Tanzania · Safari

7-Day Northern Tanzania Safari with Serengeti and Ngorongoro

177 Hours Round trip from Arusha Easy pace

The journey

Trip highlights

01 Spot the Big 5 across Northern Tanzania's most popular national parks
02 Explore Tarangire National Park on a full-day game drive
03 Travel through the Great Rift Valley to Lake Manyara National Park
04 Take in birds-eye views of Ngorongoro Crater and the vast Serengeti
05 Enjoy a picnic lunch near the beautiful hippo's lake in the crater

Enjoy an adventurous 7-day safari through Tarangire National Park, Lake Manyara, Serengeti National Park, and Ngorongoro Crater. Get spectacular vistas of the Big 5 in some of Northern Tanzania's most popular national parks, and experience rewarding game drives in search of the parks' permanent residents, including zebras, impalas, monkeys, giraffes, buffalos, and hippos.

After an early game drive, enjoy a picnic lunch near the beautiful hippo's lake in the crater.

From the itinerary

At a glance

What this trip includes

Duration 177 Hours

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, Tarangire National Park

Languages English

Day by day

The itinerary

Day 01

Arrival in Arusha

Arrive at Kilimanjaro International Airport and transfer to the hotel for a pre-safari briefing and overnight stay.

Day 02

Full-Day Game Drive in Tarangire National Park

Enjoy an early morning breakfast before departure.
Thereafter, collect the lunch boxes and head to the stunning Tarangire National Park for a day game drive.
At the end of an inspiring afternoon among the wildlife, retire to the lodge for an evening meal and some rest.

Full Board Included

Day 03

Tarangire to Lake Manyara via the Great Rift Valley

Enjoy an early morning breakfast before departure.
Thereafter, collect the lunch boxes and drive to Lake Manyara National Park through the Great Rift Valley for a day game drive.
During the day, go on extra tours, including a bike tour or a walking tour in the village.

Full Board Included

Day 04

Lake Manyara to Serengeti via Ngorongoro Highlands

After breakfast, collect the lunch boxes and drive out of Lake Manyara National Park to the famous Serengeti National Park.
Head to the north-west and drive to the crater highlands.
Stop at the rim for a birds-eye view of the stunning Ngorongoro Crater.
Continue to crest the hillside and see the vast Serengeti.
On the way to the park, have an optional visit to the famous Olduvai Gorge, the place where Dr. Louis and Mary Leakey discovered the remains of the first man who walked on earth.
Following a short lecture describing the archaeological digs and geology of the gorge, visit the small museum.

Full Board Included

Day 05

Wildlife Viewing in Serengeti National Park

Enjoy the morning in Serengeti.
After breakfast, start the early section of the game drive in the park, marveling at the spectacular scenery of Africa and its wildlife.
After lunch, continue the game drive, searching for wildlife in this awe-inspiring park.
In the end, return to the lodge for dinner and rest.

Full Board Included

Day 06

Serengeti to Ngorongoro Conservation Area

After an early morning breakfast, collect the lunch boxes and have a morning game drive in Serengeti National Park.
Later in the afternoon, depart for the Ngorongoro Conservation Area, the 8th wonder of nature in the world.
After a long day game drive, return for relaxation and dinner.

Full Board Included

Day 07

Ngorongoro Crater Game Drive and Departure

After an early game drive, enjoy a picnic lunch near the beautiful hippo's lake in the crater.
Thereafter, have a short game drive and then ascend the crater for departure to the airport for your flight home, or as the case may be.

The route

Where you'll travel

Tour route map — Round trip from Arusha 5 cities · 177 Hours

The fine print

Trip details

What's Included

All accommodations are shown in the set itinerary.
Transportation in a 4×4 vehicle with a pop-up roof.
All meals as indicated in the itinerary.
Soft drinks, coffee/tea, and bottled water during game drives.
Professional driver-guide.
Comprehensive support from our office in Tanzania for the duration of your safari.
All government taxes and levies.

What's Not Included

All items of a personal nature, such as telephone call bills, fax/email bills, and all other related costs.
Gratuities and tips for your driver-guide, hotel staff, lodge staff, and camp staff.
International and domestic flights.
Laundry services.
Alcoholic and non-alcoholic drinks at the lodges or camps.
Balloon safari.
Any changes made by you before or during the safari that depart from the original program.
Post-night accommodation after the end of the program.
All visa costs, including arrival visas and transit visas.
Medical insurance is mandatory.
Travel insurance is mandatory.