Overview
This 5-day luxury safari takes you on a journey through Tanzania’s most stunning landscapes, providing the ultimate in comfort, personalized service, and immersive wildlife encounters. From Tarangire’s legendary elephant herds to the Serengeti’s big cats and Ngorongoro’s dramatic crater, every day offers new and exciting experiences.
Day 1: Arusha to Tarangire National Park
- Morning: Begin your adventure with a warm welcome at Kilimanjaro International Airport, followed by a private transfer to Tarangire National Park. After a scenic drive through the beautiful Tanzanian countryside, arrive in Tarangire, known for its majestic baobab trees and large elephant herds.
- Afternoon: Check in at Elewana Tarangire Treetops, a luxurious lodge perched high in the trees with breathtaking views over the park. Enjoy a gourmet lunch at the lodge, prepared by skilled chefs using locally sourced ingredients.
- Evening: Embark on an afternoon game drive in a private 4×4 vehicle with an experienced guide. Spot elephants, lions, and rare species like the fringe-eared oryx and gerenuk. As the sun sets, indulge in a sundowner drink while watching the landscape come alive with golden light.
- Accommodation: Elewana Tarangire Treetops
- Highlights: Afternoon game drive, sundowners in the bush, luxury treetop accommodations.
Day 2: Tarangire to Serengeti National Park (Central Serengeti)
- Morning: After a leisurely breakfast, take a scenic charter flight directly to Serengeti National Park, offering panoramic views of the plains below. Arrive in Central Serengeti, known for its year-round wildlife activity.
- Midday: Check in at Four Seasons Safari Lodge Serengeti, a five-star lodge with luxurious suites and an infinity pool overlooking the Serengeti plains. Enjoy a sumptuous lunch on the terrace while observing wildlife at the lodge’s nearby watering hole.
- Afternoon: Set off on an exclusive game drive in the Serengeti, where you’ll have the chance to spot lions, cheetahs, leopards, and elephants. Your expert guide will ensure you get front-row views of the action.
- Evening: Return to the lodge for a delightful bush dinner under the stars, accompanied by traditional Tanzanian entertainment.
- Accommodation: Four Seasons Safari Lodge Serengeti
- Highlights: Scenic flight to Serengeti, close encounters with big cats, bush dinner.
Day 3: Serengeti National Park (Western Corridor or Grumeti River)
- Morning: Head out early for a sunrise game drive, exploring the western corridor of the Serengeti or the Grumeti River area (depending on the season), which is famous for the Great Migration and predator-prey interactions.
- Midday: Return to the lodge for a gourmet brunch and some downtime at the pool, spa, or private deck, where you can spot wildlife from the comfort of your suite.
- Afternoon: Take an optional hot air balloon safari for an incredible aerial view of the Serengeti plains, or enjoy a specialized game drive focused on tracking elusive wildlife.
- Evening: After a full day of exploration, unwind with a sundowner drink before dining on a multi-course dinner at the lodge’s fine-dining restaurant.
- Accommodation: Four Seasons Safari Lodge Serengeti
- Highlights: Sunrise game drive, optional hot air balloon safari, gourmet meals.
