Ultra Luxurious Safari in Northern Tanzania

This 9-day safari package includes complimentary flights and road transfers, making it easy to enjoy the pristine landscapes to your heart’s content. Start your journey upon your arrival in Arusha, in the foothills of Mount Kilimanjaro, Africa’s highest mountain. After a restful night’s sleep, your private guide will take you to Tarangire National Park, where you will drive through the baobab forests and base yourself on Oliver’s Camp, in the heart of the national park.

Next, head to the world-renowned Ngorongoro Conservation Area, where you can stay at Asilia Africa’s award-winning boutique Highlands Camp, perched on the edge of Olmoti volcano’s forest. From here, explore the Ngorongoro Crater, seeking out rhinos, lions, buffalo, and more on the floor of this dormant volcano.

Finally, fly to the luxurious Sayari Camp in the northern Serengeti, surrounded by wildlife on the serene grassy savannah plains. In season, witness the Great Migration of two million wildebeest, zebra, and gazelle roaming past the camp. Experience the best of Tanzania’s wildlife and culture with Asilia’s all-inclusive safari package, showcasing the best of the northern circuit.

Availability: All year

Duration: 9-days

Locations: Tanzania – Arusha, Tarangire National Park, Ngorongoro Conservation Area, Serengeti National Park

Accommodation: Oliver’s Camp, The Highlands, Sayari Camp

Start: Kilimanjaro International Airport, Tanzania

End: Kilimanjaro International Airport, Tanzania

Day 1: Welcome to the wonders of Tanzania

• We will meet you at Kilimanjaro International Airport and welcome you to Tanzania.

• Transfer to Arusha

• Overnight in Arusha

After a warm welcome at the airport, you will be taken to your overnight hotel in Arusha. Relax after your long flights and have a good night’s sleep. If time permits, you can tour the colorful town of Arusha to get a flavor of Tanzanian life and culture.

Arusha is the gateway to some of Africa’s most spectacular natural wonders and sits at the foot of Mount Meru, one of the highest mountains in Africa. The town is a welcoming cultural and natural gem, ideal for a stopover before or after your safari. Whether you want to explore the city’s food scene, coffee plantations, and museum, or sample the local shops, we can arrange a guide to showcase the best of the town.

Day 2-3: Tarangire: Elephants, Baobabs and Flamingoes

• Transfer to Tarangire National Park

• Overnight in Oliver’s Camp

After a leisurely breakfast, you will begin your journey with your guide to Tarangire National Park. You will drive southwest, through rural Tanzania, until you reach the park gate, where your game drive begins, exploring the riches of the park until you arrive at Oliver’s Camp. You can explore the colossal baobabs, grassy plains , and vast herds of elephants among the unique landscapes of Tarangire National Park. There are also large herds of buffalo and healthy populations of lion and leopard.

During the dry season, Tarangire has the highest concentration of mammals in the country, and more than 550 species of birds to spot throughout the year. Our knowledgeable safari guides will lead you on game drives and educational walking safaris to see the park at a slower pace. For a completely different perspective, an unforgettable early morning hot-air balloon safari over the plains gives you the chance to soar silently over the wildlife.

Day 4-5: Explore the Ngorongoro Crater and Spectacular Wildlife

• Transfer to Ngorongoro Conservation Area
• Overnight in The Highlands

After a delicious breakfast surrounded by the early morning sounds of the bush, you will game drive out of the park and onward to The Highlands Camp in the Ngorongoro Conservation Area. Here, you’ll find eight unique geodesic domed suites with breathtaking views of distant volcanic mountains. Each suite has an en suite bathroom with hot running water, double showers, and flushing toilets.

Venture on a game drive into the Ngorongoro Crater, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, in a comfortable seven-seater vehicle with pop-up rooftops, onboard power points, and fridges. You can also hike to Olmoti and Empakaai Craters or visit a nearby Maasai village where you can join herders as they return their cattle to their boma for the night.

The camp offers a family dome and a honeymoon suite with a hot tub. There is a spa and sauna where you can wind down after a day’s adventures, before pre-dinner drinks in the whisky bar beside the fire. The Highlands Camp is an award-winning destination that promises a memorable stay.

Day 6-8: Experience Serengeti’s Splendor at Sayari Camp

• Flight to Kogatende Airstrip

• Overnight at Sayari Camp

Depart this morning for the airstrip, an hour's drive away, before catching your light aircraft flight to the northern Serengeti. Here, meet your guide from the award-winning Sayari Camp which offers a unique opportunity to experience the Great Migration in certain months. The camp is in a prime location from where you can witness thousands of wildebeests leaping and splashing across the crocodile-infested Mara River, as well as explore further afield to seek out the abundant resident wildlife.

Sayari Camp boasts 15 spacious and bright tented suites radiating romance, featuring mahogany floors and king or twin beds with fine linens and colorful cushions. The luxurious bathrooms offer walk-in showers, free-standing bathtubs overlooking the savannah plains, and an outdoor shower on your deck. You can relax on your wraparound veranda with a book while spotting passing wildlife. In addition, Sayari Camp has a rim-flow pool set between natural rock formations where you can cool off and watch an elephant or zebra ambling by. The camp also features the Serengeti’s first solar-powered microbrewery, where you can enjoy locally brewed beer.

Indulge in a rejuvenating deep tissue massage followed by a sensational safari, viewing the big cats, zebra, gazelle, and even the rare black rhino. The camp has two Retreats, offering an exclusive experience for families and groups.

Day 9: Final Serengeti Moments

• Flight to Kilimanjaro International Airport

As you observe distant elephants, zebra, and wildebeest strolling past the camp, relish a final delicious breakfast before your guide takes you to the airstrip to catch your flight to Kilimanjaro. This airport will be your final stop in the local area before heading back home with unforgettable memories.