium dinner in one of Africa's most spectacular settings. Stay: Ngorongoro Serena Safari Lodge / The Retreat at Ngorongoro.

5Day

Ngorongoro Crater to Lake Manyara / Karatu

Descend into the Ngorongoro Crater early in the morning for a half day of game driving on the crater floor. The crater is home to approximately 25,000 large animals including lions, buffaloes, hippos, zebras, and the endangered black rhino. After a picnic lunch, ascend and drive to your lodge near Lake Manyara. Stay: Kitela Lodge / Lake Manyara Kilimamoja Lodge.

6Day

Lake Manyara National Park to Arusha

After breakfast, enter Lake Manyara National Park for a morning game drive through its varied habitats. The park is known for its groundwater forest, tree-climbing lions, flamingo-dotted lake, and rich birdlife. After the game drive, depart for Arusha (approximately 2 hours). Drop-off at your hotel or Kilimanjaro International Airport.

Premium Lodges on This Route

Four Seasons Safari Lodge Serengeti

Four Seasons, Serengeti

Melia Serengeti Lodge

Melia Lodge, Serengeti

Tabi Luxury Tented Camp

Tabi Luxury Tented Camp

Exact lodges may vary depending on availability. You will always stay at accommodation of equal or better standard.

Included

  • All national park and conservation fees
  • Professional English-speaking guide and driver
  • Private 4x4 Land Cruiser with pop-up roof
  • Premium lodge accommodation (5 nights)
  • All meals (breakfast, lunch, dinner)
  • Premium dining and beverages at lodges
  • Drinking water in the vehicle
  • Hotel pickup and drop-off in Arusha
  • Government taxes and VAT

Not Included

  • International and domestic flights
  • Tanzanian visa
  • Travel insurance
  • Tips and gratuities
  • Personal expenses
  • Optional activities
  • Pre/post-safari accommodation
  • Premium alcoholic beverages

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