6-Day Soul of Tanzania Luxury Safari Tarangire, Manyara, Ngorongoro & Serengeti

Early morning, you will be picked up at your accommodation by your private guide, and we depart to Tarangire National Park. The Park is named after the Tarangire River, which runs through it. This ‘river of warthogs’ is the only source of water for wildlife in the region during the dry season. In places, the vegetation is quite dense, including elephant grass, acacia woodlands and lush groundwater forest. The Park is well known for its elephant families, which can often be seen congregating by the river. You may also see giraffe, bushbuck and hartebeest. These animals are closely followed by a range of predators, including lions and leopards. There are more breeding species of birds found in Tarangire National Park than anywhere else on the planet!

After Lunch and an extensive game drive, we head for our Luxury partner lodges near the park for dinner and overnight.

Early morning after breakfast, we depart to Serengeti National Park. The Serengeti is truly spectacular. It is famous for its vast open grasslands which allow for excellent sightings of wildlife. The Serengeti is Tanzania’s oldest National Park and it is also one of the oldest ecosystems on earth. Its climate and vegetation have remained largely untouched for millions of years. Whilst the Serengeti boasts abundant wildlife, it is perhaps best known for the annual Great Migration. Vast numbers of wildebeest; accompanied by large numbers of zebra and antelope move in an annual pattern, constantly seeking fresh grazing. The precise timing of the Migration is entirely dependent upon the rainfall patterns each year.

After Lunch and an extensive game drive, we head for our tented luxury partner lodges for dinner and overnight.

After an early breakfast at your lodge or camp, set out for a full-day game drive in the iconic Central Serengeti, an area teeming with diverse wildlife and breathtaking landscapes.

This region, known as the Seronera Valley, is a prime wildlife-viewing destination, offering year-round sightings of predators such as lions, leopards, and cheetahs, as well as large herds of elephants, buffalo, and antelope. Your expert guide will navigate the vast savannahs, seeking out the best wildlife encounters while sharing insights about the park’s ecosystem.

As midday approaches, enjoy a picnic lunch at a scenic spot, perhaps near the Seronera River, where wildlife gathers to drink. Continue exploring in the afternoon, witnessing more incredible wildlife moments as the animals become active once again before dusk. As the sun sets over the Serengeti, return to your lodge or camp, where you can relax and reflect on the day’s adventure. Enjoy a delicious dinner under the starlit sky before retiring for another night in the heart of the wilderness.

Early morning after breakfast, we continue with our en-route drive inside the Serengeti National Park before we depart to Ngorongoro crater. When you first see Ngorongoro Crater, it looks like a forgotten world. Concealed by the steep volcanic walls is a pristine wilderness including sweeping savannah, pockets of acacia woodland and glistening lakes and swamps. The Crater was created when a large volcano exploded and collapsed in on itself two to three million years ago. It is famous for both its geological delights and for being a natural reserve which is home to some of the densest large mammal populations in the whole of the African continent. The drive down the into the Crater is an adventure in itself and when you reach the Crater floor, you quickly find yourself amongst large numbers of wildebeest, zebra, gazelle, and more than 500 bird species. The Crater provides you with the best chance of seeing the endangered black rhino, which can sometimes be spotted in the open grasslands.

After Lunch and an extensive game drive inside the crater, we head for our luxury partner lodges in Karatu for dinner and overnight.