Tanzania · Safari

7-Day Tanzania Safari to Tarangire Serengeti and Ngorongoro

7 Days Round trip from Kilimanjaro Airport Rd Easy pace

The journey

Trip highlights
  • 01 Awe at the large herds of elephants in Tarangire National Park
  • 02 Sight Nile crocodiles and wildebeests in Serengeti National Park
  • 03 Explore the endless plains and rich wildlife habitat of Seronera
  • 04 Find flamingos and hippos in Lake Magadi of Ngorongoro Crater
  • 05 Visit the Maasai in the Ngorongoro Conservation Area and learn about their culture

Sign up for an exciting safari to Tanzania's major national parks in search of wildlife. Go on thrilling game drives, observe large herds of elephants in Tarangire National Park, and look for rhinos in the Ngorongoro Crater. Also see the famous Big 5 along with wildebeests in the Serengeti, and watch for flamingos and other exotic waterbirds at Lake Magadi in the Ngorongoro Crater.

It is considered one of the best parks for seeing elephants up close.

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

Day by day

The itinerary

1
Day 01

Arrival in Arusha

  • Arrive at Kilimanjaro Airport and drive to your lodge in Arusha, about 45-60 minutes away, for your first overnight stay.
  • Your guide will give you a short introduction and explain the details of your tour.

Accommodation in Masailand Hotel.

2
Day 02

Arusha to Tarangire National Park Safari

  • After breakfast, your driver will pick you up from the hotel.
  • Make your way to Tarangire National Park. The drive will take approximately 2 hours.
  • Arrive at Tarangire National Park, where big baobab trees, bush savannah, and seasonal marshes add to the wonders of this nature reserve. It is considered one of the best parks for seeing elephants up close. The park is also home to buffaloes, zebras, and wildebeests, closely followed by a range of predators such as lions and leopards.
  • Absorb the landscape and enjoy excellent views of the wildlife.
  • Enjoy a picnic lunch overlooking the Tarangire River.
  • Take an afternoon game drive before heading to your accommodation for the night.

Dinner and overnight at Tarangire Campsite.

3
Day 03

Journey to Serengeti National Park

  • After an early morning breakfast, exit Tarangire and head towards Serengeti National Park via the beautiful high-lying farmlands of Karatu and the Ngorongoro Conservation Area.
  • Leaving the highlands behind, move into the heart of wild Africa, the Serengeti National Park, with its endless plains rolling into the distance as far as the eye can see.
  • Head to the central park area, also known as Seronera. Seronera is one of the richest wildlife habitats in the park and features the Seronera River, which provides a valuable water source for the wildlife in the area. This region is representative of most of the Serengeti's wildlife species.
  • Arrive in Seronera around mid-day, after lunch.
  • Enjoy an afternoon game drive in Serengeti National Park.

Dinner and overnight at Tumbili public camp.

4
Day 04

Full-Day Game Drive in Serengeti

  • Drive along the shores of the Seronera River and Mara River, trying to find unforgettable moments and catch a glimpse of the way wild animals live and survive. You may see herds of wildebeests crossing the river, a hunting cheetah, lions, or other predators.
  • Keep an eye out for Nile crocodiles, sometimes more than 6 meters long, waiting for animals to come for a drink or attempt a crossing before ambushing them.

Dinner and overnight at Tumbili public campsite.

5
Day 05

Another Full-Day Serengeti Safari

  • Embark on a full-day game drive in Serengeti National Park.

Dinner and overnight at Tumbili public campsite.

6
Day 06

Serengeti to Ngorongoro and Maasai Visit

  • After breakfast at the camp, head out for a game drive until mid-day.

  • Have a picnic lunch in the park.

  • Continue onward to Ngorongoro.

  • Visit the Maasai people who live in the Ngorongoro Conservation Area. Learn about their culture and traditional practices.

Dinner and overnight at Simba Campsite.

7
Day 07

Ngorongoro Crater Safari and Departure

  • Descend approximately 600 meters into the crater for a half-day game drive. Supported by a year-round water supply and fodder, the Ngorongoro National Park supports various animals, including herds of wildebeests, zebras, buffalos, elands, warthogs, hippos, and giant African elephants. Another major attraction of this picturesque national park is its dense predator population, such as lions, hyenas, and jackals. Cheetahs and leopards are usually not seen in the crater, as they tend to roam outside the crater and around the crater rim. You might also see black rhinos, which are easier to spot in Ngorongoro than in other parks in Tanzania.
  • Visit Lake Magadi, one of the main features of the crater. Lake Magadi is a large but shallow alkaline lake in the southwestern corner of the crater and is home to flamingos and hippos.
  • Enjoy lunch at the designated picnic site.
  • Start your journey back to Arusha/Kilimanjaro Airport. The tour ends here.
Tarangire National Park baobabs, Seronera plains and Seronera River, Ngorongoro Crater and Lake Magadi

Where this trip takes you

Tarangire National Park baobabs, Seronera plains and Seronera River, Ngorongoro Crater and Lake Magadi

The route

Where you'll travel

Tour route map
Round trip from Kilimanjaro Airport Rd 5 cities · 7 Days

The fine print

Trip details

What's Included

  • Full meals

  • Accommodation

  • All entrance fees

  • Transport in a 4×4 safari car with a roof hatch

  • Airport transfers (to and from Kilimanjaro to Arusha)

  • English-speaking Kenyan guide

  • Mineral water

What's Not Included

  • International airfare

  • Items of a personal nature such as passport, visa, and travellers insurance

  • Tips to the driver-guide

  • Extra activities

  • Any imposed tax or fee that is out of our jurisdiction

Logistics

Meeting & route

Meeting point
Arusha, 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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