Serengeti National Park
Endless plains, iconic wildlife, and one of nature’s greatest spectacles.
The Ultimate Safari Landscape
The Serengeti is one of the most celebrated wildlife destinations on Earth. Its vast, open plains are home to extraordinary concentrations of wildlife and the legendary Great Migration – where millions of wildebeest, zebra, and gazelle move in search of fresh grazing.
Big Five game viewing
Immerse yourself in the vibrant cultures of Tanzania through authentic interactions with local tribes. Our cultural encounters offer a unique perspective on heritage, traditions, and daily life, enriching your safari experience and creating lasting memories with the communities you visit.
The Great Migration (seasonal)
Our luxury wildlife safaris immerse you in Tanzania’s stunning landscapes. Enjoy private game drives in exclusive vehicles, guided by expert local guides who reveal the secrets of the wild. Experience unparalleled comfort, gourmet dining, and intimate encounters with nature.
Predator-prey interactions
At Opulence Safaris, we believe that every traveler is unique. Our customizable itineraries allow you to create a safari that aligns with your interests. From adventure-packed itineraries to leisurely explorations, our team will ensure your journey exceeds expectations, blending adventure with personal touch.
Open savannahs and acacia woodlands
At Opulence Safaris, we believe that every traveler is unique. Our customizable itineraries allow you to create a safari that aligns with your interests. From adventure-packed itineraries to leisurely explorations, our team will ensure your journey exceeds expectations, blending adventure with personal touch.
Hot air balloon safaris
At Opulence Safaris, we believe that every traveler is unique. Our customizable itineraries allow you to create a safari that aligns with your interests. From adventure-packed itineraries to leisurely explorations, our team will ensure your journey exceeds expectations, blending adventure with personal touch.
Exceptional photographic opportunities
Stay in opulent lodges and tented camps that blend elegance with nature. Each accommodation is selected for its luxury amenities and stunning locations, ensuring your comfort while providing spectacular views of Tanzania’s wilderness.
Accommodation Styles
Day 1
Arrival at Kilimanjaro International Airport, Tanzania
As you walk out of Kilimanjaro International Airport, our personal African Bushwalker Tour specialist driver-guide greets you with a big smile: ‘Karibu Tanzania – welcome to East Africa!’ The guide will take you to the hotel, where you can relax and take in the African atmosphere. The rest of the day is ours to acclimate to our new time zone.
Accommodation At: Gran Melia Hotel or similar
Meal Plan and Drinks: Dinner will be provided (drinks own guest account)
Day 2
Travel to Tarangire National Park
After a hearty breakfast, we depart Arusha after our pre-safari briefing and head to the underrated gem that is Tarangire National Park which is known for its ancient baobabs and huge elephant herds, Tarangire is a quieter alternative to the busier parks and ideal for unhurried game viewing. Enjoy a delightful picnic lunch in the shade before continuing our journey towards Ngorongoro. From here, the road begins to ascend, and the elevation changes as we climb the steep walls of the Great Rift Valley before arriving in Karatu. This bustling town lies in the shadow of the Ngorongoro Crater and is surrounded by beautiful, lush farmlands.
Excursion & Visits: Morning and afternoon game drives
Accommodation At: Gibb’s Farm or similar
Meal Plan and Drinks: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner provided (drinks own guest account)
Day 3
Masai, Hadzabe & Datoga Tribes
After a satisfying breakfast, we will depart for Lake Eyasi on a cultural excursion to meet some of Tanzania’s incredible tribes is an opportunity too good to pass up. Nowhere else in Africa can you find this level of tribal diversity. We will see the Hadzabe way of life, and if you’re adventurous you can join them on a short hunt in the bush. Next, we will hop back in the safari jeep and head over to the nearby Datoga Tribe. At the Datoga Tribe you’ll be greeted by the women of the village who will show you their homes and way of life before leading you over to the men of the village who are blacksmiths and heat metal to craft tools and jewellery. Finally, we will drive to the Maasai Steppe Region in the Ngorongoro Highlands to meet the world famous Maasai tribe. They usually greet visitors by putting on a spectacular dance with amazing vocals. The men of the village jump as high as they can during the dance. You might be offered the chance to join in.
Excursion & Visits: Visit Maasai Tribe, Hadzabe and Datoga Tribes
Accommodation At: Gibb’s Farm or similar
Meal Plan and Drinks: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner provided (drinks own guest account)
Day 4
Travel to Southern Serengeti National Park (Ndutu Region)
After a delicious breakfast, the destination for today is the Ndutu region via the Ngorongoro Conservation Area where we will notice the landscape changing from hilly forests to plain and green grasslands as you drive further. Once we reach Ndutu we will begin our day game drive with a convenient stop for our picnic lunch. Sweeping grasslands of the Ndutu cover the region which gradually fade into the Serengeti National Park. Ndutu forms a part of the route for the annual migration of more than 2 million wildebeests and thousands of zebra, antelope and gazelle. During game drives at the right season between December and April, we will be able to see the fertile plains turn into calving grounds and nursery for the great migration. The calving season attracts hordes of predators preying on vulnerable young wildebeest. Crested with Ndutu lake and Lake Masek, these waterholes offer plenty of wildlife game during the dry season. The Ndutu is also the home ground for 6 species of big cats – leopard, lion, cheetah, caracal, serval and wildcat. The action-packed game drive will end late in the evening by around 5PM. We will now head towards your choice of accommodation, where a freshly prepared dinner awaits us. Ensure we get some good rest and recharge ourselves for another eventful day.
Excursion & Visits: Afternoon game drives and game viewing
Accommodation At: Taasa Migration Camp or similar
Meal Plan and Drinks: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner provided (drinks – All Inclusive)
Day 5
Explore Southern Serengeti (Ndutu Area)
We will be up before dawn so that we can enjoy a sunrise game drive across the region. See the sunset fire to the savannah as carnivores such as cheetahs and lions in action while it is still cool enough for them to hunt. After our sunrise game drive, we will return to our lodge for breakfast before taking a picnic lunch and heading to explore more of Ndutu. We will enjoy a day-long game drive through the region, taking in the shores of both Lake Ndutu and Lake Masek as well as the surrounding land where tens of thousands of young wildebeest take their first steps. After our day-long exploration of Ndutu, we will overnight in the region once again.
Excursion & Visits: Morning and afternoon game drives and game viewing
Accommodation At: Taasa Migration Camp or similar
Meal Plan and Drinks: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner provided (drinks own guest account)
Day 6
Travel to Central Serengeti
The excitement for today will be quite high as you make your way into the most celebrated wildlife park in the world – The Serengeti. After finishing up a hearty breakfast, you will have morning game drives in Ndutu before departing for the Serengeti National Park by late morning. Serengeti means endless plains in the local African language, and watching the grassland stretch out as far as the eye can see and eventually merging with the sky at the horizon is an absolutely breath-taking view. With an overall land area of 14,763 sq km, it puts our notion about distance to shame. The Serengeti also houses the glorious “Big 5” (elephant, rhino, buffalo, lion, and leopard). Along with the “Big 5”, a very pleasant sighting would be one of Africa’s most beautiful animals – The Impala. The Serengeti ecosystem supports the greatest remaining concentration of plains game in Africa. You must also look out for the Serengeti “Kopjes,” which are massive boulders of granite standing in a sea of grass. They provide ample shelter to a large variety of flora and fauna. A picnic lunch will be provided during the day-long game drive itself. The eventful day comes to an end with a heavy dinner and a good night’s rest in your accommodation.
Excursion & Visits: Morning and afternoon game drives and game viewing
Accommodation At: Kubu Kubu Tented Camp or similar
Meal Plan and Drinks: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner provided (drinks own guest account)
Day 7
Travel to Ngorongoro Conservation Area
After delicious breakfast, we depart for Ngorongoro Crater, considered by some to be the Eighth Wonder of the World. When we get our first glimpse of this vast, verdant caldera from the panoramic viewpoint, we will soon understand why it has earned such a lofty reputation. Home to over 120 species of mammal including the fabled Big Five, the Ngorongoro Conservation Area is one of the most sought-after safari destinations in the world. It’s a particularly right place to see the endangered black rhinoceros enjoying a single meal out on the grass plains, as well as a place to see large numbers of hippopotamus enjoying the cool water. From the comfort of our open-top vehicle, we will be able to observe and photograph some of Africa’s most recognizable faces. The crater is home to a large number of predators, including lions, leopards, cheetahs, jackals, and hyenas, as well as a large population of wildebeest, zebras, antelope, cape buffalo, and more. It is truly one of Africa’s premier safari destinations.
Excursion & Visits: Morning and afternoon game drives and game viewing
Accommodation At: Melia Ngorongoro or similar
Meal Plan and Drinks: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner provided (drinks own guest account)
Day 8
Travel to Lake Manyara National Park & Homeward Bound
After a remarkable journey through the captivating landscapes and abundant wildlife of Tanzania, it is time to bid farewell. Enjoy a leisurely breakfast before being transferred to the airport, our sightseeing ends with the unique opportunity to visit Mto Wa Mbu Cultural Tourism Enterprises. We will tour 1 and a half hours and learned about their rice production, banana groves (so many types of bananas!), and homemade banana beer (interesting, potentially could grow on you). Watched local wood carvers carve intricate ebony art (and bought some things for our kids), wandered through the vegetable market and butcher area where locals get their daily meals. Saw the school and places of worship (Muslims, Christians, and non-believers all interacting and living in community. The world needs more of that) and we visit gift shops for souvenir and then we depart to the airport for your departure flight. The driver will ensure that you stop at key points of interest along the way including the local vegetable markets and photography then a road transfer to Kilimanjaro International Airport for your onwards travel arrangements.
Meal Plan and Drinks: Breakfast, Lunch provided (dinner and drinks own guest account)
What’s Included & Excluded?
Included
- Airport transfers (Roundtrip) For Arrival and Departure
- Private vehicle 4×4 Safari Landcruiser transport with professional Safari Guide
- Accommodation in Semi-Luxury Lodge & Tented Camp
- All meals according to the itinerary
- Mineral water provided in the Safari Vehicle
- All activities mentioned in the itinerary
- All park entry fees and Concession Fees
- First Aid Kit Box and Flying Doctors Air Ambulance Rescue (AMREF)
- Drinking water during safari drives (Guest will receive a reusable steel water bottle (supporting “TOSCO” – Tourism supporting Conservation)
Excluded
- Gratuities, Baggage Handling
- Personal, Medical and Travel Insurance
- All International Flights tickets and applicable airport fees and taxes
- Meals and beverages not explicitly listed as included
- Visa fees if applicable to Tanzania
- Extra Entrance fees to tourist attractions, activities or attractions not mentioned in itinerary
- Extra optional activities while in the game reserves
- All costs of a personal nature: Telephone calls, bar bills, drinks, room service, laundry, refreshments, snacks, curios, gifts, etc. unless otherwise stated as included in the daily itinerary
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