7-Day Drive & Fly Out Luxury Safari Itinerary

Day 1: Arrival at the airport
Upon arrival at Kilimanjaro or Arusha Airport, your private driver guide will warmly welcome you and transfer you to your lodge. Enjoy dinner and overnight as you prepare for the start of your Drive & Fly Out Luxury Safari adventure.

Accommodation
Gran Melia Arusha
Meal Plan
Bed & Breakfast

Day 2: Arusha to Tarangire National Park
After breakfast, set off for Tarangire National Park, a haven shaped by the Tarangire River which draws wildlife all year round. Famous for its elephant herds and giant baobabs, Tarangire also offers sightings of giraffe, bushbuck, hartebeest, lions and leopards. Bird enthusiasts will be amazed by the diversity here, with more species than almost anywhere else on the planet.

After lunch and a full day of game viewing, continue to your luxury lodge for dinner and overnight.

Accommodation
Maramboi Tented Lodge
Meal Plan
Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner with soft drinks and house wines

Day 3: Tarangire to Lake Manyara National Park
This morning you drive to Lake Manyara National Park, a true hidden gem renowned for its tree-climbing lions and flocks of flamingos. Set against the dramatic Rift Valley escarpment, the park offers diverse landscapes from savannah to evergreen forest. Wildlife highlights include giraffe, wildebeest, buffalo, elephants and, if lucky, lions lounging in the branches.

After lunch and an extensive game drive, head to Karatu for dinner and overnight at a luxury lodge.

Accommodation
Kitela Lodge
Meal Plan
Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner with soft drinks and house wines

Day 4: Ngorongoro Crater
After breakfast, journey to Ngorongoro Conservation Area and descend into the world’s largest intact volcanic caldera. This UNESCO World Heritage Site is home to thriving populations of wildebeest, zebra, gazelle, elephants and more than 500 bird species. It also offers one of the best chances to spot the endangered black rhino.

After a full day exploring the crater floor, ascend to the rim where your luxury camp awaits for dinner and overnight.

Accommodation
Ngorongoro Lion’s Paw Camp
Meal Plan
Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner

Day 5 & 6: Ngorongoro to Serengeti National Park
After breakfast, continue to the legendary Serengeti National Park. With its vast plains and timeless beauty, the Serengeti promises unforgettable encounters with wildlife. Known for the Great Migration, where millions of wildebeest and zebra follow the rains in search of fresh grazing, the park is also home to abundant predators and spectacular game viewing year-round.

Spend two nights enjoying extensive game drives and evenings under the stars at your luxury tented lodge.

Accommodation
Kubu Kubu Luxury Tented Lodge
Meal Plan
Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner with soft drinks and house wines

Day 7: Serengeti to Arusha
After breakfast, transfer to the Seronera Airstrip for your scenic flight back to Arusha. This marks the end of your Drive & Fly Out Luxury Safari, leaving you with memories of breathtaking landscapes, thrilling wildlife encounters and unforgettable experiences with Nashivai Safaris.