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Private safari journey · Tanzania

4-Day Luxury Fly-In Safari in Tanzania: Serengeti & Ngorongoro

Fly from Zanzibar to Arusha, then explore the Serengeti’s plains on private game drives in a 4x4 safari jeep between lodge stays.

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Duration
4 days
4 stops
Stays
3 stays
Guide price
From US$2,314
per person
Best for
Luxury tour
Private tour

The journey

Journey overview

You'll embark on a 4-Day Luxury Safari, encountering the Big Five and diverse wildlife in their natural habitats. You'll stay in elegant accommodations, enjoy full board meals, and savor gourmet picnic lunches during game drives. With a professional guide and private 4x4 Jeep equipped with mineral water, power sockets, and binoculars, every moment blends thrilling wildlife experiences with supreme comfort, style, and unforgettable memories.

  • Activities: game drives
  • Game drives: pop-up roof 4x4 vehicle
  • Getting around: pop-up roof 4x4 vehicle & air transfer We can help select your international flights, but you'll have to book them yourself A transfer from and back to the airport is included
  • Luxury tour
  • Private tour
  • Can start any day
  • Can be customized
  • Not for solo travelers
  • Minimum age of 1 year

Availability

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Listing last checked on 28 Aug 2026

Journey route

Route

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Day by day

Your itinerary

01Day 1

Day 1

Zanzibar to Arusha – Tarangire National Park

Today, your driver will pick you up from your hotel in Zanzibar at 7:00 AM after breakfast and transfer you to the airport for your 8:00 AM departure to Arusha no extra fee. Upon arrival at Arusha Airport at 9:15 AM, your private guide will welcome you, provide a short safari briefing, and then escort you on a scenic drive to the stunning Tarangire National Park, just two hours away. About Tarangire National Park: Tarangire is famed for its dramatic landscapes and the lifeline Tarangire River, where wildlife congregates during the dry season. You'll witness elephants, giraffes, bushbucks, and hartebeests in their natural habitat, while predators roam the Savannah, creating unforgettable safari moments. Activities of the Day: Private game drive.
  • Luxury lodge located 1-2hr drive from Tarangire NP
  • All meals included
  • Drinking water (Other drinks not included)
02Day 2

Day 2

Karatu to Serengeti National Park

You'll rise early and enjoy a hearty breakfast before departing for the iconic Serengeti National Park. You'll spend the day on private game drives in a comfortable 4x4 safari jeep, spotting Africa’s most spectacular wildlife, from lions and cheetahs to zebras and wildebeests. After a gourmet lunch, you'll continue exploring the park’s vast plains and hidden corners, capturing unforgettable moments before retreating to your luxury lodge or camp for relaxation, dinner, and an overnight stay. The Serengeti is legendary for its endless grasslands and exceptional wildlife diversity. Its climate and vegetation have remained largely unchanged for millions of years, creating a pristine ecosystem. While the park hosts abundant wildlife year-round, the Great Migration is its most celebrated natural spectacle, drawing travelers from around the world. Activities of the Day: Private game drives, wildlife viewing, and photography opportunities in the heart of the Serengeti.
  • Luxury lodge located inside Central Serengeti NP
  • All meals included
  • Drinking water (Other drinks not included)
03Day 3

Day 3

Serengeti National Park-Ngorongoro for Overnight Stay

You'll rise early for an unforgettable game drive in Serengeti National Park, as the golden morning light illuminates the vast plains and wildlife comes to life. You'll witness the drama of the Serengeti: endless herds of wildebeest, zebras, and antelopes moving across the savannah, while lions, leopards, and cheetahs play their role in the circle of life. After a rewarding morning safari, you'll enjoy a gourmet lunch before departing for the Ngorongoro Conservation Area. By late afternoon, you'll arrive at your luxury lodge perched on the rim of the Ngorongoro Crater, offering breathtaking panoramic views of this natural wonder. Staying on the crater rim provides a unique advantage: the following morning, you can descend at first light to witness an incredible concentration of wildlife in the freshest hours of the day. Activities of the Day: Private game drive.
  • Luxury lodge located on the crater rim of Ngorongoro Crater
  • All meals included
  • Drinking water (Other drinks not included)
04Day 4

Day 4

Ngorongoro Crater Game Drive – Arusha Airport to Zanzibar

After breakfast, you'll descend into the Ngorongoro Crater for a private game drive in a 4x4 safari vehicle. Explore this UNESCO World Heritage Site, the world’s largest uninterrupted volcanic caldera, and witness an incredible concentration of wildlife. Expect to see buffalo, lions, elephants, cheetahs, black rhinos, and a variety of birds, including flamingos, eagles, and buzzards, all thriving together in this unique ecosystem. Experience the fascinating nomadic communities that coexist harmoniously with the wildlife. After your morning adventure, you will be transferred to Arusha Airport for your departure back to Zanzibar. Upon arrival in Zanzibar, a local guide will meet you and transfer you to your hotel at no extra cost, completing your safari journey with comfort and ease. Activities of the Day: Private game drive.
  • Breakfast & lunch (Dinner not included)
  • Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

Stays

Where you will stay

Accommodation is subject to confirmation for your dates.

What’s included

The exact inclusion list is confirmed for your dates before you commit.

Included in this journey

  1. Park fees (For non-residents)
  2. All activities (Unless labeled as optional)
  3. All accommodation (Unless listed as upgrade)
  4. A professional driver/guide
  5. All transportation (Unless labeled as optional)
  6. All flights during the tour
  7. All Taxes/VAT
  8. Roundtrip airport transfer
  9. Meals (As specified in the day-by-day section)
  10. Drinking water (On all days)

Not included

  • International flights (From/to home)
  • Additional accommodation before and at the end of the tour
  • Tips (Tipping guideline US$10.00 pp per day)
  • Personal items (Souvenirs, travel insurance, visa fees, etc.)
  • Government imposed increase of taxes and/or park fees

Rates and dates

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From

US$2,314

per person

Guide price

US$2,763 per person

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Journey details

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Journey pace

3 stays

3 nights across 4 days.

Rooms

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Listing updated

28 Aug 2026

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