Safari Overview
The 8-Day Luxury Tanzania Safari is the ultimate expression of the East African safari experience — combining the most spectacular wildlife destinations with accommodation in handpicked luxury lodges and camps. This itinerary covers all four of Tanzania's most celebrated northern circuit parks (Tarangire, Lake Manyara, Serengeti and Ngorongoro Crater) in an unhurried eight-day journey that maximises both wildlife encounters and comfort.
Duration
8 Days / 7 Nights
Start/End
Arusha / Kilimanjaro Airport
Accommodation
Luxury Lodges & Camps
Group Size
2 – 6 People
Safari Highlights
Handpicked luxury lodges & camps
All four northern circuit parks
Full-day Ngorongoro Crater game drive
Gourmet dining & sundowner experiences
Private exclusive vehicle & expert guide
Optional balloon safari & bush walks
Itinerary Summary
Collected from your Arusha hotel for the drive to Tarangire, famous for its ancient baobab trees and extraordinary elephant concentrations. Check into your luxury lodge for an afternoon game drive chasing the golden light through this magnificent park.
A full day in Tarangire — a privilege that most shorter itineraries cannot afford. Morning drives at dawn reveal leopards returning from nocturnal hunts, while afternoon drives follow the Tarangire River where hundreds of elephants come to drink. Sundowners in the bush.
Morning game drive in Tarangire before transferring to Lake Manyara National Park. Afternoon drive through dense groundwater forest, past flamingo-dotted shores, and open plains where buffalo herds graze. Famous for tree-climbing lions. Overnight at a boutique lodge overlooking the lake.
Two full days in the Serengeti — the jewel in Tanzania's crown. Your luxury camp puts you at the heart of the action, with morning and evening game drives revealing the full drama of life on the savannah. Optional hot air balloon at dawn over the plains.
Two nights on the Ngorongoro Crater rim, with a full-day descent on Day 6 and a morning descent on Day 7. The extra time in the crater means you can witness the full cycle of predator activity. Your rim lodge offers spectacular sunset views across this ancient volcanic caldera.
Final morning at leisure on the crater rim before the scenic drive back to Arusha or direct transfer to Kilimanjaro International Airport for your onward flight. Eight days of pure Africa.
What's Included
- 7 nights luxury lodge accommodation
- All meals (full board) & non-alcoholic drinks
- Private 4x4 Land Cruiser with pop-up roof
- Senior professional Tanzanian guide
- All park & conservation fees
- Airport & hotel transfers
- Flying Doctor emergency cover
What's Excluded
- International flights
- Tanzania visa (~$50 USD)
- Travel insurance (mandatory)
- Tips & gratuities
- Hot air balloon (optional, ~$599 pp)
- Alcoholic drinks & laundry
Pricing
| Category | 2 People | 4–6 People | Solo |
|---|---|---|---|
| Luxury Lodges | $3,950 pp | -15% | +$700 pp |
All prices per person sharing. Custom quotes available on request.