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Private Tailor Made Tour
The Tanzania Splendour Collection is a premium 9-day luxury fly-in safari crafted for travellers who want East Africa to feel beautifully paced, personal and deeply connected to the landscape.
The journey moves through Tanzania with a route shaped around Tanzania, Serengeti National Park, Ngorongoro, Tarangire National Park, Arusha, Mount Kilimanjaro. It balances signature wildlife areas, scenic transitions, carefully selected stays and enough breathing room for the experience to feel refined rather than rushed.
Accommodation is an important part of the journey, with stays such as Lake Duluti Lodge, Kusini Safari Camp, Sanctuary Ngorongoro Crater Camp, Sanctuary Swala used as route anchors where available and suitable for the traveller's dates, budget and preferred style.
Rift & Tide Africa can tailor the final routing, pace, rooming, guiding style and optional experiences before a confirmed proposal is prepared.
Travel and accommodation
9 Days / 8 Nights, 1 country, Arrival in Arusha to Departure
8 nights accommodation
Meals
Meals as per day-by-day itinerary
Safari style
Luxury Fly-In Safari
Private Tailor Made
Itinerary
4 stops across the route
Trip code: RTT-SC012
Starting from
Price on request
Public retail pricing. Final quote confirms availability and inclusions.
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Route notes
Tanzania, Serengeti National Park, Ngorongoro, Tarangire National Park, Arusha, Mount Kilimanjaro
FAQs
Answers are general public guidance. Your final itinerary, inclusions, pricing, and supplier conditions are confirmed during quotation.
Yes, it can work well for first-time safari travellers because the route is structured around recognised safari areas, clear logistics and guided experiences. Rift & Tide Africa can adjust the pace and accommodation level before quotation.
Yes. The itinerary can be arranged as a private journey, subject to routing, accommodation availability, flight schedules and the traveller's preferred budget level.
Routing, number of nights, accommodation level, domestic flights, beach extensions, special interests, private guiding and optional activities can be adjusted before the final proposal is confirmed.
Peak safari seasons and migration periods should be booked early, especially for luxury camps, fly-in routes and small high-demand properties.
Yes. Rift & Tide Africa can adjust the number of nights, accommodation level, private guiding, flight sectors, beach extensions and pacing before the final quote is prepared.
Named accommodations may be used as the preferred style or route reference, but final confirmation depends on availability, budget, dates and supplier conditions at the time of quotation.
FAQs
Answers are general public guidance. Your final itinerary, inclusions, pricing, and supplier conditions are confirmed during quotation.
Public prices are indicative retail guidance. Availability, seasonal adjustments, rooming, and final inclusions are confirmed when the team prepares your quote.
Many scheduled routes can be adapted with lodge, timing, or extension changes depending on availability and supplier rules.
Share travel dates, traveller count, rooming preferences, gateway city, and any must-see destinations or experiences so the team can respond efficiently.
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Price on request
Plan this journey
Ask Rift & Tide Africa to tailor The Tanzania Splendour Collection around your travel dates, preferred pace, accommodation style and safari goals.
Trip route
Follow the day-by-day flow of this itinerary across East Africa.
Ngorongoro Crater
Arrival in Arusha
Mapped stop
Serengeti National Park
Mapped stop
Ngorongoro Crater
Serengeti - First Full Day
Mapped stop
Ngorongoro Crater
Serengeti - Final Full Day
Mapped stop
Ngorongoro Conservation Area
Ngorongoro Crater
Mapped stop
Ngorongoro Crater
Ngorongoro
Mapped stop
Tarangire National Park
Mapped stop
Tarangire National Park
Tarangire
Mapped stop
Serengeti National Park
Departure
Mapped stop
Itinerary
Your journey begins upon arrival at Kilimanjaro International Airport, where our friendly representative will warmly welcome you. A private transfer takes you to your serene retreat at Mountain Village Lodge, nestled in a picturesque setting overlooking Lake Duluti. Relax and unwind after your flight, preparing for the adventure ahead.
Overnight at Mountain Village Lodge (bed and breakfast)
Accommodation and activity timing are aligned with selected stays such as Lake Duluti Lodge, Kusini Safari Camp, Sanctuary Ngorongoro Crater Camp, subject to availability and the final confirmed routing.
After an early breakfast, transfer to Arusha Airport for a scenic scheduled flight to Serengeti National Park, the crown jewel of Tanzania's safari circuit. Upon arrival, a professional guide will escort you to your exclusive tented camp, where you'll settle in before an exhilarating afternoon game drive. As the sun sets over the vast savannah, witness the untamed beauty of Africa's most celebrated wildlife sanctuary.
Overnight at Kusini Permanent Tented Camp.
Accommodation and activity timing are aligned with selected stays such as Lake Duluti Lodge, Kusini Safari Camp, Sanctuary Ngorongoro Crater Camp, subject to availability and the final confirmed routing.
Stay details available on request.
Stay details available on request.
Stay details available on request.
Stay details available on request.
Stay details available on request.
Featured stays
Named stays are subject to availability or comparable alternatives.
Inclusions & Exclusions
Departures
Contact us for current departure dates and quotation-stage availability.
Planning notes
This journey can run throughout the year, but the best timing depends on the route and wildlife focus. Dry-season months are popular for classic wildlife viewing, while migration-focused travel should be matched carefully to the relevant Serengeti region and season.
Good to know
Yes. The itinerary can be positioned for premium clients through upgraded lodges, private transfers, fly-in sectors, carefully chosen guides and a more unhurried route.
It should link to its country pages, destination pages, accommodation pages, relevant ways-to-go categories, travel guide articles and quote form.
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Rwenzori Summit Challenge is a 9-day Uganda journey designed around refined pacing, meaningful wildlife encounters and carefully selected lodges, with a route shaped around Entebbe, Rwenzori Mountains.
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Price on request
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private tailor made
Rwenzori Foothills Trek is a 5-day Uganda journey designed around refined pacing, meaningful wildlife encounters and carefully selected lodges, with a route shaped around Entebbe, Rwenzori Mountains.
5 Days / 4 Nights
Price on request
Spend two full days exploring the endless plains of the Serengeti, home to the famous Great Migration and Africa's iconic Big Five - lions, leopards, elephants, buffalos, and rhinos. Enjoy expertly guided morning and afternoon game drives, where you'll track predators on the hunt, marvel at herds of wildebeest and zebras, and soak in the raw beauty of nature.
Overnight at Kusini Permanent Tented Camp.
Accommodation and activity timing are aligned with selected stays such as Lake Duluti Lodge, Kusini Safari Camp, Sanctuary Ngorongoro Crater Camp, subject to availability and the final confirmed routing.
Spend two full days exploring the endless plains of the Serengeti, home to the famous Great Migration and Africa's iconic Big Five - lions, leopards, elephants, buffalos, and rhinos. Enjoy expertly guided morning and afternoon game drives, where you'll track predators on the hunt, marvel at herds of wildebeest and zebras, and soak in the raw beauty of nature.
Overnight at Kusini Permanent Tented Camp.
Accommodation and activity timing are aligned with selected stays such as Lake Duluti Lodge, Kusini Safari Camp, Sanctuary Ngorongoro Crater Camp, subject to availability and the final confirmed routing.
After breakfast, embark on a scenic drive to the Ngorongoro Conservation Area, with wildlife viewing en route. Arrive at the spectacular Crater Lodge, perched on the crater rim with breathtaking panoramic views. After lunch, descend into the Ngorongoro Crater, a UNESCO World Heritage Site and one of the most densely populated wildlife areas in the world. Witness an astonishing variety of animals thriving in this natural amphitheater, from black rhinos to large prides of lions.
Overnight at Crater Lodge.
Accommodation and activity timing are aligned with selected stays such as Lake Duluti Lodge, Kusini Safari Camp, Sanctuary Ngorongoro Crater Camp, subject to availability and the final confirmed routing.
Rise early for another descent into the Ngorongoro Crater, where the golden morning light creates a stunning backdrop for photography and wildlife viewing. Experience close encounters with resident animals before returning to the lodge for a leisurely lunch. The afternoon is yours to explore optional activities such as nature walks or a visit to a Maasai village.
Overnight at Crater Lodge.
Accommodation and activity timing are aligned with selected stays such as Lake Duluti Lodge, Kusini Safari Camp, Sanctuary Ngorongoro Crater Camp, subject to availability and the final confirmed routing.
After breakfast, journey to Tarangire National Park, a hidden gem known for its vast elephant herds and towering baobab trees. Arrive at Swala Camp, where you'll enjoy a delightful lunch before setting out on an afternoon game drive. Keep your camera ready as you spot elusive leopards, tree-climbing lions, and a variety of bird species.
Overnight at Swala Camp or similar.
Accommodation and activity timing are aligned with selected stays such as Lake Duluti Lodge, Kusini Safari Camp, Sanctuary Ngorongoro Crater Camp, subject to availability and the final confirmed routing.
Dedicate a full day to exploring the diverse landscapes of Tarangire National Park. From the dense riverine forests to the open savannah, the park is teeming with wildlife, including wildebeests, zebras, and cheetahs. Enjoy morning and afternoon game drives, with plenty of opportunities to witness thrilling predator-prey interactions.
Overnight at Swala Camp.
Accommodation and activity timing are aligned with selected stays such as Lake Duluti Lodge, Kusini Safari Camp, Sanctuary Ngorongoro Crater Camp, subject to availability and the final confirmed routing.
After a final breakfast in the wild, drive back to Arusha for some last-minute relaxation at KIA Lodge, where a comfortable dayroom is reserved for you. In the evening, transfer to the airport for your onward journey, carrying unforgettable memories of your Ultimate Tanzania Safari.
The day is paced around the wider route through Tanzania, Serengeti National Park, Ngorongoro, giving travellers enough time to enjoy the setting without losing the comfort expected from a premium Rift & Tide Africa journey.
Accommodation and activity timing are aligned with selected stays such as Lake Duluti Lodge, Kusini Safari Camp, Sanctuary Ngorongoro Crater Camp, subject to availability and the final confirmed routing.
