Tanzania · Safari

7-Day Tanzania Safari Tour with Serengeti and Ngorongoro Big Five

7 Days Round trip from Arusha Easy pace

The journey

Trip highlights
  • 01 Get a chance to witness and interact with indigenous Maasai people
  • 02 Go for game drives in the vast landscapes of Serengeti National Park
  • 03 Spot the African "Big Five" on your safari across Manyara and Ngorongoro Crater
  • 04 Explore Lake Manyara National Park, known for tree-climbing lions and varied bird life

Travel to meet the native Maasai and explore Serengeti, known as "the place where the land moves on forever." Be astonished by its vast, breathtaking landscape and astounding wealth of animal life, including lions, leopards, cheetahs, and over 500 species of birds. Interact with local indigenous Meru and Maasai people and their culture, enjoy picnic lunches, and set out in a Land Rover or Toyota Land Cruiser 4x4 jeep through Serengeti, Lake Manyara, and Ngorongoro Crater for an unforgettable journey into the Tanzanian wild.

Travel to meet the native Maasai and explore Serengeti, known as "the place where the land moves on forever."

From the itinerary

At a glance

What this trip includes

Duration 7 Days
Tour type Shared
Activity level Easy
Accommodation Included · Standard
Transport Included
Wheelchair access Not applicable
Cities Arusha, Mount Kilimanjaro, Serengeti National Park, Ngorongoro Conservation Area, Lake Manyara
Languages English

Day by day

The itinerary

1
Day 01

Arrival in Kilimanjaro or Arusha and Village Visit

  • Arrive at the airport at 2:30 AM, meet your safari representative, and transfer to Ilboru Safari Lodge, where you will check in for the night.

  • Relax for 7 hours, then begin the day with a hearty breakfast before setting out on a tour to a nearby village. Here, you will get a chance to witness the daily lives of the indigenous people of the region, including the Meru and the Maasai. See their farms and learn more about their lifestyle.

  • Return to the hotel late in the evening for dinner and an overnight stay.

2
Day 02

Lake Manyara Game Drive and Rift Valley Lodge Stay

  • Enjoy an early breakfast and drive to Lake Manyara National Park, which is famous for its green scenery, varied bird life, and an abundance of tree-climbing lions, hippos, baboons, and many other creatures.

  • Set out for a game drive and enjoy a picnic lunch. The game drive will continue until late in the evening.

  • Transfer to a lodge at the Great Rift Valley, which offers a nice view of Lake Manyara National Park.

  • Enjoy dinner and an overnight stay at the lodge.

3
Day 03

Journey to Serengeti via Ngorongoro

  • Indulge in an early breakfast at the lodge before setting out in a 4x4 safari jeep with a photographic roof hatch toward the famous Serengeti National Park via the Ngorongoro Conservation Area.

  • Enjoy a picnic lunch and head out for a game drive to see the "Big Five" animals. You will explore the Seronera area, a wild paradise where one can spot thousands of wild animals and witness the migration of wildebeest depending on the season.

  • After the afternoon game drive, return to the lodge for dinner and an overnight stay.

4
Day 04

Full-Day Serengeti Wildlife Safari

  • Enjoy an early morning breakfast before setting out for a game drive that will continue until the afternoon.

  • Return to the camp for a hot lunch and retreat for a few hours of relaxation.

  • Resume the game drive late in the afternoon and continue until late evening. Depending on the season, you may get to spot big herds of wildebeest.

  • Return for dinner and an overnight stay at the Serena Kubu Kubu Tented Camp.

5
Day 05

Serengeti to Ngorongoro Crater Adventure

  • After breakfast, go for another brief game drive in Serengeti before departing for the Ngorongoro Conservation Area. Enjoy a picnic lunch en route to Ngorongoro.

  • Upon arrival, descend to the crater floor, which is known as one of the great wonders of the world.

  • Set out for a game drive within the crater. Here, you will again get a chance to see all of the "Big Five" - lions, elephants, rhinos, buffalo, and hippos - as well as many other game animals.

  • Drive back in the late evening to enjoy dinner and an overnight stay at Masek Tented Camp.

6
Day 06

Ngorongoro Safari and Return to Arusha

  • Enjoy a hearty breakfast and set out for a half-day game drive with a picnic lunch at Ngorongoro.

  • Depart for your transfer to Arusha and arrive around 17:00.

  • Enjoy a scrumptious dinner and an overnight stay at Ilboru Safari Lodge.

7
Day 07

Final Departure to Arusha or Kilimanjaro

  • Depart for the last leg of your journey and transfer back to Arusha or Kilimanjaro for your flight back home.

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

Where this trip takes you

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

The route

Where you'll travel

Tour route map
Round trip from Arusha 5 cities · 7 Days

The fine print

Trip details

What's Included

  • Transfers: Kilimanjaro / Arusha / Kilimanjaro

  • Accommodation and meals as indicated above, with private bathrooms during the safari

  • Game drives as indicated in the itinerary

  • Services of English-speaking driver guides

  • 4WD jeep with pop-up roofs for optimal game viewing

  • Park entrance and conservation fees

  • Arusha village tours

What's Not Included

  • International flights and visa fees

  • Additional sightseeing or deviation from the itinerary

  • All items of a personal nature, e.g. tobacco, laundry, phone calls, drinks, and beverages

  • Any other items not specified

Logistics

Meeting & route

Meeting point
Arusha, Tanzania
Tour start
Arusha, Tanzania
Tour ends at the same location as the start point.
End of the journey

Your 7 days finish where they began, in Arusha.

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