10 Days Luxury Tanzania Safari

Overview

The 10 Days Luxury Tanzania Safari is an exclusive journey through Tanzania’s most iconic wildlife destinations, combining world-class game viewing with premium lodges, private guiding, and exceptional comfort. This carefully curated itinerary takes you through the legendary Serengeti National Park, the wildlife-rich Ngorongoro Crater, the elephant haven of Tarangire National Park, and the scenic beauty of Lake Manyara National Park.

Designed for discerning travellers, this safari focuses on immersive wildlife encounters while ensuring seamless travel, fine dining, and handpicked luxury accommodation in some of East Africa’s most prestigious safari camps and lodges. From witnessing the Great Migration in the Serengeti to descending into the world’s largest intact volcanic caldera, every day delivers a refined and unforgettable safari experience.

Tour Highlights

Luxury Big Five safari across Tanzania’s top national parks.
Exclusive game drives in Serengeti National Park.
Witness the Great Wildebeest Migration (seasonal).
Explore the UNESCO World Heritage Site of Ngorongoro Crater.
Exceptional elephant encounters in Tarangire National Park.
Scenic Lake Manyara game drives with tree-climbing lions.
Hot air balloon safari over the Serengeti (optional).
Stay in handpicked luxury lodges and tented camps.
Private 4×4 safari vehicle with professional guide.
Outstanding photography opportunities across diverse landscapes.

Detailed Itinerary

Day 1: Arrival in Arusha

Upon arrival at Kilimanjaro International Airport, you are met by your professional safari guide and transferred to your luxury lodge in Arusha. Depending on arrival time, you may relax at the lodge or enjoy a short city orientation.

Accommodation Options:

Luxury: Arusha Coffee Lodge / Gran Meliá Arusha

Day 2: Arusha to Tarangire National Park

After breakfast, depart for Tarangire National Park, known for its massive elephant herds and iconic baobab trees. Enjoy a full-day game drive with a picnic lunch inside the park before proceeding to your luxury lodge in the evening.

Accommodation Options:

Luxury: Lemala Mpingo Ridge / Tarangire Treetops

Day 3: Full Day Tarangire National Park

Spend a full day exploring Tarangire’s diverse landscapes. The park is home to elephants, lions, leopards, giraffes, zebras, wildebeest, and over 500 bird species. Seasonal river systems attract dense wildlife concentrations, especially during the dry season.

Accommodation Options:

Luxury: Lemala Mpingo Ridge / Tarangire Treetops

Day 4: Tarangire to Lake Manyara National Park

After breakfast, drive to Lake Manyara National Park for a scenic game drive. The park is famous for its tree-climbing lions, flamingos, baboon troops, and lush groundwater forests. Later, continue to your luxury lodge in the Ngorongoro highlands.

Accommodation Options:

Luxury: &Beyond Ngorongoro Crater Lodge / Manyara Serena Safari Lodge (Luxury wing)

Day 5: Lake Manyara to Serengeti National Park

After breakfast, journey through the Ngorongoro Conservation Area en route to the Serengeti. Enjoy game viewing along the way before arriving in central Serengeti for an afternoon safari across the endless plains.

Accommodation Options:

Luxury: Four Seasons Safari Lodge Serengeti / Melia Serengeti Lodge

Day 6: Full Day Serengeti National Park

Spend a full day exploring the Serengeti with morning and afternoon game drives. Depending on the season, witness the Great Migration or large resident wildlife populations including lions, cheetahs, elephants, and hyenas.

Accommodation Options:

Luxury: Four Seasons Safari Lodge Serengeti / Singita Sasakwa Lodge

Day 7: Serengeti Migration Experience

Today focuses on tracking wildlife movement across different regions of the Serengeti. Your guide will position you for optimal sightings of predators and migrating herds. Optional hot air balloon safari may be arranged early morning.

Accommodation Options:

Luxury: Singita Sasakwa Lodge / Melia Serengeti Lodge

Day 8: Serengeti to Ngorongoro Conservation Area

After a final morning game drive in Serengeti, depart for Ngorongoro Conservation Area. Arrive at your luxury lodge positioned on the crater rim or highlands, offering breathtaking views over the caldera.

Accommodation Options:

Luxury: &Beyond Ngorongoro Crater Lodge / Lemala Ngorongoro Tented Camp

Day 9: Ngorongoro Crater Safari

Descend into the Ngorongoro Crater for a full-day game drive. This natural wonder hosts an incredible concentration of wildlife including rhinos, lions, elephants, buffaloes, zebras, and flamingos within a self-contained ecosystem.

Return to your lodge in the afternoon for relaxation and sunset views over the crater.

Accommodation Options:

Luxury: &Beyond Ngorongoro Crater Lodge / Lemala Ngorongoro Tented Camp

Day 10: Return to Arusha & Departure

After breakfast, drive back to Arusha. Depending on your flight schedule, enjoy lunch or relax before being transferred to Kilimanjaro International Airport for your departure flight.

Accommodation Options:

Luxury: N/A (Departure Day)

Inclusions

Airport arrival and departure transfers
Luxury accommodation throughout the safari
Private 4×4 safari Land Cruiser with pop-up roof
Professional English-speaking safari driver-guide
All park entrance and conservation fees
Full-board meals during safari
Bottled drinking water during game drives
Ngorongoro Crater descent fees
Scheduled game drives as per itinerary
Government taxes and service charges

Exclusions

International flights
Tanzania visa fees
Travel insurance
Optional hot air balloon safari in Serengeti
Premium alcoholic beverages
Laundry services
Personal expenses and souvenirs
Tips and gratuities for guides and lodge staff
Optional activities not listed in itinerary
Any services not explicitly mentioned in inclusions