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7-Day Luxury Tanzania Safari: Great Migration & Big Five

Tour Summary

This seven-day private luxury safari brings together Tanzania’s most iconic wildlife destinations, beautiful landscapes and carefully selected accommodation.

Your journey begins with a relaxing night in Arusha before travelling to Tarangire National Park, known for its ancient baobab trees and impressive elephant herds. Continue to the historic Gibb’s Farm in the Ngorongoro Highlands before entering the endless plains of the Serengeti.

After an exclusive night at Four Seasons Safari Lodge Serengeti, travel south to the wildlife-rich Ndutu plains for two nights at Safari Haven Migration Camp. During the seasonal migration period, this region becomes an important gathering and calving area for wildebeest, attracting lions, cheetahs, hyenas and other predators.

The journey concludes with a night overlooking Ngorongoro Crater at Ngorongoro Serena Safari Lodge, followed by a private crater game drive and return to Arusha.

Throughout the safari, guests travel in a private 4×4 Land Cruiser accompanied by an experienced professional safari guide.

Trip Highlights

  • Private seven-day luxury safari through Northern Tanzania
  • Tarangire’s elephants, baobab trees and diverse wildlife
  • Overnight stay at the iconic Gibb’s Farm
  • Luxury stay at Four Seasons Safari Lodge Serengeti
  • Two nights in the seasonal Ndutu migration area
  • Opportunities to witness wildebeest herds and calving-season predators
  • Ngorongoro Crater game drive with excellent Big Five potential
  • Private 4×4 safari vehicle with an experienced guide
  • Carefully selected luxury lodges and tented accommodation
  • Airport arrival transfer and final Arusha drop-off

Safari Itinerary

Upon arrival at Kilimanjaro International Airport or Arusha Airport, you will be warmly welcomed by a Rafiki Tembo representative. After a short introduction, enjoy a private transfer to Arusha Farm House.

Spend the remainder of the day relaxing in the peaceful surroundings, recovering from your international journey and preparing for the safari ahead.

Accommodation: Arusha Farm House
Meals: Dinner, subject to arrival time

After breakfast, meet your professional safari guide and depart for Tarangire National Park. The park is known for its ancient baobab trees, large elephant herds and beautiful landscapes shaped by the Tarangire River.

Enjoy an extensive game drive while searching for elephants, lions, giraffes, zebras, wildebeest and numerous bird species. A picnic lunch will be served inside the park.

Later in the afternoon, continue to the Ngorongoro Highlands for a relaxing evening at Gibb’s Farm.

Accommodation: Gibb’s Farm
Meals: Breakfast, lunch and dinner

After breakfast, depart Gibb’s Farm and travel through the scenic Ngorongoro Conservation Area toward Serengeti National Park.

Enter the Serengeti and enjoy an en-route game drive across its vast plains. The Central Serengeti is famous for year-round wildlife, including lions, leopards, cheetahs, elephants and large herds of plains game.

Arrive at Four Seasons Safari Lodge Serengeti for dinner and a luxurious evening in the heart of the wilderness.

Accommodation: Four Seasons Safari Lodge Serengeti
Meals: Breakfast, lunch and dinner

Begin the day with a morning game drive in the Central Serengeti before travelling south toward Ndutu.

Enjoy changing landscapes and wildlife encounters along the way as you enter the seasonal migration area. During the afternoon, explore the Ndutu plains, where vast wildebeest herds may gather during the calving season.

Continue to Safari Haven Migration Camp for dinner and your first night beneath the African sky.

Accommodation: Safari Haven Migration Camp
Meals: Breakfast, lunch and dinner

Spend the full day exploring Ndutu and the Southern Serengeti with your private guide.

During the migration season, thousands of wildebeest, zebras and gazelles move across the nutrient-rich plains. The abundance of young animals also attracts lions, cheetahs, leopards and hyenas, creating remarkable wildlife-viewing and photography opportunities.

Your game-drive schedule remains flexible, allowing your guide to follow the wildlife and make the most of the day’s conditions.

Accommodation: Safari Haven Migration Camp
Meals: Breakfast, lunch and dinner

Enjoy a final morning game drive around Ndutu before beginning the scenic journey toward Ngorongoro.

Travel through open plains and the beautiful Ngorongoro Highlands before arriving at Ngorongoro Serena Safari Lodge, positioned on the crater rim.

Spend the evening relaxing and enjoying sweeping views across the Ngorongoro landscape.

Accommodation: Ngorongoro Serena Safari Lodge
Meals: Breakfast, lunch and dinner

After an early breakfast, descend approximately 600 metres into the Ngorongoro Crater for a memorable game drive.

The crater supports an extraordinary concentration of wildlife, including lions, elephants, buffaloes, hippos, zebras, wildebeest and, with some luck, the endangered black rhinoceros.

Enjoy a picnic lunch inside the crater before ascending to the highlands and continuing to Arusha. You will be dropped off at your Arusha hotel or another agreed location, concluding your luxury Tanzania safari.

Accommodation: Not included
Meals: Breakfast and lunch

Trip Includes

  • Meet-and-greet service upon arrival
  • Private airport transfer to Arusha Farm House
  • Six nights’ accommodation
  • Meals as indicated in the itinerary
  • Private 4×4 safari Land Cruiser with a pop-up roof
  • Professional English-speaking safari guide
  • All scheduled private game drives
  • Tarangire National Park entrance fees
  • Serengeti National Park entrance fees
  • Ngorongoro Conservation Area fees
  • Ngorongoro Crater service fee
  • Applicable concession and accommodation fees
  • Picnic lunches during safari
  • Bottled drinking water in the safari vehicle
  • Government taxes and VAT
  • Final drop-off in Arusha

Trip Excludes

  • International and domestic flights
  • Tanzania entry visa
  • Travel and medical insurance
  • Optional balloon safari
  • Alcoholic and premium beverages unless included by the lodge
  • Tips for the safari guide and lodge staff
  • Laundry and personal expenses
  • Additional activities not mentioned
  • Extra accommodation before or after the safari
  • Medical treatment, vaccinations or evacuation cover
  • Items not specifically listed under inclusions
From $5314
/ Adult
    • 4x4 Pop-Up Roof Safari Vehicles

    • Flying Doctors Emergency Coverage

    • Best Value for Money  Guaranteed

    • Soft Drinks on Safari Included

    • Special Occasions Customizable (Birthdays, Honeymoons, Anniversaries)

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