This meticulously crafted itinerary takes you on a journey through the heart of Tanzania’s Northern Safari Circuit. You’ll experience the elephant-rich landscapes of Tarangire, descend into the wildlife-packed Ngorongoro Crater, and witness the iconic, endless plains of the Serengeti. Designed for romance, each day ends with luxurious accommodations, gourmet dining, and unforgettable moments like sundowners and starlit dinners, creating memories that will last a lifetime.
Trip Highlights
- Champagne Sundowners: Celebrate love at sunset on the savanna.
- Ngorongoro Crater: Full-day game drive in a wildlife-rich volcanic caldera.
- Hot Air Balloon (Optional): Sunrise flight over the Serengeti with bush breakfast.
- Luxury Lodging: Exclusive lodges and tented camps with five-star comfort.
- Private Game Drives: Personalized safari with an expert guide.
- Romantic Bush Dining: Candlelit dinner under the African stars.
Itinerary
Upon arrival at Kilimanjaro International Airport (JRO), you will be greeted by our representative and transferred to your luxury lodge in Arusha. Spend the evening relaxing and acclimating to the serene atmosphere.
Accommodation: Gran Melia Arusha or similar (Luxury Room)
Meals: Dinner
After breakfast, embark on a scenic drive to Tarangire National Park. Famous for its massive elephant herds and ancient baobab trees, your first game drive is an incredible introduction to the wild. Enjoy a picnic lunch in the park.
Accommodation: Maramboi Tented Lodge or similar (Luxury Tent)Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Journey towards the Ngorongoro Conservation Area. Stop at a viewpoint for your first breathtaking look into the crater. The afternoon is yours to enjoy the world-class amenities and stunning views from your lodge on the crater rim.
Accommodation: Ngorongoro Serena Safari Lodge or similar (Crater View Room)
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Descend 600m into the crater floor for a full-day game drive. This natural amphitheater is teeming with wildlife, including the Big Five (with a high chance of spotting the rare black rhino). Enjoy a special bush lunch by a hippo pool.
Accommodation: Ngorongoro Serena Safari Lodge or similar
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
After breakfast, drive to the legendary Serengeti National Park. Enjoy an en-route game drive as you enter the park, heading towards your central Serengeti lodge.
Accommodation: Kubu Kubu Tented Lodge or similar (Luxury Tented Suite)
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
opt for an unforgettable hot air balloon ride at dawn (extra cost). Later, enjoy morning and afternoon game drives across the vast plains, tracking the Great Migration (season-dependent) and abundant predators. Celebrate your final night with a romantic private dinner.
Accommodation: Kubu Kubu Tented Lodge or similar
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Savor one last African sunrise and a final game drive en route to the Seronera Airstrip. Catch a scheduled flight back to Arusha, where a day room is available for freshening up before your transfer to Kilimanjaro International Airport (JRO) for your international departure.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch
Includes/Excludes
Includes
- Park Fees: All government park entry fees & taxes.
- Accommodation:6 nights in specified luxury lodges and tented camps.
- Meals: Full board basis (Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner) as indicated.
- Transport: Private 4x4 Land Cruiser with a pop-up roof for game viewing.
- Guide: Services of a professional, English-speaking safari guide.
- Water: Unlimited bottled drinking water during game drives.
- Flights: Scheduled domestic flight from Serengeti to Arusha.
- Transfers: All airport and lodge transfers as per the itinerary.
Excludes
- International Flights: Airfare to and from Kilimanjaro International Airport (JRO).
- Visa Fees: Tanzania tourist visa (approx. $50-$100 per person).
- Optional Activities: Hot air balloon safari ($599 - $699 per person), Maasai village visits ($20 - $30 per person).
- Tips & Gratuities: For guides, drivers, and lodge staff (recommended $20-$25 per day for guide, $10-$15 per day for driver, $10-$15 per lodge staff per day).
- Travel Insurance: Comprehensive insurance is mandatory.
- Personal Expenses: Laundry, souvenirs, premium liquors, etc.
FAQs
The package includes 6 nights’ luxury accommodations, full board meals, private 4×4 safari with pop-up roof, professional English-speaking guide, park fees, domestic flight from Serengeti to Arusha, airport and lodge transfers, and bottled water during game drives.
Yes, optional activities include a hot air balloon safari ($599–$699 per person), private bush dinners, bush breakfasts, Maasai village visits, and couples’ massages.
Absolutely. Private game drives, exclusive bush dining, luxury lodges, and personalized experiences are designed for intimacy and romance.
Extras not included: tips for guides and staff, optional activities, visa fees, travel insurance, personal expenses like souvenirs or premium drinks.
