Welcome to Tanzania. Upon arrival at the airport, your private guide will whisk you away to the lush, green city of Arusha. Nestled at the base of Mount Meru, your luxury retreat offers a tranquil escape to shake off the jet lag. Spend the afternoon strolling through manicured gardens or relaxing by the infinity pool, preparing your senses for the wilderness that lies ahead.
Overnight: Arusha Luxury Hotel
Meals: Breakfast included
Your safari begins with a drive to Tarangire National Park, home to the greatest concentration of elephants in Africa. Marvel at the ancient, "upside-down" Baobab trees that dot the landscape. Watch as massive elephant families congregate along the Tarangire River, and keep your binoculars ready for tree-climbing pythons and rare dry-country antelope. As the sun sets, retreat to a luxury tented camp overlooking the golden savannah.
Overnight: Tarangire Luxury Tented Lodge
Meals: All meals and select drinks included
Today, descend into the lush groundwater forest of Lake Manyara. This park is a jewel of biodiversity, where you will witness thousands of pink flamingos painting the lake’s edge and vast troupes of baboons playing in the mahogany trees. If luck is on your side, you may spot the famous tree-climbing lions lounging on acacia branches. Afterward, wind your way up the dramatic Great Rift Valley escarpment into the cool, misty Ngorongoro Highlands.
Overnight: Highlands Luxury Lodge
Meals: All meals and select drinks included
Journey into the Serengeti, a name derived from the Maasai word meaning "Endless Plains." You have two full days to explore this UNESCO World Heritage site. Depending on the time of year, you will be positioned to witness the Great Migration—a thundering spectacle of over a million wildebeest and zebra. Search for the "Big Cats" of the Serengeti: lions basking on granite kopjes, cheetahs scanning the plains for prey, and the elusive leopard draped over a branch. Nights are spent in a luxury camp where the sounds of the African bush serve as your evening soundtrack.
Overnight: Central Serengeti Luxury Tented Camp
Meals: All meals and select drinks included
Rise with the sun for a morning descent into the Ngorongoro Crater, a massive volcanic caldera that acts as a natural amphitheater for wildlife. This is one of the few places on earth where you can see the Endangered Black Rhino in its natural habitat. The crater floor is teeming with life: golden-maned lions, massive bull elephants, and pods of hippos in the Magadi Lake. After an afternoon of world-class game viewing, ascend back to the highlands for your final celebratory dinner.
Overnight: Highlands Luxury Lodge
Meals: All meals and select drinks included
Enjoy a relaxed breakfast in the highlands before a scenic drive back to Arusha. Take the opportunity for some last-minute shopping for Tanzanite gemstones or local Maasai crafts. After a final farewell lunch, you will be transferred to the airport for your flight home or to the spice island of Zanzibar for some well-deserved beach relaxation.
Meals: Breakfast and Lunch included
Ready to Explore the Wild? Have questions about the Tanzania safari? Speak with a Safari Specialist today to finalize your itinerary