Major Treks and Safaris

7-Day Major Trek Black Rhino Tracking Luxury Safari

Tour Overview
This 7-day luxury safari is a once-in-a-lifetime journey through Tanzania’s most iconic landscapes and wildlife sanctuaries, designed especially for those seeking both adventure and comfort. From the majestic baobab-dotted plains of Tarangire to the vast, predator-rich savannas of Serengeti and the dramatic crater floor of Ngorongoro, each day brings thrilling encounters with Africa’s most celebrated wildlife.

Starting From

USD 1,620/ person

Why Choose This Safari?

  • Luxury Accommodations:
  • Big Five Experience:
  • Iconic Destinations:
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  • All-Inclusive Meals:
  • Sunrise Safari:
  • Personalized Itinerary:

Included Services

  • Park entry fees and camping permits
  • Transportation in 4×4 safari vehicle with pop-up roof
  • Professional English-speaking driver/guide
  • Camping equipment (tents, mattresses, sleeping bags)
  • All meals as specified in the itinerary
  • Bottled drinking water throughout the safari

Itinerary

Upon your arrival at Kilimanjaro or Arusha Airport, you will be picked up and taken to your accommodation in Arusha. If time permits, you can opt for an Arusha city tour, visiting attractions like the Cultural Heritage Art Gallery, the local market, and the Maasai market. This allows you to experience the cultural highlights of Arusha before settling in at the lodge.

Main Destination: Arusha (City)

Accommodation: Gran Melia Arusha – Luxury hotel located in Arusha (City)

Meals & Drinks: Meals at own expense; Drinks not included

After breakfast, your guide will pick you up at 7:45 am for a scenic drive to Tarangire National Park, about two hours away. Known for its enormous elephant herds and ancient baobab trees, Tarangire offers an excellent introduction to Tanzania’s rich wildlife. You will enjoy a game drive through the park’s vast savannas and along the Tarangire River, which draws animals of all kinds. A picnic lunch will be served in a picturesque setting within the park. After your wildlife experience, you will be driven to your luxury lodge for dinner and overnight stay.

Main Destination: Tarangire National Park

Accommodation: The Retreat at Ngorongoro – Luxury lodge located near Karatu (Town)

Meals & Drinks: All meals included; All drinks (Except for spirits/liquor)

Today, after breakfast, you will depart for Serengeti National Park via the Ngorongoro Conservation Area. Along the way, you may visit a traditional Maasai village to learn about their culture and way of life (optional and at extra cost). Upon entering the Serengeti, you will begin your first game drive in this iconic wildlife reserve, known for its vast plains and abundant wildlife. You will arrive at your luxury tented camp in time for dinner and an overnight stay under the stars.

Main Destination: Serengeti National Park

Accommodation: Kubu Kubu Tented Lodge – Luxury lodge located inside Central Serengeti NP

Meals & Drinks: All meals included; All drinks (Except for spirits/liquor)

Spend a full day exploring Serengeti National Park with morning and afternoon game drives. The park is home to the Big Five and hosts an incredible diversity of wildlife including lions, cheetahs, elephants, zebras, and wildebeest. Enjoy your picnic lunch out in the wild, surrounded by the breathtaking Serengeti landscape. As the sun sets, return to your camp for dinner and a restful night. Optional activities such as a Hot Air Balloon Safari or a Walking Safari are available at an extra cost.

Main Destination: Serengeti National Park

Accommodation: Kubu Kubu Tented Lodge – Luxury lodge located inside Central Serengeti NP

Meals & Drinks: All meals included; All drinks (Except for spirits/liquor)

After an early breakfast, you will head toward the Moru Kopjes area in the southwest Serengeti for a special Black Rhino tracking experience. With ranger guides, you will travel in a 4×4 vehicle through rugged terrain in search of these elusive and endangered animals. This unique safari not only gives you the chance to see black rhinos in their natural environment but also supports the critical conservation work of the Serengeti Rhino Project. After this memorable experience, enjoy a game drive as you return to your luxury tented camp for dinner and overnight.

Main Destination: Serengeti National Park

Accommodation: Masek Tented Lodge – Luxury tented camp located inside Ndutu (Southern Serengeti NP)

Meals & Drinks: All meals included; All drinks (Except for spirits/liquor)

After breakfast, you will depart Serengeti with a final morning game drive en route to the Ngorongoro Conservation Area. As you leave the Serengeti behind, take in the changing scenery and perhaps spot more wildlife along the way. Upon arrival, you will check in at your luxury lodge perched on the crater rim, offering panoramic views. Enjoy a relaxing evening with dinner as you prepare for your next day’s descent into the Ngorongoro Crater.

Main Destination: Ngorongoro Crater

Accommodation: No accommodation (End of tour)

Meals & Drinks: All meals included; All drinks (Except for spirits/liquor)

Begin the day early with breakfast before descending 600 meters into the Ngorongoro Crater, one of Africa’s most spectacular wildlife destinations. Here, you’ll enjoy a half-day game drive on the crater floor, home to a high density of wildlife including elephants, lions, buffaloes, and the rare black rhino. After a scenic picnic lunch, you will ascend from the crater and begin your drive back to Arusha. Depending on your travel plans, you will be transferred directly to Kilimanjaro Airport for your departure or to a hotel for a day room at an extra cost.

Main Destination: Ngorongoro Crater

Accommodation: No accommodation (End of tour)

Meals & Drinks: All meals included; All drinks (Except for spirits/liquor)

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