8-Day Private Luxury Safari: Legendary Lodge • Little Chem Chem • Mila Tented Camp
Designed for discerning travelers, this eight-day private journey is built around three standout stays and a clear safari rhythm: arrive and reset in Arusha, slow down in baobab country with Chem Chem’s celebrated “slow safari” style, then open the throttle in the Western Serengeti where predator activity and wide horizons define the days. Your private guide and 4×4 mean total flexibility—start early for cool-hour sightings, linger longer at special moments, and tailor each day to your pace.
Expect chef-led dining, lantern-lit evenings, and intimate experiences that feel curated rather than rushed. Walks with Maasai trackers (where offered) bring the bush to ground level—tracking, plants, and the quiet art of seeing what most people drive past. In the Serengeti, you’ll focus on prime wildlife zones with time for both action and atmosphere.
Photographers appreciate beanbags and charging options; families can request inter-connecting tents; and for “once-in-a-lifetime,” a dawn balloon safari can be added for an aerial view of the plains.
Day 1: Legendary Lodge – Arusha • Welcome Dinner
VIP meet-and-greet on arrival at Kilimanjaro International Airport (JRO) followed by a private transfer to Legendary Lodge. Settle into a tranquil garden cottage framed by coffee estate greenery and Mount Meru views. The afternoon is intentionally unstructured: recover from travel, enjoy a pool dip, or take a gentle estate stroll.
As dusk arrives, enjoy a refined welcome dinner and a short briefing with your guide: best wildlife timing, packing tips for game drives, and how to structure the following days for the best sightings and comfort.
Day 2: Little Chem Chem – The Slow Safari Begins
After breakfast, travel in comfort toward the Chem Chem ecosystem—classic baobab country where elephant paths cut through golden grass and the light feels cinematic. Arrive to warm hospitality, settle into your tent, and enjoy lunch followed by a restful siesta (the perfect safari pacing).
In the late afternoon, head out for an unhurried game drive tuned to golden-hour sightings. You’ll explore elephant corridors and wildlife-rich edges near Lake Burunge, pausing often for photography and quiet observation. Sundowners at a scenic point close the day, followed by a lantern-lit dinner back at camp.
Day 3: Walks, Elephants & Maasai Insight
Start with pre-dawn tea/coffee, then (where offered) enjoy a guided bush walk with Maasai trackers—reading spoor, learning the smaller stories of the bush, and understanding how wildlife uses the landscape. Back at camp, a hearty breakfast and relaxed late morning keep the slow-safari promise.
By late afternoon, you’re back out when temperatures cool and movement increases. Look for big tuskers, giraffe lines, and lion activity as the day softens into amber light. Return for dinner and an optional conservation-style talk that adds depth to what you’ve seen.
Day 4: Private Day – Lake Views, Baobabs & Bush Dining
Today is designed as a “choose-your-pace” luxury safari day. Options include extended game drives into quieter zones, a picnic brunch beneath cathedral-like baobabs, or a calmer lakefront afternoon for birdlife and photography. Because it’s private, everything can be timed exactly to your preference.
As the sky turns deep and starry, enjoy a special bush dinner experience (where arranged) with firelight, storytelling, and the unforgettable feeling of dining in wild Africa—comfortably and safely.
Day 5: Fly to Western Serengeti – Mila Tented Camp
After breakfast, transfer to the airstrip for a scenic flight into the Serengeti. From the air, you’ll see the scale that makes this ecosystem famous—open plains, rivers, and wildlife trails etched into the landscape. On landing, your safari continues immediately with a game drive en-route to camp.
Settle into Mila Tented Camp, enjoy tea, and head back out for your first Western Corridor exploration. Evenings here are pure Serengeti: firelight, excellent dining, and the soundscape of the plains under a vast sky.
Day 6: Predators & Rivers – Best Wildlife Hours
Depart early with a picnic breakfast to catch predator activity before the day warms. Your guide works river lines and kopjes for leopard, scans open stretches for cheetah, and monitors areas where lion prides often patrol. Hippo pools and crocodile zones add drama and variety.
Return for lunch and rest, then head out again for late-light sequences—when the Serengeti often delivers its best moments. After dinner, optional stargazing turns the night into an experience rather than simply “time in camp.”
Day 7: Optional Balloon & Bush Brunch (Add-On $590 pp)
Weather-permitting, float above the Serengeti at dawn in a hot-air balloon—silent, cinematic, and unforgettable. After landing, enjoy a champagne celebration and a chef-prepared bush brunch set in the wilderness.
The remainder of the day is flexible: relax at camp, take a gentle drive, or go all-in for one more focused safari session to target any species you still hope to see.
Day 8: Departure
Enjoy a sunrise breakfast overlooking the plains, then transfer to the airstrip for your flight out and onward connection. Our team supports smooth logistics through to your next step.
Karibu tena — until next time.
Featured Itineraries
(Manual only: this section shows ONLY the 3 packages you explicitly provide for this page.)
Rates (USD)
| Configuration | From |
|---|---|
| Double Occupancy (Low–Shoulder) | $12,450 pp |
| Solo Traveler | Single supplement applies |
| Children / Family | Inter-connecting tents on request |
| Peak Season | Varies (Jun–Oct / Dec) |
Subject to availability and seasonal updates. Enquire for your exact dates.
Language Guides
- ✓English (included)
- ✓Dutch (included)
- ✓French (included)
- ✓Spanish (included)
Inclusions
- Luxury accommodations per itinerary (Legendary Lodge, Little Chem Chem, Mila Tented Camp)
- Private guide & private 4×4 vehicle (window seat for each guest)
- All meals & select premium beverages (as per camp policy)
- Park/concession & conservation fees
- In-country flights/transfers as listed
- Laundry at select camps
Exclusions
- International flights & visas
- Comprehensive travel insurance
- Specialty spa treatments & private-cellar spirits
- Gratuities & personal items
- Optional hot-air balloon ($590 pp)
Optional Add-Ons
- Hot-air balloon over the Serengeti — $590 pp
- Private professional photographer
- Extra night at Legendary Lodge
- Zanzibar post-safari beach retreat
