Day 1: Arrival – Arusha

Upon arrival at Kilimanjaro International Airport, you’ll be greeted by a private safari guide and transferred to a luxurious lodge in Arusha. Enjoy a relaxing afternoon with optional spa treatments or a walk in the lush gardens.

• Main highlight: Welcome to Tanzania with first-class service

• Optional: City tour or visit to Shanga cultural center

Day 2: Arusha – Tarangire National Park

After breakfast, drive in a luxury 4×4 vehicle to Tarangire National Park, known for its ancient baobab trees and massive elephant herds. Enjoy a gourmet lunch and head out for an afternoon game drive.

• Main highlight: Giant elephants, tree-climbing lions, and dramatic scenery

• Evening: Sunset cocktails and bush dinner under the stars

Day 3: Full-Day in Tarangire

Spend the day exploring the heart of Tarangire, with game drives in private areas of the park. Optional walking safaris and night game drives (if staying in a private concession).

• Main highlight: Off-the-beaten-path wildlife viewing with fewer crowds

• Luxury touch: Private sundowner with panoramic views

Day 4: Tarangire – Lake Manyara – Karatu

Depart Tarangire and stop at Lake Manyara National Park for a game drive. The park is famous for its flamingos, lush groundwater forest, and tree-climbing lions. Continue to your luxurious lodge on the Ngorongoro Highlands.

• Main highlight: Flamingos, forest elephants, and hippos

• Evening: Wine tasting or coffee estate tour

Day 5: Ngorongoro Crater – Full-Day Game Drive

Descend into the Ngorongoro Crater, a UNESCO World Heritage Site and one of the most biodiverse safari areas in the world. Spot the Big Five, including the endangered black rhino.

• Main highlight: Safari in a volcanic caldera with dense animal populations

• Luxury touch: Champagne picnic lunch by a hippo pool

Day 6: Ngorongoro – Serengeti National Park (Central)

Take a scenic flight or drive to Serengeti National Park, arriving in time for lunch. Enjoy an afternoon game drive in the Seronera Valley, home to big cats and abundant wildlife.

• Main highlight: Flying over the Great Rift Valley (if flying)

• Evening: Elegant campfire drinks and 5-star bush cuisine

Day 7: Full-Day Safari in Serengeti (Central or Northern depending on season)

Enjoy a full day of game drives tracking lions, cheetahs, elephants, and, if timed right, the Great Wildebeest Migration. Optional balloon safari at sunrise.

• Main highlight: The Migration (seasonal), big cat encounters

• Luxury touch: Sunrise hot air balloon + champagne bush breakfast

Day 8: Full-Day in Serengeti

Another day to explore the vast Serengeti, with flexibility to relax at the lodge, enjoy spa services, or join a walking safari with an armed guide (if permitted).

• Main highlight: Flexible private game drives and ultimate serenity

• Evening: Private dinner set up on your veranda or in the bush

Day 9: Serengeti – Fly back to Arusha

After a relaxed breakfast, enjoy a scenic bush flight back to Arusha. On arrival, enjoy a day room at a luxury lodge or continue with a Zanzibar beach extension.

• Main highlight: Aerial view of the Serengeti plains

• Optional: Cultural visit, coffee tour, or massage before departure

Day 10: Departure

Depending on your flight schedule, you’ll be transferred to Kilimanjaro Airport for your departure. Or continue to Zanzibar for a beach escape.

• Main highlight: Farewell to Tanzania in style

• Optional: VIP lounge or day-use luxury suite