7-Day Elephants & Endless Plains
"Tarangire, three central Serengeti nights and a crater finale with selected luxury stays."
Planned in Arusha · Private safari · No obligation
A considered arc across northern Tanzania.
Elephants & Endless Plains pairs Tarangire’s river country with three nights in the central Serengeti, followed by Ngorongoro. The additional Serengeti night creates two full days to follow wildlife stories, revisit productive areas and enjoy the camp between drives.
The journey combines a practical Arusha hotel and Tarangire Safari Lodge with Into Wild Africa Luxury Safari Lodge and Embalakai Ngorongoro Camp. Its Luxury classification reflects the principal wilderness stays, with mixed accommodation levels across the full route. Into Wild Africa is a central Serengeti base; a northern migration detour would require a different camp and a revised itinerary.
This is a private Wildlux journey with an English-speaking driver-guide and a dedicated safari vehicle. The named properties are proposed stays, subject to availability; any alternative is discussed before booking. The final quotation confirms rooms, meals, park fees and transfers for your dates.
The moments that make this journey.
Three consecutive nights at Into Wild Africa
Two full days of private Serengeti exploration
An overnight at Tarangire Safari Lodge
Embalakai Ngorongoro Camp and a crater game drive
Space for photography and patient wildlife observation
The route.
A day-by-day rhythm across Tanzania — unhurried, with the pace shaped around your interests.
The itinerary.
A starting point — each day can be adjusted, extended or reshaped around you.
Your Wildlux representative meets you after arrival formalities at Kilimanjaro International Airport and accompanies you on the road transfer to Arusha. Settle into your accommodation and take the remainder of the day at your own pace. Your safari briefing covers the route, daily rhythm and any interests you would like your guide to keep in mind. An unhurried first evening leaves you ready for the road ahead.
Proposed stay: Tulia Boutique Hotel & Spa. Subject to availability; any substitute is agreed before booking.
Moments from the journey.
In your journey
- Private safari vehicle and English-speaking driver-guide for the safari
- Accommodation for 6 nights as confirmed in the quotation
- Meals as specified in the daily itinerary
- Drinking water during safari drives
- Park and conservation entry fees for the confirmed route
- One Ngorongoro Crater game drive and applicable vehicle service fee
- Arrival and departure transfers as specified in the confirmed itinerary
- Applicable taxes included in the confirmed quotation
Please plan for
- International flights
- Visa fees and travel insurance, including applicable compulsory visitor cover
- Optional activities and extensions
- Drinks other than the included drinking water
- Gratuities and personal expenses
- Accommodation and meals before or after the stated itinerary
- Any service not included in the confirmed quotation
Add-ons & extensions.
Optional experiences to layer onto the itinerary — chosen with your planner.
Serengeti balloon safari
An optional sunrise balloon flight, subject to location, weather, operator restrictions and availability. Quoted separately.
Learn more →Zanzibar beach extension
Continue to Zanzibar after your safari, with additional flights, accommodation and transfers quoted separately.
Learn more →Prices & seasons
Private safari prices in USD per person, according to the number of travellers in your party.
Based on 2 travellers; see the group-size rates below.
Rates are per person in USD. Your final quotation confirms your dates, room arrangements, inclusions and any changes to the itinerary.
Rates by group size
| Travellers | Price |
|---|---|
| Solo travellerPer person | $4,944 |
| 2 travellersPer person | $3,702 |
| 3 travellersPer person | $3,451 |
| 4 travellersPer person | $3,253 |
| 5 travellersPer person | $3,192 |
| 6 travellersPer person | $3,104 |
- ·The headline price is based on two travellers. Larger private parties have the per-person rates shown below.
- ·Accommodation is subject to availability. Optional activities, international flights, visas, insurance and gratuities are additional unless expressly included.
Every Wildlux journey is shaped around you.
Change the pace, swap the accommodation style, adjust the destinations — or add a beach, gorilla or mountain extension. Your Wildlux specialist will design the journey around your dates, party and travel style.
Good questions, straight answers.
Yes. A dedicated safari vehicle and English-speaking driver-guide are arranged for your travelling party. The pace can be adapted within park rules and the practical demands of the route.
More journeys to explore.
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6-Day Tanzania Tented Trails
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Locally rooted, quietly obsessed.
Wildlux is based in Arusha, at the foot of Mount Meru. Every journey is shaped with firsthand knowledge of the parks, camps and guides — because we live and travel here ourselves.
Your African adventure starts here.
Tell us what you're dreaming of. We'll help shape a private journey around your dates, interests and travel style.