5 Day Luxury Safari Tour from Moshi for 2026-2027

We wanted to experience sleeping under canvas in the Serengeti, and this exceeded our expectations. Hearing lions roaring in the distance while tucked into a comfortable king bed with a private, attached bathroom was surreal. Our driver picked us up right from our hotel in Moshi and knew exactly where to find wildlife. The tented camps were small, clean, and served fresh food every night. It is the perfect balance for people who want an authentic adventure but hate traditional camping.

As a photographer, having a private 4x4 Land Cruiser with a pop-up roof just for my wife and me was essential. I could layout all my camera gear without bothering anyone. The Platinum tented camps put us right in the middle of nature. We woke up at 5:30 AM every day to catch the early morning light in Tarangire and Serengeti. The camp staff even packed us hot breakfasts so we didn't have to cut our morning drives short.

We booked the Diamond package because we wanted permanent lodges and swimming pools for our two teenagers. It was the right call. After hot, dusty game drives in the Ngorongoro Crater, jumping into a clean pool overlooking the savanna was pure bliss. The lodges feel very secure, the rooms are huge, and the buffet dinners accommodated our picky eaters easily. The drive from Moshi is long on day two, but our guide made plenty of stops for snacks and clean restrooms.

The Diamond tier lodge at the Ngorongoro Crater rim was worth every penny. Waking up to a massive glass window looking down into the volcanic caldera is a memory we will never forget. The service at these properties was seamless—our boots were cleaned of safari dust every evening, and the multi-course meals were excellent. If you prefer solid walls, spacious rooms, and resort-style amenities after a long day in a jeep, choose Diamond.

We booked the Tanzanite package for our honeymoon and requested a quiet, private pace. Our guide was amazing and even coordinated a surprise private sundowner with drinks overlooking the Serengeti plains, completely away from other tourist jeeps. The boutique camps were incredibly romantic and hosted only a few tents total, so we rarely saw other guests. We felt completely looked after from the moment we left Moshi until we were dropped back off.

The Tanzanite boutique option stands out because of the freedom it offers. If we wanted to sit and watch a single leopard on a rock for two hours, we did. We didn't have to rush back for a large lodge dinner because the camp chefs timed our meals around our arrival. Our guide used his experience to bypass the crowded tracks in Ngorongoro, giving us a completely exclusive view of a rare black rhino.