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Private · Luxury · January–March

Seven days.
One wild Tanzania.

Follow the migration from Tarangire’s baobabs to the Serengeti, Ndutu and the floor of Ngorongoro Crater—with every detail handled.

7 days 6 nights
Private 4×4 safari
2–6 guests Per vehicle
Tanzania-Based Experts
TATO & ATTA Member
Private Professional Guide
Personal Safari Follow-Up

A front-row seat to the season

Luxury that never takes you away from the wild.

Begin slowly in Arusha, meet Tarangire’s elephants, cross the great Serengeti plains and spend two nights in Ndutu during the migration season. The journey ends on the rim—and then the floor of the Ngorongoro Crater.

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The route at a glance

Arusha Tarangire Serengeti Ndutu Ngorongoro
Elefante sotto i baobab durante un safari privato con Rafiki Tembo in Tanzania

Begin one morning above the plains.
Spend the rest close to the wild.

WHAT YOUR SAFARI INCLUDES

More than a route through the wild.

Every important part of the journey is considered before you arrive—from your private vehicle and carefully positioned stays to a morning floating above the Serengeti plains.

01

Your own 4×4

A private Land Cruiser and professional guide throughout. Stop longer, leave earlier and shape each game drive around your interests and current wildlife conditions.

02

Six considered nights

Arusha Farm House, Gibb’s Farm, Four Seasons Serengeti, two nights at Safari Haven Migration Camp and a final night on the Ngorongoro Crater rim.

03

Balloon safari above the plains

Rise before dawn for an included hot-air balloon safari, watching the Serengeti landscape slowly reveal itself from above before returning to the journey on the ground.

04

The essentials, already handled

Scheduled private game drives, park and conservation fees, crater fees, meals as described, drinking water, taxes and a local team following the journey from arrival to the end.

An elephant walking beneath a baobab tree in Tanzania
Tarangire · Day two

Days made personal

Your time, your vehicle, your safari.

There is no shared schedule to follow. Pause longer for a leopard, leave early for first light or slow down for the landscape. Your private guide shapes each day around what is happening in the wild.

Day by day

From arrival to crater floor.

A route with momentum, but never rushed each day revealing a different side of northern Tanzania.

Day 01

Kilimanjaro Airport → Arusha

Arrive softly in Arusha

A warm airport welcome, private transfer and a quiet first evening in the foothills—time to land, breathe and settle into Tanzania.

Stay Arusha Farm House
Day 02

Tarangire National Park

Elephants beneath the baobabs

Track Tarangire’s celebrated elephant herds through baobab country before continuing into the green Ngorongoro Highlands.

Stay Gibb’s Farm
Day 03

Central Serengeti

Into the endless plains

Cross the highlands into the Serengeti, game viewing as the landscape opens around you, then arrive at a remarkable lodge in the wild.

Stay Four Seasons Safari Lodge Serengeti
Day 04

Central Serengeti → Ndutu

Follow the migration south

A game drive becomes the journey itself as you move toward Ndutu’s short-grass plains and the seasonal gathering of the herds.

Stay Safari Haven Migration Camp
Day 05

Ndutu Plains

A full day with the herds

Stay flexible with your private guide, following wildebeest, zebra and the predators drawn to this dramatic calving landscape.

Stay Safari Haven Migration Camp
Day 06

Ndutu → Ngorongoro

From plains to crater rim

Enjoy a final Ndutu game drive before climbing into the highlands for an evening overlooking one of Africa’s great natural wonders.

Stay Ngorongoro Serena Safari Lodge
Day 07

Ngorongoro Crater → Arusha

The crater finale

Descend early to the crater floor in search of lion, elephant, buffalo and black rhino, then return to Arusha after a final picnic in the wild.

Stay Journey concludes in Arusha

Six nights, five distinct stays

Chosen for place, not simply a room.

From a historic coffee farm to a tented camp on the migration plains, every stay is part of the safari story.

1 night

Arusha Farm House

Arusha

A calm garden welcome after your international journey.

1 night

Gibb’s Farm

Ngorongoro Highlands

Historic farm character, warm hospitality and lush highland views.

1 night

Four Seasons Safari Lodge

Central Serengeti

Refined comfort at the centre of the Serengeti wilderness.

2 nights

Safari Haven Migration Camp

Ndutu

An intimate tented base positioned close to the seasonal action.

1 night

Ngorongoro Serena

Crater Rim

A dramatic final night with privileged access to the crater.

Wildlife on the floor of Ngorongoro Crater in Tanzania

The season matters

Wildlife writes the schedule.

This journey is designed for the Ndutu season, when the southern plains may host immense wildebeest herds and newborn calves. Nature offers no guarantees—and that is exactly what keeps every day real.

Recommended travel · January–March

Everything essential, already considered

What your safari includes.

  • Private 4×4 Land Cruiser with pop-up roof
  • Professional English-speaking safari guide
  • Six nights in selected luxury accommodation
  • Meals as described in the itinerary
  • All scheduled private game drives
  • Park, conservation and crater fees
  • Airport welcome and arrival transfer
  • Bottled drinking water during game drives
  • Government taxes and VAT
  • Final drop-off in Arusha

Why Rafiki Tembo

Local enough to know. Personal enough to care.

01

One team, throughout

Our Local operations team follows your journey from arrival to the final game drive.

02

Guides who read the wild

Experienced private guides adapt each day to wildlife, conditions and your interests.

03

Clear, considered planning

Live availability, transparent inclusions and thoughtful follow-up before and during the safari.

Good to know

Questions before the journey.

Is this safari completely private?

Yes. Your vehicle and professional guide are reserved exclusively for your travelling party, giving you flexibility over the pace and focus of each game drive.

When should we travel for the Ndutu migration?

January to March is the strongest window for this route. Exact herd locations respond to rainfall, so wildlife can never be guaranteed in one place, but your guide follows current conditions each day.

Can the itinerary be personalised?

Absolutely. We can adjust room categories, add nights, arrange a balloon safari or build a Zanzibar extension around your travel dates.

Are families and dietary requests welcome?

Yes. Family rooming, child rates and vegetarian, vegan, halal or allergy-related meal requests can all be arranged in advance.

How do we receive an exact price?

Send us your preferred dates, number of adults and children, and rooming preference. We will confirm live lodge availability and return a tailored quotation.

Your dates. Your people. Your Tanzania.

Ready to make it yours?

Share your preferred travel dates and number of guests. We will check live availability and shape a private quotation around you.

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