Overview
Eenjoy ultimate 5-day luxury Tanzania safari that seamlessly blends world-class hospitality, dramatic landscapes, and thrilling wildlife encounters. This fly-in and drive-out itinerary takes you to the heart of Serengeti National Park and the iconic Ngorongoro Crater, staying at Tanzania’s finest accommodations: Gran Meliá Arusha, Meliá Serengeti Lodge, and Meliá Ngorongoro Lodge.
Perfect for honeymooners, families, photographers, or luxury seekers, this experience offers Big Five game drives, breathtaking vistas, and the highest standards of comfort and service. Whether you are witnessing the Great Wildebeest Migration or enjoying sundowners over the savannah, this luxury African safari is a once-in-a-lifetime journey.
Itinerary
Your luxury safari begins as soon as you land at Kilimanjaro International Airport (JRO). A warm meet-and-greet from your personal safari representative leads to a smooth transfer to Gran Meliá Arusha, a 5-star urban oasis set against the backdrop of Mount Meru.
Unwind in lush gardens, rejuvenate at the spa, or enjoy panoramic views from the rooftop bar. This evening, indulge in fine dining as you prepare for your Tanzanian adventure.
Accommodation: Gran Meliá Arusha
Meal Plan: Bed & Breakfast
After breakfast, board a scenic bush flight to Serengeti National Park, soaring above the vast savannah. Upon landing at Seronera airstrip, your private guide will greet you for your first Serengeti game drive. This is your introduction to Tanzania's legendary wildlife: lions, elephants, giraffes, wildebeest, zebras, and more.
Check in at Meliá Serengeti Lodge, a luxury safari lodge with extraordinary views over the endless plains. Enjoy gourmet meals and drinks while elephants roam in the distance.
Accommodation: Meliá Serengeti Lodge
Meal Plan: Full Board
Rise early for a sunrise game drive in central Serengeti when wildlife is most active. After breakfast, continue your safari across the Serengeti’s rich ecosystems. Stop for lunch and visit the famous Olduvai Gorge (optional) a key site in human history.
By late afternoon, arrive at the dramatic Ngorongoro Crater rim, checking into Meliá Ngorongoro Lodge, where you’ll enjoy breathtaking views from your private balcony.
Accommodation: Meliá Ngorongoro Lodge
Meal Plan: Full Board
After breakfast, descend into the Ngorongoro Crater, a UNESCO World Heritage Site and one of the best places in Africa to see the Big Five in a single day. With lush plains and a high density of wildlife, your private game drive may include rhinos, lions, elephants, hyenas, hippos, and flamingos.
Enjoy a scenic picnic lunch near the hippo pool. In the afternoon, return to Arusha for rest and relaxation at Gran Meliá Arusha, or prepare for your evening flight to Zanzibar (optional).
Accommodation: Gran Meliá Arusha (Day-use room available)
Meal Plan: Breakfast & Lunch
Enjoy your final breakfast in Tanzania. Depending on your departure time, relax at the hotel or explore Arusha. Our driver will transfer you to Kilimanjaro International Airport (JRO) for your flight home or onward adventure.
Optional Extension: Add a Zanzibar beach holiday or a Mount Kilimanjaro trekking tour to complete your Tanzanian journey.
Meal Plan: Breakfast
Includes/Excludes
Cost Includes
- 4 nights in 5-star luxury lodges (Gran Meliá, Meliá Serengeti, Meliá Ngorongoro)
- One-way domestic flight (Arusha to Serengeti)
- Private 4x4 safari vehicle with expert English-speaking guide
- All national park and conservation area entry fees
- Meals and selected drinks as per itinerary
- Bottled water during game drives
- Airport transfers and internal transport
- Emergency evacuation cover (AMREF Flying Doctors)
Cost Excludes
- International flights and visa fees
- Premium alcoholic beverages and specialty wines
- Tips for guides and lodge staff
- Optional activities (balloon safari, spa, Maasai village visit)
- Personal travel and medical insurance (required)
FAQs
This luxury safari is available year-round, but optimal times include:
- June to October for dry season and wildlife concentration
- December to March for calving season and predator action
- July to September to witness parts of the Great Wildebeest Migration in the Serengeti
Yes. This itinerary is family-friendly and senior-friendly. The pace is relaxed with premium accommodations and private transportation. Special arrangements can be made for families with young children or guests with mobility needs.
Pack light but smart:
- Neutral-colored clothing (safari-friendly)
- Lightweight jacket for early mornings and evenings
- Comfortable walking shoes
- Sunglasses, sunscreen, insect repellent
- Camera or binoculars for wildlife viewing
- Travel documents, vaccination records (yellow fever if applicable)
