Tanzania · Safari

7-Day Tanzania National Parks Safari with Serengeti and Ngorongoro

7 Days Round trip from Arusha Moderate pace

The journey

Trip highlights
  • 01 See exotic wildlife in Tarangire National Park among its multitude of baobab trees
  • 02 Descend 2000 feet into Ngorongoro Crater to explore forests, lake areas, and open savannahs
  • 03 Experience the endless plains of the Serengeti with chances to spot wildebeest, zebras, gazelles, and lions
  • 04 Book an optional hot air balloon safari over the vast plains of the Serengeti
  • 05 Visit Lake Manyara to see waterfalls, flamingos, hippos, monkeys, and tree-climbing lions

View and observe the major highlights that the rugged terrains of East Africa have to offer on this 7-day safari through Tarangire, Ngorongoro, Serengeti, and Lake Manyara. Indulge in stellar game viewing as you explore exotic wildlife, the endless plains of the Serengeti, and the remarkable Ngorongoro Crater. The journey also includes the calm waterfalls of Lake Manyara, with the option to book a hot air balloon ride over the Serengeti plains. Make lasting memories on this adventurous wildlife experience in Tanzania.

Indulge in stellar game viewing as you explore exotic wildlife, the endless plains of the Serengeti, and the remarkable Ngorongoro Crater.

From the itinerary

At a glance

What this trip includes

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

Day by day

The itinerary

1
Day 01

Arrival in Arusha

  • Meet your Tanzania safari guide at Kilimanjaro International Airport.

  • Head to Arusha after clearing customs and immigration formalities.

  • Stay overnight and have breakfast the following morning at the Impala Hotel.

2
Day 02

Tarangire National Park Game Viewing

  • Have an early morning full and hearty breakfast.

  • Proceed to visit the famous Tarangire National Park.

  • Arrive in time for a scrumptious lunch.

  • Go for game viewing in the afternoon and spot animals such as lesser kudu, eland, lion, and gerenuk, while admiring the multitude of baobab trees and the park's tree-climbing lions.

  • Stay overnight and have dinner at the lodge or tented camp.

3
Day 03

Ngorongoro Crater Exploration

  • Wake up for a hearty early morning breakfast.

  • Drive to the Ngorongoro Conservation Area and have lunch at the lodge upon arrival.

  • Descend 2000 feet (over 600 meters) to the floor of the crater for a day tour with picnic lunches.

  • Explore the forest areas inhabited by monkeys and elephants, then continue to the lake area to see flamingos and the open savannahs where lions hunt for food.

  • Stay overnight and have dinner at the lodge in Ngorongoro.

4
Day 04

Serengeti via Olduvai Gorge

  • Drive to Serengeti National Park via Olduvai Gorge, a site renowned for archaeological discoveries.

  • Eat lunch at the lodge in Serengeti.

  • Head for an afternoon game drive in the endless plains of the Serengeti, with a chance to see the great herds of wildebeest, zebras, and gazelles, or a pride of lions lounging in the shade.

  • Stay overnight and have dinner at the lodge.

5
Day 05

Full-Day Safari in Serengeti

  • Go for an indulging full-day game viewing experience in the Serengeti.

  • Book a hot air balloon safari and enjoy a magical floating journey over the vast plains of the Serengeti (Optional).

  • Eat delicious meals and stay the night at the lodge in Serengeti National Park.

6
Day 06

Ngorongoro Highlands and Lake Manyara Area

  • Wake up early to enjoy an early morning game drive.

  • Return to the lodge for a late breakfast.

  • Enjoy a mid-morning drive followed by departure to the Ngorongoro Highlands.

  • Eat lunch at Gibbs Farm or similar.

  • Make an afternoon visit to the marvellous waterfalls.

  • Stay overnight and have dinner at the Manyara lodge.

7
Day 07

Lake Manyara Safari and Departure

  • Have an early morning hearty and full breakfast.

  • Go for a morning game drive in Lake Manyara National Park, whose inhabitants include hippos, monkeys, tree-climbing lions, flamingos, and other varieties of birdlife.

  • Eat and enjoy lunch at Lake Manyara Hotel Lodge.

  • Drive back to Arusha and proceed to Kilimanjaro International Airport for departure in the evening.

Safari tour ends.

Tarangire National Park baobabs, Ngorongoro Crater, the endless plains of Serengeti National Park, Lake Manyara waterfalls

Where this trip takes you

Tarangire National Park baobabs, Ngorongoro Crater, the endless plains of Serengeti National Park, Lake Manyara waterfalls

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

  • All park fees

  • All accommodation (unless listed as an upgrade)

  • Service of a professional Tanzanian safari guide/driver

  • Round-trip airport transfer (local flight)

  • All transportation (unless labelled as optional)

  • All flights during the tour

  • All taxes/VAT

  • Meals (as specified in the day-by-day section)

  • Supporting crews (safari chef and equipment supply driver)

  • Bottled water

  • 24/7 phone support

  • Thermos with hot tea/coffee

  • Medical kit

  • Binoculars (1 per SUV)

  • Wet wipes

What's Not Included

  • International flights (from/to home)

  • Additional accommodation before and at the end of the tour

  • Tips (gratuities for your trip crew)

  • Visa ($100 per person for US nationals and $50 per person for other country nationals)

  • Personal items (laundry, toiletries, souvenirs, travel insurance, etc.)

  • Any government-imposed increases in taxes and/or park fees

  • Drinks (all types of hard drinks)

  • Balloon ride (Serengeti National Park)

  • Sleeping bags

Know before you go

  • Balloon ride in Serengeti National Park is optional and available at an extra cost.

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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