12 Days Grand Safari

Serengeti, Ngorongoro & Tarangire

Overview

Embark on the ultimate Tanzanian adventure with this 12-day Grand Safari, where luxury, wildlife, and culture come together to create an unforgettable experience.
Discover the legendary Serengeti, where endless plains come alive with the Great Migration and thrilling game drives reveal Africa’s most iconic predators. Soar above the savannah on a hot air balloon safari, explore the ancient secrets of Olduvai Gorge, and descend into the magnificent Ngorongoro Crater, home to the Big Five and breathtaking landscapes.
Continue to the enchanting Tarangire National Park, known for its towering baobab trees, large elephant herds, and rare night game drives that unveil nocturnal wonders.
Throughout your journey, relax in world-class lodges and enjoy VIP service from arrival to departure — a seamless blend of adventure and indulgence, making this the ultimate African luxury safari.

Itinerary

Day 1: Welcome to Tanzania

Arrive at Kilimanjaro International Airport (JRO), where our VIP team will greet you and assist with a smooth transfer to Arusha, the gateway to Tanzania’s northern safari circuit. Nestled at the foot of Mount Meru, Arusha offers the perfect place to unwind before your adventure begins.
Overnight: Arusha Coffee Lodge / Arusha Legendary Lodge
Meals Plan: Bed & Breakfast

Days 2–6: Serengeti Adventure

Fly from Arusha to the iconic Serengeti National Park, one of the world’s most celebrated wildlife sanctuaries. Spend five days exploring the park’s diverse ecosystems through exhilarating game drives, where every turn reveals something extraordinary — from lions stalking the plains to herds of wildebeest on their timeless migration.
Enhance your experience with an optional hot air balloon safari at sunrise for panoramic views over the golden savannah. Return each evening to your luxurious lodge, where elegant comfort meets the wild.
Overnight: Four Seasons Safari Lodge / Lemala Nanyukie Lodge
Meals Plan: All-Inclusive

Day 7: The Cradle of Mankind

Journey through the historical Olduvai Gorge, one of the world’s most important archaeological sites, often called the Cradle of Humankind. Visit the museum to learn about early human discoveries that shaped our understanding of evolution.
Continue to Ngorongoro Conservation Area, ascending to your lodge perched on the crater rim, offering breathtaking views of the world’s largest volcanic caldera.
Overnight: Melia Ngorongoro Lodge / Ngorongoro Highlands Lodge
Meals Plan: All-Inclusive

Day 8: Ngorongoro Crater Discovery

Descend 600 meters into the Ngorongoro Crater, a natural wonder teeming with wildlife. Spot black rhinos, lions, elephants, and countless grazers across the lush crater floor. Enjoy a picnic lunch amidst the incredible scenery and continue exploring this UNESCO World Heritage Site, often referred to as Africa’s Eden.
Overnight: Melia Ngorongoro Lodge / Ngorongoro Highlands Lodge
Meals Plan: All-Inclusive

Day 9: Tarangire’s Treasures

Drive to Tarangire National Park, celebrated for its majestic baobab trees and impressive elephant populations. The park’s varied landscapes and river valleys attract abundant wildlife, making for unforgettable game viewing. Settle into your luxury lodge overlooking the scenic Tarangire River.
Overnight: Lemala Mpingo Ridge / Oliver’s Camp / Elephant Springs Camp
Meals Plan: All-Inclusive

Day 10: Day & Night Safari Experience

Spend the morning exploring Tarangire’s rolling hills, acacia woodlands, and seasonal swamps on game drives in search of big cats, giraffes, and oryx.
In the evening, embark on a night game drive — a rare opportunity to witness nocturnal creatures such as leopards, bush babies, and aardvarks under the African stars.
Overnight: Lemala Mpingo Ridge / Oliver’s Camp / Elephant Springs Camp
Meals Plan: All-Inclusive

Day 10: Day & Night Safari Experience

Spend the morning exploring Tarangire’s rolling hills, acacia woodlands, and seasonal swamps on game drives in search of big cats, giraffes, and oryx.
In the evening, embark on a night game drive — a rare opportunity to witness nocturnal creatures such as leopards, bush babies, and aardvarks under the African stars.
Overnight: Lemala Mpingo Ridge / Oliver’s Camp / Elephant Springs Camp
Meals Plan: All-Inclusive

Day 11: Return to Arusha

Enjoy a leisurely breakfast before driving back to Arusha. Reflect on your incredible safari moments as you unwind at your elegant lodge for one final night in Tanzania.
Overnight: Arusha Coffee Lodge / Arusha Legendary Lodge
Meals Plan: Bed & Breakfast

Day 12: Farewell Tanzania

After breakfast, transfer to Kilimanjaro International Airport (JRO) for your onward or homebound flight — carrying with you memories of Africa’s grandest safari adventure.

Include

  • VIP airport assistance upon arrival and departure

  • All private transfers in a 4×4 safari vehicle with a professional guide

  • Domestic flight (Arusha – Serengeti

  • Luxury accommodations as specified in the itinerary

  • All meals as indicated

  • All park entrance fees and conservation charges

  • Day and night game drives as mentioned

  • Flying Doctor emergency evacuation coverage

  • Bottled water during game drives

  • All government taxes and levies

Exclude

  • International flights

  • Visa fees

  • Travel insurance

  • Gratuities for guides and lodge staff

  • Personal items and souvenirs

  • Optional activities (e.g. Hot Air Balloon Safari)

  • Alcoholic beverages (except where specified as all-inclusive)

  • Any services not explicitly listed as included

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