7 Days Tanzania Wilderness Mosaic Safari

Upon arrival at Kilimanjaro International Airport (JRO), you will be warmly welcomed by your Pita Safaris representative and transferred to your luxury accommodation in Arusha. Enjoy a comfortable journey through the beautiful surroundings of northern Tanzania, with views of Mount Meru and coffee-growing landscapes along the way. Upon arrival, check in to your luxury lodge and relax after your international flight. Your safari guide will provide a briefing about the exciting days ahead.

Accommodation: Luxury Hotel or Luxury Lodge in Arusha

After breakfast, depart Arusha in your private 4×4 Safari Land Cruiser and drive towards Lake Manyara National Park, located beneath the dramatic Great Rift Valley escarpment. Upon arrival, begin your first private game drive through the park's diverse landscapes of groundwater forests, open plains, acacia woodlands, and lakeshore habitats.

Lake Manyara is renowned for its large elephant herds, giraffes, buffaloes, zebras, hippos, colorful birdlife, and the famous tree-climbing lions that may occasionally be spotted resting high in the branches. Continue exploring the park before returning to your luxury lodge for dinner and relaxation.

Accommodation: Luxury Safari Lodge or Luxury Tented Camp near Lake Manyara

After breakfast, depart Lake Manyara and travel through the spectacular Ngorongoro Highlands towards the legendary Serengeti National Park. The journey gradually transforms from lush highland scenery into the vast golden savannah plains of the Serengeti.

After entering the park, begin your first private Serengeti game drive, searching for lions, elephants, buffaloes, giraffes, zebras, wildebeests, cheetahs, leopards, hyenas, and other wildlife. Depending on the season and wildlife movements, you may encounter large concentrations of migratory wildebeest and zebra.

Continue with an afternoon and sunset game drive before arriving at your luxury safari lodge or tented camp for an unforgettable evening in the heart of the Serengeti.

Accommodation: Luxury Safari Lodge or Luxury Tented Camp in Serengeti National Park

Spend a full day exploring the spectacular Serengeti National Park on private game drives accompanied by your professional English-speaking safari guide. With a full day dedicated to the Serengeti, you have more time to follow wildlife movements and explore different habitats in search of exceptional encounters.

Search for the Big Five, including lions, leopards, elephants, buffaloes, and rhinos, while also looking for cheetahs, giraffes, zebras, wildebeests, hippos, crocodiles, hyenas, and abundant birdlife. The Serengeti is also the stage for the Great Wildebeest Migration, with wildlife concentrations varying according to the season.

For an unforgettable luxury experience, enjoy an optional sunrise Hot Air Balloon Safari followed by a champagne bush breakfast before continuing your private game drives.

Accommodation: Luxury Safari Lodge or Luxury Tented Camp in Serengeti National Park

Enjoy an early morning game drive across the Serengeti, when predators are often active and the soft golden light creates exceptional wildlife photography opportunities. After breakfast, continue your journey towards the Ngorongoro Conservation Area, travelling through the changing landscapes of northern Tanzania.

Depending on your interests and schedule, you may visit Olduvai Gorge or stop for an optional Maasai cultural experience before continuing towards the Ngorongoro Highlands. Arrive at your luxury accommodation on the crater rim in time to enjoy spectacular views across the ancient volcanic caldera and surrounding highlands.

Spend the evening relaxing at your luxury lodge while preparing for the following day's unforgettable Ngorongoro Crater safari.

Accommodation: Luxury Crater Rim Lodge or Luxury Tented Camp in the Ngorongoro Highlands

Rise early for an exciting descent into the Ngorongoro Crater, one of Africa's most remarkable wildlife destinations. Explore the crater floor on a private game drive through its grasslands, wetlands, woodland, and seasonal lakes, searching for lions, elephants, buffaloes, zebras, wildebeests, hippos, hyenas, and the endangered black rhino.

Enjoy a picnic lunch in the crater before ascending and continuing towards Tarangire National Park, famous for its enormous elephant herds, ancient baobab trees, and diverse wildlife. Depending on arrival time, enjoy an afternoon game drive before settling into your luxury lodge or tented camp surrounded by the sounds of the African wilderness.

Accommodation: Luxury Safari Lodge or Luxury Tented Camp in Tarangire National Park

After breakfast, enjoy a final morning game drive in Tarangire National Park, exploring its beautiful baobab-studded landscapes in search of elephants, lions, giraffes, zebras, buffaloes, wildebeests, antelopes, and abundant birdlife.

Tarangire is particularly famous for its large elephant populations and impressive ancient baobab trees, creating a memorable final chapter to your luxury Tanzania safari. After the game drive, depart the park and drive towards Arusha or Kilimanjaro International Airport (JRO) for your onward flight.

Your private safari guide will ensure a comfortable and seamless transfer, bringing your unforgettable journey through Tanzania's Northern Circuit to an end.

Accommodation: Optional Luxury Hotel or Lodge in Arusha