Premium Luxury Safari
This 7-day luxury safari gives you the time to truly immerse yourself in the Serengeti with three full nights in the heart of the park. Combined with Tarangire's ancient baobab landscapes, the awe-inspiring Ngorongoro Crater, and the lush forests of Lake Manyara, this itinerary covers the very best of northern Tanzania at an unhurried pace.
Stay at world-class properties including Nimali Tarangire, Lahia Tented Lodge in the Serengeti, and The Highlands Ngorongoro on the crater rim. Every lodge has been chosen for its exceptional location, spacious suites, and premium dining. Travel in a private 4x4 Land Cruiser with your own dedicated guide throughout.
Depart Arusha after breakfast and drive to Tarangire National Park (approximately 2.5 hours). Enter the park for a full day of game driving through open savannah dotted with ancient baobab trees. Tarangire is renowned for its large elephant herds, often numbering in the hundreds during the dry season. Afternoon game drive as wildlife gathers along the Tarangire River. Settle into your luxury lodge for sundowners and a gourmet dinner. Stay: Tarangire Treetops / Nimali Tarangire.
After a leisurely breakfast, depart Tarangire and drive to the Central Serengeti via the Ngorongoro Highlands. Enjoy en route game viewing as you enter the Serengeti through the Naabi Hill Gate. The landscape opens up into the vast Serengeti plains, one of the most iconic wildlife habitats on earth. Arrive at your tented lodge in time for afternoon relaxation and dinner. Stay: Lahia Tented Lodge / Kubu Kubu Tented Lodge.
A full day exploring the Central Serengeti with a gourmet picnic lunch in the bush. The Seronera area is one of the richest wildlife zones in Africa, home to resident lion prides, cheetahs, elephants, giraffes, and buffalo. Your guide will track the best sightings across the plains and along the Seronera River. Return to your lodge for an evening of fine dining under the stars. Stay: Same lodge.
A second full day dedicated to extended wildlife exploration and photography opportunities. With three nights in the Serengeti, you have the luxury of time to wait for the perfect moment, whether that is a leopard descending from an acacia tree or a cheetah on the hunt. Explore different areas of the park that are often missed on shorter safaris. Stay: Same lodge.
Enjoy a final morning game drive in the Serengeti before departing for the Ngorongoro Conservation Area. Travel through the cooler highland landscapes to the rim of the crater. Settle into your lodge perched high on the crater rim with sweeping views across one of Africa's most spectacular natural wonders. Stay: The Highlands Ngorongoro / Ngorongoro Serena Safari Lodge.
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 on the crater floor, ascend and drive to your lodge near Lake Manyara. Stay: Kitela Lodge / Neptune Luxury Lodge.
After breakfast, enter Lake Manyara National Park for a final game drive through its varied habitats. The park features groundwater forest, open grasslands, and the soda lake, home to elephants, hippos, and spectacular birdlife including flamingos. After the game drive, depart for Arusha (approximately 2 hours). Drop-off at your hotel or Kilimanjaro International Airport.
Four Seasons, Serengeti
Melia Lodge, Serengeti
Tabi Luxury Tented Camp
Exact lodges may vary depending on availability. You will always stay at accommodation of equal or better standard.
We can adjust the duration, accommodation level, or add extra parks. Every itinerary is flexible.
