Tanzania Luxury Fly-in Safari | Friends International Limited

Overview

A 8-day luxury journey combining Tarangire, Serengeti and Ngorongoro. Exclusive camps and lodges, with flights between destinations so you spend more time in the wild.

Duration8 days / 7 nights

StyleLuxury

Best forCouples getaway

RouteTarangire · Serengeti · Ngorongoro

PriceOn request

Included

7 nights accommodation
Full board
Return airfare
Door-to-door chauffeur
Insurance, visa help and tips

Not included

Personal shopping
Unlisted activities
Special-occasion extras

See the full included / not included list →

Highlights

Game drives among baobabs and elephant herds
Tarangire River wildlife viewing (best in dry season)
Morning and afternoon game drives
Big cats around Seronera (lion, leopard, cheetah)
Crater floor game drive (Big Five except giraffe)
Picnic lunch at the hippo pool
Internal flights between destinations: more time on safari, less on the road

About the destinations & activities

Activities marked included are covered by the package price. Activities marked optional are available in that destination for an extra cost.

Tanzania

Tarangire 1 night

Known for its ancient baobab trees and large elephant herds that gather at the Tarangire River in the dry season. Less crowded than the Serengeti.

Included in Tarangire

1 night: Tarangire Treetops or similar
Meals: Full board (breakfast, lunch, dinner)
Park / reserve entry fees
Game drives among baobabs and elephant herds
Tarangire River wildlife viewing (best in dry season)
Bird watching (over 500 species)
Guided walking safari
Night game drive (outside the park, where available)

Not included in Tarangire

No extra activities listed
Tips and personal items

Activities in Tarangire

Game drives among baobabs and elephant herdsincluded
Tarangire River wildlife viewing (best in dry season)included
Bird watching (over 500 species)included
Guided walking safariincluded
Night game drive (outside the park, where available)included

Tanzania

Serengeti 4 nights

Tanzania's oldest national park: endless plains, huge predator populations and the Great Migration. The herds move through the park in a yearly cycle, calving in the south around January–March and crossing rivers in the north around July–October.

Included in Serengeti

4 nights: Four Seasons Safari Lodge Serengeti or similar
Meals: Full board (breakfast, lunch, dinner)
Park / reserve entry fees
Morning and afternoon game drives
Big cats around Seronera (lion, leopard, cheetah)
Great Migration viewing (location changes with the season)
Retina Hippo Pool visit
Hot air balloon safari over the plains
Guided walking safari (where permitted)
Bush breakfast or sundowners

Not included in Serengeti

No extra activities listed
Tips and personal items

Activities in Serengeti

Morning and afternoon game drivesincluded
Big cats around Seronera (lion, leopard, cheetah)included
Great Migration viewing (location changes with the season)included
Retina Hippo Pool visitincluded
Hot air balloon safari over the plainsincluded
Guided walking safari (where permitted)included
Bush breakfast or sundownersincluded

Tanzania

Ngorongoro 2 nights

A UNESCO World Heritage site. The crater is an ancient collapsed volcano about 260 km² in area, with a floor about 600 m below the rim. It holds a dense population of wildlife including black rhino, lion and hippo in a natural enclosure.

Included in Ngorongoro

2 nights: andBeyond Ngorongoro Crater Lodge or similar
Meals: Full board (breakfast, lunch, dinner)
Park / reserve entry fees
Crater floor game drive (Big Five except giraffe)
Picnic lunch at the hippo pool
Crater rim viewpoints
Olduvai Gorge and museum visit (cradle of humankind)
Maasai boma (village) visit

Not included in Ngorongoro

Guided nature walk on the crater rim (extra cost)
Tips and personal items

Activities in Ngorongoro

Crater floor game drive (Big Five except giraffe)included
Picnic lunch at the hippo poolincluded
Crater rim viewpointsincluded
Olduvai Gorge and museum visit (cradle of humankind)included
Maasai boma (village) visitincluded
Guided nature walk on the crater rimoptional · extra cost

Day-by-day itinerary

Day1

Arrive in Arusha and transfer to Tarangire

Meet your driver-guide at Kilimanjaro International Airport (JRO). Transfer to Tarangire by scheduled or charter flight to the nearest airstrip.

Game drives among baobabs and elephant herdsincluded
Tarangire River wildlife viewing (best in dry season)included
Bird watching (over 500 species)included

Full board (breakfast, lunch, dinner) Tarangire Treetops or similar

Day2

Travel to Serengeti

After breakfast, scheduled/charter flight from Tarangire to Serengeti.

Morning and afternoon game drivesincluded
Hot air balloon safari over the plainsincluded

Full board (breakfast, lunch, dinner) Four Seasons Safari Lodge Serengeti or similar

Day3

Serengeti

Big cats around Seronera (lion, leopard, cheetah)included
Guided walking safari (where permitted)included

Full board (breakfast, lunch, dinner) Four Seasons Safari Lodge Serengeti or similar

Day4

Serengeti

Great Migration viewing (location changes with the season)included
Bush breakfast or sundownersincluded

Full board (breakfast, lunch, dinner) Four Seasons Safari Lodge Serengeti or similar

Day5

Serengeti

Retina Hippo Pool visitincluded

Full board (breakfast, lunch, dinner) Four Seasons Safari Lodge Serengeti or similar

Day6

Travel to Ngorongoro

After breakfast, scheduled/charter flight from Serengeti to Ngorongoro.

Crater floor game drive (Big Five except giraffe)included
Crater rim viewpointsincluded
Maasai boma (village) visitincluded

Full board (breakfast, lunch, dinner) andBeyond Ngorongoro Crater Lodge or similar

Day7

Ngorongoro

Picnic lunch at the hippo poolincluded
Olduvai Gorge and museum visit (cradle of humankind)included
Guided nature walk on the crater rimoptional · extra cost

Full board (breakfast, lunch, dinner) andBeyond Ngorongoro Crater Lodge or similar

Day8

Departure

Breakfast, check-out and transfer to Kilimanjaro International Airport (JRO) (by flight from the nearest airstrip) for your onward flight.

Breakfast

Accommodation

Luxury camps and lodges such as those below, or similar based on availability.

Tarangire 1 night

Meals: Full board (breakfast, lunch, dinner). Your hotel will be one of:

Tarangire TreetopsTarangire ecosystem$700–$1,200
Oliver's CampTarangire National Park$700–$1,200

Serengeti 4 nights

Meals: Full board (breakfast, lunch, dinner). Your hotel will be one of:

Four Seasons Safari Lodge SerengetiSeronera, Serengeti$1,000–$1,800
Singita Sabora Tented CampGrumeti, Serengeti$1,200–$2,000
andBeyond Serengeti Under CanvasSerengeti (seasonal migration camp)$700–$1,300

Ngorongoro 2 nights

Meals: Full board (breakfast, lunch, dinner). Your hotel will be one of:

andBeyond Ngorongoro Crater LodgeCrater rim, Ngorongoro$1,200–$2,000
Gibb's FarmKaratu, near Ngorongoro$400–$700

Journey details

Start point	Kilimanjaro International Airport (JRO)
End point	Kilimanjaro International Airport (JRO)
Duration	8 days / 7 nights
Transport	Private 4x4 Land Cruiser with pop-up roof, binoculars and a driver-guide, plus flights between destinations.
Internal flights	Included. Arusha → Tarangire; Tarangire → Serengeti; Serengeti → Ngorongoro; Ngorongoro → Arusha (scheduled or charter, depending on the route)
Who it is for	Visitors and tourists (start at the airport)
Group size	Private, your own party only
Meals	Full board (breakfast, lunch, dinner)
Fitness	Suitable for most ages; some long drives.

Return international flights are included in this luxury package, with pick-up from home arranged.

What's included and not included

Luxury: White-Glove ServiceFlights, door-to-door pick-up, insurance, visa help, tips and a personal concierge are all taken care of.

Included

7 nights accommodation (luxury camps and lodges)
Full board (breakfast, lunch, dinner) during the safari
Airport transfers
Private safari vehicle with driver-guide
National park and reserve entry fees
Game drives as listed in the itinerary
Internal flights between destinations and airstrip transfers
Return international airfare from your home airport (economy; business-class upgrade on request)
Door-to-door service: we arrange your pick-up from home to your departure airport (selected cities), VIP meet-and-greet on arrival
Airport lounge access and priority baggage handling
Travel and medical insurance included
Visa assistance and application handling
All tips and gratuities included
Premium drinks with meals at your camp or resort
24/7 personal trip concierge on WhatsApp

Not included

Government visa and entry fees (we handle the paperwork)
Personal shopping and souvenirs
Activities not marked as included
Special-occasion extras (private dinners, photographers) unless requested
Rare vintage wines and top-shelf spirits

How the three travel levels compare

	Budget	Mid-range	LuxuryThis package
Return international airfare	✓ Included	✓ Included	✓ Included
Travel & medical insurance	✕ Not included	✕ Not included	✓ Included
Visa assistance	Your own arrangement	Guidance from us	Handled for you
Tips & gratuities	✕ Not included	✕ Not included	✓ Included
Drinks	Pay as you go	Daily bottled water	Premium drinks with meals
Pick-up	Airport meet & transfer	Private airport transfers	Door-to-door chauffeur + VIP meet-and-greet
Support	WhatsApp + trip briefing	Planning call + WhatsApp	24/7 personal concierge

Optional activities (extra cost)

Guided nature walk on the crater rim (Ngorongoro, extra cost)

Optional activities can be added before or during your trip and are paid for separately. Ask us for a current quote.