6-Day Luxury Safari & Culture Experience
Overview
This 6-day luxury journey offers the best of Tanzania’s wilderness and culture. Explore Tarangire National Park, famous for its elephant herds and baobab trees, the legendary Serengeti, home of the Great Migration, and the spectacular Ngorongoro Crater, a natural amphitheater packed with wildlife. Beyond the game drives, experience the cultural richness of Lake Eyasi, where you’ll meet the Hadzabe (hunter-gatherers) and Datoga tribes, before concluding with the lush and diverse Lake Manyara National Park. Stay in handpicked luxury lodges and tented camps that deliver comfort, exclusivity, and authentic African charm.
Day 1: Arusha – Tarangire National Park
Highlights: Baobabs, elephant herds, birdlife.
Activities:
Morning pick-up in Arusha.
Drive to Tarangire National Park (2–3 hrs).
Full-day game drive with picnic lunch.
Evening relaxation at your luxury lodge.
Accommodation (Luxury Options):
Tarangire Treetops by Elewana
Lemala Mpingo Ridge
Sanctuary Swala Camp
Meals: Lunch & Dinner.
Day 2: Tarangire – Serengeti National Park
Highlights: Scenic flight/drive, Serengeti plains, predators & the Big Five.
Activities:
Breakfast at lodge.
Drive or fly to Serengeti via Ngorongoro Highlands.
Afternoon game drive in Serengeti’s central region.
Accommodation (Luxury Options):
Four Seasons Safari Lodge Serengeti
Lemala Kuria Hills Lodge
Kubu Kubu Tented Lodge
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner.
Day 3: Full-Day Safari – Serengeti National Park
Highlights: Sunrise safari, Great Migration (seasonal), predators in action.
Activities:
Early morning game drive at sunrise.
Breakfast at lodge.
Full-day safari with picnic lunch in the bush.
Optional hot-air balloon safari at sunrise (extra cost).
Accommodation: Same as Day 2.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner.
Day 4: Serengeti – Ngorongoro Conservation Area
Highlights: Scenic highlands, optional cultural stops, crater rim views.
Activities:
Morning Serengeti game drive.
Drive to Ngorongoro with optional stop at Olduvai Gorge or Maasai village.
Evening arrival at your luxury lodge overlooking the crater.
Accommodation (Luxury Options):
Ngorongoro Crater Lodge (AndBeyond)
The Highlands Ngorongoro
Neptune Ngorongoro Luxury Lodge
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner.
Day 5: Ngorongoro Crater – Lake Eyasi (Cultural Experience)
Highlights: Black rhinos, Hadzabe bushmen, Datoga tribe.
Activities:
Early descent into Ngorongoro Crater for a half-day safari.
Picnic lunch inside the crater.
Afternoon transfer to Lake Eyasi.
Evening cultural activities with Hadzabe or Datoga.
Accommodation (Luxury Options):
Ziwani Lodge (Lake Eyasi)
Kisima Ngeda Tented Camp
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner.
Day 6: Lake Eyasi – Lake Manyara – Arusha
Highlights: Hadzabe morning hunt, Manyara flamingos & tree-climbing lions.
Activities:
Early morning with Hadzabe hunters to learn traditional skills.
Drive to Lake Manyara National Park.
Game drive to spot flamingos, elephants, hippos, and tree-climbing lions.
Afternoon return to Arusha or airport transfer.
Accommodation: End of safari (Arusha hotel or outbound flight).
Meals: Breakfast & Lunch.
✨ Safari Highlights
Tarangire: Elephants & ancient baobabs.
Serengeti: Endless plains, Big Five, Great Migration spectacle.
Ngorongoro: World’s largest intact crater teeming with wildlife.
Lake Eyasi: Authentic cultural encounters with Hadzabe & Datoga tribes.
Lake Manyara: Flamingos, hippos & tree-climbing lions.
Luxury stays with fine dining, infinity pools, spas & personalized service.
✅ Inclusions
Transport in a private 4×4 safari vehicle with a pop-up roof for game viewing.
Professional English-speaking driver-guide (other languages on request).
Park entry fees for Serengeti National Park & Ngorongoro Conservation Area.
Crater service fee for descent into Ngorongoro Crater.
Accommodation in mid-range lodges/tented camps (as per itinerary).
All meals as specified in the itinerary (Day 1 lunch to Day 3 lunch).
Drinking water during game drives.
Airport transfers (pick-up & drop-off in Arusha).
Government taxes and levies.
❌ Exclusions
International flights to/from Tanzania.
Visa fees (approx. $50 per person, paid on arrival).
Travel insurance & medical cover.
Alcoholic & soft drinks (unless provided by accommodation).
Tips & gratuities for guide/driver, porters, and hotel staff.
Optional activities:
Hot air balloon safari in Serengeti.
Cultural visits (Maasai village, Olduvai Gorge, etc.).
Personal expenses: souvenirs, phone calls, laundry, etc.
Accommodation in Arusha before/after safari (can be arranged on request).