Tanzania · Safari

7-Day Tanzania Safari through Lake Manyara, Serengeti and Ngorongoro

7 Days Round trip from Arusha Easy pace

The journey

Trip highlights

01 Go on thrilling game drives in Lake Manyara National Park
02 Watch Nile crocodiles hunt along the Grumeti River
03 See the Big Five in Ngorongoro Crater
04 Experience the Manyara Treetop Walkway high above the forest canopy
05 Search for leopards and large prides of lions in the Seronera river circuit

Enjoy a guided safari through some of Africa's biggest and most popular wildlife sanctuaries in Tanzania. Explore Lake Manyara, Serengeti National Park, and the Ngorongoro Crater on game drives that bring you close to the raw wilderness. Look out for the Big Five, including buffaloes and lions, while discovering remarkable landscapes, rivers, and crater scenery along the way.

See the Nile crocodile prey upon thirsty animals and the snorting hippos after their night feeding.

From the itinerary

At a glance

What this trip includes

Duration 7 Days

Tour type Private

Activity level Easy

Accommodation Included · Standard

Transport Included

Wheelchair access Not applicable

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

Languages English

Day by day

The itinerary

Day 01

Arusha to Lake Manyara via Mto Wa Mbu

Meet your local tour guide at your hotel for pick-up and transfer to Lake Manyara.
Drive to Mto Wa Mbu, which is very close to Lake Manyara National Park.
Have dinner and stay overnight at Manyara Wildlife Safari Camp.

Day 02

Lake Manyara Game Drive and Transfer to Karatu

Go on a full-day game drive in Manyara, which is famous for its tree-climbing lions.
Admire its beautiful landscapes, see the soda lake and the pink flamingos, and then enjoy an adventurous activity on the Manyara Treetop Walkway high along the forest canopy for a unique perspective on wildlife viewing.
Drive to Karatu for your dinner.

Overnight stay at Ngorongoro Farm House Lodge.

Day 03

Karatu to Serengeti with Game Drives to the Grumeti River

Depart from Karatu and drive to Serengeti.
Start your game drives right from the entrance towards the Grumeti River, which supports the lush riverside forest.
See the Nile crocodile prey upon thirsty animals and the snorting hippos after their night feeding.
Have lunch at 12:30.
Continue game drives until the evening.
Have dinner and stay overnight at Serengeti Heritage Camp.

Day 04

Full-Day Safari in the Seronera River Circuit

Journey to the well-known Seronera river circuit, which offers a good chance of spotting a leopard resting on tree branches during the daytime.
Get to see a large pride of lions that reside here. This river sustains water all year round, making drinking water and grazing land available for the resident species.
Drive to the lodge in the evening.
Have dinner and stay overnight at Serengeti Heritage Camp.

Day 05

Morning Game Drive in Southern Serengeti and Return to Karatu

Begin an early morning game drive at 8:00 am and drive to Southern Serengeti.
Depart from Serengeti and move to Karatu, which is very close to Ngorongoro Crater.
Have dinner and stay overnight at Ngorongoro Farm House Lodge.

Day 06

Full-Day Ngorongoro Crater Safari

Go on a full-day game drive and observe the crater floor to see for yourself why it is one of the world's most astonishing and renowned natural wonders.
Ascend from the crater in the evening and have your dinner.

Overnight stay at Ngorongoro Farm House Lodge.

Day 07