Day 1: Arusha — Welcome to Tanzania

Upon arrival at Kilimanjaro International Airport, enjoy VIP assistance through customs and immigration. Meet your personal Serengeti Sphere Safaris representative for a private transfer to your luxury boutique hotel in Arusha.

Unwind from your flight with a spa treatment or a swim. In the evening, join your guide for a safari briefing over a delicious welcome dinner.

Meals Included: Dinner

Day 2: Arusha to Tarangire National Park — A Gentle Beginning

After a leisurely breakfast, depart in your private luxury 4×4 for Tarangire National Park. Arrive in time for a relaxed game drive through baobab-studded landscapes teeming with elephants, giraffes, and abundant birdlife.

Enjoy a gourmet picnic lunch in a shaded spot with views over the Tarangire River, then continue your exploration. Arrive at your elegant safari lodge by late afternoon — freshen up and savor a fine three-course dinner under a starlit sky.

Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner

Day 3: Tarangire National Park — Slow Safari & Sundowners

Awake to birdsong and an early morning game drive, the perfect time to see wildlife at its most active. Return to your lodge for a hearty breakfast and enjoy the midday hours at leisure — perhaps lounge by the pool or indulge in a massage.

In the late afternoon, embark on a special sundowner game drive with drinks served at a scenic viewpoint. Dinner awaits you back at camp, complemented by select wines and impeccable service.

Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner

Day 4: Tarangire to Lake Manyara — Forests & Flamingos

After breakfast, depart for Lake Manyara National Park. Explore this green oasis beneath the dramatic Rift Valley escarpment: spot elephants, playful monkeys, tree-climbing lions, and flocks of flamingos along the lakeshore.

Enjoy a stylish picnic lunch in the park and continue your drive through its diverse habitats. By evening, settle into your luxurious lodge on the Rift Valley rim with panoramic views. Enjoy a farm-to-table dinner featuring fresh local ingredients.

Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner

Day 5: Fly to Serengeti — Your Wild Sanctuary Awaits

After breakfast, transfer to a nearby airstrip for a scenic bush flight straight into the Serengeti. Witness sweeping plains, winding rivers, and wildlife herds from above.

Touch down at a remote airstrip and start your first Serengeti game drive en route to your exclusive luxury lodge or tented suite.

Arrive in time for lunch and an afternoon of rest — perhaps a dip in an infinity pool or a private bush-view massage. In the evening, enjoy a short sunset game drive and a fine dinner with handpicked wines.

Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner

Day 6: Serengeti National Park — Sunrise Magic & Big Cats

Begin the day with a sunrise game drive — prime time to see predators on the move and the savannah glowing gold. Return for a lavish breakfast and relax at your camp or lodge.

After lunch, head out for an afternoon game drive focusing on lions, cheetahs, and leopards. Pause at a scenic spot for sundowners before returning for a gourmet dinner and fireside storytelling.

Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner

Day 7: Serengeti National Park — Balloon Safari & Bush Breakfast (Optional)

Today, elevate your adventure with an optional sunrise hot air balloon safari over the plains (advance booking recommended). Soar above the herds, then land for a champagne bush breakfast.

Spend the rest of the day on custom game drives, return to camp for lunch and spa time, or enjoy a private guided bush walk (where permitted). Dinner tonight can be a private candlelit setup under the stars — just ask your host.

Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner

Day 8: Serengeti National Park — Hidden Corners & Relaxed Luxury

Use this extra day to explore quieter corners of the Serengeti with your guide’s insider knowledge. Track migration herds if in season, visit river crossings, or spend time at hidden waterholes where wildlife gathers undisturbed.

Enjoy a picnic lunch in the bush and return to camp for your final Serengeti sunset. Dinner tonight is a celebration of your time in the wild.

Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner

Day 9: Serengeti to Ngorongoro — Highlands Retreat

After breakfast, enjoy a final Serengeti game drive en route to the airstrip for a scenic flight back towards the Ngorongoro region — or transfer overland for a leisurely drive through the highlands.

Optional: Visit Olduvai Gorge for a private tour with a local paleoanthropologist.

Arrive at your luxurious crater rim lodge by late afternoon. Unwind with high tea overlooking the crater or a rejuvenating spa session. Dinner is served fireside or on an open-air terrace with breathtaking views.

Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner

Day 10: Ngorongoro Crater — Grand Finale in Africa’s Eden

Rise early for breakfast, then descend into the magnificent Ngorongoro Crater for an exclusive half-day game drive. This caldera is home to lions, elephants, buffalo, rhinos, hippos, and abundant birdlife — all within a stunning natural amphitheater.

Stop for a luxury picnic brunch beside a hippo pool, then enjoy final wildlife sightings before ascending the crater walls. Transfer comfortably back to Arusha or directly to Kilimanjaro International Airport for your onward journey — closing your Serengeti Sphere Safaris experience with unmatched memories of Africa’s raw beauty and refined hospitality.

Meals Included: Breakfast and Lunch