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Luxury Safari

12 Days
11 Nights

Designed for Discerning Travelers

Tanzania’s Finest Wilderness Experience

The country’s most remarkable lodges and exclusive camps outfitted to satisfy your every whim. Explore the rugged wilds of Tanzania from extravagant accommodations beyond expectation. This trip will make every aspect of your journey unforgettable.

Below is a sample itinerary. Call us to customize your own luxury experience detail by detail.

Itinerary

Days of Adventure

DAYS 1–2

Arrive in Arusha, Tanzania

Your guide will meet you at Kilimanjaro International Airport and escort you to tonight’s accommodations in Arusha.

As local Tanzanians, our guides know the country with unrivaled familiarity, so you’ll be in good hands from the moment you land.

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Legendary Lodge

There’s no better haven to bookend your Tanzanian safari than the Legendary Lodge. Just 10 minutes from the Arusha Airport, the Legendary Lodge is both conveniently and beautifully located. With your own private veranda overlooking Mount Meru, take in the lush tropical garden and surrounding coffee farm before your adventure-packed trip.

DAYS 3–5

Lake Manyara National Park

Named Hemingway’s favorite park in all of Africa, Lake Manyara National Park is a classic Tanzanian destination.

From its groundwater forest and elusive tree-climbing lions to hippos cooling off in the water and flamingos frolicking on the shoreline, its sights and sounds are unforgettable.

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Chem Chem Lodge

Nestled deep within the Burunge Wildlife Management Area, Chem Chem Lodge offers vintage safari opulence in the middle of the bush. Take in private views of Lake Manyara in your tent-style suite, designed with canvas, lava stones and wood for luxurious authenticity. Relax poolside with a sundowner in hand or sink into a spa treatment to rest up for tomorrow’s adventures.

DAYS 6–7

Ngorongoro Crater & Highlands

Explore the lush highlands and ancient volcanic crater by day and unwind at one of Africa’s most luxurious lodges by night.

Traverse the crater floor and spot bull elephants, African buffalos, lions and endangered black rhinos.

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Gibb’s Farm

Fresh food, fresh air and fresh perspectives abound at Gibb’s Farm (a three-time Travel + Leisure Top Safari Lodge in Africa). After full days of exploration, relax in your eco-friendly cottage, set amidst the farm’s lush gardens. Enjoy an outdoor shower, in-room spa treatment, farm-to-table dining, and learn about local culture from the attentive staff.

DAYS 8–11

Serengeti National Park

Fly to the iconic Serengeti, where acacia trees and granite kopjes dot the seas of waving grass.

Your camp is a short, picturesque drive from the Seronera air strip. The Serengeti offers everyday opportunities to spot Tanzania’s most impressive wildlife—including big cats—and witness dramatic moments in the Great Migration of wildebeest and zebras.

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Nyaruswiga Safari Camp & Sayari Camp

The “ultra-luxury” Nyaruswiga Safari Camp offers top-tier amenities and spa services in the heart of the central Serengeti. From the opulent main guest lounge to the plunge pool and jacuzzi, this tented camp provides the highest of high-end experiences. Then, head to Sayari Camp, a seasonal, mobile camp perfect for spying wildebeest herds from the comfort of your lavish tented suite.

DAY 12

Depart Tanzania

Head to Arusha, where you’ll enjoy a farewell lunch at Arusha Coffee Lodge and be able to relax in a day room before your flight home.

Add-On

Fly over the Serengeti

Prepare for Takeoff

Enjoy a bird’s eye view, a hearty breakfast and a glass of champagne during a morning hot air balloon tour. Your entire trip will be unforgettable, but this will bring it to new heights.

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Trip Extensions

Enhance Your Safari

5 Days 4 Nights
Zanzibar

From $2,000 per person

Zanzibar invites you to turquoise waters, white sands, and vibrant culture. Explore Stone Town’s lively markets, unwind on serene beaches, and uncover the island’s rich history.

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5 Days 4 Nights

Zanzibar

Indulge in Relaxation

Snorkel or dive in the clear blue Indian Ocean, or sunbathe for days on the pristine white-sand beaches of your resort. Spend a colorful day amidst the island’s bustling markets in the eclectic capital city of Stone Town, and visit historical sites from the centuries-old slave and spice trades.

Recommended Stay: 5 days, including 3 nights on the beach and 1 night in iconic Stone Town

From: $2,000 per person

5 Days 4 Nights
Rwanda

From: $6,500 per person

Travel to Rwanda’s Volcanoes National Park to trek through rugged terrain in search of endangered mountain gorillas. In Kigali, visit the city’s highlights, including the moving Kigali Genocide Memorial.

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5 Days 4 Nights

Rwanda

Spot Endangered Gorillas

Fly to Kigali, Rwanda and drive north to Volcanoes National Park. Journey on foot over wild, ungroomed mountain terrain in search of endangered mountain gorillas, of which only 1000 survive worldwide. After your arrival, tour Kigali, including the world-renowned Kigali Genocide Memorial.

Recommended Stay: 5 days

From: $6,500 per person

Cape Town

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With Table Mountain as its backdrop, Cape Town offers stunning vineyards, fine dining, penguin sightings at Boulders Beach, and a visit to historic Robben Island. This vibrant city is sure to inspire.

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Cape Town

Vineyards, Views and Fine Dining

Table Mountain National Park provides the dramatic backdrop to this vibrant, colorful city. Explore South Africa’s best vineyards, enjoy fine dining in town, observe penguins at the famous Boulders Beach, and visit Robben Island, where Nelson Mandela’s—and South Africa’s—struggles echo poignantly. A visit to Cape Town is sure to inspire and delight.

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5 Days 4 Nights
Ruaha National Park

From: $4,500 per person

Journey to the remote Ruaha National Park, a hidden gem in East Africa. Track elusive wildlife by day and enjoy torch-lit dinners by the river at night.

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5 Days 4 Nights

Ruaha National Park

Track African Wildlife

Fly to the remote wilderness of Ruaha National Park, one of the least explored parks in East Africa, where tracking is as much an art form as a practical pursuit. Explore uncharted territory by day, spotting leopard, cheetah and wild dog, and savor torch-lit dinners on the banks of the river by night. 

Recommended Stay: 4–5 days

From: $4,500 per person

4 Days 3 Nights
Nyerere National Park

From: $4,500 per person

Explore the Rufiji River’s wildlife by boat, and on foot. Spot elephants, hippos, crocodiles, and rare species like Greater Kudu on the plains.

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4 Days 3 Nights

Nyerere National Park

Traverse Vast Wilderness

Take a scenic flight to one of Africa’s largest national parks (formerly Selous Game Reserve), where you’ll view the Rufiji River’s wildlife. Travel by 4-wheel drive, boat and foot and spot elephants, hippos, and crocodiles in the riverine environment, while rare species like Greater Kudu can be spotted on the plains.

Recommended Stay: 4 days

From: $4,500 per person

5 Days 4 Nights
Mahale Mtn. National Park

From: $6,000 per person

Fly to Lake Tanganyika’s shores and take a boat to your secluded camp. Hike the Mahale Mountains to observe chimpanzees in their natural habitat.

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Mahale Mtn. National Park

Encounter Playful Chimps

Fly to the shores of Lake Tanganyika, along the westernmost border of Tanzania, and take a short boat ride to your exclusive camp, a luxurious hideaway tucked along the shore. Hike the misty slopes of the Mahale Mountains in search of free-roaming chimpanzees, grooming, feeding and playing.

Recommended Stay: 4 to 5 days

From: $6,000 per person

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    “Beauty and luxury beyond my dreams and expectations. Superb service! The safari was seamless and perfect in every way. The wildlife, accommodations and our guides were so wonderfully beyond anything we had anticipated.”

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