9 Days / 8 Nights
Private Tanzania Safari
Arusha → Tarangire → Lake Manyara → Central Serengeti → Ngorongoro Crater → Arusha
Couples, families, friends, honeymooners, travellers who want flexibility and privacy.
Safari Overview
This 8-Day Private Safari is designed exclusively for you and your travel companions. You will have your own private 4×4 safari vehicle, your own professional driver-guide, and the freedom to customize your daily schedule.
Explore Tanzania’s most iconic destinations — Tarangire’s elephant herds, Lake Manyara’s tree-climbing lions, the endless Serengeti plains, and the breathtaking Ngorongoro Crater. With private game drives, you set the pace. Want to stay longer with a lion pride? Want to skip a site and relax at camp? It’s your safari, your way.
This is the perfect choice for travellers who value privacy, flexibility, and personalized attention.
Day-by-Day Itinerary
Day 1: Arrival in Arusha
Highlights: Private airport pickup, safari briefing, overnight in Arusha
Upon arrival at Kilimanjaro International Airport (JRO), you will be met by a Globotrek representative and transferred to your hotel in Arusha. Meet your private driver-guide, receive a safari briefing, and relax before your adventure begins. Enjoy a welcome dinner at your lodge.
Accommodation: Arusha hotel or lodge (Bed & Breakfast)
Meals: Dinner
Day 2: Arusha → Tarangire National Park
Highlights: Giant baobabs, elephant herds, private game drive
After breakfast, depart for Tarangire National Park with your private driver-guide. Tarangire is famous for its massive elephant herds, ancient baobab trees, and diverse wildlife including lions, giraffes, and over 500 bird species. Enjoy a private game drive with a picnic lunch in the bush. In the late afternoon, retire to your lodge or camp for sundowners and dinner.
Accommodation: Lodge or tented camp near Tarangire (Full Board)
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Day 3: Tarangire → Lake Manyara National Park → Karatu
Highlights: Tree-climbing lions, flamingos, Rift Valley escarpment
After breakfast, drive to Lake Manyara National Park. Enjoy a private game drive through the lush groundwater forest and along the lake shore. Lake Manyara is known for its tree-climbing lions, flamingos, elephants, and stunning Rift Valley views. After a picnic lunch, continue to Karatu for dinner and overnight.
Accommodation: Lodge or tented camp in Karatu (Full Board)
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Day 4: Karatu → Central Serengeti (Seronera)
Highlights: Ngorongoro Conservation Area views, first Serengeti game drive
After an early breakfast, drive to the Central Serengeti via the Ngorongoro Conservation Area. Stop at viewpoints along the crater rim before continuing to the Serengeti. Enjoy a private game drive en route through the Seronera Valley, known for its resident wildlife and big cats. Arrive at your camp in the late afternoon for sundowners and dinner.
Accommodation: Tented camp or lodge in Central Serengeti (Full Board)
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Day 5: Full Day Central Serengeti
Highlights: Big cats, sunrise game drive, Seronera River wildlife
Spend a full day exploring the Central Serengeti with your private guide. The Seronera Valley is one of the best places in Africa to see leopards, lions, and cheetahs. Start early for a sunrise game drive when predators are most active. Return to camp for brunch, then head out again in the afternoon. Your guide will tailor the day to your interests — photography, birding, or simply soaking in the wilderness.
Accommodation: Tented camp or lodge in Central Serengeti (Full Board)
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Day 6: Central Serengeti → Ngorongoro Conservation Area
Highlights: Final Serengeti game drive, Maasai cultural visit, crater rim views
After breakfast, enjoy a final morning private game drive in the Serengeti before departing for the Ngorongoro Conservation Area. Stop for a cultural visit to a Maasai village (optional). Arrive at your lodge perched on the crater rim for breathtaking views. Enjoy sundowners and dinner overlooking the crater.
Accommodation: Lodge or camp on Ngorongoro Crater Rim (Full Board)
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Day 7: Ngorongoro Crater Full Day
Highlights: Big Five, crater floor private game drive, picnic lunch
Descend into the Ngorongoro Crater for a full-day private game drive. The crater is a UNESCO World Heritage Site and one of the best places in Africa to see the Big Five in a single day. Enjoy a picnic lunch on the crater floor surrounded by wildlife. In the late afternoon, ascend the crater rim and return to your lodge for dinner and overnight.
Accommodation: Lodge or camp on Ngorongoro Crater Rim (Full Board)
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Day 8: Ngorongoro → Arusha → Departure
Highlights: Scenic drive, souvenir shopping, private airport transfer
After breakfast, drive back to Arusha. Enjoy a farewell lunch in Arusha and, if time allows, visit a local market or cultural centre. Transfer to Kilimanjaro International Airport (JRO) for your departure flight.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch
INCLUDES
Professional, English-speaking safari guide
Accommodation in Arusha before the safari
All safari accommodation (full board during safari)
Park entry fees and government taxes (VAT included)
Private 4×4 Toyota Land Cruiser with pop-up roof
Unlimited game drives with no mileage restrictions
Unlimited bottled drinking water during safari
Airport transfers (arrival & departure)
EXCLUDES
International and domestic flights
Visa fees and travel insurance
Personal expenses (laundry, souvenirs, drinks, etc.)
Tips and gratuities for guides and camp staff
Alcoholic and soft drinks at lodges/camps
Optional activities (Maasai village, balloon safari, etc.)
Accommodation upgrades or extra nights in Arusha
Any services not mentioned under Price Includes
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