Big Cats Luxury Safari in Tanzania
Overview
Embark on a thrilling adventure through Tanzania’s vast wilderness with our Big Cats Luxury Safari. This exclusive journey is designed for wildlife enthusiasts and luxury travelers who wish to witness the majestic big cats of Africa up close, all while enjoying the finest comforts and personalized service. Over the course of this safari, you’ll explore some of Tanzania’s most renowned national parks and reserves, known for their remarkable predator sightings and stunning landscapes.
Your adventure begins in Tarangire National Park, where ancient baobabs and sweeping savannas provide the backdrop for encounters with lions, cheetahs, and leopards. Continue to the Ngorongoro Crater, a UNESCO World Heritage site and one of the best places in the world to spot elusive leopards and observe the behaviors of prides of lions. Here, you’ll enjoy panoramic views and a rich diversity of wildlife in a stunning, natural amphitheater.
The highlight of your safari awaits in the Serengeti National Park, known as one of the world’s top destinations for big cat sightings. This vast savanna is home to large lion prides, graceful cheetahs hunting on the open plains, and stealthy leopards resting in the trees. With expert guides leading each game drive, you’ll have the chance to observe these magnificent predators in their natural habitat, from tracking their movements to witnessing their hunts.
Throughout your journey, you’ll stay in luxurious lodges and camps that offer elegant accommodations, exquisite dining, and breathtaking views. This safari is crafted to provide not only unforgettable wildlife experiences but also the finest in comfort and hospitality, ensuring that each moment is both exciting and indulgent.
Whether you’re a photographer seeking the perfect shot or simply a lover of Africa’s iconic wildlife, the Big Cats Luxury Safari is a unique opportunity to witness the grace and power of these predators while immersed in the beauty of Tanzania’s wild landscapes.
Itenerary
Day 1: Kilimanjaro Airport to Arusha
Upon arrival at Kilimanjaro International Airport (JRO), you will first clear immigration and then get out where you will meet your driver at the arrivals area. He will transfer you to your hotel in Arusha for relaxation and overnight stay after a long oversee flight.
Overnight stay in Arusha
Meal Plan: Bed & Breakfast
Day 2: Fly to the Serengeti National Park
On this morning, after breakfast you will be picked up at your lodge / hotel and transferred to Arusha Airport to check in for your domestic flight to Serengeti – Seronera. Upon arrival at Serengeti, you will be welcomed by your driver guide, and transferred to your chosen luxury camp/lodge in the middle of Serengeti. After lunch and relaxation, go for afternoon game drive.
The name Serengeti is derived from Maasai word “Siringit” which means “Endless Plains”. The Serengeti is renowned as a predator’s paradise, the open grassland provide predators with a space to hunt. This safari promises an immersive journey into the heart of this extraordinary ecosystem, where the drama of the wild is scripted by the predators that call the Serengeti home.
Overnight stay in Serengeti
Meal Plan: Full Board
Day 3: Serengeti National Park
Enjoy a full day game drive in the Serengeti with your expert guides, delving into the world of cheetahs, leopards, lions and other wildlife in the Serengeti’s vast plains.
Optional Hot Air Balloon ride with bush breakfast is available at extra cost (advance booking is required). Hot Air balloon safari is perhaps Africa’s most iconic safari experience. Balloon safari normally starts early in the morning and after your balloon safari, you will spend the rest of the day enjoying game drive. You will have picnic lunch before returning to your camp/ lodge late in the afternoon for relaxation.
Overnight stay in Serengeti
Meal Plan: Full Board
Day 4: Serengeti National Park
This day will be flexible; you can decide either to spend the whole day enjoying game drive with picnic lunch or do only morning game drive, return to your lodge/camp for hot lunch and relaxation for the rest of the day, optional sundowner overlooking the vast plains.
Overnight stay in Serengeti
Meal Plan: Full Board
Day 5: Serengeti to Arusha to Kilimanjaro International Airport
After breakfast, you will be transferred to Seronera Airstrip with en-route game drive. Fly back to Arusha Airport and be transferred onward to Kilimanjaro Airport for your International departure flight.
Inclusions
Transfer from Kilimanjaro International Airport to Arusha
Accommodation as pr itinerary (4 nights)
Meal Plan as per itinerary
Park fees for Serengeti National Park as per itinerary
Private Safari vehicle with open-up roof
Service of a professional English speaking driver guide
All Taxes and VAT
Drinking water
One-way flight from Serengeti-Seronera Airstrip to Arusha Airport
One-way flight from Arusha Airport to Seronera Airstrip.
Road transfer from Arusha Airport to Kilimanjaro Airport
Exclusuions
Any International flights
Any domestic flights not mentioned above
Tips for the guide or hotel/camp/lodges staffs
Optional hot air balloon ride
Optional Olduvai George visit
Visa for Tanzania