Welcome to Tanzania! Upon arrival at Kilimanjaro International Airport (JRO), you will be personally greeted by your private safari guide. You will be transferred in comfort to the Gran Melia Arusha, a stunning urban oasis. This first day is dedicated to your relaxation. Settle into your beautiful room, enjoy the lush, tropical grounds, and acclimatize to the fresh African air. Your guide will meet you for a full briefing on the incredible adventure that awaits. Tonight, you can dine at one of the hotel’s exquisite restaurants, ready to begin your safari in the morning.

After breakfast, your adventure begins! You’ll drive in your private 4×4 to Tarangire National Park, the “Land of Giants.” This park is famous for its colossal elephant herds and ancient, skyline-defining baobab trees. The Tarangire River acts as a lifeline, drawing in diverse wildlife. You will spend the day on an exciting game drive, searching for lions, giraffes, and zebras. In the late afternoon, you’ll exit the park and take a short drive to your stunning accommodation, the Lake Burunge Baobab Tented Lodge, arriving in time for sunset.

• Just 20 minutes from the Tarangire park gate.
• Breathtaking sunset views over the beautiful Lake Burunge.
• A large 25-meter swimming pool for cooling off.
• Spacious, elevated tented rooms with private viewing decks.
• Enjoy evening cocktails and campfires under giant baobabs.
• Meal & Drinks: All-inclusive. Read more Lake Burunge Baobab Tented Lodge

Today, you’ll explore the unique Lake Manyara National Park. This gem is dramatically set between the steep cliffs of the Great Rift Valley and the alkaline lake. You’ll spend the day exploring its diverse habitats, from the lush groundwater forest (home to blue monkeys and large baboon troops) to the open plains. We will search for the park’s famous, though elusive, tree-climbing lions and see the flocks of pink flamingos on the lake. In the late evening, you will ascend the escarpment and drive to the fertile highlands of Karatu for your luxurious stay at Kitela Lodge.

• A tranquil lodge set on a working coffee plantation.
• Breathtaking views of the Ngorongoro highlands.
• A beautiful heated swimming pool for cool evenings.
• Enjoy fresh, farm-to-table dining from its own garden.
• Each spacious villa features a private terrace and fireplace.
• Meal & Drinks: All-inclusive. Read more Kitela Lodge

The day you’ve been waiting for! After breakfast, you’ll journey towards the world-renowned Serengeti National Park. The drive itself is spectacular, taking you up into the Ngorongoro highlands, where you’ll stop for a stunning view of the crater. You’ll then descend onto the “endless plains,” and your game drive begins the moment you enter the park. You’ll track wildlife through the vast grasslands, arriving at your luxury accommodation, Nyota Luxury Camp, in the heart of the action as the sun begins to set.

• Intimate camp, often in the prime Seronera Valley.
• Authentic bush safari feel with five-star luxury.
• Full ensuite bathrooms with hot-water showers in every tent.
• Gourmet, chef-prepared meals in the dining tent.
• Relax by the campfire, listening to Serengeti night sounds.
• Meal & Drink: All-inclusive. Read more Nyota Luxury Camp

Awaken to the sounds of the African wilderness. Today is dedicated entirely to exploring the Serengeti. With your private guide, your schedule is flexible. You can opt for an early morning game drive, return to camp for a hot lunch and a siesta, and head out again in the afternoon. Or, pack a picnic lunch and spend the entire day in the bush, maximizing your time to track the “Big Five” (lion, leopard, elephant, buffalo) and marvel at the sheer abundance of wildlife that roams this incredible ecosystem.

• Intimate camp, often in the prime Seronera Valley.
• Authentic bush safari feel with five-star luxury.
• Full ensuite bathrooms with hot-water showers in every tent.
• Gourmet, chef-prepared meals in the dining tent.
• Relax by the campfire, listening to Serengeti night sounds.
• Meal & Drink: All-inclusive. Read more Nyota Luxury Camp

An early start takes you from the Serengeti to one of the world’s greatest natural wonders: the Ngorongoro Crater. You will descend 2,000 feet (600 meters) to the floor of this vast, unbroken caldera, a UNESCO World Heritage Site. This “Garden of Eden” is a self-contained sanctuary for over 25,000 large animals, offering the best chance in Tanzania to see the “Big Five,” including the rare black rhino. You’ll enjoy a spectacular game drive and a picnic lunch by a hippo pool before ascending the crater wall and returning to Karatu for dinner.

• A tranquil lodge set on a working coffee plantation.
• Breathtaking views of the Ngorongoro highlands.
• A beautiful heated swimming pool for cool evenings.
• Enjoy fresh, farm-to-table dining from its own garden.
• Each spacious villa features a private terrace and fireplace.
• Meal & Drinks: All-inclusive. Read more Kitela Lodge

Enjoy a final, leisurely breakfast at your highland lodge, savoring the fresh coffee and cool morning air. Today, you will journey back to Arusha. This transfer can be customized to your interests. A popular and enriching option is to stop at a traditional Maasai village en route. Here, you can meet the community and learn about their ancient, semi-nomadic lifestyle. Alternatively, you can browse for handcrafted souvenirs at local artisan shops. Your guide will then transfer you to Arusha town or Kilimanjaro Airport (JRO) for your onward journey home.