7-Day Budget Safari Tarangire, Serengeti, Ngorongoro, Lake Manyara

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Highlights

Witness the giant elephant herds and baobabs in Tarangire National Park

Discover the iconic big cats and wildebeest migration in the Serengeti

Descend into the wildlife-rich Ngorongoro Crater

Spot rare tree-climbing lions and flocks of flamingos in Lake Manyara

Tarangire National Park, Serengeti National Park, Ngorongoro Conservation Area, Lake Manyara

Private Tour

7 Days

Medium

English, French, German, Italian, Spanish, Swahili

Description

Embark on a 7-day classic Tanzania safari that explores the country's most iconic wildlife destinations—Tarangire National Park, Serengeti National Park, Ngorongoro Crater, and Lake Manyara. Witness massive elephant herds, tree-climbing lions, and the awe-inspiring Great Migration across the Serengeti plains. Enjoy thrilling game drives, scenic landscapes, and close encounters with Africa’s Big Five. Stay in well-appointed lodges and tented camps while guided by experienced local experts for a seamless and unforgettable safari adventure.

Itinerary

Day 1: Arrival in Arusha
- Arrive at Kilimanjaro International Airport or Arusha Airport.
- Meet your safari guide for a warm welcome.
- Transfer to your lodge in Arusha for check-in.
- Relax and unwind after your journey.
- Enjoy a complimentary guided walk in Arusha city if time allows.
- Rest and prepare for the safari adventure ahead.
Accommodation: Arusha Planet Lodge
Meals: Dinner at your own expense
Day 2: Tarangire National Park
- Have an early breakfast at the lodge.
- Depart for Tarangire National Park with packed lunches.
- Enjoy a full-day game drive in Tarangire.
- Watch for large herds of elephants and baobab-dotted landscapes.
- Spot lions, leopards, giraffes, and zebras among seasonal swamps and savannah.
- Drive to your lodge in Karatu after the safari.
- Enjoy dinner and a restful evening.
Accommodation: Marera Valley Lodge
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Day 3: Serengeti National Park
- Eat breakfast and depart for Serengeti National Park.
- Pass through the Ngorongoro Highlands with scenic views.
- Stop for a picnic lunch en route.
- Begin your first game drive upon arrival in Serengeti.
- Explore the endless plains and spot early wildlife sightings.
- Arrive at your tented camp for dinner and overnight stay.
Accommodation: Serengeti Classic View Camp
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Day 4: Central Serengeti
- Wake early and begin a full-day game drive.
- Search for the great migration and resident wildlife.
- Observe lions, cheetahs, leopards, and scavengers like hyenas.
- Enjoy lunch at a scenic picnic spot in the park.
- Return to camp in the evening for dinner and overnight stay.
Accommodation: Serengeti Classic View Camp
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Day 5: Ngorongoro Crater
- Depart after breakfast for the Ngorongoro Conservation Area.
- Descend into the world’s largest intact volcanic caldera.
- Carry picnic lunches for the day.
- Explore the crater floor teeming with wildlife.
- Watch for endangered black rhinos, lions, buffaloes, elephants, and hippos.
- Spot flamingos and other birds at Lake Magadi within the crater.
- Exit the crater and drive to your lodge in Karatu.
Accommodation: Marera Valley Lodge
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Day 6: Lake Manyara National Park
- Have breakfast at the lodge and drive to Lake Manyara.
- Explore the park with a picnic lunch.
- Spot tree-climbing lions, large baboon troops, and elephants.
- Observe hippos and birdlife around the lake shores.
- Return to Arusha in the late afternoon.
- Relax and enjoy your final evening in Tanzania.
Accommodation: Arusha Planet Lodge
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch
Day 7: Depart
- Have a relaxed breakfast at the lodge.
- Join a short guided tour of Arusha for souvenir shopping if time permits.
- Transfer to Kilimanjaro International Airport or Arusha Airport.
- Board your onward flight.
Accommodation: No accommodation (End of Tour)
Meals: Breakfast

What's Included

Cover all applicable park entry fees as per the program

Include government taxes and local levies

Enjoy unlimited game drives and activities (unless labeled as optional)

Benefit from the services of an English-speaking professional driver-guide

Travel in private transport using a customized pop-up top 4x4 Safari Land Cruiser with charging ports, an intercooler for chilled drinks, and a full air conditioning system

Include all taxes and VAT

Arrange pick-up and drop-off at the airport

Provide a picnic lunch or hot lunch during the safari, depending on the onward program

Offer meals on a full board basis and accommodation on safari (unless listed as an upgrade) as indicated in the shared program

Supply unlimited drinking water (as specified in the day-by-day section)

Offer refreshments during the safari in the safari vehicle

What's Excluded

International and domestic flights

Travel insurance (highly recommended)

Gratuity for guides, drivers, and lodge staff

Personal expenses (e.g., drinks, laundry, souvenirs)

Visa fees for Tanzania

Optional activities (e.g., Maasai village visit, balloon safari in the Serengeti)

Extra accommodation before or after the safari (can be arranged upon request)

Know Before You Go

This tour starts and ends in Arusha, Tanzania.

Airport transfers are included; your guide will meet you upon arrival and take you back after the safari.

You are responsible for booking your international or domestic flights, but the operator can help you choose the best options.

Fly to/from:

Kilimanjaro International Airport (JRO) – the main airport near Arusha. (Recommended)

Or Arusha Airport (ARK) via Dar es Salaam or Nairobi (Kenya).

Extra accommodation before or after the safari in Arusha can be arranged upon request for an additional cost.

What To Bring

Camera and memory cards

Sweater or fleece pullover to keep warm

Sturdy boots or sandals

Sun hat

Sunglasses

T-shirts or polo shirts (2-5, depending on how often you want to change)

Long-sleeve shirts (lightweight)

Shorts

Long trousers

Socks

Sleepwear

Travel towel

Thermal underwear, gloves, and a warm hat (during May-September)

Raincoat and rain trousers (during the rainy season, March-May and October-December)

Binoculars

Sunscreen

Wet wipes

Insect repellent

Personal toiletries (soap, shampoo, toothbrush, eye drops, etc.)

Malaria tablets

Flashlight or headlamp

Chargers and extra batteries for your camera, phone, etc.

The power adapter to fit the UK-style electrical socket

Meeting Point

Kilimanjaro International Airport, Kilimanjaro Airport Road, Tanzania

Cancellation Policy

For cancellations upto 2 days before the tour -

Refund of 80% of the tour price.

Price

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1 to 7	/person
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1 to 7	/person
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Day 1: Arrival in Arusha

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Day 3: Serengeti National Park

Day 4: Central Serengeti

Day 5: Ngorongoro Crater

Day 6: Lake Manyara National Park

Day 7: Depart

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Locations Covered

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Description

Itinerary

Day 1: Arrival in Arusha

Day 2: Tarangire National Park

Day 3: Serengeti National Park

Day 4: Central Serengeti

Day 5: Ngorongoro Crater

Day 6: Lake Manyara National Park

Day 7: Depart

What's Included

What's Excluded

Know Before You Go

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