8 Day Tanzania Private Safari

After a hearty breakfast at Legendary Lodge, you will be met by your private guide and transferred in a comfortable 4x4 vehicle to Chemchem Safari Lodge, located within a 4,000-hectare private wildlife conservation area between Lake Manyara and Tarangire National Parks. The drive showcases rolling hills, acacia-dotted plains, and rural Tanzanian villages, giving you your first taste of the country’s stunning landscapes.

Upon arrival at Chemchem Lodge, check in and take some time to relax and enjoy the lodge’s luxurious amenities, including spacious suites and panoramic views of the surrounding wilderness. After a light lunch, embark your first private game drive, exploring either Lake Manyara or Tarangire. Lake Manyara is famed for tree-climbing lions and flocks of flamingos, while Tarangire features large herds of elephants and iconic baobab trees.

Return to Chemchem Lodge in the late afternoon to enjoy sundowners on your terrace, capturing the vibrant African sunset. Dinner at the lodge features gourmet cuisine made from fresh, locally sourced ingredients, offering a perfect introduction to Tanzanian flavors and hospitality.

Accommodation: Chemchem Safari Lodge, Lake Manyara/Tarangire
Meal Plan: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

After an early breakfast at Chemchem Safari Lodge, set out on a private full-day game drive in the lodge’s 4,000-hectare private wildlife conservation area, located between Lake Manyara and Tarangire National Parks. This area features a diverse mix of ecosystems, including acacia woodlands, riverine forests, and open savannahs, creating ideal conditions for wildlife viewing.

Your dedicated guide will tailor the day’s game drives to maximize sightings, whether it’s spotting tree-climbing lions, herds of elephants, giraffes, zebras, or smaller antelope species. Lake Manyara, nearby, is renowned for flamingos and hippos, while Tarangire offers majestic baobabs and large elephant herds. The private conservation area around Chemchem provides exclusive, uncrowded wildlife experiences.

Midday, enjoy a picnic lunch in a scenic location within the conservation area, surrounded by the sights and sounds of Africa. In the afternoon, continue exploring, focusing on active predators, herds, or photogenic landscapes.

Return to Chemchem Lodge late in the afternoon. Relax on your terrace or in the lounge with sundowners, watching the sun set over the plains. Dinner features fresh, locally inspired gourmet cuisine, providing a perfect conclusion to a full day immersed in Tanzania’s wildlife.

Accommodation: Chemchem Safari Lodge, Lake Manyara/Tarangire
Meal Plan: Breakfast, Picnic Lunch, Dinner

Start your day with an early breakfast at Chemchem Safari Lodge, preparing for another exciting day of private game drives. Chemchem Lodge is set within a 4,000-hectare private wildlife conservation area located between Lake Manyara and Tarangire National Parks in northern Tanzania. This prime location allows you to explore diverse landscapes, including open savannahs, acacia woodlands, riverine forests, and scenic hills.

Spend the day on private game drives, where your expert guide will help you spot a wide range of wildlife. Lake Manyara is famous for tree-climbing lions, hippos, and flocks of flamingos, while Tarangire boasts majestic elephants, baobab trees, and large herds of plains game. The lodge’s private conservation area also offers excellent opportunities to see giraffes, zebras, buffalo, and smaller antelope species in a less crowded setting.

Enjoy a scenic picnic lunch within the conservation area, surrounded by the sights and sounds of Africa’s wilderness. In the afternoon, continue exploring, focusing on predators or the most active herds, and capture stunning photographs of the landscape.

Return to Chemchem Lodge in the late afternoon to relax on your terrace or by the lodge lounge, sipping sundowners as the sun sets over the plains. Dinner features gourmet cuisine prepared with fresh, local ingredients, offering a perfect end to a full day immersed in Tanzania’s wildlife.

Accommodation: Chemchem Safari Lodge, Lake Manyara/Tarangire
Meal Plan: Breakfast, Picnic Lunch, Dinner

After breakfast at Chemchem Lodge, you will take a short domestic flight to the southern Serengeti, landing near Mwiba Lodge. Set within a private wildlife reserve adjoining the southern Serengeti, Mwiba Lodge overlooks a dramatic rocky gorge on the Arugusinyai River, offering breathtaking views and exclusive wildlife access.

Upon arrival, check in and enjoy a welcome lunch at the lodge. In the afternoon, embark your first private game drive within Mwiba’s 33,000-hectare private reserve. The area is renowned for abundant wildlife, including lions, leopards, elephants, and cheetahs. Because Mwiba is a private concession, your safari experience is exclusive and uncrowded, allowing for more intimate wildlife encounters.

Return to the lodge in the late afternoon. Relax on your terrace or in the lounge while enjoying sundowners as the African sun sets over the gorge and plains. Dinner at the lodge features gourmet cuisine, prepared with locally sourced ingredients, providing the perfect conclusion to your first day in the Serengeti.

Accommodation: Mwiba Lodge, Southern Serengeti
Meal Plan: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Wake up to the sound of birdsong and the smell of fresh coffee served at your suite. After a hearty breakfast on the deck, set out for a full-day game drive across the Mwiba Private Reserve, a 33,000-hectare sanctuary that borders the southern Serengeti ecosystem.

Mwiba is famous for its rugged terrain of rocky kopjes, ancient acacia trees, rolling savannah, and seasonal rivers, creating a habitat that attracts a rich diversity of wildlife. Lions patrol the open plains, leopards stealthily hunt among rocky outcrops, elephants migrate through the river valleys, while giraffes, zebras, and wildebeest graze peacefully.

Because Mwiba is a private concession, your safari experience is far from the crowds of the central Serengeti. Here, you can enjoy off-road driving, night safaris, and even guided walking safaris with expert guides, offering a rare chance to connect deeply with the wilderness. If traveling during the calving season (December – March), the southern Serengeti and Mwiba area become the stage for one of nature’s greatest spectacles — the Great Migration calving season, where thousands of wildebeest give birth and predators lurk close by.

Return to the lodge for a gourmet bush lunch or picnic under the shade of acacia trees, before continuing your adventure into the afternoon. Later, unwind with a spa treatment, a swim in the lodge’s infinity pool overlooking the river gorge, or simply relax in your private suite.

In the evening, sip on sundowners from a scenic vantage point as the sun dips below the horizon, followed by a candlelit dinner under the stars, accompanied by the sounds of the African night.

Accommodation: Mwiba Lodge, Southern Serengeti
Meal Plan: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Today is devoted to exploring the private Mwiba Wildlife Reserve, a pristine sanctuary adjoining the southern Serengeti. Mwiba is renowned for its rugged escarpments, hidden springs, and the Arugusinyai River, which sustains a wide variety of wildlife.

Enjoy a full-day safari, tailored to your preferences. Game drives reveal elephants, lions, leopards, buffalo, giraffes, and an abundance of plains game. Thanks to Mwiba’s exclusivity, you’ll experience intimate wildlife sightings without the crowds, a rare privilege in East Africa.

In addition to game drives, Mwiba offers opportunities for guided walking safaris, where you learn about tracks, plants, and smaller creatures that are often missed from a vehicle. The experience is further enriched by the chance to interact with the Hadzabe people, one of the last remaining hunter-gatherer tribes in Tanzania. Spend time learning about their traditional lifestyle, hunting techniques, use of natural resources, and cultural heritage — a truly authentic connection with one of Africa’s oldest communities.

After a day of safari and cultural immersion, return to Mwiba Lodge for sundowners by the infinity pool, followed by a candle-lit gourmet dinner under the stars.

Meal Plan: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Wake up to your final Serengeti sunrise, enjoying a leisurely breakfast at camp as you take in the sounds of the wilderness one last time. Depending on your outbound flight schedule, you may have time for a short morning game drive, capturing those last magical moments with wildlife on the plains.

You will then be transferred to the nearest airstrip for your flight back to Arusha or Kilimanjaro International Airport, where you will connect with your international departure.

As you leave Tanzania, carry with you the unforgettable memories of luxury lodges, breathtaking landscapes, thrilling wildlife encounters, and meaningful cultural experiences — a journey that will stay with you forever.

Meal Plan: Breakfast