8-Day Luxury Big Five Safari
TOUR OVERVIEW
Destination: Northern Tanzania
Duration: 8 Days / 7 Nights
Safari Style: Luxury Wildlife Safari
Accommodation Level: Luxury Lodges & Tented Camps
Starts & Ends: Kilimanjaro International Airport (JRO)
Highlights: Tarangire National Park, Ngorongoro Crater, Serengeti National Park & Big Five Wildlife Viewing
Perfect For: Couples, Honeymooners, Families & Luxury Safari Travelers
Luxury Big Five Safari experiences combine Tanzania’s most celebrated wildlife destinations with exceptional comfort and personalized service. This carefully crafted 8-day journey takes you through the legendary landscapes of Tarangire National Park, the world-famous Ngorongoro Crater, and the iconic Serengeti.
Stay in handpicked luxury lodges and elegant tented camps while enjoying expertly guided game drives in search of the Big Five—lion, leopard, elephant, buffalo, and rhino. From breathtaking savannahs and ancient baobab trees to dramatic crater views and abundant wildlife, every day offers remarkable experiences both on and off safari.
Designed for travelers who appreciate comfort, exclusivity, and authentic wildlife encounters, this Luxury Big Five Safari delivers the perfect balance of adventure and refinement.
SAFARI INCLUDES
- Airport transfers
- Private luxury 4×4 safari vehicle
- Professional English-speaking safari guide
- Scheduled flight from Serengeti to Arusha
- Luxury accommodations as specified
- Park and conservation fees
- All meals during safari
- Bottled drinking water
- Government taxes and levies
SAFARI EXCLUDES
- International flights
- Travel insurance
- Visa fees
- Premium alcoholic beverages
- Personal expenses
- Tips and gratuities
- Optional activities not specified in the itinerary
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Departure/Return Location
Departures and returns available from all major European and American hubs -
Included
All accommodations (as per selected tier)All ground transportationAll meals during safariAll park entrance and conservation feesDomestic flightsSafari in private 4x4 vehicle with English-speaking guide -
Not Included
International flightsSafety equipment (first aid)Summit certificateTips & personal expensesTravel insuranceVisa for Tanzania
Tour Plan
ARRIVAL IN ARUSHA (Day 1)
Upon arrival at Kilimanjaro International Airport, meet your private guide and transfer to your luxury lodge set within a working coffee plantation.
Accommodation: Arusha Coffee Lodge
Meals: Bed & Breakfast
TARANGIRE NATIONAL PARK (Day 2)
After breakfast, depart for Tarangire National Park. Enjoy an afternoon game drive among vast elephant herds, iconic baobab trees, and diverse wildlife.
Accommodation: Tarangire Safari Lodge
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
TARANGIRE WILDLIFE EXPERIENCE (Day 3)
Spend a full day exploring Tarangire's remote corners and wildlife-rich landscapes with opportunities to encounter elephants, lions, giraffes, and countless bird species.
Accommodation: Tarangire Safari Lodge
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
NGORONGORO HIGHLANDS (Day 4)
Enjoy a relaxed morning before departing for the Ngorongoro Highlands. Arrive at your lodge overlooking the crater rim and enjoy spectacular views.
Accommodation: Ngorongoro Serena Safari Lodge
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
NGORONGORO CRATER SAFARI (Day 5)
Descend into the Ngorongoro Crater for a full-day game drive in one of Africa's finest wildlife areas and one of the best places to spot the endangered black rhino.
Accommodation: Ngorongoro Serena Safari Lodge
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
CENTRAL SERENGETI (Day 6)
Explore the vast plains of Ndutu, renowned for the Great Migration calving season. Witness thousands of wildebeest and zebra, while predators such as lions, cheetahs, and hyenas follow closely behind.
Accommodation: Lake Masek Tented Lodge Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & DinnerARUSHA COFFEE ESTATE
Transfer to Ndutu Airstrip for your scheduled flight to Arusha. Enjoy a final evening at Arusha Coffee Lodge and reflect on your safari memories.
Accommodation: Arusha Coffee Lodge Meals: Bed & BreakfastDEPARTURE
After breakfast, transfer to Kilimanjaro International Airport for your onward flight home.
Meals: Breakfast