Tanzania · Safari

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

7 Days Round trip from Kilimanjaro Airport Rd Easy pace

The journey

Trip highlights
  • 01 Marvel at tree-climbing lions, elephants, and buffalos on a thrilling game drive
  • 02 Wake up to the sounds of nature in the Serengeti
  • 03 Witness an array of birdlife, including flamingos, pelicans, and storks, at Lake Manyara
  • 04 Explore Tarangire's varied landscapes of savannahs, swamps, hills, and majestic baobab trees
  • 05 Descend into Ngorongoro Crater, the world's largest intact caldera

Embark on a journey from the elephant paradise of Tarangire National Park to the endless plains of Serengeti National Park on this immersive safari through Tanzania's most renowned wildlife areas. Discover diverse landscapes, abundant wildlife, and captivating beauty, from the lush groundwater forest and grassy plains of Lake Manyara to the vast Serengeti and the remarkable Ngorongoro Crater. Along the way, look out for tree-climbing lions, elephants, buffalos, flamingos, pelicans, and storks in some of the country's most celebrated national parks.

Embark on a journey from the elephant paradise of Tarangire National Park to the endless plains of Serengeti National Park on this immersive safari through Tanzania's most renowned wildlife areas.

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, Moshi, Mount Kilimanjaro, Serengeti National Park, Ngorongoro Conservation Area, Lake Manyara, Tarangire National Park
Languages English

Day by day

The itinerary

1
Day 01

Arrival at Kilimanjaro Airport

  • Arrive at Kilimanjaro Airport, where our transfer team will pick you up.

  • Transfer to Springlands Hotel in Moshi for an overnight stay on a full-board basis.

2
Day 02

Tarangire National Park Game Drive

  • This morning, after breakfast, we will collect you from Springlands Hotel and drive along a scenic route to Tarangire National Park. The park offers incredible game viewing, especially during the dry season, when it attracts hundreds of animals.

  • Experience varied landscapes, including grassy savannahs, swamps, hills, and majestic baobab trees.

  • Look out for herds of elephants, zebras, buffalo, and lions prowling the jungle. Tarangire is also renowned for its rich birdlife, with more breeding species than elsewhere. The Tarangire River, which never dries up, is the only water source during the dry season.

  • In the late afternoon, drive back for an overnight stay at Highview Coffee Lodge, with lunch, dinner, and breakfast included.

3
Day 03

Journey to Serengeti via Olduvai Gorge

  • The drive to Serengeti National Park via Olduvai Gorge takes 3 to 4 hours. Olduvai Gorge is an archaeological site known for early human fossils.

  • Your journey promises an extraordinary glimpse into human history and evolution.

  • Explore the rugged terrain with expert guidance and learn about the significant discoveries made at this site.

  • In the late evening, return to Ikoma Wild Camp and Cottages for rest, dinner, and an overnight stay.

4
Day 04

Full-Day Serengeti Game Drive

  • After a hearty breakfast in the morning, our safari guide will pick you up from the hotel and take you on a full-day Serengeti game drive tour. You will have packed lunch boxes in the afternoon, or you can drive back to the campsite after the early noon game drive in time for a hot lunch brunch.

  • After brunch, you can opt for relaxation, rest, or swimming. The driver will pick you up for an evening game drive. During today's game drive, prepare to be awe-struck by one of Earth's most spectacular wildlife experiences.

  • As you venture into this vast and iconic park, you will witness the legendary Great Migration, an awe-inspiring spectacle where millions of wildebeests, zebras, and other herbivores journey across the plains in search of fresh grazing lands. The Serengeti's diverse landscapes, from open savannahs to dense woodlands, provide a haven for the Big Five (lion, elephant, buffalo, leopard, and rhinoceros), along with cheetahs, giraffes, hyenas, and a plethora of bird species. Your safari will unveil captivating scenes of predator-prey interactions, heartwarming family dynamics, and the harmonious coexistence of wildlife in their natural habitat.

  • In the evening, you will be driven back to Serengeti Wild Camp or a similar camp for dinner and an overnight stay.

5
Day 05

Ngorongoro Crater Safari

  • After breakfast, enjoy a morning game drive en route to Ngorongoro Crater. This magnificent caldera is the largest intact crater in the world, with an estimated 30,000 large mammals.

  • Descend to the crater floor to visit Lake Magadi, a shallow alkaline lake teeming with wildlife. Ngorongoro is one of the best places to see black rhinos, lions, and a variety of bird species.

  • Look out over the impressive crater and its inhabitants before returning to your lodge for an overnight stay.

6
Day 06

Lake Manyara National Park

  • This morning, drive to Lake Manyara National Park, situated against the steep escarpment of the Rift Valley. The park features diverse ecosystems, including groundwater forests and grassy plains, attracting a wide variety of wildlife.

  • Look for the rare tree-climbing lions, elephants, hippos, and vibrant birdlife, including large flocks of flamingos.

  • After an exciting day of game viewing, drive back to Springlands Hotel.

7
Day 07

Departure from Kilimanjaro

  • Enjoy a morning at leisure before your transfer to Kilimanjaro Airport for your flight back home.

  • If your flight departs during the morning or at night, accommodation must be added in Arusha. Speak to us to arrange this.

Tarangire National Park baobab savannahs, Serengeti National Park open plains, Ngorongoro Crater floor, Lake Manyara groundwater forest

Where this trip takes you

Tarangire National Park baobab savannahs, Serengeti National Park open plains, Ngorongoro Crater floor, Lake Manyara groundwater forest

The route

Where you'll travel

Tour route map
Round trip from Kilimanjaro Airport Rd 7 cities · 7 Days

The fine print

Trip details

What's Included

  • Accommodation on a full-board basis while on safari

  • Game viewing drives in a custom-built 4x4 Safari Land Cruiser

  • All park and entrance fees

  • Transportation in 4x4 vehicles with viewing roofs

  • Bottled water in safari vehicles

  • Ngorongoro Crater car supplement fee

  • Current government taxes and levies

  • 24-hour support during the safari from our office in Moshi

What's Not Included

  • Internal or international flights

  • Balloon excursion (US$ 580 pp)

  • Entry visa to Tanzania

  • Travel and health insurance

  • Gratuities for your guide, hotel staff, and porters

  • Meals, drinks, and excursions not described in the itinerary

  • Any other items of a personal nature, including laundry, telephone, and postage

  • Items of a personal nature

  • Maasai village tour and Olduvai Gorge tour

Logistics

Meeting & route

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

Your 7 days finish where they began, in Kilimanjaro Airport Rd.

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