A Luxury Tented Safari in Tanzania
Embark on a journey through Tanzania’s most exquisite landscapes, witnessing the drama of the Serengeti’s Great Migration, encountering big cats as they prowl the UNESCO-enshrined Ngorongoro Crater and sleeping under canvas in glamorous tented camps.
9 days
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$14,895
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Step out from under canvas into a world of unparalleled wildlife encounters. Building on over 60 years’ experience crafting innovative luxury safaris, A&K whisks travellers to the heart of Tanzania's most iconic ecosystems, with palatial tented camps redolent of earlier eras of exploration. In Tarangire National Park, a fantastical wilderness that less-seasoned travellers often overlook, witness vast herds of elephants moving gracefully through plains punctuated by baobab trees. Explore the world’s largest inactive volcanic caldera, Ngorongoro Crater – a thriving habitat where the Big Five roam freely. At the heart of the Serengeti, be captivated by the Great Migration as millions of wildebeest, zebra and gazelle traverse the endless savannas, pursued by ever-watchful predators.
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Highlights
Embark on a once-in-a-lifetime journey through Tanzania’s most iconic safari destinations, drawing on A&K’s over 60 years of experience in the region
Witness two million wildebeest and zebra perform one of the last great migrations circuiting the kopje-strewn plains of the Serengeti National Park
Encounter some of the world’s largest elephant herds as they roam lesser-visited Tarangire National Park’s sweeping savannahs
Explore the wonders of Ngorongoro Crater, a UNESCO World Heritage Site teeming with charismatic fauna, from lion to endangered rhino
Stay in exquisitely designed safari camps at the heart of the action, including Ngorongoro Crater Camp, each perfectly positioned for wildlife viewing from the moment you awake
Opt to visit a Maasai village, where traditional huts cling to the slopes and ancient ways of life still dominate the community
Your Itinerary
Our experts have designed this gold-standard itinerary to inspire you, featuring our pick of the best hotels and experiences in every thrilling destination.
Arusha, Tanzania
Gateway to safari parks and Mount Kilimanjaro
Unwind at your accommodation, situated amid 18 acres of scenic tea and coffee plantations, and explore at leisure.
Your Hotels
Gran Meliá Arusha
Your Experiences
Visit a pioneering school funded by AKP
See Kilimanjaro from the sky
Tarangire National Park, Tanzania
Home to some of the largest elephant populations in the world
Your base is Nimali Tarangire, a luxurious tented camp nestled in a private concession along a wildlife-rich riverbank, with breathtaking views of the Maasai Steppe and distant mountains. Perfectly positioned on the park’s edge, it offers seamless access to Lake Manyara – famous for its spectacular flocks of nearly two million flamingos – and the depths of Tarangire National Park. Join exclusive experiences such as thrilling night drives and off-road game viewing, adventures seldom offered in other national parks.
Your Hotels
Nimali Tarangire
Your Experiences
Cook with locals in a Tanzanian village
Delve deeper into Tarangire
Night safari through Tarangire
Guided bush walk through the Tarangire
Ngorongoro Crater, Tanzania
A vast, enclosed caldera teeming with wildlife, including the Big Five
Your luxury tented accommodation, Sanctuary Ngorongoro Crater Camp, lies in an ancient acacia forest within the Ngorongoro Crater’s rim valley, just a short drive from the wildlife-rich crater floor. Enjoy bush breakfasts, picnic lunches and dinner served under the stars, as well as optional cultural excursions to a local Maasai village.
Your Hotels
Ngorongoro Crater Camp, an A&K Sanctuary
Your Experiences
Soar over the Ngorongoro Crater by helicopter
Game drive in the Ngorongoro Crater
Get to know the Maasai Community
Serengeti National Park, Tanzania
The stage for the Great Migration
Location, location, location – A&K’s safari experts know precisely where you need to be each season to see the Great Migration at its best. Serengeti Safari Camp moves with the migration, offering prime sightings in the Southern Serengeti from December to March, when lush greenery draws in calves and predators. From July to October, Lemala Kuria Hills, set in the picturesque Wogakuria Hills near the Mara River, offers ideal access to the wildebeest migration corridor.
Your Hotels
Serengeti Safari Camp
Your Experiences
Float over the Serengeti
Golden hour drives in the Serengeti
Morning game drive in the Serengeti
Hot-air ballooning over the Serengeti
More Recommended Hotels
Choose your dream hotel in every destination from our curated list.
Gran Meliá Arusha
Elewana Arusha Coffee Lodge
Nimali Tarangire
Swala Camp, an A&K Sanctuary
Lemala Mpingo Ridge Lodge
Ngorongoro Crater Camp, an A&K Sanctuary
Ngorongoro Lodge Meliá Collection
Serengeti Safari Camp
Lemala Kuria Hills Lodge
Roving Bushtops
Add-On Experiences
Switch up your adventure by adding more experiences that thrill you.
Visit a pioneering school funded by AKP
Cook with locals in a Tanzanian village
Soar over the Ngorongoro Crater by helicopter
Game drive in the Ngorongoro Crater
Get to know the Maasai Community
Float over the Serengeti
Golden hour drives in the Serengeti
See Kilimanjaro from the sky
Delve deeper into Tarangire
Night safari through Tarangire
Guided bush walk through the Tarangire
Morning game drive in the Serengeti
Hot-air ballooning over the Serengeti
Go Further
Combine your itinerary with more amazing destinations.
Ruaha National Park, Tanzania
