5-Day Luxury Best of Tanzania Safari

Overview

f you’re dreaming of the ultimate Tanzania safari experience wrapped in luxury, this 5-day journey is crafted just for you. Explore the best of the Northern Safari Circuit — from the elephant-filled landscapes of Tarangire to the breathtaking Ngorongoro Crater and the legendary Serengeti plains. Stay in hand-picked luxury lodges and camps where first-class service, gourmet dining, and elegant surroundings await after each adventure-packed day.

This is your chance to witness the Big Five, the Great Migration, and over 500 bird species, all while traveling in comfort, safety, and style.

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Day to Day Itinerary

Upon arrival at Kilimanjaro International Airport or Arusha Airport, you’ll be warmly welcomed by your Shafino Wildlife Safaris guide. After a scenic transfer to your luxury hotel, you’ll have time to unwind and soak in the views of Mt. Meru — the perfect prelude to your safari.

🍽 Meals: At own expense
🏨 Accommodation: Luxury hotel or lodge in Arusha (selected for top comfort)

After a relaxed breakfast, set off on your first luxury safari adventure to Tarangire National Park. Known for its massive elephant herds, ancient baobab trees, and diverse birdlife, Tarangire’s landscapes come alive in the dry season when wildlife gathers around the Tarangire River.

Enjoy a scenic picnic lunch before continuing your afternoon game drive, then head to your luxury lodge in Karatu for dinner and an evening of indulgence.

🍽 Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner (premium wines & liquors may be excluded)
🏨 Accommodation: Luxury lodge in Karatu (hand-picked for its elegance)

Today you’ll journey into the world-famous Ngorongoro Conservation Area. Stand on the rim of the vast Ngorongoro Crater before descending into its heart, home to one of Africa’s densest wildlife populations — including endangered black rhinos, hippos, lions, zebras, and countless birds.

After an unforgettable crater experience, you’ll continue your adventure, traveling into the mighty Serengeti National Park, where you’ll overnight under the stars at a luxury tented camp.

🍽 Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner (premium wines & liquors may be excluded)
🏨 Accommodation: Luxury tented camp in Central Serengeti

The Serengeti is nature’s grand stage, famed for its vast open plains and the spectacular Great Wildebeest Migration. Today, enjoy game drives across this legendary landscape, where you might spot lions on the hunt, leopards lounging in trees, or cheetahs scanning the horizon.

After a thrilling day, you’ll make your way back to Karatu, where your luxury lodge awaits with dinner and time to relax.

🍽 Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner (premium wines & liquors may be excluded)
🏨 Accommodation: Luxury lodge in Karatu

Your final safari stop is Lake Manyara National Park, famous for its shimmering soda lake, pink flamingos, and unique tree-climbing lions. Explore diverse habitats — from dense forests filled with baboons to grassy plains dotted with elephants and giraffes.

After a picnic lunch and a final game drive, you’ll return to Arusha or be transferred to the airport, ending your unforgettable luxury safari.

🍽 Meals: Breakfast, Lunch
🏨 Accommodation: None (end of tour)

What’s Included

  • National park fees and permits
  • Professional English-speaking driver-guide
  • All game drives and safari activities (non-optional)
  • Midrange lodge or camp accommodation (as per itinerary)
  • All road transportation in a private 4x4 safari vehicle
  • Roundtrip airport transfers
  • Meals as specified (including bottled water, one beer per adult per day, plus white or red wine)
  • All government taxes and VAT

What’s Not Included

  • International flights to/from Tanzania
  • Additional accommodation before or after the safari (can be arranged)
  • Tips and gratuities (suggested $15–$20 per adult per day)
  • Personal items such as souvenirs, travel insurance, and visa fees

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