9-Day Untamed Tanzania Safari – All-Inclusive Luxury in Style

Overview

Day by day itinerary

1. 1Arrival in Arusha⌄

   Arrive at Kilimanjaro International Airport, where you’ll be greeted with a warm Tanzanian welcome by your Gosheni Safaris representative. You’ll receive a short safari briefing before being transferred to Arusha Coffee Lodge, an elegant boutique lodge nestled in a working coffee plantation. Enjoy dinner surrounded by the soothing aroma of roasted coffee and spend the evening unwinding in comfort before your adventure begins.

   Meals: Dinner

   Overnight: Arusha Coffee Lodge

2. 2Tarangire National Park⌄

   After breakfast, drive to Tarangire National Park, famous for its towering baobab trees and large elephant herds. Spend the day exploring the park’s rolling savannas and river valleys, where lions, giraffes, buffalo, and hundreds of bird species thrive. Enjoy a hot bush lunch prepared by your guide, followed by an afternoon game drive. As the sun sets, head to your luxurious lodge perched on an escarpment overlooking the Tarangire valley. Enjoy cocktails and a candlelit dinner under the stars.

   Meals: Dinner · Breakfast · Lunch

   Overnight: Lemala Mpingo Ridge Lodge

3. 3Walking Safari & Night Game Drive (Tarangire)⌄

   Wake early for a guided walking safari with an armed ranger. Experience the bush from up close, tracking animal footprints, learning about medicinal plants, and hearing the sounds of nature awakening. After lunch and relaxation at the lodge, head out in the evening for a night game drive, a rare opportunity to spot nocturnal creatures like bush babies, civets, porcupines, and leopards on the hunt. Return for dinner and overnight in the serene wilderness.

   Meals: Breakfast · Lunch · Dinner

   Overnight: Lemala Mpingo Ridge Lodge

4. 4Lake Manyara National Park⌄

   After breakfast, drive to Lake Manyara National Park, known for its tree-climbing lions and breathtaking Rift Valley scenery. Enjoy a full-day game drive spotting elephants, flamingos, hippos, and monkeys amidst the forest and lakeshore. After a hot lunch and an afternoon of game viewing, continue to your lodge located on the rim of the Ngorongoro highlands. Relax with panoramic views and a fine dining experience in the evening.

   Meals: Breakfast · Lunch · Dinner

   Overnight: Melia Ngorongoro Lodge

5. 5Ngorongoro Crater Tour⌄

   After breakfast, descend 600 meters into the Ngorongoro Crater, a UNESCO World Heritage Site and one of Africa’s most spectacular wildlife sanctuaries. Spend the day exploring the crater floor, where lions, elephants, black rhinos, and flamingos coexist in a lush, self-contained ecosystem. Enjoy a hot picnic lunch beside a hippo pool before ascending back to your lodge for dinner and overnight.

   Meals: Breakfast · Lunch · Dinner

   Overnight: Serengeti Four Season Lodge

6. 6Serengeti National Park⌄

   After breakfast, drive to the legendary Serengeti National Park, arriving by mid-day for your first game drive in the Central Serengeti plains. The park is alive with wildlife — cheetahs sprint across open grasslands, lions laze under acacias, and elephants roam gracefully across the horizon. Arrive at the Four Seasons Safari Lodge Serengeti, an unmatched oasis of comfort and sophistication in the heart of the wild. Enjoy sundowners at the infinity pool as elephants pass by below.

   Meals: Breakfast · Lunch · Dinner

   Overnight: Serengeti Four Season Lodge

7. 7Serengeti Balloon Safari & Game Drives⌄

   Today is a highlight of your safari — a hot air balloon ride over the Serengeti at sunrise. Watch as the golden light spills across the plains, illuminating herds of wildebeest and giraffes below. After a champagne bush breakfast, continue your adventure with full-day game drives in search of the Big Five. Return to the lodge for a relaxing evening spa session or wine by the fire.

   Meals: Breakfast · Lunch · Dinner

   Overnight: Four Seasons Safari Lodge

8. 8Serengeti Exploration⌄

   Spend your final full day immersed in the beauty of the Serengeti. Choose between a morning and afternoon game drive or a full-day expedition deeper into the park. Your guide will tailor the experience to your interests, whether it’s tracking predators, observing birds, or following the Great Migration (seasonal). Celebrate your final evening with a private bush dinner arranged by the lodge.

   Meals: Breakfast · Lunch · Dinner

   Overnight: Four Seasons Safari Lodge

9. 9Serengeti → Kilimanjaro International Airport⌄

   After breakfast, enjoy one last early morning game drive before your transfer to the Seronera Airstrip for your scenic flight to Kilimanjaro International Airport. Upon arrival, connect to your flight onward or relax at a nearby hotel (available at an additional cost). Your journey ends, but the memories of untamed Tanzania will last a lifetime.

   Meals: Breakfast · Lunch

   Overnight: None (available on request)