09-Days Wildlife Private Safari

Experiences

Overview

Imagine watching a herd of elephants silently march beneath towering baobab trees, a pride of lions lounging in the golden grass, or the thunder of hooves as thousands of wildebeest cross the plains. This 9-days safari is designed for those who crave an up-close experience with Africa’s most breathtaking wildlife. With complimentary road transfers and refreshing soft drinks during your game drives, your journey is seamless and unforgettable.

FROM US$ 4,160 per person sharing

Availability: July – November & December – March
Duration: 9 Days
Destinations: Arusha → Tarangire → Karatu → Serengeti → Ngorongoro Crater → Arusha
Start/End: Kilimanjaro International Airport (JRO)

Day 1

Arrival in Arusha – A Taste of Tanzania

Arrive at Kilimanjaro International Airport (JRO)
Private transfer to Pazuri Inn in Arusha
Farm-to-table dinner featuring Swahili Flavors
Relax to the sounds of the African night
Overnight: Pazuri Inn
Meal Plan: Dinner

Day 02

Tarangire – Giants of the Savannah

Morning drive to Tarangire National Park
Game drive among baobabs, elephants, and tree-climbing lions
Picnic lunch in the wild
Sundowner at the lodge
Overnight: Tarangire Sopa Lodge
Meal Plan: Full Board

Day 03

Tarangire to Karatu – A Cultural & Culinary Experience

Visit Mto wa Mbu village (local market & Makonde carvings)
Coffee estate tour & tasting in Karatu
Relax in the highland coolness
Overnight: Marera Valley Lodge
Meal Plan: Full Board

Day 04

Karatu to Serengeti – A Journey Through Time

Scenic drive through Ngorongoro Highlands
Enter Serengeti National Park with an afternoon game drive
Sunset at a luxury tented camp
Overnight: Land of Nature Tented Camp
Meal Plan: Full Board

Day 5

Serengeti – Tracking Big Cats & Sundowners

Full-day game drive in Seronera Valley (lions, leopards, cheetahs)
Bush lunch under acacia trees
Dinner under the stars
Overnight: Land of Nature Tented Camp
Meal Plan: Full Board

Day 6

Serengeti – Balloon Safari & Wildlife Exploration

Optional: Hot air balloon safari with champagne breakfast
Visit Grumeti River (hippos, crocodiles) & Moru Kopjes (rhinos, Maasai rock art)
Farewell bush dinner under lantern-lit acacias
Overnight: Land of Nature Tented Camp
Meal Plan: Full Board

Day 7

Serengeti to Ngorongoro – Farewell to the Plains

Serengeti to Ngorongoro – Farewell to the Plains

Morning game drive en route to Ngorongoro Crater
Check in at Ngorongoro Serena Safari Lodge (crater-view rooms)
Sundowner on the crater rim
Overnight: Ngorongoro Serena Safari Lodge
Meal Plan: Full Board

Day 8

Ngorongoro Crater – Full-Day Wildlife Spectacle

Dawn descent into the Ngorongoro Crater (UNESCO World Heritage Site)
Spot the Big Five (lions, elephants, rhinos, leopards, buffalo)
Bush breakfast & picnic lunch in the crater
Optional Maasai village visit
Overnight: Ngorongoro Serena Safari Lodge
Meal Plan: Full Board

Day 9

Ngorongoro to Arusha – Farewell to the Wild

Scenic drive to Arusha via the Great Rift Valley
Stop at Shanga Workshop (social enterprise for artisans)
Farewell lunch before airport transfer
Meal Plan: Breakfast & Lunch

Inclusions:

All accommodations as indicated in the itinerary
Drinking water in the safari jeep
All road transfers
Professional safari guide
All meals as indicated
All park fees
4x4 safari jeep (pop up roof)
Airport transfers

Exclusions

International flight
Accommodations before & after the safari
Personal items
Government imposed increase of taxes
All activities unless indicated in the itinerary

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