Throughout our four decades in Tanzania, we’ve perfected our ideal itinerary: a thorough exploration of northern Tanzania blended with authentic cultural experiences and luxurious touches. It’s the itinerary we do ourselves when we visit Tanzania, so you can experience Tanzania like we do. Discover our most popular offering.
DAY 1
Upon arrival in Arusha, you will be warmly greeted by your Shiri Adventures representative and transferred to your luxury hotel. Spend the remainder of the day at leisure, relaxing and preparing for the safari adventure ahead. Enjoy a peaceful evening and overnight stay in Arusha.
Meals: Dinner
Upon arrival in Arusha, you will be warmly greeted by your Shiri Adventures representative and transferred to your luxury hotel. Spend the remainder of the day at leisure, relaxing and preparing for the safari adventure ahead. Enjoy a peaceful evening and overnight stay in Arusha.
Meals: Dinner
DAY 2
After breakfast, depart with your private safari guide toward Tarangire National Park, renowned for its vast elephant herds, ancient baobab trees, and rich birdlife.
Enjoy a full game drive through savannah and riverine landscapes, where sightings may include buffalo, giraffes, zebras, wildebeest, and a wide variety of bird species. Lunch is enjoyed inside the park before continuing game viewing into the afternoon. Later, transfer to your luxury lodge near the park.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
After breakfast, depart with your private safari guide toward Tarangire National Park, renowned for its vast elephant herds, ancient baobab trees, and rich birdlife.
Enjoy a full game drive through savannah and riverine landscapes, where sightings may include buffalo, giraffes, zebras, wildebeest, and a wide variety of bird species. Lunch is enjoyed inside the park before continuing game viewing into the afternoon. Later, transfer to your luxury lodge near the park.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
DAY 3
Following breakfast, travel to Lake Manyara National Park, a compact yet ecologically diverse park famous for its tree-climbing lions, forest elephants, and flamingos along the soda lake shore.
Explore groundwater forests, floodplains, and lakeside habitats during a full game drive, with excellent opportunities for birdwatching and photography. In the afternoon, retire to your luxury lodge set within the scenic landscape.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
Following breakfast, travel to Lake Manyara National Park, a compact yet ecologically diverse park famous for its tree-climbing lions, forest elephants, and flamingos along the soda lake shore.
Explore groundwater forests, floodplains, and lakeside habitats during a full game drive, with excellent opportunities for birdwatching and photography. In the afternoon, retire to your luxury lodge set within the scenic landscape.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
DAY 4
After breakfast, journey through the fertile highlands of the Ngorongoro Conservation Area before entering the vast plains of Serengeti National Park.
Game viewing begins upon arrival, with opportunities to spot large herbivore herds and predators across the open plains. Continue your safari deeper into prime wildlife areas before arriving at your luxury tented camp or lodge in the Serengeti.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
After breakfast, journey through the fertile highlands of the Ngorongoro Conservation Area before entering the vast plains of Serengeti National Park.
Game viewing begins upon arrival, with opportunities to spot large herbivore herds and predators across the open plains. Continue your safari deeper into prime wildlife areas before arriving at your luxury tented camp or lodge in the Serengeti.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
DAY 5
Today is dedicated entirely to exploring the Serengeti. After breakfast, embark on a full day of game drives in your private 4×4 safari vehicle, guided by expert knowledge of wildlife movements and habitats.
Enjoy a picnic lunch in the bush and continue your safari through different regions of the park, returning to your luxury accommodation in the evening for dinner and relaxation.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
Today is dedicated entirely to exploring the Serengeti. After breakfast, embark on a full day of game drives in your private 4×4 safari vehicle, guided by expert knowledge of wildlife movements and habitats.
Enjoy a picnic lunch in the bush and continue your safari through different regions of the park, returning to your luxury accommodation in the evening for dinner and relaxation.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
Accommodation: Same luxury camp or lodge in Serengeti National Park
DAY 6
After breakfast, depart the Serengeti and travel toward the highlands of the Ngorongoro Conservation Area. Descend into the Ngorongoro Crater, a UNESCO World Heritage Site and one of Africa’s most remarkable wildlife sanctuaries.
Enjoy a game drive on the crater floor, home to dense populations of wildlife including the Big Five. In the late afternoon, ascend to your luxury lodge overlooking the crater rim.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
After breakfast, depart the Serengeti and travel toward the highlands of the Ngorongoro Conservation Area. Descend into the Ngorongoro Crater, a UNESCO World Heritage Site and one of Africa’s most remarkable wildlife sanctuaries.
Enjoy a game drive on the crater floor, home to dense populations of wildlife including the Big Five. In the late afternoon, ascend to your luxury lodge overlooking the crater rim.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
DAY 7
On your final morning, enjoy another immersive game drive within the Ngorongoro Crater, observing lions, elephants, buffalo, rhinos, and abundant plains game in this natural amphitheater.
After lunch, transfer back to Arusha for your onward journey, bringing your 7-day premium luxury Tanzania safari with Shiri Adventures to a memorable close.
Meals: Breakfast & Lunch
On your final morning, enjoy another immersive game drive within the Ngorongoro Crater, observing lions, elephants, buffalo, rhinos, and abundant plains game in this natural amphitheater.
After lunch, transfer back to Arusha for your onward journey, bringing your 7-day premium luxury Tanzania safari with Shiri Adventures to a memorable close.
Meals: Breakfast & Lunch
Wear neutral colors like khaki or light grey to stay cool and blend in with nature. Avoid white (shows dust), blue (attracts tsetse flies), and camouflage (reserved for military). Bring a light jacket for cool mornings, sturdy closed shoes for game drives, and a hat and sunglasses for sun protection. Check our Safari Packing List
The best time for a Tanzania safari depends on your preferences:
Yes, you can! Many Tanzania safari tours are family-friendly, offering unique experiences for children. With Shiri Adventures, families can enjoy customized safaris featuring engaging activities like nature walks and wildlife tracking. Many lodges also provide child-friendly amenities and babysitting services, ensuring your Tanzania safari is both fun and stress-free for parents and kids alike.
East Africa is home to idyllic beaches perfect for unwinding after your safari:
Yes, you can! Many Tanzania safari tours are family-friendly, offering unique experiences for children. With Shiri Adventures, families can enjoy customized safaris featuring engaging activities like nature walks and wildlife tracking. Many lodges also provide child-friendly amenities and babysitting services, ensuring your Tanzania safari is both fun and stress-free for parents and kids alike.
Tanzania offers world-class safari destinations, each with its own charm. The Serengeti is famous for the Great Migration, while the Ngorongoro Crater guarantees Big Five sightings. Tarangire dazzles with elephants and baobabs, and Lake Manyara is home to tree-climbing lions. For a wilder, offbeat experience, explore Selous, Ruaha, or Mahale Mountains.
ADD-ON
Enjoy a bird’s eye view, a hearty breakfast and a glass of champagne during a morning hot air balloon tour. Your entire trip will be unforgettable, but this will bring it to new heights.
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Set against lush coffee plantations with views of Mount Meru, it offers serene luxury before or after safari. Spacious suites, elevated dining, and discreet five-star service define every stay. A polished sanctuary for travelers who expect comfort, calm, and distinction.
