Wings of the Wild Safari

Q: What type of accommodation is included?

You’ll stay in carefully selected midrange lodges or tented camps, offering a balance of comfort and affordability. All accommodations have private en-suite bathrooms, hot showers, and provide all meals as per your itinerary.

Q: How long are the game drives each day?

You can expect to spend 4–8 hours on game drives depending on your interests. As a private safari, your daily schedule is flexible — you decide how much time to spend in the parks each day.

Transportation
Private Transportation & Expert Guide
Group Size
Minimum 2 people
Accomodation
Luxury hotels and lodges
Fitness level
Easy
Arrival on
Arusha
Departure from
Serengeti
Best season
June to October & December to March
Guiding method
Guided game drive
Tour type
Private Luxury wildlife safari
Language
English, Spanish , France
Meals
All listed meals
Minimum Age
2
Maximum Age
90

Overview

Itinerary

Inclusions

FAQs

Overview

Itinerary

Inclusions

FAQs

Tour Summary

Wings of the Wild Safari | 7-Day Luxury Tanzania Safari Experience

This exclusive 7-day luxury Wings of the Wild Safari offers a seamless blend of adventure and comfort. Accompanied by a professional driver-guide, you’ll explore the iconic Northern Circuit parks while staying in handpicked luxury lodges on the Wings of the Wild Safari experience. Highlights of the Wings of the Wild Safari include the Ngorongoro Crater—renowned for its stunning scenery and abundant wildlife—and Tarangire, home to majestic baobabs and large elephant herds. The tour concludes with a scenic flight out of the Serengeti, adding a stylish finish to your unforgettable journey on the Wings of the Wild Safari. Ideal for wildlife lovers seeking both exploration and relaxation.

Why you will love this trip?

Personalized Experience
Comfort with Value
Dedicated Driver-Guide
Meals and Amenities
Enjoy a great full day tour to Materuni waterfalls
A predator safari
Better Wildlife Viewing
Cultural Add-ons
Sleep on Luxury accommodation

Day 01 :

Pick up from the airport

Upon arrival at Kilimanjaro International Airport (JRO) or Arusha Airport (ARK), a friendly staff member from Serengeti Landmark Tours will be there to welcome you for your Wings of the Wild Safari. You will then be transferred to your hotel in Arusha, where you can relax after your journey and prepare for your Wings of the Wild Safari experience. In the evening, you will have a safari briefing, where our team will go over your itinerary, answer any questions, and ensure you are well-prepared for your Wings of the Wild Safari adventure. Get a good night’s rest—your unforgettable safari begins tomorrow on the Wings of the Wild Safari.

Accommodation

✓  Name: Grand Melia Hotel
✓  Type: Hotel
✓  Level: Luxury

Day 02 :

Arusha to Tarangire

You will be picked up at 7:30 am and after being familiar with the guide, you will drive to Tarangire (a 2-hour drive), famous for its diverse landscape. The park is well known for the abundance of ancient baobab trees & having huge herds of elephants hence providing unique chances to observe the interaction between elephant families. We will do a game drive through the park depending on where they are reported sightings of animals.

Later on, you will go to the Tarangire River picnic site and enjoy the beautiful view of the river and animals while having lunch. Small monkeys and baboons will try to scare you off your lunch but there is nothing to worry about. After lunch, you will proceed with the game drive anYou will be picked up at 7:30 am and after being familiar with the guide, you will drive to Tarangire (a 2-hour drive) as part of your Wings of the Wild Safari, famous for its diverse landscape. The park is well known for the abundance of ancient baobab trees & having huge herds of elephants, making the Wings of the Wild Safari experience unique by providing special chances to observe the interaction between elephant families. We will do a game drive through the park during your Wings of the Wild Safari, depending on reported sightings of animals.

Later on in the Wings of the Wild Safari, you will go to the Tarangire River picnic site and enjoy the beautiful view of the river and animals while having lunch. Small monkeys and baboons may try to scare you off your lunch during the Wings of the Wild Safari, but there is nothing to worry about. After lunch, you will proceed with the game drive and exit the park around 4:30 pm as your Wings of the Wild Safari continues. In the evening, you will proceed to your accommodation at Maramboi Lodge for dinner and overnight on your Wings of the Wild Safari journey.d exit the park around 4:30 pm, then in the evening you will proceed to your accommodation at Maramboi Lodge for dinner and overnight

Meals included: Picnic hot lunch

Accommodation

✓  Name: Suricata boma lodge
✓  Type: Hotel
✓  Level: Luxury

Day 03 :

Lake Manyara

After breakfast on your Wings of the Wild Safari, you will enjoy time at the lodge while observing wildlife adjacent to the property, continuing the immersive experience of the Wings of the Wild Safari. You will then proceed with activities outside Lake Manyara as part of your Wings of the Wild Safari, including visits to local farms with banana plantations, rice plantations, and interactions with local tribes to explore culture and traditional crafts.

During your Wings of the Wild Safari, there will also be optional activities such as canoeing, visiting waterfalls, and biking for a more active exploration of the region. Later in the evening, you will return to the lodge to relax and unwind after another enriching day of your Wings of the Wild Safari.

• Meals: Breakfast, Picnic-Lunch, Dinner

Accommodation

✓  Name: Suricata boma lodge
✓  Type: Hotel
✓  Level: Luxury

Day 04 :

Ngorongoro crater

After breakfast, you will go to the Ngorongoro crater, you will descend this beautiful caldera & do a game drive in the early evening where wildlife is abundant & easy to spot then after go to the Serena Ngorongoro lodge located at the rim of the crater & enjoy the beautiful view of the crater & finalize your evening.

• Meals: Breakfast, Picnic-Lunch, Dinner

Accommodation

✓  Name: Serengeti Serena Hotel
✓  Type: Hotel
✓  Level: Luxury

Day 05 :

Serengeti national park

After breakfast, you will continue with the drive to Serengeti arriving in the early afternoon where you will check in at the lodge & relax, taking in the nature & beauty around you. In the later afternoon you will go out for an evening game drive when it is cooler & easier to see wildlife enjoying the drive before returning to the lodge before the sunsets.

• Meals: Breakfast, Picnic-Lunch, Dinner

Accommodation

✓  Name: Serengeti Serena Hotel
✓  Type: Hotel
✓  Level: Luxury

Day 06 :

Ngorongoro crater

Enjoy another game drive in Serengeti National Park before continuing to the Ngorongoro Conservation Area, which was separated from Serengeti in 1959. The resident Masai in Serengeti National Park was relocated to the Ngorongoro Conservation Area where they still live today in harmony with wildlife and nature. Did you know that the Ngorongoro Conservation Area combines a large variety of topographical features and that there are nine different craters within its boundaries? Your guide will happily explain more about this outstanding destination of 8,292 sq kilometers. Proceed to your accommodation on top of the crater rim and enjoy a splendid view of the caldera before the night breaks with a sky full of stars. Or continue driving to your accommodation in Karatu.

Meals:
Breakfast
Picnic-Lunch
Diner

Accommodation

✓  Name: Hhando coffe lodge
✓  Type: Hotel
✓  Level: Mid-range

Day 07 :

Fly out of the serengeti

On this day you will start early carrying all your luggage and enjoying the sunrise game drive, later on, head towards seronera airstrip for your flight out of the Serengeti which departs in the early afternoon. Saying goodbye to your guide & looking forward to relaxing time in zanzibar.

Accommodation

✓  Name: details to be confirmed!
✓  Type: details to be confirmed!
✓  Level: details to be confirmed!

Frequently Asked Questions – Private Midrange Wildlife Safari

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What is a private safari?

A private safari means your tour is completely customized for you and your group only. You will have your own safari vehicle, driver-guide, and flexible daily schedule. No sharing with other travelers — ensuring a more intimate and personalized experience.

What type of accommodation is included?

You’ll stay in carefully selected midrange lodges or tented camps, offering a balance of comfort and affordability. All accommodations have private en-suite bathrooms, hot showers, and provide all meals as per your itinerary.

How long are the game drives each day?

You can expect to spend 4–8 hours on game drives depending on your interests. As a private safari, your daily schedule is flexible — you decide how much time to spend in the parks each day.

Will we see the Big Five?

Tanzania offers some of the best chances to see the Big Five — lion, elephant, buffalo, leopard, and rhino — especially in Serengeti National Park and the Ngorongoro Crater. While sightings are never guaranteed, your guide will do their best to track them down for you!

What should I pack for the safari?

We recommend bringing:

Light, neutral-colored clothing (layers for warm days & cool mornings)
Comfortable walking shoes
Sunscreen, sunglasses, and a hat
Insect repellent
Binoculars and a camera
Travel documents, including passport and travel insurance

Is it safe to go on safari in Tanzania?

Yes, Tanzania is generally safe for tourists. Our professional driver-guides are trained in both safety and hospitality. All accommodations are secure, and we follow all national park safety protocols.

Can dietary restrictions be accommodated?

Absolutely! Just let us know your dietary requirements in advance (e.g. vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free), and we’ll make the necessary arrangements with the lodges.

What’s the best time to go on safari?

The safari season in Tanzania is excellent year-round. However, the dry season (June to October) is best for game viewing, while December to March is ideal for calving season in the Serengeti. The Great Migration can be witnessed at different times depending on your travel month.