Day 1: Arusha to Tarangire National Park — Gentle Start, Grand Adventure

Your luxury journey begins with a private transfer from your Arusha hotel to Tarangire National Park. Meet your dedicated Serengeti Sphere Safaris guide and embark on a leisurely introduction to Tanzania’s wild heart.

Tarangire is a haven for elephants and boasts ancient baobab trees, sweeping savannah, and rich birdlife. Spend the day exploring its river valleys and woodlands in a custom safari vehicle.

Pause for a gourmet picnic lunch in a shaded spot with views over the river. Continue your afternoon game drive before retiring to your elegant lodge or luxury tented suite for sunset cocktails and a chef-prepared dinner.

Meals Included: Lunch and Dinner

Day 2: Tarangire to Lake Manyara — A Tapestry of Green

Enjoy a relaxed breakfast with bush views before a final morning game drive in Tarangire. Midday, transfer to Lake Manyara National Park, a lush green gem nestled beneath the Rift Valley cliffs.

Explore its diverse landscapes: dense forests teeming with monkeys and baboons, open plains with buffalo and giraffes, and the soda lake alive with flamingos and hippos.

Savor a private picnic lunch in a scenic spot. By evening, check into your luxurious lodge on the Rift Valley escarpment. Dine with panoramic views stretching to the shimmering lake below.

Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner

Day 3: Fly to Serengeti — The Endless Plains Beckon

After breakfast, a private transfer takes you to a nearby airstrip for a spectacular bush flight to the Serengeti. From the air, watch as the highlands unfold into vast plains dotted with wildlife.

Land at a remote airstrip and meet your guide for a game drive en route to your exclusive Serengeti lodge or tented suite. Arrive for lunch, followed by a peaceful afternoon enjoying camp amenities — infinity pool, spa treatments, or a guided nature walk.

In the late afternoon, venture out for a game drive and sundowner in the golden savannah. Return to camp for a candlelit dinner under the stars.

Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner

Day 4: Serengeti National Park — The Big Cat Kingdom

Wake early for a sunrise game drive — a prime time for predator action as lions, leopards, and cheetahs are most active at dawn.

Return for a gourmet breakfast and relax during the midday heat. After lunch, enjoy an afternoon drive to track herds of wildebeest and zebra and spot elephants cooling at riverbanks.

Optional: Enjoy a private bush dinner or sundowner setup with your guide’s recommendation for a truly magical evening.

Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner

Day 5: Serengeti National Park — A Day of Endless Wonder

Another full day to explore the Serengeti at your pace. Choose a sunrise balloon safari (highly recommended; pre-booking needed) to drift silently above the plains and watch wildlife from above — complete with a champagne breakfast after landing.

Spend the rest of the day on custom game drives or enjoy camp luxuries like spa treatments, a poolside cocktail, or a nature walk with expert guides to learn about flora and tracks.

Dine tonight with fine wines and fireside stories.

Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner

Day 6: Serengeti National Park — Hidden Gems & Relaxed Luxury

Begin your day with an unhurried breakfast, then explore quieter corners of the park. Seek out hidden waterholes, track elusive leopards in rocky outcrops, or enjoy birdwatching among riverine forests.

Enjoy a picnic lunch in a secluded spot before a leisurely return to camp for an afternoon of relaxation. Soak in sunset views with a drink in hand before another exquisite dinner.

Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner

Day 7: Serengeti to Ngorongoro — Highlands & History

After breakfast, enjoy a final morning Serengeti game drive as you head to the airstrip or opt for a scenic drive through the Ngorongoro Conservation Area.

Optional: Stop for a private guided tour of Olduvai Gorge — one of the world’s most significant paleoanthropological sites.

Arrive at your luxurious lodge perched on the Ngorongoro Crater rim. Spend the afternoon soaking up sweeping views and perhaps treat yourself to a rejuvenating spa session. Dinner is served by a fireplace or on an open terrace overlooking the highlands.

Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner

Day 8: Ngorongoro Crater — Finale in the Garden of Eden

Rise early to descend into the Ngorongoro Crater for an unforgettable half-day safari. This ancient caldera shelters an incredible density of wildlife, from lions and elephants to the rare black rhino.

Enjoy a luxury picnic breakfast or brunch at a peaceful hippo pool surrounded by stunning scenery.

After your game drive, ascend the crater walls and begin your comfortable return journey to Arusha or the airport — closing your Serengeti Sphere Safaris experience with memories of Tanzania’s wild elegance and warm hospitality.

Meals Included: Breakfast and Lunch