7-Day Tanzania Safari through Serengeti, Ngorongoro and Tarangire

7 Days Round trip from Arusha Moderate pace

The journey

Trip highlights
  • 01 Discover Tarangire National Park, famed for huge elephant herds, ancient baobabs, and exceptional birdlife
  • 02 Stay three nights in Serengeti National Park with full-day game drives across different wildlife-rich regions
  • 03 Descend into the Ngorongoro Crater for a chance to spot black rhino, big cats, hippos, and abundant plains game
  • 04 Complete a final game drive in Lake Manyara National Park, known for lush forests, flamingos (seasonal), baboons, and tree-climbing lions

Discover Tanzania's most iconic safari landscapes on this 7-day mid-range adventure, designed for travellers who want more time where it matters most: three nights in the Serengeti. From the elephant-rich wilderness of Tarangire to the endless plains of the Serengeti and the extraordinary natural amphitheatre of the Ngorongoro Crater, each day brings new wildlife encounters and unforgettable scenery. You'll enjoy guided game drives, picnic lunches in the bush, and comfortable lodge and camp stays along the route, finishing with a final wildlife-filled morning in Lake Manyara before returning to Arusha or Kilimanjaro International Airport for departure.

At a glance

What this trip includes

Duration 7 Days
Tour type Shared
Activity level Moderate
Accommodation Included · Standard
Transport Included
Wheelchair access Yes
Cities Arusha, Mount Kilimanjaro, Serengeti National Park, Ngorongoro Conservation Area, Lake Manyara, Tarangire National Park
Languages English, French, Italian, Mandarin, Spanish

Day by day

The itinerary

1
Day 01

Arrival at Kilimanjaro International Airport and Transfer to Arusha

Upon your arrival at Kilimanjaro International Airport (JRO), you will be warmly welcomed by your professional safari guide. After a short briefing, you will be transferred to your hotel in Arusha, where you can relax after your journey. Depending on your arrival time, you may explore the city or simply enjoy the hotel's facilities.

Accommodation: Mvuli Hotel
Meals: Dinner (depending on arrival time)

2
Day 02

Tarangire National Park Game Drive from Arusha

  • Pickup and drive: After breakfast, your Fargin Safaris guide will pick you up and drive you to Tarangire National Park, just a 2.5-hour scenic drive away.

  • Game viewing: Expect to see herds of elephants, along with giraffes, bushbucks, and hartebeests. Predators like lions and leopards are never far behind.

  • Birdwatching: Tarangire is also a birdwatcher's paradise, with more breeding bird species than anywhere else in the world.

  • Nature: Keep an eye out for the towering, ancient baobab trees, some of which are over a thousand years old.

  • Lunch: Enjoy a picnic lunch inside the park before heading to your next stop in Karatu for the night.

  • Main Destination: Tarangire National Park

  • Accommodation: Eileen's Trees Inn

  • Accommodation: Mid-range lodge located 1-2hr drive from Tarangire NP

  • Meals and Drinks: All meals included

  • Drinks: Drinking water (other drinks not included)

3
Day 03

Journey through Ngorongoro to Serengeti National Park

After an early breakfast, travel through the beautiful Ngorongoro Conservation Area, enjoying breathtaking views of the Ngorongoro Crater along the way. Continue towards the world-famous Serengeti National Park, where your first exciting game drive begins as you enter the endless plains.

The Serengeti is home to Africa's highest concentration of wildlife, including lions, leopards, cheetahs, elephants, giraffes, and vast herds of wildebeests and zebras.

  • Main Destination: Serengeti National Park

  • Accommodation: Zawadi Camps

  • Accommodation: Mid-range lodge located inside the park

  • Meals and Drinks: All meals included

  • Drinks: Drinking water (other drinks not included)

4
Day 04

Full-Day Wildlife Exploration in Serengeti

Spend the entire day exploring the spectacular Serengeti. Your guide will take you to different wildlife-rich areas in search of the Big Five and other fascinating animals. Depending on the season, you may witness part of the Great Wildebeest Migration, one of the world's greatest wildlife spectacles.

A picnic lunch will be served at a scenic location before continuing your afternoon game drive until sunset.

  • Main Destination: Serengeti National Park

  • Accommodation: Zawadi Camps

  • Accommodation: Mid-range lodge located inside the park

  • Meals and Drinks: All meals included

  • Drinks: Drinking water (other drinks not included)

5
Day 05

Another Full Day in the Remote Serengeti

Enjoy another unforgettable day discovering different regions of the Serengeti. With three nights in the park, you'll have plenty of time to explore remote wildlife habitats and maximize your chances of spotting predators such as lions, leopards, cheetahs, hyenas, and large herds of grazing animals.

Optional activities such as an early morning hot air balloon safari (at additional cost) can be arranged.

  • Main Destination: Serengeti National Park

  • Accommodation: Zawadi Camps

  • Accommodation: Mid-range lodge located inside the park

  • Meals and Drinks: All meals included

  • Drinks: Drinking water (other drinks not included)

6
Day 06

Ngorongoro Crater Safari and Transfer to Karatu

After breakfast, depart Serengeti with an en-route game drive towards the Ngorongoro Conservation Area. Descend approximately 600 meters into the spectacular Ngorongoro Crater, often referred to as Africa's 'Garden of Eden.'

Enjoy a game drive on the crater floor, where you have an excellent opportunity to spot black rhinos, lions, elephants, buffaloes, hippos, hyenas, and a variety of birdlife. After your picnic lunch, ascend the crater and drive to your lodge in Karatu for dinner and overnight.

  • Main Destination: Ngorongoro Crater

  • Accommodation: Marera Valley Lodge

  • Accommodation: Mid-range lodge located at Karatu

  • Meals and Drinks: All meals included

  • Drinks: Drinking water (other drinks not included)

7
Day 07

Lake Manyara Game Drive and Departure

After breakfast, drive to Lake Manyara National Park for a morning game drive. This beautiful park is famous for its lush groundwater forest, diverse birdlife, flamingos (seasonal), hippos, large troops of baboons, elephants, and the iconic tree-climbing lions.

After enjoying a picnic lunch and your final game drive, depart for Arusha or Kilimanjaro International Airport for your onward flight, marking the end of your unforgettable Tanzanian safari.

  • Main Destination: Lake Manyara National Park

  • Accommodation: No accommodation

  • Meals and Drinks: Breakfast and lunch included

  • Drinks: Drinking water (other drinks not included)

The route

Where you'll travel

Tour route map
Round trip from Arusha 6 cities · 7 Days

The fine print

Trip details

What's Included

  • Park entry fees

  • Transportation: 4x4 safari vehicle with a pop-up roof for better wildlife viewing

  • Accommodation: Lodges or camps

  • Meals: Full board (FB): breakfast, lunch, and dinner each day

  • Drinking water throughout the safari

What's Not Included

  • Tanzania visa

  • International and domestic flights

  • Tips and gratuities

  • Travel insurance

  • Personal expenses (e.g. laundry, telephone, beverages, etc.)

  • Meals not listed in the itinerary

  • Liquors, beers, and bottled beverages

What to bring

  • Light, neutral-colored clothing (avoid bright colors).

  • Warm jacket or fleece (mornings and evenings can be cold).

  • Comfortable walking shoes.

  • Hat, sunglasses, and sunscreen.

  • Camera with extra batteries and memory cards.

  • Binoculars.

  • Personal toiletries and medications.

  • Small backpack for daily essentials.

  • Insect repellent.

Know before you go

  • All safaris are conducted in a 4x4 safari vehicle with a pop-up roof for the best wildlife viewing.

  • Roads inside the parks are dusty and sometimes bumpy.

  • Wildlife sightings cannot be 100% guaranteed, but our guides are highly experienced.

  • Tanzania uses Type D and G plugs (230V). Bring a universal adapter.

  • Local currency is Tanzanian shillings (TZS), but USD (new notes printed after 2009) is widely accepted.

  • ATMs are available in Arusha, with limited access inside the parks.

  • Travel insurance is highly recommended.

  • A yellow fever certificate may be required if arriving from certain countries.

  • The best wildlife viewing times are early morning and late afternoon.

Logistics

Meeting & route

Meeting point
Airport or hotel
Tour start
Arusha
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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Estimated room rates

Single Room $1,500.00 — $1,600.00
Double Sharing $1,400.00 — $1,500.00
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