Dream Trails Expeditions

Luxury Tanzania Safari

Golden Plains & Crater Dreams: 6-Day Serengeti & Ngorongoro Luxury Escape

Dream Trails Expeditions
6 Days/5 Nights
Exclusive Premium Wildlife Safari

From - $6500

✨ Tour Overview

Immerse yourself in Tanzania's most iconic wildlife destinations — the endless plains of Serengeti and the breathtaking Ngorongoro Crater. Expect private 4x4 game drives, ultra-luxury tented camps with butler service, dramatic big cat sightings, and curated bush dining under the stars. This exclusive safari offers unmatched intimacy, comfort, and world-renowned wildlife encounters.

Duration: 6 Days/5 Nights
Destinations: Serengeti National Park • Ngorongoro Crater
Accommodation: Ultra-luxury tented camps & 5-star crater lodges
Travel Style: Exclusive premium wildlife safari
Group Size: 1–6 guests
Transfers: Private 4x4 + optional domestic flights
Best For: Luxury safari lovers, photographers, families & honeymooners

🦁 Serengeti — Premium Wildlife Frontier

Exclusive private game drives in luxury 4x4 vehicles
Exceptional predator sightings and seasonal Great Migration
Ultra-luxury tented camps with butler service
Optional hot-air balloon safari with champagne breakfast
Private sundowners overlooking iconic Serengeti landscapes

🏞️ Ngorongoro Crater — Natural Wonder of Africa

Early private descent for peak wildlife activity
Unmatched chance to see the Big Five in one location
Gourmet crater-floor picnic in a secluded scenic spot
Luxury lodge with dramatic rim-top views

Serengeti

June–October: Great Migration river crossings
December–March: Calving season in Ndutu
Year-round: Excellent wildlife viewing

Ngorongoro

Year-round — wildlife stays in the crater basin

🛂 Travel Documents & Entry

Passport valid for 6+ months
Tanzania tourist visa (available online or on arrival)
Yellow fever vaccination only required if arriving from infected areas

🎒 Packing Essentials

Neutral-coloured safari wear
Lightweight layers for early morning drives
Comfortable walking shoes
Reef-safe sunscreen & insect repellent
Power bank & universal adapter

🏥 Health & Safety

Bottled or filtered water provided throughout
24/7 communication with Dream Trails Expeditions
Professional guides trained in wilderness first aid

🚗 Transport & Transfers

All airport transfers private and pre-arranged
Optional upgrades to helicopter or private charter flights

Dream Trails Expeditions offers full customization:

🦁 Photographic safaris with specialist wildlife guides
🚁 Helicopter flights over Serengeti
🏕️ Hyper-luxury mobile camps in remote game-rich areas
🍽️ Private bush dinners & exclusive champagne sundowners
🏝️ Zanzibar extension: Nungwi, Kendwa, Matemwe, Paje & private islands
🛥️ Luxury ocean activities: yacht charters, snorkeling, spice tours, dhow sunsets
💑 Honeymoon touches — private dining, couples spa rituals & decorated suites
👨‍👩‍👧 Family upgrades: interconnecting tented suites, junior ranger programs

✅ What's Included

All accommodations as specified (ultra-luxury tented camps & 5-star lodges)
Private 4x4 game drives with professional guide
All park entry fees and conservation fees
All meals (breakfast, lunch, dinner) and bottled water
Airport transfers and ground transportation
AMREF Flying Doctors emergency evacuation cover
24/7 support from Dream Trails Expeditions

❌ What's Excluded

International flights to/from Tanzania
Tanzania tourist visa fees
Optional activities (hot-air balloon, helicopter flights, etc.)
Premium alcoholic drinks
Travel insurance (beyond AMREF)
Gratuities for guides and camp staff
Personal expenses and souvenirs

Tailor-made luxury: Every element — transfers, dining, guides, and timing — is customised to your preferences and paced for privacy and comfort.
Exclusive access: Private vehicles, optional private photographer, preferential air and ground handling, and curated sundowners and dining make your experience intimate and elevated.
Local expertise: Our guides are Tanzanian-trained, detail-focused storytellers who connect wildlife sightings to conservation and culture.
Concierge continuity: From pre-arrival planning to departure, our 24/7 concierge ensures seamless logistics and thoughtful personal touches.
Responsible luxury: We partner with community projects and conservation initiatives to ensure tourism benefits local people and wildlife.

6-Day Serengeti & Ngorongoro Luxury Escape Itinerary

Day 1: Arrival in Arusha

Kilimanjaro International Airport → Arusha

Distance: 1-hour drive from JRO to Arusha
Elevation: 1,400m | Habitat: Urban

Activities:

Arrive at Kilimanjaro International Airport (JRO)
Private VIP transfer in a luxury 4x4 Land Cruiser with Wi-Fi, chilled champagne, and safari concierge briefing
Relax with a private coffee-tasting session
Gourmet Swahili-inspired welcome dinner
Optional spa treatment or garden walk

Overnight: Legendary Lodge (private garden cottages with fireplaces and personal butlers)

Day 2: Serengeti National Park

Arusha → Serengeti National Park

Flight: 230km air distance | Travel Time: 1.5 hours
Habitat: Savannah plains and woodlands

Activities:

Private light aircraft transfer to Seronera Airstrip
Afternoon game drive in a private 4x4 to track the Great Migration
Spot lions, cheetahs, and leopards
Evening sundowner with premium cocktails

Overnight: Mwiba Lodge (ultra-exclusive tented camp with private plunge pools and all-inclusive gourmet dining)

Day 3: Serengeti Exploration

Full Day in Serengeti National Park

Full-day game drives | Habitat: Diverse ecosystems
Optional: Hot air balloon safari at sunrise

Activities:

Full-day private game drive focusing on predator-prey interactions and the Great Migration
Picnic lunch in the bush
Optional hot-air balloon safari at sunrise
Evening bush dinner with Maasai storytelling

Overnight: Mwiba Lodge

Day 4: Serengeti to Ngorongoro

Serengeti → Ngorongoro Conservation Area

Flight to Lake Manyara Airstrip + 1-hour drive
Distance: 60km drive from airstrip to Ngorongoro
Habitat: Highland forest and volcanic caldera

Activities:

Morning walking safari with an armed ranger for an intimate bush experience
Afternoon at leisure with lodge amenities (spa, infinity pool)
Optional visit to a local community or anti-poaching unit
Private light aircraft transfer to Lake Manyara Airstrip
Transfer to Ngorongoro Conservation Area

Overnight: Ngorongoro Serena Lodge (perched on the crater rim with panoramic views, private balconies, and elegant stone-and-vine suites)

Day 5: Ngorongoro Crater

Ngorongoro Crater Exploration

Crater descent: 600m vertical | Area: 265 sq. km caldera
Habitat: Diverse ecosystems within the crater

Activities:

Early descent into the Ngorongoro Crater for a 6-hour private game drive
Spot the Big Five, including rare black rhinos
Gourmet picnic lunch by a hippo pool
Evening sundowner overlooking the crater

Overnight: Ngorongoro Serena Lodge

Day 6: Departure

Ngorongoro → Arusha → Kilimanjaro International Airport

Distance: 55km to Arusha, 50km to JRO
Travel Time: 3-hour drive to Arusha

Activities:

3-hour private transfer to Arusha
Dayroom access at Legendary Lodge for relaxation
Optional Arusha city tour, shopping at the Maasai Market, or visit to the Cultural Heritage Centre
Enjoy the lodge's spa or pool
Private transfer to JRO for departure
Farewell gift (e.g., Maasai bracelet)

End of Tour: Kilimanjaro International Airport