The Signature Tanzania Premium Safari Overview
The Signature Tanzania Premium Safari is an exclusive journey curated by LG Guides Expedition, offering you the chance to explore Africa’s most iconic wilderness areas — the Serengeti National Park and the Ngorongoro Crater, both UNESCO World Heritage Sites. Experience the legendary Great Wildebeest Migration, stay in handpicked luxury lodges and tented camps, and enjoy seamless service throughout your adventure. Our expert guides ensure every moment is personalized, authentic, and truly once-in-a-lifetime.
Best time to visit: All year round
🦓 Day 1 — Arrival in Arusha
Arrive at Kilimanjaro International Airport (JRO) where your LG Guides representative will meet and transfer you to your lodge in Arusha. Rest and prepare for the adventure ahead.
🛏 Stay: Arusha Serena Hotel
🍽 Meals: Dinner
🌳 Day 2 — Arusha ➜ Tarangire National Park
After breakfast, drive to Tarangire National Park, known for its huge elephant herds and iconic baobab trees. Enjoy a game drive through the park, spotting lions, giraffes, and zebras around the Tarangire River.
🛏 Stay: Maramboi Tented Lodge
🍽 Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
🦩 Day 3 — Lake Manyara National Park
Proceed to Lake Manyara National Park, home to flamingos, hippos, and the famous tree-climbing lions. The park offers a diverse landscape with forests, acacia woodlands, and alkaline lake shores.
🛏 Stay: The Castle Lodge
🍽 Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
🦁 Day 4–6 — Serengeti National Park (Central & Northern)
Travel to the world-renowned Serengeti National Park. Spend three days exploring its vast plains, following the rhythm of the Great Migration and witnessing predators in action. The Serengeti offers unmatched wildlife encounters and stunning sunsets over endless savannas.
🛏 Stay: Embalakai Tented Camp
🍽 Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
🐘 Day 7 — Serengeti ➜ Ngorongoro Conservation Area
After breakfast, drive toward Ngorongoro Conservation Area, passing through beautiful highlands. Stop at Olduvai Gorge, known as the “Cradle of Mankind,” before arriving at your lodge on the crater rim.
🛏 Stay: Ngorongoro Serena Safari Lodge
🍽 Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
🦏 Day 8 — Ngorongoro Crater Exploration
Descend 600 meters into the Ngorongoro Crater for a thrilling full-day game drive. Spot the Big Five — lions, leopards, elephants, buffalo, and rhinos — along with hippos and flamingos at the soda lake. Enjoy a picnic lunch at the crater floor before returning to your lodge.
🛏 Stay: Ngorongoro Serena Safari Lodge
🍽 Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
🌍 Day 9 — Karatu Cultural Experience
Head to Karatu for a local cultural experience. Visit a coffee plantation and a nearby village to meet the Iraqw people and learn about traditional farming practices.
🛏 Stay: Marera Valley Lodge
🍽 Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
✈️ Day 10 — Return to Arusha & Departure
After breakfast, drive back to Arusha. Depending on your flight schedule, you may enjoy a short city tour or relax before your airport transfer.
🍽 Meals: Breakfast & Lunch
🛏 Accommodation: Optional at extra cost
🏕️ Accommodation & Meals
- Arusha Serena Hotel – Arusha
- Maramboi Tented Lodge – Tarangire National Park
- The Castle Lodge – Lake Manyara
- Embalakai Tented Camp – Serengeti National Park
- Ngorongoro Serena Safari Lodge – Ngorongoro Crater
- Marera Valley Lodge – Karatu
All accommodations are handpicked for comfort, scenic location, and authentic Tanzanian hospitality. Meals are freshly prepared daily using locally sourced ingredients.
✅ Included
- Park fees and conservation charges
- All game drives and activities as listed
- All accommodation as per itinerary
- A professional English-speaking driver/guide
- 4×4 safari vehicle with pop-up roof
- Airport transfers (arrival & departure)
- Meals and drinking water during safari
- Government taxes and levies
❌ Excluded
- International flights
- Visa fees
- Travel and medical insurance
- Tips and personal expenses
- Extra drinks (soft or alcoholic)
- Accommodation before/after safari (unless stated)
🚐 Getting There
This 10-day safari begins and ends in Arusha, Tanzania. LG Guides provides airport transfers and ensures smooth coordination throughout your journey.
Arrival Airport: Kilimanjaro International Airport (JRO)
Departure: Drop-off in Arusha or at JRO depending on your flight schedule.