Duration
8 days / 7 nights
Stops
8 destinations
Nights on tour
7
Overview
About this trip
Experience Tanzania’s majestic wildlife and stunning landscapes in comfort and style — an 8-day Big Five journey across Tarangire, Manyara, Ngorongoro, and the Serengeti.
Experience the magic of world-renowned destinations such as Tarangire, Lake Manyara, Ngorongoro and Serengeti, with an 8-Day Big Five Journey, where you’ll have the opportunity to witness elephants beneath towering baobabs, explore the dramatic beauty of the Ngorongoro Crater, and follow the movements of Africa’s most iconic wildlife across endless plains.
With expert guides, exciting game drives, scenic picnic moments, and unforgettable sunsets, this safari offers a perfect balance of adventure, discovery, and relaxation. From close encounters with the Big Five to peaceful moments surrounded by nature, the Tanzania Ultimate Safari creates lifelong memories of Africa’s incredible wilderness.
This carefully designed adventure takes you across the diverse ecosystems of northern Tanzania, from vast savannah plains and ancient volcanic landscapes to beautiful forests and wildlife-rich habitats.
Day by day
Detailed itinerary
Arrive at Kilimanjaro International Airport, where your private Elevated Tanzania safari guide will be waiting to greet and assist you warmly for your Tanzania Safari adventure. From the airport, enjoy a comfortable drive to your boutique lodge or hotel in Arusha, a peaceful city nestled at the foot of Mount Meru and the gateway to Tanzania's famous northern safari circuit.
Upon arrival, settle into your elegant surroundings with refreshing welcome drinks before enjoying a carefully prepared gourmet lunch featuring fresh local and international flavors. The remainder of the afternoon is yours to relax at your own pace. Stroll through the lodge's beautiful gardens and simply take in the tranquil atmosphere after your journey.
Accommodations: Exclusive boutique lodge surrounded by tropical gardens.
Package
What's included & excluded
Included
- Private 4×4 safari vehicle with professional guide
- Accommodation as per chosen standard (midrange or luxury)
- Meals as per itinerary (typically full board on safari)
- Park and conservation area fees
- Airport meet-and-greet and transfers as described
Not included
- International flights
- Entry visa for Tanzania
- Travel insurance
- Gratuities and personal expenses
- Optional balloon safari or extra activities
Good to know
Travel information
On the map
Your safari route
- 1
Kilimanjaro International Airport
JRO, Tanzania
- 2
Arusha
Arusha, Tanzania
- 3
Tarangire National Park
Manyara Region, Tanzania
- 4
Lake Manyara National Park
Manyara Region, Tanzania
- 5
Ngorongoro Crater
Ngorongoro Conservation Area, Tanzania
- 6
Serengeti National Park
Serengeti, Tanzania
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