Private Safari Best of Tanzania
From the Plains to the Crater – Unveil the Magic of Tanzania
Prepare yourself for an unforgettable experience of the greatness of Africa on this intense Tanzanian safari adventure! Dive into the diverse ecosystems of Lake Manyara National Park, known for its hundreds of bird species and pink flamingos, and experience the majestic Serengeti, with its endless plains and rich wildlife. Be amazed by the ancient Ngorongoro Crater and its unbelievable geological beauty and variety of plant life and animals in large concentrations. Engage in local traditions at Mto wa Mbu village and maximize your journey with the stunning wildlife of Tarangire National Park. This adventure is a true bucket-list-journey through Tanzania’s most iconic landscapes.
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Set sail for a breathtaking journey
Your adventure begins with a warm welcome at Kilimanjaro Airport, where your driver awaits to take you to the Springlands Hotel in Moshi. This is where you will prepare for the safari of a lifetime. Your first stop is Lake Manyara National Park, a biodiverse paradise nestled against the Rift Valley’s escarpment. Marvel at the groundwater forest and the variety of ecosystems, from acacia woodlands to swampy deltas. This park is a wildlife enthusiast’s dream, offering a chance to see monkeys, herds of elephants, and a great deal of bird species. Stay at the Highview Hotel an enjoy a nice dinner after your first day of miracles. Your journey continues to the iconic Serengeti National Park and its vast, unending landscapes, followed by a Maasai culture experience at a local village or a dive into human history at Olduvai Gorge. The Serengeti are incredibly rich with wildlife, making every game drive an unforgettable experience. Overnight at one of the Wild Camps, offering an authentic safari ambiance.
The adventure continues
After exploring the Serengeti, head towards the Ngorongoro Conservation Area. This UNESCO World Heritage Site is famous for its geological splendor and diverse wildlife. Spend a day marveling at the inhabitants of this ancient caldera, from the majesty of lions to the grace of gazelles. Enjoy a walking safari with a park ranger, offering a unique perspective of this natural wonder. Visit Mto wa Mbu, a vibrant village where you can engage in cultural activities like banana beer tasting and ebony wood carving. This cultural tour is a deep dive into the local way of life, from visiting farms to exploring local markets. Your journey culminates at Tarangire National Park, known for its large elephant population and diverse wildlife. Witness the beauty of nature in its raw form before concluding your trip. Throughout your journey, stay in comfortable accommodations, enjoy delicious meals, and experience the best of Tanzanian hospitality.
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Best Time to Go
Dry Season (Jun–Oct): Cooler, prime wildlife viewing
Wet Season (Nov–May): Green, fewer visitors, birding
Popular Attractions
Serengeti, Tarangire, Ngorongoro, Lake Manyara, Mto wa Mbu, Great Rift Valley
Weather
Jun–Oct: 20–30 °C, dry & sunny | Nov–May: 25–35 °C, hot with showers
Highlights
Enjoy your journey with the intimacy of a Private car
Game drives viewing buffalos, impalas, giraffes, elephants and more
Visit Maasai Village or Olduvai Gorge
Try Makonde tribe ebony wood carving
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“The tour was amazingly carried out! We enjoyed the sights, the hotels and the amazing hospitality. We were fortunate enough to see the big 5 animals and even saw a leopard on 2 separate occasions. The hotel selections were wonderful, we particularly enjoyed our time at the Serengeti Safari Lodge! I would recommend this tour to anyone interested in doing a safari.”
– Rewayi, Tourradar
Travel Plan
Day-to-Day Program – 7 Days
Arrival in Moshi
Arrive at Kilimanjaro Airport, Tanzania. After clearing customs, look for your driver. They will be waiting for you, holding a sign with your name. Your driver will transport you to Springlands Hotel on the outskirts of Moshi to get settled in before your safari starts.
🍽 Meals: None
🏨 Accommodation: Springlands Hotel or Similar
Lake Manyara National Park
This morning, drive to Lake Manyara National Park. Set against the steep escarpment of the Rift Valley, you’ll find Lake Manyara National Park with its evergreen groundwater forest and variety of ecosystems, including acacia woodland, grassy plains, a swampy fan delta, and – of course – the expansive lake.
This diversity attracts various mammal, bird, and wildlife species. The park offers excellent game viewing with buffalo, impala, giraffe, bushbuck, waterbuck, hippos, and many elephants roaming near the lake. Also, look out for blue monkeys, vervet monkeys, and very active olive baboons.
🍽 Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
🏨 Accommodation: Highview Hotel or Similar
Day 3
Journey to the Serengeti
Head out after breakfast for a drive to Serengeti National Park. The word Serengeti is derived from the Maasai language, meaning “endless plain.”
En route to the Serengeti, you can visit Maasai Village, a perfect place to explore Maasai culture and even participate in tribal activities. Or visit Olduvai Gorge, known as the Cradle of Humanity. The museum is a testament to the long journey that humanity has made, from its humble roots in East Africa to its current state as the dominant species on Earth. Enjoy a game drive en route to your camp.
🍽 Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
🏨 Accommodation: Ikoma Wild Camp or Serengeti Wild Camp or Serengeti Wildebeest Camp or Similar
Day 4
Serengeti to Ngorongoro
Half-day game drive in Serengeti National Park – unequaled for its beauty and home to the Great Wildebeest Migration. The vast herds of plains game, such as wildebeest, zebra, and antelope, dominate the park, while the attendant predators, such as lion and cheetah, are to be found amongst the many kopjes scattered across the plain.
Its landscape varies from open grass plains in the south, savanna with scattered acacia trees in the center, hilly, wooded grassland in the north, to extensive woodland and black clay plains to the west. Drive to the Ngorongoro Conservation Area (en route game drive).
🍽 Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
🏨 Accommodation: Ngorongoro Wild Camp or Similar
Exploring Ngorongoro Crater
Enjoy a morning game drive in the Ngorongoro Conservation Area. In the afternoon, enjoy a walking safari in the area with a Park Ranger, take in the views, and behold the wonders of this crater.
🍽 Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
🏨 Accommodation: Highview Hotel or Similar
Cultural Day at Mto wa Mbu
After breakfast, depart for a half-day cultural tour at Mto wa Mbu. This small village is in the Great Rift Valley, north of Lake Manyara, right at the Lake Manyara National Park entrance.
Enjoy a day filled with cultural activities:
- Chagga tribe banana beer tasting
- Makonde tribe ebony wood carving
- Traditional local lunch
- Visit a banana farm or a rice farm
- Visit fruits and vegetable market
In the late afternoon, drive to your hotel for your overnight stay.
🍽 Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
🏨 Accommodation: Highview Hotel or Similar
Tarangire & Departure
The drive from the Highview Hotel to Tarangire National Park takes about two hours. This park is spectacular in the dry season, when many migratory wildlife species return to the Tarangire River’s permanent waters. Vast herds of wildebeest, zebras, elephants, elands, and oryx gather to stay in Tarangire until the onset of the rain when they migrate again to good grazing areas.
In the afternoon, drop off at the airport for your departure.
🍽 Meals: Breakfast, Lunch
🏨 Accommodation: None (end of safari)
Why Pick This Travel Plan
Enjoy the luxury of a private tour, ensuring an exclusive and intimate meeting with Tanzania’s wonders, guided by experts
Diverse ecosystems from the astonishing Ngorongoro Crater, the largest inactive and intact volcanic caldera in the whole world, to the open plains of the Serengeti – this trip offers an unparalleled opportunity to explore a range of ecosystems, wildlife and breathtaking landscapes
Dive into the heart of Tanzanian culture, visiting a Maasai village and Mto wa Mbu for authentic experiences, traditional ceremonies and local craft and cuisine.
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The Essence of the Tanzanian Safari Experience
This is the ideal trip for those who wants to make the most of every moment while in one of Earth’s most beautiful settings. It’s a meticulously crafted adventure that ensures an in-depth exploration of Tanzania’s natural and cultural treasures. The variety of ecosystems covered in this trip means encountering a big deal of wildlife, from the birds and monkeys of Lake Manyara to the great herds of the Serengeti, promising endless of opportunities for wildlife observation.
Cultural experiences are woven into the fabric of this journey, giving you a unique glimpse into the lives and traditions of the local communities. Expect participating in a Maasai dance, explore local markets and taste homemade banana beer, and have a true taste of the African life. Comfort is key in this travel plan – each hotel and campsite have been chosen to ensure that your night stays are as memorable as your day’s explorations. In a nutshell; this trip offers a harmonious balance of adventure and relaxation, culture and nature, making it the perfect choice for anyone seeking an eventful and enriching African safari experience.
Include in the Price
- Transfers to and from the airport
- Transfer throughout the Safari trip and drop off to airports or Ferries as per guest request.
- Accommodation (as specified in the itinerary)
- All meals ( Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner)
- Gate passes and park fees
- Professional Guide
- Bottled water
- Activities as specified in the itinerary
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Accommodation
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Springlands Hotel
Highview Hotel
Serengeti Safari Lodge
Serengeti Wild/Wildebeest Camp
Accommodation Upgrades
Chanya Lodge
Endoro Lodge
Gran Melia Hotel, Arusha
Highview Coffee Lodge
Ole Serai Luxury Camp, Moru Kopjes
Tarangire Kuro Treetop Lodge
Ngorongoro O’ldeani Mountain Lodge
Add-ons
Discover Africa with Our Exhilarating Activities. Pick and choose from our handpicked collection of activities and day trips to enrich your African travel plan with that special touch.
Ngorongoro O’ldeani Mountain Lodge
Located on top of a scenic hill, this 5-star colonial lodge offers breathtaking views of Oldeani Mountain and the Ngorongoro Crater rim, as well as 360 degree views all the way to Lake Eyasi and Lake Manyara.
The property is set among green gardens and local vegetation with over 130 bird species, and offers 50 deluxe rooms and a signature Livingstone Suite, as well as luxurious amenities including a spa, bouthique and a rim flow pool.
Ole Serai Luxury Camp, Moru Kopjes
Ideally located in the Central Seronera region of Serengeti National Park, near Moru Kopjes and Lake Magadi, this luxury camp is surrounded by hills and close to the Mbalageti/Seronera River and its diverse array of wildlife and a nearby hippo pool.
It features 20 well-appointed luxury tents, all en-suite with modern amenities, providing guests with panoramic views of nature and wildlife from the comfort of their beds or verandas.
Serengeti Safari Lodge
Located in the Seronera Tana Spring Area of Serengeti National Park, Serengeti Safari Lodge offers 15 luxury self-contained tents with private facilites.
Enjoy a luxurious experience with amenities as a swimming pool, spa services, a restaurant with local and continental dishes, a bar with a fireplace, internet access and a gift shop.
Upgrade to Ole Serai Luxury Camp, Moru Kopjes.
Highview Coffee Lodge
This 8 cottage lodge comes with beautiful views over local hills and farmland, and is a gateway to Tanzania’s Northern circuit and local cultures, including Mbulu, Iraqw, Bushmen and Maasai tribes.
The lodge features 12 rooms, a pool, internet, a lounge with a bar and a fireplace, local and continental dinig, gardens, spa services and a gift shop.
Gran Melia Hotel, Arusha
This magnificent hotel Is located between the majestic Serengeti and Kilimanjaro National Parks, unveiling the natural beauty of Tanzania’s wilderness.
Enjoy an oasis of five-star luxury and comfort with unbeatable facilities, exclusive suites, international cuisine, spa, an infinity pool and a gym – it’s the ideal retreat for an exciting safari adventure or a luxurious business meeting.
Endoro Lodge
Luxury accommodations with elegant chalet-themed rooms with fireplaces and immersion tubs, a swimming pool, a well-stocked bar and conference facilites with a P.A system for over 40 people.
Welcome to privacy, tranquility and elegance.
Chanya Lodge
Chanya Lodge is licated at the foothills of the majestiv Mount Kilimanjaro, juat outaide Moshi in Tanzania. A convenitently drive from the airport it’s perfect for trekkers, tourists, families and business visitors.
The residence offers 32 en-suite rooms, a large pool, a diverse cuisine restaurant and beautiful grassy gardens.
Serengeti Wild/Wildebeest Camp
The Serengeti Wild Camp features 20 spacious, self-contained tents, offers a close-to-nature experience including hearing distant elephant trumpeting at night.
Nearby, the Serengeti Wildebeest Camps - an extra area with 10 similar tents, providing comfortable wildlife encounters in the heart of Serengeti National Park.
Both camps offer modern amenities like internet, bars, a multi-cuisine restaurant and special dining experiences, including bush meals.
Upgrade to Serengeti Safari Lodge or Ole Serai Luxury Camp, Moru Kopjes.
Ikoma Wild Camp
This camp Is situated in the middle of Serengeti Ecosystem, between Grumeti and the Ikorongo Game reserve, and features a blend of 10 huts/Boma and 15 spacious, well-furnished tents with ensuite bathrooms.
Along with stunning views, the camp offers modern amenities like internet access, bar activities, sundowner cocktails, bush meals at private sites and the multi-cuisine restaurant provides a memorable dining experience alongside the impressive wildlife.
Upgrade to Serengeti Safari Lodge or Ole Serai Luxury Camp.
Highview Hotel
The hotel offers dining in its restaurant or in the serene garden, with a mix of local and international dishes served à la carte or buffet style. Packed lunches are available for day trips. In the lounge, relax with a drink, enjoy board games, internet access, or cultural shows. The gardens provide shaded seating and house an organic vegetable and fruit garden.
Guests can enjoy hiking around Moshi, with a mini-supermarket just 3 km away.
Upgrade to Highview Coffee Lodge or Endoro Lodge or Tarangire Kuro Treetop Lodge.
Springlands Hotel
Springlands Hotel in Moshi, 29 km from Kilimanjaro Airport (JRO), offers accommodation with amenities like an outdoor pool, complimentary parking, a bar, 24-hour reception, and free WiFi. Continental or à la carte breakfast is served at the hotel.
Rooms are equipped with air conditioning, a seating area, satellite TV, a kitchenette, dining area, and private bathroom with all essentials, including a kettle. Enjoy a hiking around Moshi, with a mini-supermarket just 3 km away.
Upgrade to Chanya Lodge or Gran Melia Hotel.
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