8-Day Tanzania Luxury Safari Tour

Your luxury safari begins with a warm welcome at Kilimanjaro International Airport (JRO). A private driver from Golden Trips Tanzania will escort you to your upscale lodge in Arusha, a peaceful city nestled between Mount Meru and Mount Kilimanjaro. Settle in, enjoy a garden stroll or a swim, and unwind from your journey. Your personal safari guide will meet you for a welcome briefing before dinner.

After breakfast, journey to Tarangire National Park, a hidden gem known for giant baobab trees, massive elephant herds, and fewer crowds. Enjoy a full-day game drive spotting lions, zebras, giraffes, leopards, and over 500 species of birds. A scenic picnic lunch near the Tarangire River adds to the magic.

Today, take the ultimate game-viewing road trip as you drive from Tarangire to the Northern Serengeti, passing through the Ngorongoro Highlands and the Central Serengeti plains. Along the way, you’ll enjoy countless wildlife sightings through varied ecosystems — from open savannahs to rocky kopjes. Arrive in Mara River country, home to the Great Wildebeest Migration from July to October.

This is the safari moment you’ve been dreaming of. Spend a full day tracking the Great Migration at the Mara River. Watch wildebeest and zebras brave crocodile-infested waters, while lions, cheetahs, and leopards stalk the herds nearby. It’s raw, real, and unforgettable.

Optional: Hot Air Balloon Safari at sunrise with a champagne bush breakfast ($600 per person)

Head south toward the Central Serengeti, famed for its high density of predators. This is the best place in Africa to spot lions, leopards, cheetahs, and hyenas. Enjoy an afternoon game drive through the Seronera Valley, a prime hunting ground for big cats and home to year-round wildlife.

After a sunrise game drive and breakfast, begin your scenic journey toward Ngorongoro Conservation Area. Stop for photos at the Naabi Hill Gate and admire the crater from above. Arrive at your elegant lodge in the cool highlands surrounded by forest and crater views.

Rise early and descend 600 meters into the Ngorongoro Crater, a UNESCO World Heritage Site and home to the highest density of Big Five animals in Africa — including black rhinos, lions, hippos, elephants, and more. Enjoy a picnic lunch at the hippo pool before driving to Lake Manyara for your final overnight.

Begin your day with a short game drive in Lake Manyara National Park, famous for its tree-climbing lions, hot springs, flamingo-lined shores, and lush forest. After the drive, return to Arusha for a farewell lunch before transferring to Kilimanjaro Airport for your flight home.