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9 Day Luxury Safari

9 days / 8 nights · Private tour

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9 Day Luxury Safari

Duration: 9 days8 nights
Tour format: Private tour
From: $8,200per person
Starts: Arusha
Ends: Arusha
Country: Tanzania

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Safari

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Luxury Wildlife

Discover Tanzania's most celebrated wildlife destinations on an exclusive nine-day luxury safari featuring fly-in access to the Serengeti, private game drives, handpicked luxury lodges, the Ngorongoro Crater and Tarangire National Park. Designed for travellers who value comfort, exceptional wildlife and seamless travel, this journey showcases Africa at its most spectacular.

Some safaris are measured by how many parks they visit. This one is defined by how deeply you experience them. Designed for discerning travellers, this nine-day luxury safari combines Tanzania's most iconic wildlife destinations with exceptional accommodation, personalised service and carefully planned logistics that maximise your time in the bush. Scheduled flights reduce unnecessary driving, while private game drives allow every day to unfold at your own pace. Your adventure begins with a scenic flight into the legendary Serengeti, where you'll spend three nights immersed in one of the world's greatest wildlife destinations. Depending on the season, witness the Great Wildebeest Migration or enjoy outstanding year-round game viewing, with opportunities to encounter lions, leopards, cheetahs, elephants and countless other species. Enhance your stay with an optional sunrise hot air balloon safari, followed by a champagne breakfast overlooking the endless plains. Continue to the spectacular Ngorongoro Crater, a UNESCO World Heritage Site renowned for its remarkable concentration of wildlife and one of Africa's best opportunities to see the Big Five in a single game drive. From there, travel to Tarangire National Park, where ancient baobab trees and vast elephant herds create a striking finale to your safari. Two nights in Tarangire allow time to explore its quieter corners while enjoying exclusive experiences such as guided walking safaris and, where available, night game drives. Throughout your journey, stay in some of Tanzania's most sought-after luxury lodges and tented camps, each selected for its outstanding location, comfort and warm hospitality. With your own professional guide accompanying you throughout, every day is tailored to your interests, creating a safari that is as personal as it is unforgettable.

Highlights

Fly-In Serengeti Safari
Private Luxury Safari
Three Nights in the Serengeti
Ngorongoro Crater Experience
Tarangire Elephant Herds
Optional Hot Air Balloon Safari
Luxury Safari Lodges
Private Guide Throughout

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Good to know

Tour features

Private tour Group size confirmed by the operator.

Safari Listed as a safari trip.

Runs year round Departures are not limited to one season.

Age requirement Minimum age 5

Quoted, not booked online The operator prices your dates and group, then confirms directly.

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The itinerary

Day by day

Day1 Arrive Arusha Arusha

Arrival at Kilimanjaro Airport and private transfer to Arusha for a night to rest after international travel, with dinner at your private lodge.

Day2 Arusha to Tarangire Tarangire National Park

Scenic drive of approximately 2 hours to Tarangire National Park and an exclusive tented camp set deep within the park, away from other vehicles. Afternoon game drive among elephant herds and baobabs.

Day3 Full Day Tarangire Tarangire National Park

Morning and afternoon private game drives, with an optional guided walking safari, and sundowners overlooking the swamp at dusk.

Day4 Tarangire to Ngorongoro Ngorongoro Conservation Area

Drive approximately 3.5 hours to the Ngorongoro Highlands and the crater rim's most exclusive address, arriving in time for sunset views into the caldera.

Day5 Ngorongoro Crater Floor Ngorongoro Conservation Area

A full private day on the crater floor with a Big Five focus, including a picnic breakfast beside Lake Magadi and the conservation area's resident black rhino population.

Day6 Ngorongoro to Serengeti Serengeti National Park

A scenic flight of approximately 30-45 minutes from a Ngorongoro-area airstrip to the Western Corridor of the Serengeti, avoiding a long road transfer. Afternoon game drive on arrival.

Day7 Full Day Western Serengeti Serengeti National Park

Private morning and afternoon game drives along the Grumeti River, home to resident big cats and, seasonally, migration herds.

Day8 Second Full Day Serengeti Serengeti National Park

An optional dawn hot air balloon safari followed by a champagne breakfast, or a further private game drive, with the afternoon at leisure by the infinity pool.

Day9 Serengeti to Arusha Arusha

Final morning activity, then a scheduled or private flight back to Arusha, approximately 60 minutes.

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Destinations on this tour

Ngorongoro Conservation Area Serengeti National Park Tarangire National Park

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