9 Days · 4x4 Toyota land Cruiser

9-Day Premium Tanzania Wildlife & Big Five Safari to Elewana Lodges
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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

9 DaysTour duration
4x4 Toyota land CruiserTransportation
Lodges & CampsAccommodation
Jan, Feb, Mar, Jun, Jul, Aug, Sep, OctBest season
Tour Highlight

Arusha

A tranquil town nestled beneath the stunning Mt. Meru

Tour Highlight

Tarangire National Park

Vast wilderness known for majestic elephant herds

Tour Highlight

Ngorongoro Crater

A UNESCO World Heritage site rich in diverse wildlife

Tour Highlight

Serengeti National Park

Expansive plains teeming with iconic African wildlife

Tour Highlight

Karatu Highlands

Verdant farmlands with sweeping panoramic views

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Daily Itinerary

Day 1

Arrival in Arusha – Warm Welcome and Elegant Retreat at Arusha Coffee Lodge

Arrival in Arusha – Warm Welcome and Elegant Retreat at Arusha Coffee Lodge
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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. After the day's activities, settle in at Elewana Arusha Coffee Lodge for rest and overnight.

Arusha arrival and safari briefing
AccommodationElewana Arusha Coffee LodgeArusha
Exterior of Elewana Arusha Coffee Lodge in Arusha
Day 2

Journey to Tarangire – Afternoon Game Amidst Giants of the Baobab Forest

Journey to Tarangire – Afternoon Game Amidst Giants of the Baobab Forest
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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. After the day's activities, settle in at Elewana Tarangire Treetops for rest and overnight.

Tarangire National Park itinerary image
AccommodationElewana Tarangire TreetopsTarangire
Exterior of Elewana Tarangire Treetops in Tarangire
Day 3

Full Day Safari in Tarangire – Immersive Wildlife Experience with Gourmet Picnic

Full Day Safari in Tarangire – Immersive Wildlife Experience with Gourmet Picnic
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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. After the day's activities, settle in at Elewana Tarangire Treetops for rest and overnight.

Tarangire National Park itinerary image
AccommodationElewana Tarangire TreetopsTarangire
Exterior of Elewana Tarangire Treetops in Tarangire
Day 4

Scenic Drive to Ngorongoro Highlands – Journey to an Elegant Coffee

Scenic Drive to Ngorongoro Highlands – Journey to an Elegant Coffee
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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. After the day's activities, settle in at Elewana The Manor at Ngorongoro for rest and overnight.

Ngorongoro itinerary image
AccommodationElewana The Manor at NgorongoroKaratu / Ngorongoro Highlands
Exterior of Elewana The Manor at Ngorongoro in Karatu / Ngorongoro Highlands
Day 5

Ngorongoro Crater Safari – Exclusive Exploration of a Natural Wildlife Sanctuary

Ngorongoro Crater Safari – Exclusive Exploration of a Natural Wildlife Sanctuary
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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. After the day's activities, settle in at Elewana The Manor at Ngorongoro for rest and overnight.

Ngorongoro itinerary image
AccommodationElewana The Manor at NgorongoroKaratu / Ngorongoro Highlands
Exterior of Elewana The Manor at Ngorongoro in Karatu / Ngorongoro Highlands
Day 6

Journey to Serengeti – Luxurious Drive with Wildlife

Journey to Serengeti – Luxurious Drive with Wildlife
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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. After the day's activities, settle in at Elewana Serengeti Pioneer Camp for rest and overnight.

Serengeti National Park itinerary image
AccommodationElewana Serengeti Pioneer CampCentral Serengeti
Exterior of Elewana Serengeti Pioneer Camp in Central Serengeti
Day 7

Full Day Serengeti Safari –Wildlife Adventure and Exclusive Bush Picnic

Full Day Serengeti Safari –Wildlife Adventure and Exclusive Bush Picnic
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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. After the day's activities, settle in at Elewana Serengeti Pioneer Camp for rest and overnight.

Serengeti National Park itinerary image
AccommodationElewana Serengeti Pioneer CampCentral Serengeti
Exterior of Elewana Serengeti Pioneer Camp in Central Serengeti
Day 8

Sunrise Game Drive and Leisure at Camp – A Refined Finale to Your Safari

Sunrise Game Drive and Leisure at Camp – A Refined Finale to Your Safari
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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. After the day's activities, settle in at Elewana Serengeti Pioneer Camp for rest and overnight.

Serengeti wildlife safari
AccommodationElewana Serengeti Pioneer CampCentral Serengeti
Exterior of Elewana Serengeti Pioneer Camp in Central Serengeti
Day 9

Farewell Serengeti – Morning Game Drive & Flight to Arusha Airport

Farewell Serengeti – Morning Game Drive & Flight to Arusha Airport
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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.

Safari road transfer on the final day

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Minimum price only, based on 2 people sharing. Final pricing depends on season, availability and requested customizations.

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Published tour package From $10,610 per person
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Included & Not Included

What Is Included

✓All park and conservation fees
✓Private luxury 4x4 safari vehicle with pop-up roof
✓Expert English-speaking guide
✓Scheduled game drives and crater descent
✓8 nights at Elewana luxury lodges and camps
✓Gourmet meals and premium beverages
✓Private transfers to/from Arusha or airport
✓Wi-Fi and lodge amenities

What Is Not Included

×International/domestic flights
×Visa fees and travel insurance
×Optional activities not listed
×Tips/Gratuities (optional)
×Alcoholic drinks unless specified
×Personal expenses
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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

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Frequently Asked Questions

Yes. LuiTours can adjust accommodation level, routing, pickup point, domestic flights, extra nights, and activity timing while keeping the route realistic.
Final prices may vary by season, park fees, accommodation availability, flight availability, comfort level, and private group size.
Yes. The trip is handled through LuiTours enquiry support, private planning, and guest communication.
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