Tour Overview
Over 9 days, this LuiTours itinerary follows Arusha, Tarangire National Park, Ngorongoro Crater, Serengeti National Park, and Karatu Highlands. The programme combines guided game drives and scheduled flight sectors; travel by 4x4 Toyota land Cruiser; accommodation in Lodges & Camps. Arrival is arranged via Kilimanjaro Int. Airport (KIA), with departure from Kilimanjaro Int. Airport (KIA).
Destinations: Arusha - Tarangire National Park - Ngorongoro Crater - Serengeti National Park - Karatu Highlands
Arusha
A tranquil town nestled beneath the stunning Mt. Meru
Tarangire National Park
Vast wilderness known for majestic elephant herds
Ngorongoro Crater
A UNESCO World Heritage site rich in diverse wildlife
Serengeti National Park
Expansive plains teeming with iconic African wildlife
Karatu Highlands
Verdant farmlands with sweeping panoramic views
Daily Itinerary
Arrival in Arusha – Warm Welcome and Elegant Retreat at Arusha Coffee Lodge
Scheduled travel time: About 1 hour from Kilimanjaro International Airport. Main focus: Personalized airport transfer, unwind in a refined garden sanctuary. Your journey begins at the agreed airport or meeting point, where the LuiTours team welcomes you and confirms the day’s transfer. This is a practical travel stage, but the drive also offers a useful first look at the region and its everyday rhythm. On the 9-Day Premium Tanzania Wildlife & Big Five Safari to Elewana Lodges, this is the main focus of day 1.



Journey to Tarangire – Afternoon Game Amidst Giants of the Baobab Forest
Scheduled travel time: Around 2.5 to 3 hours. Main focus: Exclusive afternoon game drive in Tarangire’s iconic wilderness. The morning starts in Journey to Tarangire, with Afternoon Game Amidst Giants of the Baobab Forest as the final point on today’s route. Inside Tarangire, baobab woodland and the river corridor create varied habitat. Elephants, giraffes, zebras, antelope and predators may be encountered, and your guide chooses roads according to current conditions rather than promising particular sightings.



Full Day Safari in Tarangire – Immersive Wildlife Experience with Gourmet Picnic
Scheduled travel time: Inside the park. Main focus: Extensive game drives with a gourmet picnic beneath ancient baobabs. A full day is set aside for Immersive Wildlife Experience with Gourmet Picnic, allowing the experience to unfold without a rushed timetable. Inside Tarangire, baobab woodland and the river corridor create varied habitat. Elephants, giraffes, zebras, antelope and predators may be encountered, and your guide chooses roads according to current conditions rather than promising particular sightings.



Scenic Drive to Ngorongoro Highlands – Journey to an Elegant Coffee
Scheduled travel time: About 4 hours. Main focus: Picturesque drive through rolling hills and traditional villages. The morning starts in Journey, with an Elegant Coffee as the final point on today’s route. The Ngorongoro landscape combines a forested rim with grassland, wetlands and soda-lake habitat on the crater floor. Wildlife can be diverse, but the guide reads conditions carefully and keeps every sighting patient and responsible.



Ngorongoro Crater Safari – Exclusive Exploration of a Natural Wildlife Sanctuary
Scheduled travel time: Full day including crater game drive and return. Main focus: Privileged game drive into the crater’s abundant ecosystems. Starting from Ngorongoro Crater Safari, the journey leads to Exclusive Exploration of a Natural Wildlife Sanctuary through the landscapes named in the program. The Ngorongoro landscape combines a forested rim with grassland, wetlands and soda-lake habitat on the crater floor. Wildlife can be diverse, but the guide reads conditions carefully and keeps every sighting patient and responsible.



Journey to Serengeti – Luxurious Drive with Wildlife
Scheduled travel time: Approx. 5–6 hours (including game drive). Main focus: Scenic drive with curated wildlife sightings. The route crosses open plains, seasonal grasslands and scattered kopjes. Plains game, elephants and predators may be seen, while the location of migratory herds changes with rainfall and cannot be guaranteed.



Full Day Serengeti Safari –Wildlife Adventure and Exclusive Bush Picnic
Scheduled travel time: Game drives within the park. Main focus: Extensive wildlife exploration. A full day is set aside for Wildlife Adventure and Exclusive Bush Picnic, allowing the experience to unfold without a rushed timetable. The route crosses open plains, seasonal grasslands and scattered kopjes. Plains game, elephants and predators may be seen, while the location of migratory herds changes with rainfall and cannot be guaranteed.



Sunrise Game Drive and Leisure at Camp – A Refined Finale to Your Safari
Scheduled travel time: Inside the park. Main focus: Early morning game drive followed by leisurely afternoon at the camp. Today’s stage links A Refined Finale with Your Safari, giving the journey a clear sense of place from beginning to end. The route moves through changing farms, villages and protected landscapes before the main wildlife activity. The guide plans stops around recent movement, water and weather, leaving time for photographs and patient observation without guaranteeing sightings.



Farewell Serengeti – Morning Game Drive & Flight to Arusha Airport
Scheduled flight time: About 1–1.5 hours (depending on airstrip and schedule). Main focus: Final game drive at sunrise, scenic bush flight. The final travel arrangements begin from the confirmed hotel, lodge or meeting point, with timing built around the scheduled flight or onward transfer. Travel logistics take priority today, while clear weather may offer a final aerial view of the coast, highlands or plains below. On the 9-Day Premium Tanzania Wildlife & Big Five Safari to Elewana Lodges, this is the main focus of day 9.



From Price
Minimum price only, based on 2 people sharing. Final pricing depends on season, availability and requested customizations.
| Package | From Price |
|---|---|
| Published tour package | From $10,610 per person |
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Trip Details
Route
Arusha - Tarangire National Park - Ngorongoro Crater - Serengeti National Park - Karatu Highlands
Best Season
Jan, Feb, Mar, Jun, Jul, Aug, Sep, Oct
Transportation
4x4 Toyota land Cruiser
Accommodation
Lodges & Camps
Arrival
Kilimanjaro Int. Airport (KIA)
Departure
Kilimanjaro Int. Airport (KIA)
Language
English
Price Basis
From $10,610 per person