Arrival in Arusha and Check-in at Gran Melia Hotel
- Arrive at Kilimanjaro Airport (time to be advised).
- Drive to Arusha.
- Check in at the Gran Melia Hotel.
Enjoy dinner and stay overnight at Gran Melia Hotel or a similar accommodation option.
Tanzania · Luxury Safari
The journey
Enjoy the best that Tanzania offers on this premium 7-day safari, taking you to Tarangire, Serengeti, Ngorongoro Crater, and Lake Manyara in pure comfort. Discover each national park's unique habitats and the remarkable variety of wildlife they support, from tiny dik-dik antelopes to big cats and majestic elephants. With luxury lodge stays and game drives across some of the country's most iconic landscapes, this journey combines outstanding wildlife viewing with a high level of comfort throughout.
Enjoy the best that Tanzania offers on this premium 7-day safari, taking you to Tarangire, Serengeti, Ngorongoro Crater, and Lake Manyara in pure comfort.
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Day by day
Enjoy dinner and stay overnight at Gran Melia Hotel or a similar accommodation option.
After breakfast, depart from the Gran Melia Hotel for Tarangire National Park, approximately a two-hour drive away.
Tarangire National Park is particularly captivating during the dry season, when numerous migratory wildlife species are drawn to the permanent waters of the Tarangire River. Witness large herds of wildebeest, zebras, elephants, elands, and oryx congregating here until the rains prompt another migration to abundant grazing areas.
In the late afternoon, head to Tarangire Sopa Lodge for an overnight stay, including dinner and breakfast.
Overnight at Tarangire Sopa Lodge (Full Board) or a similar accommodation option.
Olduvai Gorge, situated in the eastern Serengeti plains, is an archaeological site where early human fossils were first uncovered. The landscape is remarkable, shaped by the tectonic forces that gave rise to the Great Rift Valley millions of years ago.
In the late evening, continue the drive to your destination and overnight at the Ole Serai Luxury Lodge, where accommodation includes full board.
Overnight at Ole Serai Luxury Lodge (Full Board) or a similar accommodation option.
Begin the day with breakfast before setting out on a full-day adventure into the wilderness of Serengeti National Park.
Explore the breathtaking corners of the park and enjoy a day filled with game viewing. Witness the world's largest concentration of plain game roaming freely in this designated UNESCO World Heritage Site.
Take your leisure during the day, with a picnic lunch at your side, as you immerse yourself in the natural wonders of the Serengeti.
In the late evening, return to the Ole Serai Luxury Lodge for rest, dinner, and an overnight stay.
Overnight at Ole Serai Luxury Lodge (Full Board) or a similar accommodation option.
Following breakfast, embark on a drive to Ngorongoro Crater for an immersive game drive within the crater.
Renowned as the best place in Tanzania to observe black rhinos, the crater also hosts prides of lions, including the magnificent black-maned males. Witness a variety of wildlife, including colourful flamingoes and numerous water birds.
The diverse range of animals in the crater includes leopard, cheetah, hyena, other members of the antelope family, and small mammals.
In the late afternoon, journey to Ngorongoro Serena Lodge for dinner and an overnight stay.
Overnight at Ngorongoro Serena Lodge (Full Board) or a similar accommodation option.
Drive to Lake Manyara National Park, enjoying the scenic journey.
After a picnic lunch in Manyara, embark on a late afternoon game drive, the optimal time to observe wildlife in the park.
As you approach the park from the east, the Rift Valley escarpment provides a stunning backdrop to the lake. In the groundwater forest, witness monkeys leaping from branch to branch, and elephants finding shade on the escarpment.
Spot a variety of animals, including zebras, impalas, giraffes, buffaloes, hippos, and more during the game drive.
Later in the day, return to Gran Melia Hotel in Arusha for dinner and an overnight stay.
Overnight at Gran Melia Hotel (Full Board) or a similar accommodation option.
Take advantage of a leisurely morning and enjoy a relaxed start to the day.
Later, proceed with your transfer to Kilimanjaro Airport for your return flight home.
Where this trip takes you
Serengeti National Park plains, Ngorongoro Crater caldera, Tarangire National Park baobab plains, Olduvai Gorge archaeological landscape
The route
The fine print
Transport with a qualified driver/guide in 4x4 vehicles with a viewing roof
Full-board accommodation (breakfast, lunch, and dinner) while on safari
Transfers to and from the airport
National park gate fees
Park commission
Current government taxes and levies
Bush lunch in the Serengeti
Bottled water in safari vehicles
24-hour support during the safari from our office in Arusha
Tips for your driver-guide during the safari
Alcoholic and non-alcoholic drinks during the safari
Entry visa to Tanzania
Travel and health insurance
Balloon excursion
Maasai village tour and Olduvai Gorge tour
Meals, drinks, and excursions not described in the itinerary
Domestic or international flights
Any other items of a personal nature, laundry, telephone, and postage
Logistics
Your 7 days finish where they began, in Kilimanjaro Airport Rd.
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