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5-Day Safari with Premium Five-Star Lodge Stays

🗓 5 Days 🏨 Five-Star Lodge 🚙 Private 4x4 Safari Vehicle
Trip Overview

Your Tanzania safari at a glance

For travellers who want the top tier of comfort at every stop, this route pairs Tarangire and the Serengeti with exclusively five-star lodge stays — private verandas, fine dining and prime-located properties throughout, without compromising on the wildlife itinerary itself.

Arusha → Tarangire National Park → Serengeti National Park → Arusha

Destinations Visited

Tarangire National Park

Five-star lodge, elephant herds

Serengeti National Park

Five-star lodge, central plains

Safari Highlights

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Arusha to Tarangire

Drive to Tarangire National Park, checking into your five-star lodge ahead of an afternoon game drive.

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Full Day in Tarangire

A full day among Tarangire’s elephant herds and ancient baobabs.

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Tarangire to the Serengeti

Continue into the central Serengeti with an afternoon game drive.

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Full Day in the Serengeti

A full day of game drives, including a private picnic lunch out on the plains.

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Return to Arusha

A final morning game drive before the drive back to Arusha.

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Tarangire National Park

Five-star lodge, elephant herds

Day-by-Day Itinerary

Drive to Tarangire National Park, checking into your five-star lodge ahead of an afternoon game drive.

Private Safari Full Board
Accommodation: Five-star lodge · Full Board

A full day among Tarangire’s elephant herds and ancient baobabs.

Private Safari Full Board
Accommodation: Five-star lodge · Full Board

Continue into the central Serengeti with an afternoon game drive.

Private Safari Full Board
Accommodation: Five-star lodge · Full Board

A full day of game drives, including a private picnic lunch out on the plains.

Private Safari Full Board
Accommodation: Five-star lodge · Full Board

A final morning game drive before the drive back to Arusha.

Private Safari Breakfast & Lunch
Accommodation: Own arrangement · Breakfast & Lunch

Where You’ll Stay

Five-Star Lodge properties are matched to your route and dates. The accommodation photo for each day is managed separately from its itinerary image.

Day 1
Five-Star Lodge Confirmed at Booking

Five-star lodge

Meals Full Board
Day 2
Five-Star Lodge Confirmed at Booking

Five-star lodge

Meals Full Board
Day 3
Five-Star Lodge Confirmed at Booking

Five-star lodge

Meals Full Board
Day 4
Five-Star Lodge Confirmed at Booking

Five-star lodge

Meals Full Board
Day 5
Five-Star Lodge Confirmed at Booking

Own arrangement

Meals Breakfast & Lunch

Safari Pricing

Price per person $3,350

Your exact quote depends on travel dates, group size and accommodation level.

What’s Included

✓ Included
  • Private 4x4 safari vehicle with pop-up roof and charging ports
  • English-speaking professional driver-guide throughout
  • All park entry and conservation fees
  • Accommodation as listed in the itinerary
  • Meals as specified (full board on safari)
  • Bottled water during game drives
  • Airport and hotel transfers on arrival and departure
✕ Not Included
  • International and domestic flights (unless noted)
  • Tanzania visa fees
  • Travel and medical insurance
  • Tips and gratuities for guides and camp staff
  • Alcoholic and premium beverages
  • Optional activities such as hot air balloon safaris
  • Personal expenses and souvenirs
Exact accommodation, meal plan and final pricing are confirmed with you at booking.

What to Pack for Safari & Tours

Clothing

  • Lightweight neutral layers
  • Warm jacket
  • Sun hat

Footwear

  • Walking shoes
  • Sandals
  • Spare socks

Gear & Essentials

  • Binoculars and camera
  • Water bottle
  • Power bank

Health & Personal

  • Sunscreen
  • Insect repellent
  • Personal medication

What Our Guests Say

★★★★★

“Benni praised the modern tents, welcoming staff and Hamidu’s dedication to finding strong wildlife-photography opportunities.”

Benni H · June 14, 2025 · TripAdvisorView source ↗
★★★★★

“Sonja enjoyed a flexible custom six-day tour and recommended Hamidu for his punctuality, calm manner and wildlife knowledge.”

Sonja · July 10, 2025 · TripAdvisorView source ↗
★★★★★

“Serafina highlighted Hamidu’s friendly expertise and an itinerary covering Tarangire, Ngorongoro and Lake Eyasi, including a meaningful Hadzabe visit.”

Serafina F · July 20, 2025 · TripAdvisorView source ↗

Good to Know

The planned journey follows Arusha, Tarangire National Park, Serengeti National Park, Arusha. The exact driving order may be adjusted when wildlife conditions or park logistics make another sequence more rewarding.

This package is designed around Five-Star Lodge accommodation. The named properties remain subject to availability, and comparable alternatives are confirmed with you before booking.

The starting price is per person based on the sharing arrangement shown on this page. Core inclusions currently include Private 4x4 safari vehicle with pop-up roof and charging ports, English-speaking professional driver-guide throughout, All park entry and conservation fees, Accommodation as listed in the itinerary. Final pricing depends on dates, group size and room configuration.

Items normally paid separately include International and domestic flights (unless noted), Tanzania visa fees, Travel and medical insurance, Tips and gratuities for guides and camp staff. Your final proposal clearly identifies every included and excluded service before payment.

Yes. We can adjust the pace, accommodation level, activities and route around your dates, interests, party size and budget while preserving realistic travel times.

A Tanzania safari specialist reviews your details, checks current availability and replies with a tailored itinerary and quotation. You can request revisions before confirming.

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