12 Days Luxury Tanzania Safari

LuxuryFROM

$14,600 / person

12 Days Luxury Tanzania Safari

About This 12 Day Luxury Tanzania Safari

This 12 day luxury Tanzania safari takes you from Tarangire to the Ngorongoro Crater and ends with a luxury Serengeti safari. Along the way, you stay in Tanzania luxury lodges such as Gibb’s Farm and the Four Seasons Safari Lodge Serengeti. In addition, a private guide and 4×4 vehicle stay with you from arrival to departure.

Parks on This 12 Day Luxury Tanzania Safari

First, you explore Tarangire National Park, famous for giant baobab trees and large elephant herds. Next, you spend a full day in the Ngorongoro Crater, home to the rare black rhino. Finally, five nights in the Serengeti give you a slow luxury Serengeti safari with time to enjoy every sighting.

Plan Your Trip

Before your 12 day luxury Tanzania safari, read: Tanzania safari cost, what to pack for a Tanzania safari and our Tanzania safari FAQ.

Sample itineraries

DAY 1

Kilimanjaro Airport

Arrival - Welcome to Tanzania

Arrival – Welcome to Tanzania

Upon arrival at Kilimanjaro International Airport, your private safari guide will warmly welcome you. Then, your guide transfers you to your luxury lodge in Arusha. The rest of the day is free for relaxation. Enjoy the beautiful gardens and peaceful atmosphere after your international flight.

Transfer

Where to stay

Arusha Coffee Lodge

Arusha

Meals

Breakfast

DAY 2

Tarangire National Park

Arusha to Tarangire National Park

After breakfast, drive to Tarangire National Park for your first luxury safari experience. The park is known for its huge elephant population, ancient baobab trees, and beautiful landscapes. During the game drive, you may also see lions, giraffes, zebras, wildebeests, and many bird species around the Tarangire River.

Game Drive

Where to stay

Tarangire Treetops

Tarangire National Park

Meals

All Meals

DAY 3

Tarangire National Park

Full Day in Tarangire

Today you spend more time exploring Tarangire’s different wildlife areas. Early morning and afternoon game drives give you better chances to see predators and animal activity when temperatures are cooler. Between activities, enjoy the comfort and luxury of your lodge surrounded by nature.

Game Drive

Where to stay

Tarangire Treetops

Tarangire National Park

Meals

All Meals

DAY 4

Karatu

Tarangire - Karatu

After breakfast, enjoy a scenic drive towards Karatu near the Ngorongoro highlands. Along the way you pass local villages, farms, and beautiful landscapes. This gives you a chance to experience the rural side of Tanzania before arriving at your luxury lodge for relaxation.

Game Drive

Where to stay

Gibb’s Farm

Ngorongoro Crater

Meals

All Meals

DAY 5

Ngorongoro

Karatu – Crater Tour

Today you descend into the famous Ngorongoro Crater for a full-day safari. The crater has one of the highest concentrations of wildlife in Africa. As a result, you have excellent chances to see lions, elephants, buffalo, zebras, hippos, and the rare black rhino. Enjoy a picnic lunch near the hippo pool before continuing your game drive.

Game Drive

Where to stay

Gibb’s Farm

Ngorongoro Crater

Meals

All Meals

DAY 6

Serengeti National Park

Karatu-Central Serengeti

After breakfast, drive through the beautiful Ngorongoro highlands towards Serengeti National Park. As you enter the Serengeti, the scenery opens into endless plains filled with wildlife. Enjoy a game drive on the way to your luxury lodge.

Game Drive

Where to stay

Melia Serengeti Lodge

Serengeti National Park

Meals

All Meals

DAY 7

Serengeti National Park

Spend the day exploring the central Serengeti, one of the best wildlife viewing areas in Africa. Search for lions, cheetahs, leopards, elephants, and large herds of wildebeests and zebras while enjoying the beauty of the vast plains.

Optional activity: Balloon safari $550 per person

Game Drive

Where to stay

Melia Serengeti Lodge

Serengeti National Park

Meals

All Meals

DAY 8

Serengeti National Park

Serengeti Full Day

Another exciting day in Serengeti gives you more time to follow wildlife movements and enjoy different areas of the park. In the evening, enjoy a beautiful sundowner experience while watching the African sunset in the wilderness.

Game Drive

Where to stay

Melia Serengeti Lodge

Serengeti National Park

Meals

All Meals

DAY 9

Serengeti National Park

Serengeti Nature & Relaxation

Today combines safari activities with relaxation at your luxury lodge. Enjoy a morning game drive and spend the afternoon enjoying lodge facilities such as swimming pool, spa, or scenic views over the plains.

Where to stay

Four Season Safari Lodge Serengeti

Serengeti National Park

Meals

All Meals

DAY 10

Serengeti National Park

Serengeti Full Day Exploration

Continue exploring Serengeti with another full-day safari, increasing your chances of witnessing predator action and unique wildlife moments while learning more about the ecosystem from your guide.

Wildlife Photograph

Game Drive

Where to stay

Four Season Safari Lodge Serengeti

Serengeti National Park

Meals

All Meals

DAY 11

Arusha

Serengeti-Fly to Arusha

After breakfast, transfer to the airstrip for your scenic flight back to Arusha. Upon arrival, transfer to your luxury lodge where you can relax and enjoy your final evening in Tanzania.

Scenic Transfer

Where to stay

Arusha Coffee Lodge

Arusha

Meals

Lunch & Dinner

DAY 12

Kilimanjaro International Airport (JRO)

Departure Day

After breakfast, transfer to Kilimanjaro International Airport for your departure flight, ending your unforgettable Tanzania luxury safari.

Transfer

Where to stay

Amboseli Serena Safari Lodge

Amboseli National Park

Meals

Breakfast

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Safari Inclusions & Exclusions

Airport transfers

Domestic flight Serengeti →Arusha

All park fees & conservation fees

.Ngorongoro crater service fee

Luxury accommodation as Insicated

Private 4x4 luxury safari vehicle

Meals as specified in the itinerary.

Professional English-speaking guide

Guide for walking safaris/sightseeing.

All game drives & activities mentioned

Tanzania Visa. & Travel insurance

International Flights

Tips & personal expenses

Items of a personal nature (souvenirs, etc.)

Optional hot air balloon safari

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