Luxury Tanzania Safari: 12‑Day Serengeti & Ngorongoro Escape

Distance: Approximately 50 km
Driving time: 1–1.5 hours
Your luxury safari begins the moment you land at Kilimanjaro International Airport. You will be warmly welcomed by your professional safari guide and transferred through the lush Tanzanian countryside to Giraffe Manor Tanzania in Arusha. Along the way, admire views of Mount Meru, coffee plantations, and local villages. Spend the remainder of the day relaxing in luxurious surroundings while preparing for your extraordinary safari adventure.
Highlights:
· Warm Tanzanian welcome – a genuine embrace of East African hospitality
· Scenic transfer through Arusha – a glimpse of the beauty ahead
· Beautiful views of Mount Meru – a stunning welcome to Tanzania
· Relax in elegant surroundings before your safari – time to settle in and recharge
Elegance, comfort, and African hospitality.

Flight duration: Approximately 1–1.5 hours (scenic light aircraft)
Game drive duration: Afternoon
After breakfast, transfer to Arusha Airport for your scenic flight to the world‑famous Central Serengeti National Park. As you fly over the spectacular landscapes of northern Tanzania, enjoy breathtaking aerial views before landing in the heart of Africa's most celebrated wildlife destination.
What Makes This Day Extraordinary?
· Scenic bush flight over northern Tanzania – a bonus safari from the sky
· Endless Serengeti plains – the iconic savannah unfolds beneath you
· Afternoon game drive – your first encounter with the Serengeti's abundant wildlife
· Exceptional resident wildlife – lions, elephants, giraffes, zebras, cheetahs, and buffaloes
· Spectacular African sunset – a magical welcome to the wilderness
Exclusive luxury with panoramic views over the Serengeti.

Game drive distance: Approximately 80–120 km
Duration: Full Day
Spend the day exploring the magnificent Central Serengeti, particularly the famous Seronera Valley one of Africa's richest wildlife habitats. Your experienced guide will lead you through open plains, river valleys, and rocky kopjes in search of the Serengeti's remarkable wildlife.
What Makes This Day Extraordinary?
· Outstanding predator sightings – lions, leopards, and cheetahs – the Serengeti's big cats are always a highlight
· Large elephant and buffalo herds – abundant wildlife at every turn
· Beautiful granite kopjes – iconic rock formations providing stunning backdrops
· Exceptional wildlife photography – from golden dawn to fiery sunset, every moment is frame‑worthy
Enjoy a picnic lunch surrounded by nature before continuing your afternoon safari.
Luxury Accommodation: Warangi Ridge

Game drive distance: Approximately 80–120 km
Duration: Full Day
Another unforgettable day awaits as you continue exploring different regions of Central Serengeti. Every game drive offers new wildlife encounters while the park's incredible biodiversity guarantees memorable safari experiences throughout the day.
Highlights:
· Full‑day wildlife exploration – maximized game viewing, no rushing
· Resident predators and herbivores – abundant wildlife at every turn
· Hippo pools and scenic river systems – a classic safari experience
· Endless golden plains – the iconic Serengeti landscape
· Luxury safari experience – comfort and elegance in the heart of the wild
Later in the afternoon, arrive at the magnificent Four Seasons Safari Lodge Serengeti, where luxury meets the wild – an unparalleled retreat in the heart of the Serengeti.
Worldclass luxury in the heart of the Serengeti.
Luxury Accommodation: Four Seasons Safari Lodge Serengeti

Balloon flight: Approximately 1 hour
Game drive duration: Half Day
Wake before sunrise for one of Africa's most extraordinary experiences a hot air balloon safari over the Serengeti. As the sun rises across the endless plains, silently drift above roaming wildlife while enjoying breathtaking panoramic views a moment of pure magic.
What Makes This Day Extraordinary?
· Sunrise hot air balloon safari – a once‑in‑a‑lifetime experience
· Champagne bush breakfast – celebrate with elegance in the heart of the wilderness
· Incredible aerial wildlife viewing – a perspective few ever experience
· Afternoon game drive – continued wildlife encounters in the Serengeti
· Outstanding photographic opportunities – from the sky to the savannah

Flight duration: Approximately 1 hour (scenic light aircraft)
Distance: Approximately 60 km
Driving time: 1.5–2 hours
After breakfast, transfer to the Serengeti airstrip for your scheduled flight to Lake Manyara Airstrip. Upon arrival, meet your guide and enjoy a scenic drive through the lush Ngorongoro Highlands to your luxury lodge overlooking the magnificent Ngorongoro Crater.
Highlights:
· Scenic domestic flight – beautiful aerial views of Tanzania's landscapes
· Beautiful Ngorongoro Highlands – crisp mountain air, lush hills, and panoramic views
· Coffee plantations – a peaceful transition from savannah to highlands
· Panoramic crater views – a breathtaking prelude to tomorrow's adventure
· Relax at an exclusive luxury lodge – elegance and tranquility in the highlands
Unparalleled views over the Ngorongoro Crater.

Distance: Approximately 190 km
Driving time: 4.5–5.5 hours
Crater descent: 600 metres
After an early breakfast, descend into the breathtaking Ngorongoro Crater one of the world's greatest wildlife destinations. Explore this natural wonder while searching for the legendary Big Five, including the endangered black rhinoceros.
What Makes This Day Extraordinary?
· UNESCO World Heritage Site – one of Africa's most spectacular natural wonders
· Big Five safari – lion, elephant, buffalo, rhino, and leopard – all possible in a single morning
· Rare black rhinoceros – the crater is one of the best places in Africa to see this endangered species
· Hippo pool picnic lunch – a truly unforgettable dining experience
· Scenic transfer to Arusha – a peaceful journey through the highlands
The crater's permanent water sources, forests, grasslands, and Soda Lake support an extraordinary diversity of wildlife throughout the year.
Your final evening of luxury in Arusha.

Flight Duration: Approximately 1–1.5 hours
Airport Transfer: Approximately 60 km
Transfer Time: 1–1.5 hours
After breakfast, transfer to the airstrip for your scheduled flight to the exotic island of Zanzibar. Enjoy spectacular aerial views as the vast African wilderness gradually gives way to the sparkling turquoise waters of the Indian Ocean. Upon arrival, you will be welcomed by your driver and transferred to the award-winning Baraza Resort & Spa Zanzibar, one of the island’s most luxurious beachfront retreats. Spend the remainder of the day relaxing while enjoying the elegant Swahili-inspired architecture, private villas, tropical gardens, and pristine white-sand beach.
Highlights
• Scenic domestic flight from the safari to the tropical island.
• Beautiful aerial views of Tanzania and the Indian Ocean.
• Arrival at one of Zanzibar’s most luxurious beach resorts.
• Relax in an exclusive beachfront paradise.
• Stunning white-sand beaches and crystal-clear turquoise waters.

Activity Duration: Full Day
Enjoy a full day at leisure in the tranquil surroundings of your luxury beachfront resort. Spend the day exactly as you wish relax beside the infinity pool, stroll along the powder-soft white-sand beach, swim in the warm Indian Ocean, or simply unwind in the privacy of your luxurious villa.
Please note: No activities are included today, allowing you complete freedom to enjoy the resort at your own pace.
Highlights
• Leisure day in complete comfort.
• White-sand beach and Turquoise Ocean.
• Luxury resort facilities.
• Peaceful tropical atmosphere.
• Spectacular Indian Ocean views.

Activity Duration: Full Day
Today is dedicated entirely to relaxation. Wake up to the gentle sound of the ocean and enjoy another peaceful day surrounded by Zanzibar’s breathtaking natural beauty. Whether you choose to lounge by the pool, walk along the beach, or simply enjoy the privacy of your villa, the day is yours to enjoy.
Please note: No activities are included today.
Highlights
• Complete leisure and relaxation.
• Beautiful tropical surroundings.
• Warm Indian Ocean.
• Luxury beachfront experience.
• Magnificent sunset over the ocean.

Activity Duration: Full Day
Spend your final full day in Zanzibar enjoying the exceptional comfort and tranquility of Baraza Resort & Spa. Take in the peaceful atmosphere, admire the breathtaking ocean views, and savour every moment in one of Africa’s most luxurious beach destinations.
Please note: No activities are included today.
Highlights
• Final day to relax in paradise.
• Elegant beachfront surroundings.
• Crystal-clear Indian Ocean.
• Uninterrupted leisure at your own pace.
• Memorable tropical sunset.

Distance: Approximately 60 km
Transfer Time: 1–1.5 hours
After breakfast, enjoy a comfortable transfer to Zanzibar International Airport for your onward international flight. As your journey comes to an end, depart with unforgettable memories of Tanzania’s extraordinary wildlife, breathtaking landscapes, luxurious safari experiences, and the idyllic beaches of Zanzibar.
Highlights
• Comfortable airport transfer.
• Farewell to the Spice Island.
• Departure with unforgettable safari and beach holiday memories

Karibu Tanzania Where Luxury Safari Meets Tropical Paradise

Comments:
Please note that our itinerary is flexible and can be modified until it suits your needs and wishes.
This is a quotation only. No reservations or arrangements have been confirmed on your behalf pending your authority to proceed and the final itinerary is subject to availability.
All prices quoted are current and are subject to change at any time due to cost increases such as Park Entry fees or Hotel| Airline rates increases that are beyond our control. As a result, reserves the right to re-quote on a quotation if confirmation of the itinerary is not received within 14 working days from date of quotation.

Transport & Assistance
Transport
Tanzania uses 4 and 6 seater safari vans or Land Cruiser 4x4 custom-made safari vehicles for airport transfers and transport to and from safari. All are equipped with communication system VHS|BLU manned by professional English speaking driver-guides. Included in our vehicles:
Bottles of mineral water
English speaking driver guide
Guide Books
Binoculars
Assistance
You will be assisted and transported by our expert guides who speak fluent English and are very familiar with the flora and Fauna, Culture and Geography of Tanzania. Quotation – NETT Rates in US dollars


NET PRICE PER PERSON

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LUXURY PRICE
US$ 21,219
US$ 13,633
US$ 14,788
US$ 12,676
US$ 13,639
US$ 13,594
US$ 13,550
US$ 12,690
US$ 13,182
US$ 12,531

Price Items included:
Safari according to the itinerary and Accommodation Prices.
Transportation in a 4×4 safari vehicle.
Professional English Speaking Guide
Game drives
Meals according to the itinerary in Full Board Basis.
All national park fees and Entry Fees.
Flying Doctors insurance (AMREF) during the safari.
All Activities
Domestic Flight
Balloon Experience

Price Item excluded:
International Flights.
Optional activities.
Visa fees.
Tips to Driver/Guide (Group advised to tip $30/day at list)
Personal spending money for souvenirs etc.
Travel insurance.
Laundry


Terms & Conditions - Cancellation fees
-To secure booking and to confirm the group, you have to send a deposit through our bank account.
A Deposit of 30% is required at the time of confirmation and the balance at least 35 days before the tour begins.
The deposit may be forfeited in case of cancellations and amendments. Please refer to the conditions below
- All wire transfers payable to Patriot Tours and Safaris Ltd (see F – Bank Details, below,) -Visitors must settle personal bills in foreign exchange: US Dollars, Euro, and/or Sterling Pounds or local currency when sated so.
Cancellation & Amendment fees
35 days:

prior to tour departure 30%
34 - 15 days:

50%
14 - No show:

100%