North and South Tanzania Safari

Experience the Best of Northern and Southern Tanzania Safaris

Break the mould with a safari experience that spans two of Tanzania’s most iconic regions. Why choose between northern and southern Tanzania when you can experience both in one unforgettable journey? This itinerary blends a private concession adventure with classic Serengeti landscapes and the raw wilds of Ruaha National Park, showcasing the best in luxury, wildlife and authentic safari encounters.

This sample itinerary spans 13 days and 12 nights and is designed for two guests. It includes accommodation, park fees and taxes, internal flights, transfers, and medical evacuation cover, while extra activities, visas and gratuities are not included.

*This is a sample itinerary designed to showcase the highlights and logistics of a premium safari experience.

Day 1: Arrive in Arusha

Arrive in Arusha - your gateway to Africa’s most luxurious safari destinations and home to Mt. Kilimanjaro. You’ll be warmly welcomed at the airport and transferred to your hotel, where you can relax at Arusha Coffee Lodge or explore the local ambience at Machweo. Use this day to settle in and energise for the adventures ahead.

Days 2–4: Discover Chem Chem Safari Lodge

Location and Accommodation

After breakfast, your luxury safari tour departs with a drive to the Chem Chem concession in time for a delightful lunch. Here, your journey takes an exciting twist with the opportunity to experience two unique settings.

About Chem Chem Safari Lodge

In addition to the main lodge, discover Little Chem Chem - affectionately known as the “sunrise camp.” This charming camp provides an authentic vintage safari experience in an elegant, supremely comfortable tented setting that accommodates a maximum of 14 guests. At Little Chem Chem, the focus is on bringing you as close to nature as possible without sacrificing comfort.

Highlights

• Unique private concession safari experience.
• Guided walks and intimate bird-watching sessions.
• Fine dining that pairs local flavours with modern cuisine.
• Chem Chem Safari Lodge offers a refreshing alternative to traditional national park tours, presenting an innovative blend of exclusivity and close encounters with nature.

Days 5 - 7: Northern Serengeti

Location and Accommodation

Next, board a flight to the very north of the Serengeti, where you will experience the timeless allure of a classic safari camp. Your base for these days is Nomad Tanzania's Serengeti Safari Camp, a pioneering retreat that was the first of its kind.

About Serengeti Safari Camp

Designed to be in the best possible location to view the wildebeest migration, which spans hundreds of miles of the Serengeti National Park each year, Serengeti Safari Camp remains true to its early pioneering days. Here, the movement of the wildebeest is at the heart of the experience. Understanding the Serengeti seasons and mirroring game movements is what makes our camp unique. Enjoy exhilarating game drives across this celebrated landscape and, if fortune permits, witness the extraordinary spectacle of a wildebeest crossing, a natural event admired across Africa for its sheer scale and beauty.

Highlights

• Thrilling game drives in one of Africa’s most celebrated wildlife arenas.
• The potential sighting of a wildebeest crossing, a famed natural spectacle.
• Immersion in the classic Serengeti ambience, with landscapes that have enchanted safari enthusiasts for generations.
• This stretch offers a quintessential Serengeti experience, blending raw natural beauty with time-honoured safari tradition.

Days 8 - 11: Ruaha National Park

Location and Accommodation

Fly south into the wild heart of Tanzania and Ruaha National Park. Ikuka Safari Camp will meet you at the airstrip to begin exploring this incredible landscape and its wildlife. Arrive on top of the escarpment in time for lunch and head out in the evening for a sundowner on the Mwagusi River. What might you see on your Ruaha National Park safari? Find out here.

About Ikuka Safari Camp

Since its inception in 2016, Ikuka has redefined luxury and wilderness experiences in Ruaha. Uniquely owned and managed, the camp offers a level of personalised attention and meticulous detail that sets it apart. Thanks to a longstanding partnership with Nomad Tanzania, guests are treated to tailor-made, privately guided safaris that unveil the true heart of this magnificent landscape.

Highlights

• A majestic arrival atop the Mwagusi escarpment, setting the stage for lunch with panoramic wilderness views.
• Game drives that showcase the park’s diverse wildlife, including sightings of lions, elephants and other iconic species.
• Relaxing sundowner experiences along the Mwagusi River as the day winds down.
• Ruaha National Park offers a truly immersive experience where luxury meets raw, untamed nature.

Day 12: End of Itinerary

Conclude your safari journey with a flight back to Dar es Salaam for your onward connections. Depart Tanzania enriched by memories of diverse landscapes, exceptional wildlife encounters, and the unparalleled hospitality experienced from north to south.

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