Luxury Safari – 7-Day Serengeti, Ngorongoro & Lake Manyara

Upon arrival at Kilimanjaro International Airport (JRO), you will be met by your driver-guide who will warmly welcome you. After a brief introduction, you'll be transferred to your accommodation in Arusha. Once you arrive, you can relax and enjoy a delicious dinner at your lodge. In the evening, a pre-safari briefing will be conducted, where your guide will provide an overview of the upcoming adventure, detailing the itinerary and important safari tips. This will be your opportunity to ask any questions and ensure you’re fully prepared for the exciting days ahead. Afterward, you’ll have a restful overnight stay at your lodge, ready to embark on your safari journey the following day.

After an early breakfast, we depart from your accommodation and head to Arusha Airport for your scheduled flight to the world-renowned Serengeti National Park. The flight to Central Serengeti typically takes around 1 hour, offering scenic aerial views of the Great Rift Valley and the expansive plains below.

Enjoy a full afternoon of exploration, tracking lions, elephants, giraffes, and perhaps even a cheetah or leopard in the wild. As the sun sets over the plains, you’ll head to your luxury lodge nestled in the heart of the Serengeti for dinner and an overnight stay, surrounded by the sounds of the African wilderness.

Today is dedicated entirely to exploring the iconic Central Serengeti, a region renowned for its rich concentration of wildlife and classic savannah landscapes. After an early breakfast at your camp or lodge, you’ll head out for a full day of game drives in the Seronera Valley, an area known for year-round wildlife activity, especially predators like lions, leopards, and cheetahs. The river systems here attract a wide variety of animals, making for excellent viewing opportunities throughout the day.

You’ll carry a packed hot lunch, which will be enjoyed at one of the scenic picnic sites within the park perhaps under the shade of an acacia tree or near a hippo pool. This gives you the flexibility to remain in the bush without returning to camp, maximizing your chances of witnessing dramatic wildlife encounters.

In the afternoon, you’ll continue your adventure across different parts of the central Serengeti, following migration paths, spotting birds, and soaking in the vast beauty of the plains. As the sun begins to set, you’ll return to your accommodation for a delicious dinner and another night surrounded by the sounds of the wild Serengeti.

This morning, after breakfast at camp, we'll embark on another day of game drives and exploration in the central Serengeti. We'll delve deeper into this incredible ecosystem, searching for different wildlife and experiencing the diverse landscapes it has to offer. We'll maximize our time in the park to ensure you have the best possible wildlife viewing opportunities. A delicious picnic lunch will be provided for you to enjoy amidst the stunning scenery. As the sun sets, we'll return to our special camp where you can relax and freshen up before enjoying another delicious dinner. You'll then spend the night in the comfort of your tent, listening to the sounds of the African night.

After an early morning breakfast, we begin our final game drive in the iconic Central Serengeti, taking advantage of the early hours when wildlife is most active. We’ll traverse the endless plains in search of the Big Cats, grazing herds, and other fascinating creatures that call the Serengeti home.

As we exit the Serengeti National Park and journey towards the Ngorongoro Conservation Area, enjoy a scenic game drive en route. Around midday, we will stop at Serenity (Bush) for a special bush lunch experience an unforgettable moment surrounded by nature in the heart of the wilderness.

The drive from Central Serengeti to the Ngorongoro Highlands is approximately 145 km and takes around 4 to 5 hours, not including game drive stops.

By late afternoon or early evening, we will arrive at Crafter Highlands, perched near the edge of the Ngorongoro Crater. Here, you’ll enjoy dinner and spend the night surrounded by cool highland air and spectacular views.

After breakfast, we depart from the Ngorongoro Conservation Area and descend towards Lake Manyara National Park for a full morning of game drives and exploration. The drive from the crater highlands to Lake Manyara covers approximately 70 km and takes about 1.5 to 2 hours.

Lake Manyara is famous for its diverse habitats and unique wildlife including tree-climbing lions, large troops of baboons, flamingos, hippos, and elephants. With a packed picnic lunch, we will enjoy the rich birdlife and scenic views of the lake during our game drive.

By early afternoon, we exit the park and head to the nearby town of Mto wa Mbu, a vibrant multicultural village at the base of the Rift Valley escarpment. Here, you’ll enjoy a guided cultural tour, including visits to local farms, banana plantations, schools, and the bustling local market. You’ll also have the opportunity to taste traditional Tanzanian cuisine, offering an authentic connection to the region’s people and flavors.

After this enriching experience, we drive back up to the Ngorongoro highlands about 1.5 to 2 hours for dinner and an overnight stay at your lodge, perched along the crater’s edge.

After an early morning breakfast, we descend into the world-famous Ngorongoro Crater for a full day of game drives and exploration. Known as the "Eighth Wonder of the World," this UNESCO World Heritage Site is home to a dense concentration of wildlife, including the Big Five: lion, leopard, elephant, buffalo, and the rare black rhino.

With your picnic lunch packed, we’ll spend several hours exploring the lush floor of the caldera, observing the unique ecosystems and dramatic landscapes shaped by volcanic activity. The crater offers exceptional photographic opportunities and close encounters with wildlife in a stunning natural amphitheatre.

In the early afternoon, we ascend from the crater and begin our return drive to Arusha. The journey from Ngorongoro to Arusha covers approximately 190 km and takes around 4 to 5 hours, depending on road conditions and stops.

Upon arrival in Arusha, we will transfer you directly to the airport in time for your international flight onward, marking the end of your unforgettable Tanzanian safari experience.

* All Meals: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner
* Bottled drinking water

* Services of various local guides
* All National Park entrance and camp site fees
* Donations and payments to local community projects

* Local Flights from Arusha to Serengeti