7 Day Big Five Luxury Lodge Safari in Tanzania
Mount Meru Hotel, Arusha, Tanzania
Luxury Tanzania Safari
Enjoy this amazing safari in a customized pop-up roof 4×4 safari Jeep that includes a cooler box, long-range high-frequency radio, power outlets AC 230V, first aid kit, and above all, a professional multi-lingual safari guide who will ensure you have an unforgettable safari experience.
Key information
- Private safari
- Starts and ends in Arusha
- English-speaking guide
- Park fees included
Highlights
- Exciting game drives
- Visit Serengeti National Park, 8th Wonder of the World, & UNESCO World Heritage Site
- Opportunity to see the great migration and the Big Five animals
- Explore Ngorongoro Crater, world’s largest intact volcanic caldera
- Witness varied landscape and wildlife
- Visit Tarangire National Park, famous for its large herds of elephants
- 6 nights luxury accommodation
- All meals are provided
Styles
5 activity days
Airport transfer included:
Kilimanjaro International Airport
Accommodation
Melia Serengeti
Melia Serengeti offers an intense wildlife experience accompanied by all the comforts of the most exclusive accommodation. Elegant rooms inspired by Maasai traditions have spectacular views of the hotel gardens or Serengeti plains. A cuisine that reinterprets local dishes with ingredients inspired by international cuisine. And magnificent, sustainable facilities that include an incredible infinity pool, gym, and spa.
The magic of Africa permeates every corner of the Meliá Serengeti Lodge Meliá Collection. Savor the experience on the fabulous terrace of your room and marvel at the immensity of the Serengeti National Park. If you've always wanted to go on a safari, you've come to the right place. Visit with your family. Kids will also enjoy their own little African adventure in the kids' club. Discover cuisine as surprising as it is delicious, including African coffees, teas, and liqueurs. The stunning infinity pool with views of the Serengeti, a relaxing spa, and a fully equipped gym complete this unforgettable adventure.
Melia Ngorongoro
Designed with the utmost respect for the environment, this lodge allows you to sleep accompanied by the sounds of nature, wake up admiring the Ngorongoro Crater, and enjoy a truly extraordinary safari experience.
Program
Imagine 5 days of safari discovery! You’ll get to explore the depth and beauty of East Africa’s game parks in a manner few will ever know. There will be lots of time for viewing wildlife, soaking up the beauty of the land, and connecting with the local cultures. This is a complete yet comfortably paced journey.
Over the course of this five-day adventure, you’ll get to experience Tanzania’s finest national parks. From the iconic Serengeti National Park to the world-famous Ngorongoro volcanic crater, to Tarangire National Park, you will journey through the richest landscapes of Africa while encountering literally hundreds of species of wildlife.
Get ready to begin your perfect adventure on Natural World Safaris’ biggest and most complete safari. You start out heading to the northern western part of Tanzania to Tarangire National Park, which is one of the best national parks in Tanzania located in the wordof Masai Steppe to the southeast and the lakes of the Great Rift Valley to the north and west. The park occupies an area of 2600 sq. km and is known to have a variety of wildlife species with amazing accommodation facilities for tourists to rest in when they are on a Tanzania Safari tour.
The name Tarangire, after which the national park is called, comes from the Tarangire River, which crosses through the park. Different wildlife species drink from the river, which is the primary source of water for the animals, especially during the dry season.
The density and variety of wildlife here can be agreeably overwhelming, with elephants, zebras, giraffes, monkeys, baboons, and hundreds of bird species and baobab trees.
You’ll shift gears at the next park, the world-famous Serengeti National Park. The immense vistas hold a wonder of wildlife—easily two million creatures await your arrival. All the big game are here stalking these savannahs—lion, leopard, elephant, rhino, buffalo, plus hartebeest, waterbuck, crocodile, and the heart of the great migration—wildebeest.
Within the Serengeti region lies one of the most unusual land formations anywhere: the Ngorongoro Crater. This huge caldera is the remains of an extinct 3-million-year-old volcano. But what’s more amazing are the wildlife treasures awaiting down on the crater floor. You will descend to this isolated world to view an awesome concentration of lions, buffalo, rhinos, wildebeest, zebra, eland, gazelle, and much more.
All-inclusive: Your five-day safari includes park entrance fees, luxury accommodations, and meals. Natural World Safaris always offers a wide choice of accommodations. Depending on your budget and style choose from economy, comfort, superior comfort, or luxury safari lodges or tented camps.
Your guide: For your entire 5-day journey, you’ll be guided, hosted, and looked after by your own experienced driver/guide.
Itinerary
Day 1: Arrival at Kilimanjaro Airport
Upon arrival, your Kilimanjaro Trekking Mate guide will meet you at Kilimanjaro International Airport and escort you to tonight’s accommodations in Moshi / Arusha. As local Tanzanians, your guides know the country with unrivaled familiarity, so you’ll be in good hands from the moment you land to the moment you leave.
Overnight at Mount Meru Hotel Arusha.
Day 2: Tarangire National Park
Your safari adventure begins with a pickup from your hotel and proceeds to Tarangire National Park. One of the largest national parks in Tanzania, located in the Manyara region, this place is characterized by large herds of elephants, tree-climbing lions, and the fascinating baobab trees, also called the Tree of Life, for its almost mythical powers that some cultures attach to it. This park is especially known for the Tarangire River, which flows all year round and is the only source of water for wild animals during dry seasons.
After a day spent exploring Tarangire National Park, you leave the park and head to your nearby lodge for dinner and overnight rest at Lake Manyara Serena Safari Lodge.
Day 3: Serengeti National Park
After breakfast, you will set off for Serengeti National Park with picnic lunch, game drives en route, and an afternoon game in Serengeti Central Part.
Tanzania’s oldest and most popular national park. A UNESCO World Heritage Site and recently proclaimed the 7th wonder of the world, Serengeti is famed for its annual migration, where some six million hooves pound the open plains. Serengeti offers an exotic game viewing experience in the whole of Africa, giving you an up-close look at the animals you've only seen in National Geographic: great herds of buffalo, smaller groups of elephants and giraffes, and thousands of eland, topi, kongoni, impala, and Grant’s gazelle.
In the evening, you make your way to the lodge for a delightful dinner and relaxation under the starlit sky at Melia Serengeti Lodge.
Day 4: Serengeti National Park (full day)
Waking up in the Serengeti is something really special. The sights, sounds, and smells of Africa are all around you, and ahead is a full day of adventure in the world’s most famous national park. After breakfast, you start today with the morning section of your game drive in Serengeti National Park, marveling at the stunning scenery, ever-changing light, and always entertaining wildlife, all explained to you by your expert driver-guide. After a picnic lunch, you set off again, searching for wildlife in this awe-inspiring park. Serengeti’s wonders evolve subtly as the day progresses.
The myriad animals and birds are the "stars of the show," and nature’s dramas can unfold at any time. Of course, the animals don’t work to any schedule, so you may find a lion or leopard, elephant, zebra, cheetah, or antelope at any time on our drives. As the sun sets, return to your luxury lodge at Melia Serengeti Lodge, for a delightful dinner and relaxation under the starlit sky.
Day 5: Serengeti to Ngorongoro Crater
The exciting sounds of Africa will rouse you from your sleep. You make the most of the day with an 8 a.m. start, heading off on a morning game drive. Later, the adventure will continue when you travel up to Ngorongoro, another African icon.
It’s almost impossible to spend too much time in Serengeti and with more than 1.6 million herbivores, plus thousands of predators, there’s always something new and interesting to see. The changing seasons and natural light simply add to the diversity. This morning, your driver-guide will help you spot some more of the many species at Serengeti, teaching you about their fascinating habits and habitats. After a pleasant picnic lunch, it’s time to drive eastwards to visit another spectacular setting for Tanzania’s wildlife, the famous Ngorongoro Crater. On arrival, settle in at the lodge while a tasty, hot dinner is prepared for you. Tomorrow, the wonders of the crater await you.
Dinner and overnight at Melia Ngorongoro, member of Melia Collection.
Day 6: Ngorongoro Crater to Arusha / Moshi
Today you descend into Ngorongoro Crater to explore the panoramic, game-rich prairies of this ancient volcanic caldera. Backdropped by crater walls nearly 2,000 feet high, Ngorongoro offers the safari experience of a lifetime in a setting unmatched the world over. Observe profuse and diverse wildlife roaming freely in an authentic “Lost World,” where it’s possible to encounter every member of the Big Five in a single day. Afternoon, enjoy lunch al fresco in this UNESCO World Heritage Site. After lunch, enjoy a short game drive, then depart the crater, ascend the walls of the crater, climb up to the rim, and begin your long drive back to Arusha/Moshi.
Overnight at the Mount Meru Hotel.
Day 7: Departure
You will be transferred to Kilimanjaro Airport to catch your flight back home/Zanzibar.
Location
Tanzania stands out as the go-to tourist destination in Africa. Located in the eastern region of Africa, the country is renowned for the abundance of wildlife creatures roaming freely on its vast landscape and Tanzanian park reserves.
You will be visiting Tarangire National Park, which has large population of elephants and baobab trees in Tanzania. Additionally, the safari tour has been designed to offer you more time in the Serengeti to witness the wildebeest migration. You will experience the excitement of game viewing in some of the most spectacular national wildlife game parks in Africa.
You will visit Serengeti National Park. The immense vistas hold a wonder of wildlife—easily two million creatures await your arrival. All the big game are here stalking these savannahs—lion, leopard, elephant, rhino, buffalo, plus hartebeest, waterbuck, crocodile, and the heart of the great migration—wildebeest.
The itinerary also includes a visit to the world-famous Ngorongoro Crater. Here you will witness an amazing spectacle of African wildlife—inside a self-contained world teeming with animals.
Food
The package includes meals as outlined in the itinerary. Additionally, drinking water is provided in the vehicle.
There are plenty of culinary adventures to be found on your safari trail as well! This program offers vegan, vegetarian, regular, and gluten-free food as well. For other dietary requirements, simply tell Kilimanjaro Trekking Mate in advance. They will be happy to work out something and happy to keep your tummy happy.
Africa has an incredibly rich and diverse food culture. What kind of culinary experiences you can expect in this part of the world?
Eating on safari: what to expect
You can absolutely expect to find familiar, globally popular foods on your African safari. Safari lodges are used to cater to people from all over the world, and they know what people like to eat.
Breakfast: Start your day well with omelets, cereals, toast, fruits, salads, or continental breakfast.
Lunch: You are most likely going to be enjoying your lunch in the middle of your game drive, in some stunning natural location. This will usually be served picnic-style, and Kilimanjaro Trekking Mate takes these meals very seriously.
Dinner: At dinnertime, you will typically be treated to a full three-course meal, taking advantage of local produce and the culinary talents of the lodge chefs. These menus will usually have a choice of 3 different starters, 3 different mains, and a selection of desserts. Usually, the menu will feature at least 1 meat-based and at least 1 vegetarian option.
Nothing that catches your fancy? Don’t be shy to talk to your waiter. In most cases, the kitchen will be more than happy to create a dish to your liking.
Drinks: Quench your thirst throughout the day with water, coffee, tea, wine, or beer. Filtered water will always be readily available when you travel with Kilimanjaro Trekking Mate. At your lodges, there will be drinks available as well, from sodas to wine, to cocktails.
Some lodges will offer buffet-style dining, with plenty of snacks and other tasty treats available all day, while others will offer restaurant-style dining with set menus.
In more remote areas, you can expect simpler menus, but this doesn’t mean the chefs will put any less love into what they serve!
You can definitely find familiar foods, but you can also enhance your African experience by venturing into the local cuisine.
Delicious food in ‘the middle of nowhere
In the more remote corners of game parks, being far away from food markets and grocery stores, the supply of food can be more complicated. Most lodges will work with local communities for the supply of vegetables, dairy, and seasonal products, also supporting the local economy.
Many chefs will serve familiar dishes with influences from local cuisine, with a little creativity, using what is available to feed travelers from all over the world what they want to eat.
Special dietary requirements
The most important thing to ensure your special dietary requirements are met is communication.
Make sure to let Kilimanjaro Trekking Mate know about any dietary requirements in advance, before your trip. With a little extra preparation, they will make sure that your needs are met at every stage of your trip. Kilimanjaro Trekking Mate will also be able to check with lodges to make sure they can provide the meals you need.
East Africa is very accustomed to plant-based diets. Many of the local meals are purely plant-based anyway.
Hungry for safari?
Honestly, Africa should be more famous for its food. The continent is host to countless destinations for food lovers, with some of the richest cuisines in the world, and every corner has a uniquely delicious gastronomic experience to offer.
The perfect safari meal is a combination of a stunning location around you and beautiful food in front of you.
Come taste the adventure with Kilimanjaro Trekking Mate!
The following meals are included:
- Breakfast
- Lunch
- Dinner
- Drinks
The following drinks are included:
- Water
The following dietary requirement(s) are served and/or catered for:
- Vegetarian
- Vegan
- Gluten Free
- Organic
- Regular (typically includes meat and fish)
- Pescatarian
- Hallal
- Fruitarian
- Lactose Free
- Other dietary requirements on request
If you have special dietary requirements it's a good idea to communicate it to the organiser when making a reservation
Things to do (optional)
- Hot air balloon safari
- Mount Kilimanjaro climbing / day hike
- Mount Meru waterfall and hiking
- Chemka Hot Springs
- Walking safari in Arusha National Park
- Coffee plantations tour
What's included
- All park entrance fees and administrative costs (Value added Tax-VAT 18%)
- Private transport 4x4 custom-built Land Cruiser transportation including unlimited mileage on safari
- Experienced safari guides (employee has eleven years experience in the safari industry)
- Full board basis on safari (breakfast, lunch and dinner)
- Mineral water on board safari vehicle.
- 4 nights’ accommodation at the luxury safari lodges (room double/twin sharing, single at an additional cost)
- 2 nights accommodation at Mount Meru Hotel in Arusha, one night before and one night after the safari
- Private airport transfers
What's not included
- International flights and airport taxes
- Visas
- Porterage, tipping, and gratuities to staff and guides
- Beverage at the lodges, laundry, and all other personal extras
- Any sightseeing not mentioned in the program
- International travel and medical insurance
- Hot air balloon safari
How to get there
Recommended Airports
JRO
Kilimanjaro International Airport
41 km
Transfer included
Arrival by airplane
Please book your flight to arrive at Kilimanjaro International Airport (JRO). Airport transfer is included in the price.
Arusha is the nearest major city to iconic parks of Northern Tanzania like Serengeti, Ngorongoro, Tarangire, Manyara, and more. It is usually best to fly into Kilimanjaro International Airport (JRO), which is only 50 km from Arusha town and 45 km from Moshi. This is the departure point for the majority of safaris. No matter what time your flight arrives, the ride takes about 55 minutes in light traffic.
Once you’ve booked your flights into Kilimanjaro International Airport, provide Kilimanjaro Trekking Mate with your flight details and they will organize a pick-up from the airport for you. Kilimanjaro Trekking Mate offers a transfer service and pick-up directly from JRO to your arranged hotel. Your Kilimanjaro Trekking Mate guide will meet you at Kilimanjaro International Airport and escort you to tonight’s accommodations in Moshi / Arusha. As local Tanzanians, the guides know the country with unrivaled familiarity, so you’ll be in good hands from the moment you land to the moment you leave.
Airport: Kilimanjaro International Airport
Airport transfer included: Kilimanjaro International Airport
No additional charges. You can request this in the next step.
Cancellation Policy
- A reservation requires a deposit of 30% of the total price.
- The deposit is non-refundable, if the booking is cancelled.
- The rest of the payment should be paid 21 days before arrival.
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