6-Day of Luxury Tanzania Safari from Savannah to Crater Adventure

Day 1: Arrival-Transfer to Arusha

1. Arusha Region
   2h
   Upon arrival at Kilimanjaro International Airport, you'll be warmly welcomed by your guide and transferred to the luxurious Gran Meliá Arusha, nestled between the city and the slopes of Mount Meru. Spend the afternoon at leisure, enjoying the spa, gardens, or the infinity pool with views of the mountain. In the evening, enjoy a gourmet dinner at the hotel’s rooftop restaurant, soaking in the anticipation of the days ahead.

Day 2: Arusha-Tarangire National Park

1. Tarangire National Park
   7h
   After breakfast, your driver-guide will pick you up for a scenic 2-hour drive to Tarangire National Park, known for its towering baobab trees and massive elephant herds. Upon entering the park, you’ll begin your first game drive, exploring riverbanks where lions lounge and giraffes graze under acacia trees. After a picnic lunch in the wild, you continue your game drive before heading to the stunning Lake Burunge Tented Luxury Camp, perched on a bluff overlooking the great Lake Burunge, a hotspot for wildlife activity. Enjoy dinner while watching elephants below in luxurious style.

Day 3: Tarangire-Serengeti National Park

1. Serengeti National Park
   8h
   After an early breakfast, you depart Tarangire for a full-day journey through the highlands and Ngorongoro Conservation Area toward the legendary Serengeti National Park. Along the way, enjoy a picnic lunch and optional visit to a Maasai village. Once inside Serengeti, wildlife sightings begin immediately — zebra, antelope, lions, and more. By late afternoon, you arrive at beautifully camp set among acacia trees with panoramic views of the vast plains, the luxurious Into Wild Africa Tented Camp. Relax, dine, and unwind under a sky ablaze with stars.

Day 4: Full Day in Serengeti

1. Grumeti River
   6h · Admission ticket included
   Today is dedicated to a full-day exploration of the Serengeti’s central region, known for its incredible concentration of wildlife and predators. Depending on the season, you may witness the Great Migration, with thousands of wildebeest and zebras crossing the plains. (Grumeti River to Mara River).Your guide will tailor the day to your interests — whether it’s big cats, the elusive cheetah, or birdlife. Enjoy a bush lunch and continue tracking wildlife into the afternoon. Return to the lodge in time for a sunset drink and a sumptuous dinner.

Day 5: Serengeti-Ngorongoro Conservation Area

1. Ngorongoro Conservation Area
   6h
   After a morning game drive and breakfast, you begin your drive toward Ngorongoro Conservation Area, passing through changing landscapes and spotting wildlife along the way. En route, stop at Olduvai Gorge (optional), a famous archaeological site. You arrive at Ngorongoro Serena Lodge, relax with for a spontaneous dinner and watch the sun set over the Ngorongoro highlands.

Day 6: Ngorongoro Crater-Arusha

1. Ngorongoro Crater
   6h · Admission ticket included
   An early breakfast fuels you for a descent into the Ngorongoro Crater, a UNESCO World Heritage Site and one of Africa’s best places to see the Big Five in a single day. Game drive through the crater floor, home to lions, elephants, rhinos, hippos, and flocks of flamingos around Lake Magadi. After a picnic lunch in the crater, you ascend and begin your return drive to Arusha, arriving in the late afternoon. Depending on your travel plans, you’ll be dropped off at your hotel in Arusha or Kilimanjaro International Airport for your onward flight.

Pickup details

We pick up all travelers from the designated meeting point, either at a specified hotel location or Arusha/Kilimanjaro Airport. Upon arrival, please proceed directly to the arrivals hall, where our driver will be waiting with a sign displaying your name.

• Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
• Not recommended for pregnant travelers
• Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
• Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness