7-Day Tanzania Luxury Flying Safari

Wake up early to enjoy a gourmet breakfast at your lodge before a scenic morning flight to Tarangire National Park, famed for its giant elephant herds, baobab trees, and rich predator populations. Upon arrival, meet your private guide and embark on your first game drive. Traverse the park’s diverse landscapes, from riverine forests to open plains, and spot elephants bathing in waterholes, giraffes browsing acacia trees, and herds of wildebeest and zebra.

Stop for a luxurious picnic lunch in a shaded area within the park, with views of wildlife roaming nearby. Continue the afternoon game drive, seeking lions, leopards, and colorful birdlife including lilac-breasted rollers and hornbills.

As the sun begins to set, arrive at Tarangire Treetops, a lodge perched among the trees with elevated suites overlooking natural waterholes. Relax on your private deck and watch elephants, impalas, and other wildlife approach the lodge.

In the evening, enjoy a gourmet dinner prepared with fresh local ingredients while soaking in the serene bush ambiance. Overnight stay is at Tarangire Treetops, offering elevated suites, exceptional service, and a truly immersive wildlife experience.

Optional: Take a sundowner walk around the lodge grounds or enjoy stargazing from your private deck while listening to the sounds of the African bush.

Start your day with a gourmet breakfast at Tarangire Treetops before boarding your private charter flight to Lake Manyara National Park, famous for its flamingos, hippos, and tree-climbing lions. Upon arrival, meet your private guide for a morning game drive, exploring the park’s diverse ecosystems from grassy plains to dense forests.

Stop for a picnic lunch amid scenic views while observing wildlife nearby. Continue your afternoon game drive, looking for elephants, baboons, and colorful bird species that make the park unique.

In the evening, arrive at Lake Manyara Tree Lodge, offering luxurious rooms with panoramic lake views. Unwind on your private deck or in your suite, then enjoy a gourmet dinner prepared with fresh local ingredients.

Optional: Take a short guided walk around the lodge property or enjoy sunset photography over the lake to capture the stunning scenery.

Overnight stay is at Lake Manyara Tree Lodge, combining intimate luxury with direct access to the park’s wildlife.

Enjoy a leisurely breakfast at Lake Manyara Tree Lodge before departing for the Ngorongoro Conservation Area. Travel in your private luxury vehicle through scenic landscapes, passing traditional villages, rolling hills, and Maasai grazing lands.

Upon arrival, descend into the Ngorongoro Crater for a full-day safari. Spot lions, black rhinos, elephants, and vast herds of wildebeest and zebras. Your private guide shares expert knowledge about the crater’s unique ecosystem and wildlife.

Stop for a picnic lunch at a designated crater viewpoint, surrounded by breathtaking scenery. Continue afternoon game drives to explore hidden waterholes and watch predators in action.

In the evening, arrive at Ngorongoro Crater Lodge, perched dramatically on the crater rim. Relax in your luxurious suite with panoramic views, then enjoy a gourmet dinner while taking in the sunset over the crater.

Optional: Visit a nearby Maasai village to learn about traditional customs and culture before returning to the lodge.

Overnight stay is at Ngorongoro Crater Lodge or The Wilderness Collection - Craters Edge, combining unparalleled luxury with the spectacular beauty of one of Africa’s most iconic landscapes.

Start your day with a gourmet breakfast at Ngorongoro Crater Lodge before boarding your private charter flight to central Serengeti National Park. Upon arrival, meet your expert guide for an afternoon game drive, exploring the park’s rolling plains and abundant wildlife.

Spot lions lounging in the grass, cheetahs on the hunt, and herds of wildebeest and zebras moving across the savannah. Photograph giraffes, elephants, and a variety of bird species in their natural habitat.

Arrive at Four Seasons Safari Lodge Serengeti, where luxurious suites, private decks, and an infinity pool overlook the bush. Unwind and enjoy a gourmet dinner prepared with fresh, locally sourced ingredients.

Optional: Take an early morning balloon safari for a breathtaking aerial view of the Serengeti plains (additional cost).

Overnight stay is at Four Seasons Safari Lodge Serengeti, combining ultimate luxury with unmatched access to wildlife and nature.

Wake up to a gourmet breakfast at Four Seasons Safari Lodge Serengeti before heading out for a full-day game drive in the heart of central Serengeti. Spend the day tracking lions, leopards, cheetahs, and large herds of wildebeest and zebra.

Stop for a luxury bush picnic surrounded by the vast Serengeti plains while observing wildlife in their natural environment. Your private guide will share expert insights about animal behavior, migration patterns, and the ecosystem.

Continue the afternoon game drive, exploring hidden valleys, rivers, and kopjes (rocky outcrops) that serve as lookout points for predators and birds. Capture the iconic golden light of the Serengeti at sunset.

Return to Four Seasons Safari Lodge Serengeti in the evening. Relax on your private deck or by the infinity pool. Enjoy a gourmet dinner featuring fresh local ingredients.

Optional: Take a sunset photography session or a brief walking safari with your guide to experience the Serengeti up close on foot.

Overnight stay is at Four Seasons Safari Lodge Serengeti, combining unparalleled luxury with direct access to the park’s breathtaking wildlife and landscapes.

Begin your day with a gourmet breakfast at Four Seasons Safari Lodge Serengeti. Board your private charter flight for a scenic journey back to Arusha, enjoying aerial views of Tanzania’s rolling plains and wildlife below.

Upon arrival, your private driver will transfer you to Kilimanjaro International Airport for your departure. Depending on your flight schedule, you may choose to enjoy optional cultural visits to nearby villages or a short final game drive in the surrounding area.

Reflect on an unforgettable 7-day luxury flying safari filled with intimate wildlife encounters, panoramic landscapes, and stays at Tanzania’s finest lodges. Depart with lasting memories of unparalleled luxury, exceptional service, and the wild beauty of East Africa.