tanzania journey
tanzania journey
Arusha - Tarangire - Ngorongoro Crater - Central Serengeti | 9 days - 8 nights
Arusha - Tarangire - Ngorongoro Crater - Central Serengeti | 9 days - 8 nights
Northern delights
The Tanzania Classic
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A tanzania ELEWANA journey
Traverse Tanzania’s most celebrated natural landscapes on a 9 day. From the coffee fields of Arusha to elevated treehouses nestled in ancient baobab canopies, the dramatic rim of the Ngorongoro Crater, and wide views across the central Serengeti, this journey pairs luxury accommodations from the Elewana Collection with front-row wildlife access.
Highlights
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- Ideal for wildlife enthusiasts, photographers, couples, and multi-generational families
- Expert guiding, game viewing and hospitality
Day 1: Arusha
Overnight: Arusha Coffee Lodge by Elewana (day 1)
Day 2-3: Tarangire National Park
Overnight: Tarangire Treetops by Elewana (day 2-3)
Day 4-5: Ngorongoro Conservation Area
Overnight: Ngorongoro Explorer by Elewana (day 4-5)
Day 6-8: Central Serengeti
Overnight: Serengeti Explorer by Elewana (day 6-8)
Day 9: Departure
Day 1: Arusha
Overnight: Arusha Coffee Lodge by Elewana
Day 2-3: Tarangire National Park
Overnight: Tarangire Treetops by Elewana
Day 4-5: Ngorongoro Conservation Area
Overnight: Ngorongoro Explorer by Elewana
Day 6-8: Central Serengeti
Overnight: Serengeti Explorer by Elewana
Day 9: Departure
The Tanzania Classic | Overview
day 1
Day 1 | Arusha
The Tanzanian journey opens in Arusha, where the crisp highland air meets lush equatorial greenery. Set within one of Tanzania's oldest working coffee plantations, the historic Burka Estate, this tranquil sanctuary offers a peaceful transition from international travel. The afternoon invites unhurried rest, strolling along garden paths bordered by fragrant coffee bushes, listening to the rich birdlife, or enjoying a quiet drink on a shaded veranda as twilight settles over the grounds.
day 1 | accommodation
Stay - Arusha Coffee Lodge
Set within the quiet grounds of the historic Burka Coffee Estate near Arusha Airport, Arusha Coffee Lodge by Elewana is a classic plantation retreat built around traditional equatorial architecture.
The property features split-level suites equipped with private timber verandas, cozy open fireplaces, and hardwood finishes. Guests can enjoy an outdoor swimming pool set within landscaped gardens, a bistro, guided bean-to-cup plantation walks, and fine dining celebrating local seasonal produce.
day 2 -7
Day 2 - 3 | Tarangire National Park
Journey south into Tarangire National Park, a wilderness defined by giant ancient baobab trees, red dust paths, and the meandering Tarangire River. During game drives, guests will encounter Africa’s largest concentration of elephants, alongside tree-climbing lions, giraffes, and hundreds of bird species drinking from the riverbanks. Evenings conclude back at camp with handcrafted cocktails around the campfire under brilliant starlit skies.
day 2 - 3 | accommodation
Stay - Tarangire Treetops
Positioned within a private wildlife management area bordering the National Park, Tarangire Treetops by Elewana features elevated luxury suites crafted directly into the high branches of ancient baobab and marula trees.
Each open-front treehouse suite offers sweeping views across the surrounding bush, spacious en-suite bathrooms, and handcrafted wooden furnishings. Lodge amenities include a swimming pool overlooking an active waterhole frequented by elephants, open-air boma dining, and flexible safari activities.
day 4-5
Day 4 - 5 | Ngorongoro Crater
Ascend into the cool, cloud-draped highlands of the Ngorongoro Conservation Area. Perched high on the volcanic rim, guests enjoy sweeping views over the world’s largest intact volcanic caldera. A dedicated game drive descends 600 meters down into the crater floor, home to an extraordinary density of wildlife including endangered black rhinos, pride lions, golden jackals, and vast herds of wildebeest and zebra feeding across lush grasslands.
day 4-5 | accommodation
Stay - Ngorongoro Explorer
Perched along the prominent northeastern rim of the Ngorongoro Crater, Ngorongoro Explorer by Elewana is a contemporary wilderness sanctuary providing front-row views over the caldera.
The lodge features modern design elements, expansive glass windows, and private balconies that frame the dramatic volcanic landscape. Guests enjoy cozy fireside lounges, refined dining using fresh regional ingredients, and seamless early-morning access to the crater floor before crowds arrive.
day 6-7
Day 6 - 8 | Serengeti
The Serengeti ecosystem encompasses over 12,000 square miles of pristine wilderness, defined by endless acacia-dotted plains, granite kopjes, and one of the highest concentrations of wildlife on Earth. Flying directly into this ancient landscape reveals the immense scale of the savannah. A two-night stay at a luxury canvas camp places the journey at the center of the Great Migration’s natural rhythms, whether following millions of wildebeest across sweeping grasslands, witnessing southern calving season, or observing dramatic northern river crossings, accompanied by constant big cat activity.
day 6-8 accommodation
Stay - Serengeti Explorer
High atop the Nyaboro Hills on the edge of the escarpment, Serengeti Explorer by Elewana delivers panoramic vistas across the central Serengeti plains.
The lodge features contemporary safari suites with private glass balconies facing the wilderness, an infinity pool spilling toward the savanna horizon, and open-air dining venues. Its elevated central position puts travelers in the heart of prime wildlife territory while offering a serene ridge-top retreat for evening relaxation.
day 9
Day 9 | Departure
Enjoy one last dawn morning across the Serengeti before transferring to the local airstrip for a flight back to Arusha or Kilimanjaro International Airport for outbound international flights.
extend your trip
- Zanzibar Island (Coast & Spice Island)
- Rwanda Gorilla Trekking
- Cape Town & Winelands (South Africa)
- Victoria Falls (Zimbabwe & Zambia)
inclusions
inclusions
From arrival in Arusha to departure for home, Selara Africa coordinates every detail of the journey with quiet precision behind the scenes.
This journey includes all luxury accommodations, internal bush flights, private ground transfers, park and conservancy fees, and all-inclusive safari activities. Benefit from 24/7 dedicated ground support from the Selara Africa team, ensuring complete peace of mind throughout a stay in East Africa.
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Stays at premier luxury lodges featuring private butler service, intuitive field guides, gourmet dining, and unhurried wellness treatments overlooking the African horizon.
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