After breakfast, transfer to the airstrip for your scenic flight to Nyerere National Park (Selous). From above, admire the labyrinth of rivers and wetlands stretching across the horizon. Upon arrival, enjoy a game drive en route to your camp. In the afternoon, embark on a tranquil boat safari on the Rufiji River, where hippos grunt in the shallows, crocodiles bask on sandbanks, and elephants wade through reed-lined channels. Sunset transforms the water into shimmering gold before returning to camp.

Accommodation: Rufiji River Camp or similar

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Begin the day with a game drive across Nyerere’s diverse landscapes, from open savannah to palm-dotted woodlands. Watch giraffes stretch for acacia leaves, zebras graze in large herds, and lions patrol the floodplains. After lunch, choose between another game drive or a guided walking safari with an armed ranger, where you’ll learn about animal tracks, medicinal plants, and the smaller wonders of the bush. Evenings at camp are magical, with nocturnal calls surrounding you under a star-filled sky.

Accommodation: Rufiji River Camp or similar

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

After breakfast, take a scenic flight to Ruaha National Park, Tanzania’s largest and most untouched wilderness. The aerial views reveal dramatic escarpments and endless miombo woodlands. Upon arrival, enjoy a game drive en route to your lodge, where the park’s rugged beauty immediately comes to life. Spot elephants under ancient baobabs, kudu browsing in the thickets, and vultures circling above rocky outcrops. The evening concludes with sundowners overlooking the Ruaha River.

Accommodation: Ruaha River Lodge or similar

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Rise with the dawn to maximize your chances of seeing Ruaha’s famed predators. The park holds some of the largest lion prides in Africa, alongside leopards and the elusive African wild dog. With its vast elephant population, it’s common to encounter herds moving gracefully across baobab valleys. Enjoy a picnic lunch in the bush before continuing your exploration. Return for dinner under lantern light, with the distant calls of hyenas echoing in the night.

Accommodation: Ruaha River Lodge or similar

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

After breakfast, transfer to the airstrip for your bush flight to Arusha, gateway to the Northern Safari Circuit. Relax at your lodge nestled within a coffee estate, where you can unwind after your southern safari adventures.

Accommodation: Arusha Coffee Lodge

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Meet your private guide and drive to Tarangire National Park, a landscape of sweeping grasslands dotted with iconic baobabs. An afternoon game drive introduces you to the park’s highlights: elephant herds cooling off by the river, giraffes striding across the plains, and predators lurking in the tall grasses. Arrive at your tented lodge in time for sunset.

Accommodation: Maweninga Tented Camp or similar

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Spend a full day exploring Tarangire’s habitats. The early morning is ideal for watching elephants silhouetted against the rising sun and predators retreating after a night of hunting. Bird enthusiasts will marvel at the 500+ species found here, from vibrant hornbills to majestic raptors. After a picnic lunch in the park, continue your safari until evening.

Accommodation: Maweninga Tented Camp or similar

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

After breakfast, depart for the legendary Serengeti National Park, traveling through the scenic Ngorongoro Highlands with game viewing along the way. The endless plains unfold before you, teeming with wildebeest, zebras, and predators. Arrive at your camp in time for an evening game drive and a breathtaking Serengeti sunset.

Accommodation: Signature Serengeti Luxury camp

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Rise early for a full day in the Serengeti. Those who pre-booked a hot air balloon safari will float silently over the plains at sunrise, followed by a champagne bush breakfast. Spend the day following the rhythms of the savannah, from cheetahs sprinting after gazelles to elephants protecting their young. Depending on the season, you may witness the Great Migration thundering across the grasslands. Return to camp for your final Serengeti night under starlit skies.

Accommodation: Kubu Kubu tented Lodge

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Optional Add-On: Balloon Safari ($550 pp)

After breakfast, enjoy a last morning drive in the Serengeti before journeying to the Ngorongoro Conservation Area. Descend into the world-famous Ngorongoro Crater, a UNESCO World Heritage Site and haven for wildlife, including black rhinos, lions, and hippos. Enjoy a picnic lunch by the hippo pool before ascending in the late afternoon. Overnight at a charming lodge in the highlands.

Accommodation: Ngorongoro Farmhouse

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

This morning, drive to Mto wa Mbu, a vibrant farming town offering authentic cultural immersion. Stroll through banana plantations, explore bustling markets, and enjoy a local lunch prepared with fresh, seasonal produce. Later, visit a Maasai village, where warriors share insights into their traditions, dances, and herding lifestyle. In the afternoon, return to Arusha for relaxation before your onward journey or optional beach extension in Zanzibar.

Accommodation: Arusha Coffee Lodge | Riu Palace Zanzibar 

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch | All-inclusive for Zanzibar