7 Days Big Five Serengeti Luxury Safari
Overview
Indulge in a luxurious 7-day African safari focused on encountering the Big Five: Lion, Leopard, Elephant, Buffalo, and Rhino. This private, high-end journey takes you through Tanzania’s most iconic parks—Tarangire, Serengeti, Ngorongoro Crater, and Lake Manyara—with stays at hand-picked luxury lodges and tented camps. Enjoy premium game viewing, fine dining, and world-class hospitality at every stop.
Included/Exclude
- VIP airport pick-up and drop-off (Arusha/Kilimanjaro)
- 4x4 luxury safari vehicle with fridge & charging ports
- Professional English-speaking driver/guide
- 6 nights luxury accommodations (ensuite tents/lodges)
- All meals during safari (B, L, D)
- All park entry and crater fees
- Unlimited bottled water, tea & coffee in vehicle
- Game drives as per itinerary
- Soft drinks & house wine (some lodges)
- International flights
- Travel insurance & visa fees
- Optional hot air balloon safari (approx. $600)
- Gratuities (suggested $20/day for guide)
- Personal expenses & premium alcoho
Tour Plan
Arrive at Kilimanjaro International Airport where our VIP team will meet and transfer you to your 5-star hotel in Arusha. Settle into your luxury suite, enjoy a warm welcome dinner, and rest after your journey.
After breakfast, depart to Tarangire, known for its ancient baobabs and large elephant herds. Enjoy a premium game drive in this picturesque park, then check into a luxury lodge overlooking the park's river valley. Relax with sundowners and gourmet dinner.
Drive through the Ngorongoro highlands into the endless plains of Serengeti. Enjoy wildlife viewing en route. Arrive at your luxury tented camp and experience an unforgettable evening surrounded by nature with fine wine and fire-lit dinner.
Spend the day tracking predators and the great herds. Visit prime locations for lions, leopards, cheetahs, and elephants. Stop for a bush lunch and enjoy the vast savannah. Optional hot air balloon safari available at dawn (pre-booking required).
Enjoy a morning game drive in Serengeti, then travel to the Ngorongoro Conservation Area. Optional visit to a Maasai village en route. Arrive at your lodge perched on the crater rim and enjoy breathtaking sunset views over the caldera.
Descend 600m into the world’s largest intact volcanic caldera for a half-day safari. Spot all Big Five in a single location, including endangered black rhinos. After lunch, proceed to Lake Manyara and settle into your luxury lodge.
Explore Lake Manyara National Park in a final morning game drive. Look for flamingos, hippos, and the elusive tree-climbing lions. Return to Arusha in the afternoon and enjoy a farewell dinner at your luxury hotel.
Relax at your hotel, enjoy a spa, or do some souvenir shopping at Cultural Heritage or Maasai Market. Optional short tours can be arranged. This day allows a buffer before your departure flight.
After breakfast, transfer to Kilimanjaro International Airport for your onward journey. We hope your luxury Big Five safari left unforgettable memories!