7 Days / 6 Nights
Tanzania
Luxury Safari
Mt. Kilimanjaro
7-Day Kilimanjaro Trek & Luxury Wildlife Safari Experience
An Unforgettable 7-Day Luxury Safari Experience in Tanzania
Safari Overview & Highlights
Detailed Day-by-Day Itinerary
Follow your complete day-to-day schedule, wildlife tracking routes, meal plans, and premier lodge stays for this 7-day East African expedition.
Day 1
Arrival & Scenic Transfer to Tarangire National Park
Depart Arusha and drive across the Maasai Steppe to Tarangire National Park, celebrated for its ancient baobab trees and enormous elephant populations. Enter the park and begin an afternoon game drive along the Tarangire River circuit, the permanent water source that draws wildlife from across the northern circuit.
Accommodation: Tarangire Elephant Springs / Tarangire Treetops / Kuro Tarangire
Meal Plan: Lunch & Dinner (Full Board)
Day 2
Full Day Exploring Tarangire National Park – Big Five Wildlife & Landscapes
Full day in Tarangire National Park. Witness massive congregations of elephants digging for water in sandy riverbeds, flanked by herds of oryx, wildebeests, zebras, and impalas. Keep your eyes trained on the branches of grand acacia trees for Tarangire's famous tree-climbing lions and leopards. Enjoy a scenic picnic lunch overlooking the river valley.
Accommodation: Tarangire Elephant Springs / Tarangire Treetops / Kuro Tarangire
Meal Plan: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner (Full Board)
Day 3
Transit Game Drive to Serengeti National Park
After a hearty breakfast at your lodge, depart for Serengeti National Park. Drive through the scenic highlands and enter the boundless golden plains of Serengeti National Park, "the place where the land moves on forever." Enjoy game viewing en route through the central Seronera Valley, home to large lion prides, cheetahs on the prowl, and sweeping herds of grazers. Arrive at your safari camp for sunset dinner around the campfire.
Accommodation: Signature Serengeti Luxury Tented Camp / Serengeti Serena Safari Lodge / Oleserai Camp
Meal Plan: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner (Full Board)
Day 4
Full Day Exploring Serengeti National Park – Big Five Wildlife & Landscapes
Dedicate a full day to tracking the legendary wildlife of the Serengeti. Following the seasonal movements of the Great Wildebeest Migration or central predator territories, navigate through diverse ecosystems including riverine woodlands, open savannahs, and towering granite kopjes. Enjoy an open-air picnic lunch in the wild surrounded by untamed African wilderness.
Accommodation: Signature Serengeti Luxury Tented Camp / Serengeti Serena Safari Lodge / Oleserai Camp
Meal Plan: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner (Full Board)
Day 5
Transit Game Drive to Ngorongoro Conservation Area & Crater
After a hearty breakfast at your lodge, depart for Ngorongoro Conservation Area & Crater. Ascend the slopes of the ancient Ngorongoro volcanic massif into the mist-shrouded highlands. Take in panoramic vistas from the crater rim overlook, gazing 600 meters down onto the caldera floor below. Settle into your lodge perched on the rim or in the nearby Karatu coffee estates, preparing for tomorrow's descent.
Accommodation: Meliá Ngorongoro Lodge / Ngorongoro Serena Safari Lodge / Neptune Ngorongoro Lodge
Meal Plan: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner (Full Board)
Day 6
Full Day Exploring Ngorongoro Conservation Area & Crater – Big Five Wildlife & Landscapes
Descend 600 meters down steep forested crater walls into the world's largest unbroken volcanic caldera. The crater floor is an enclosed wildlife paradise sheltering over 25,000 large mammals. Spend the day tracking the critically endangered black rhino, dense prides of black-maned lions, giant old-tusker elephants, and spotted hyenas. Enjoy a picnic lunch beside the hippo pool at Ngoitoktok Springs.
Accommodation: Meliá Ngorongoro Lodge / Ngorongoro Serena Safari Lodge / Neptune Ngorongoro Lodge
Meal Plan: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner (Full Board)
Day 7
Final Sunrise Game Drive & Departure from Mount Kilimanjaro Trekking
Midnight departure toward the crater rim. Reach Stella Point (5,756m) at sunrise, then push on to Uhuru Peak (5,895m)—the Roof of Africa! Descend to Mweka Camp for your final night on the mountain, followed by a transfer to Arusha/Moshi.
Accommodation: Drop-off at Airport or City Hotel
Meal Plan: Breakfast & Lunch En Route
What's Included & Excluded
Included in Package
- Exclusive transport in a 4x4 Safari Land Cruiser with pop-up roof and high-clearance suspension
- Services of a professional, licensed English-speaking safari guide & driver
- All national park conservation fees, concession fees, and government entry permits
- Full-board accommodation at selected safari lodges and luxury tented camps as per itinerary
- Daily game drives with unlimited mileage within statutory park hours
- Unlimited chilled bottled mineral drinking water in the safari vehicle throughout the tour
- AMREF Flying Doctors 24/7 Emergency Medical Evacuation Cover across East Africa
- All government taxes, tourism development levies, and 18% VAT included
- Complimentary airport meet-and-greet road transfers upon arrival and departure
Excluded in Package
- International and intercontinental airfares to and from East Africa
- Tourist entry visa fees (Kenya ETA $35 / Tanzania Single Entry Visa $50-$100)
- Comprehensive international travel, baggage, and medical cancellation insurance
- Discretionary gratuities and tips for your safari driver-guide ($15–$25 per car per day) and lodge staff
- Optional hot air balloon safari with champagne bush breakfast ($599 per person)
- Optional cultural visits to Maasai or Hadzabe tribal villages ($30–$50 per person)
- Premium alcoholic beverages, vintage wines, and personal laundry services at lodges
- Personal expenses, telephone calls, souvenir shopping, and excess baggage fees
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