This exceptional luxury safari invites you to discover the best of Tanzania’s wildlife and landscapes with style and ease. Travel effortlessly between destinations aboard SkySafari’s executive-class aircraft, staying in some of East Africa’s most enchanting properties – from the foothills of Mount Meru to the vast plains of the Serengeti. Each stop combines immersive safari experiences with luxurious comfort, exclusive service, and unforgettable scenery.
8-Day Luxury Air Safari – Tanzania by Sky
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Day by Day
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Day 1 | Arrival in Arusha – Welcome to Tanzania
Upon arrival at Kilimanjaro International Airport, you will be welcomed by a SkySafari representative and transferred in VIP comfort to your serene retreat, Elewana Arusha Coffee Lodge. Set among the lush grounds of one of Tanzania’s oldest coffee plantations, this charming lodge offers a perfect introduction to your East African adventure.
Depending on your arrival time, you may opt to visit the Shanga Cultural Centre, an inspiring social enterprise where local artisans with disabilities create beautiful crafts using recycled materials.
Accommodation: Elewana Arusha Coffee Lodge
Meals: Dinner
Day 2 | Fly to Tarangire – Land of Giants
Enjoy a fresh farm-to-table breakfast before boarding your executive-class aircraft for a scenic flight to Kuro Airstrip in Tarangire National Park. Upon landing, embark on a thrilling game drive through the park, renowned for its towering baobabs and huge elephant herds. Enjoy a gourmet picnic lunch under the shade of acacia trees.
In the afternoon, continue to your extraordinary treehouse suite at Elewana Tarangire Treetops, perched high in ancient marula and baobab trees, offering panoramic views of the surrounding wilderness. As the sun dips below the horizon, sip sundowners before experiencing a traditional Maasai boma dinner under the stars.
Accommodation: Elewana Tarangire Treetops
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Day 3 | Tarangire – Walking Safari & Cultural Encounters
Start your day with an early morning game drive or guided bush walk led by expert naturalists. Tarangire’s varied terrain is teeming with wildlife – from lions and leopards to lesser-known species like fringe-eared oryx and gerenuk.
Later, visit a local Maasai village for a cultural experience and learn about their ancient customs and traditions. Enjoy sundowners in the bush before returning to your luxurious treetop suite for another delightful evening.
Accommodation: Elewana Tarangire Treetops
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Day 4 | Fly to Ngorongoro – The Highland Haven
After breakfast, fly by SkySafari aircraft to Manyara Airstrip, where you will be met and transferred to Elewana The Manor at Ngorongoro – a stately plantation-style retreat nestled in the rolling hills of the highlands. Set within a working coffee estate, this enchanting manor evokes the elegance of a bygone era.
The rest of your day is at leisure. Relax by the fireplace, explore the manicured gardens, or indulge in an in-room spa treatment. Enjoy fine cuisine and exceptional service in a setting as romantic as it is luxurious.
Accommodation: Elewana The Manor at Ngorongoro
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Day 5 | Ngorongoro Crater – Natural Wonder of the World
Today, embark on a full-day safari inside the Ngorongoro Crater, a UNESCO World Heritage Site and one of Africa’s most iconic wildlife destinations. Descend 600 meters into the world’s largest intact caldera, home to a dazzling diversity of wildlife, including the Big Five.
Enjoy a picnic lunch on the crater floor and spend the day surrounded by stunning landscapes and close-up animal encounters. Return to the Manor in the late afternoon for a well-earned rest and elegant dinner.
Accommodation: Elewana The Manor at Ngorongoro
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Day 6 | Fly to Serengeti – Untamed Wilderness
This morning, take off on a scenic flight to Serengeti National Park, arriving at your luxurious tented camp – either Elewana Serengeti Pioneer Camp or Elewana Serengeti Migration Camp, depending on the season and location of the Great Migration.
After lunch and a brief rest, head out for an afternoon game drive in the endless plains of the Serengeti, where wildlife sightings are plentiful and every turn offers a new surprise. Return to camp for sundowners and dinner under a canopy of stars.
Accommodation: Elewana Serengeti Pioneer / Migration Camp
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Day 7 | Serengeti – Safari in Style
Rise early for a sunrise game drive, when predators are most active and the savannah comes alive with birdsong. Optional (at extra cost): take a hot air balloon ride over the Serengeti at dawn for a truly unforgettable perspective.
Enjoy breakfast at camp followed by a full-day safari, complete with a gourmet bush lunch. The Serengeti is famed for its predator populations, massive herds of wildebeest and zebra, and dramatic seasonal migrations. End your day with dining beneath the stars, accompanied by the sounds of the African night.
Accommodation: Elewana Serengeti Pioneer / Migration Camp
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Day 8 | Return to Arusha – Departure
Enjoy one last game drive en route to the airstrip, taking in the vast beauty of the Serengeti one final time. Fly back to Arusha via SkySafari and enjoy a relaxing lunch and day room at Arusha Coffee Lodge. If time permits, you can enjoy a final visit to the Shanga workshop for last-minute shopping.
Later in the afternoon, transfer to Kilimanjaro International Airport for your international flight home.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch
Day Room (optional): Elewana Arusha Coffee Lodge
Included
- Park fees (For non-residents)
- All activities(Unless labeled as optional)
- All accommodation(Unless listed as upgrade)
- A professional driver/guide
- All transportation(Unless labeled as optional)
- All Taxes/VAT
- Meals (As specified in the day-by-day section)
- Drinks(As specified in the day-by-day section)
Excluded
- International flights (From/to home)
- Additional accommodation before and at the end of the tour
- Tips (Tipping guideline US$10.00 pp per day)
- Personal items (Souvenirs, travel insurance, visa fees, etc.)
- Government imposed increase of taxes and/or park fees
$11950
Duration
8 days