Untamed Luxury: 9 Days of Exclusive Safari in Northern Tanzania

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Arusha/Arusha

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Walking Safari

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Luxury Safari

Untamed Luxury: 9 Days of Exclusive Safari in Northern Tanzania

This 9-day luxury safari takes you through Tanzania’s most iconic landscapes, blending seclusion, elegance, and adventure. From the tranquil coffee plantations of Arusha to the cultural richness of Chem Chem and the breathtaking drama of the Northern Serengeti during the Great Migration, this journey offers unmatched wildlife encounters and world-class hospitality.

Stay in carefully chosen luxury lodges and tented camps, travel with expert guides, and immerse yourself in Maasai culture while enjoying spa treatments, sundowners, and unforgettable game drives.

Best Time to Visit: Year-round.
The dry seasons (June–October & December–March) are ideal for witnessing the Great Migration and exceptional wildlife viewing across the Serengeti and surrounding reserves.

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Tour

TRAVEL INFORMATION

  

ITINERARY

Arrive at Kilimanjaro Airport (JRO) where you’ll be welcomed and transferred (1 hour) to Legendary Lodge in Arusha. Nestled in the tropical gardens of a historic coffee plantation at the foothills of Mount Meru, this elegant property offers a serene start to your safari. Unwind in the garden cottages, enjoy nature walks or cycling, and prepare for the adventure ahead.

Location: Arusha

After breakfast, depart at 07:30 am for a 2-hour road transfer to Chem Chem Lodge in the Burunge Wildlife Management Area. This luxurious property offers spacious tented suites with sweeping views over palm-fringed plains, seamlessly blending into the wilderness. Location: Burunge WMA (near Lake Manyara)

Spend the day immersing yourself in Maasai culture and wilderness exploration. Enjoy guided walks or runs with Maasai warriors, visit local villages, and take a game drive across the plains. End the day with sundowners at Lake Manyara’s edge, watching the sun melt into the horizon.

Location: Burunge WMA

Savor a relaxed day at Chem Chem. Join a Maasai cultural visit, take part in nature walks, or unwind with spa treatments and poolside serenity. Guests often visit local schools for authentic community encounters.

Location: Burunge WMA

After an early breakfast (6:30 am), transfer to Manyara Airstrip (1 hour) for your light aircraft flight to Kogatende in the Northern Serengeti. On arrival, meet your Legendary safari guide and transfer to Nyasi Migration Camp. This explorer-style tented camp moves with the herds, ensuring front-row seats to the Great Migration.

Location: Northern Serengeti

Head out early with your private guide and vehicle to explore the Serengeti’s untamed wilderness. Follow the wildebeest herds, witness dramatic predator-prey interactions, and enjoy flexible game drives tailored to your interests.

Location: Northern Serengeti

Embark on another day of discovery in the Serengeti. Break for a picnic lunch beneath the shade of an acacia tree, then continue exploring the rolling plains in search of lions, elephants, and cheetahs.

Location: Northern Serengeti

Spend your final full day in the Serengeti. Absorb the sweeping landscapes, track wildlife at your own pace, and conclude with sundowners as the golden light bathes the savannah.

Location: Northern Serengeti

After breakfast,  enjoy game viewing in route to Kogatende Airstrip. Fly back to Arusha for a hot lunch (own expense), then transfer by road (90 minutes) to Kilimanjaro Airport for your onward flight. Optional Zanzibar extensions can be arranged upon request.

Location: Kilimanjaro Airport

DAY 1

Arrival in Arusha – Coffee Plantation Sanctuary

Arrive at Kilimanjaro Airport (JRO) where you’ll be welcomed and transferred (1 hour) to Legendary Lodge in Arusha. Nestled in the tropical gardens of a historic coffee plantation at the foothills of Mount Meru, this elegant property offers a serene start to your safari. Unwind in the garden cottages, enjoy nature walks or cycling, and prepare for the adventure ahead.

Location: Arusha

accommodation

Meals

Breakfast, Dinner

DAY 2

Arusha to Chem Chem Lodge – Gateway to the Wild

After breakfast, depart at 07:30 am for a 2-hour road transfer to Chem Chem Lodge in the Burunge Wildlife Management Area. This luxurious property offers spacious tented suites with sweeping views over palm-fringed plains, seamlessly blending into the wilderness. Location: Burunge WMA (near Lake Manyara)

accommodation

Meals

Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

DAY 3

Chem Chem Lodge – Game Drives & Maasai Heritage

Spend the day immersing yourself in Maasai culture and wilderness exploration. Enjoy guided walks or runs with Maasai warriors, visit local villages, and take a game drive across the plains. End the day with sundowners at Lake Manyara’s edge, watching the sun melt into the horizon.

Location: Burunge WMA

accommodation

Meals

Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

DAY 4

Chem Chem Lodge – Culture & Nature Walks

Savor a relaxed day at Chem Chem. Join a Maasai cultural visit, take part in nature walks, or unwind with spa treatments and poolside serenity. Guests often visit local schools for authentic community encounters.

Location: Burunge WMA

accommodation

Meals

Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

DAY 5

Chem Chem to Northern Serengeti – The Great Migration Begins

After an early breakfast (6:30 am), transfer to Manyara Airstrip (1 hour) for your light aircraft flight to Kogatende in the Northern Serengeti. On arrival, meet your Legendary safari guide and transfer to Nyasi Migration Camp. This explorer-style tented camp moves with the herds, ensuring front-row seats to the Great Migration.

Location: Northern Serengeti

Meals

Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

DAY 6

Nyasi Migration Camp

Head out early with your private guide and vehicle to explore the Serengeti’s untamed wilderness. Follow the wildebeest herds, witness dramatic predator-prey interactions, and enjoy flexible game drives tailored to your interests.

Location: Northern Serengeti

Meals

Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

DAY 7

Northern Serengeti – Serengeti Plains & Picnic Lunch

Embark on another day of discovery in the Serengeti. Break for a picnic lunch beneath the shade of an acacia tree, then continue exploring the rolling plains in search of lions, elephants, and cheetahs.

Location: Northern Serengeti

Meals

Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

DAY 8

Northern Serengeti – Sundowners in the Wild

Spend your final full day in the Serengeti. Absorb the sweeping landscapes, track wildlife at your own pace, and conclude with sundowners as the golden light bathes the savannah.

Location: Northern Serengeti

Meals

Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

DAY 9

Serengeti to Kilimanjaro – Farewell to the Wild

After breakfast,  enjoy game viewing in route to Kogatende Airstrip. Fly back to Arusha for a hot lunch (own expense), then transfer by road (90 minutes) to Kilimanjaro Airport for your onward flight. Optional Zanzibar extensions can be arranged upon request.

Location: Kilimanjaro Airport

Meals

Breakfast

WHAT'S INCLUDES

Included

Park and conservation fees
All listed activities (excluding optional add-ons)
Accommodation as per itinerary
Professional, English-speaking driver/guide
All ground transportation in a 4x4 safari vehicle
Binoculars for game viewing
Meals as specified (B=Breakfast, L=Lunch, D=Dinner)
Bottled water, soft drinks, beer & wine
Airport transfers
4X4 Safari vehicle

Excluded

International airfare
Entry visa for Tanzania
Travel insurance & medical repatriation
Tips/gratuities (suggested $20 USD per guest/day)
Additional meals, drinks, or services not listed
Items of a personal nature (souvenirs, laundry, etc.)

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