Tanzania · Safari

7-Day Tanzania Safari and Zanzibar Escape with Serengeti and Ngorongoro

7 Days Round trip from Arusha Easy pace

The journey

Trip highlights
  • 01 Behold the unique wonder of the Ngorongoro Crater
  • 02 Witness the wildlife in Serengeti National Park
  • 03 Relax on Zanzibar Island
  • 04 Travel across the Great Rift Valley for a full-day game drive in Lake Manyara
  • 05 Unwind on white-sand beaches beside the turquoise waters of the Indian Ocean

Explore some of Tanzania's greatest parks on this 7-day safari, from the lush scenery of Lake Manyara to the world-famous Serengeti and the striking Ngorongoro Crater, known for its exceptional concentration of wildlife. Look out for elephants, giraffes, buffaloes, big cats, flamingos, and, in season, the impressive wildebeest migration. After your safari, unwind on Zanzibar Island with time to enjoy its white-sand beaches and turquoise Indian Ocean waters.

Explore some of Tanzania's greatest parks on this 7-day safari, from the lush scenery of Lake Manyara to the world-famous Serengeti and the striking Ngorongoro Crater, known for its exceptional concentration of wildlife.

From the itinerary

At a glance

What this trip includes

Duration 7 Days
Tour type Shared
Activity level Easy
Accommodation Included · Standard
Transport Included
Wheelchair access Yes
Cities Arusha, Zanzibar, Serengeti National Park, Ngorongoro Conservation Area, Lake Manyara, Tarangire National Park, Jozani Chwaka Bay National Park
Languages English

Day by day

The itinerary

1
Day 01

Arrival and Game Drive in Lake Manyara National Park

  • Meet your tour guide at your hotel at 8 am and begin a beautiful journey across the Great Rift Valley for a full-day game drive. Although small in size at 205 sq. miles, the park offers breathtaking scenery and is well known for its lush acacia forest, giant figs, and mahogany trees, as well as a growing population of baboons and blue monkeys. Permanent residents of this park also include giraffes, elephants, impalas, and huge numbers of buffaloes. Possible extra tours are available, including a bike tour or a boat excursion.
  • Return to the camp for dinner.

Overnight stay at Manyara Wildlife Safari Camp (full board).

NOTE: You can replace this park with Tarangire NP or add an extra day and visit both.

Best Time to Visit
June to September (easier to spot animals)

High Season
July to March (Northern section gets crowded)

Best Weather
June to October (few showers of rain)

Accommodation: Possibility to upgrade your accommodation level
Manyara Wildlife Safari Camp
Mid-range tented camp located just outside Lake Manyara NP
All drinks (except spirits/liquor)

2
Day 02

Journey to Serengeti National Park

  • Have an early breakfast and depart for the most famous national park in the world, the Serengeti. The drive itself, although long, is spectacular and will be an unforgettable moment for anyone seeing it for the first time. It is home to the Great Migration and to 2 million wildebeests, hundreds of thousands of zebras, and all kinds of antelopes, lions, cheetahs, leopards, and hyenas.

Overnight stay at Ang'Ata Serengeti Camp (full board).

Best Time to Visit
June to February (areas are best at different times)

High Season
July to March (the Seronera area is crowded)

Best Weather
June to October (little to no rainfall)

Accommodation: Possibility to upgrade your accommodation level
Ang'Ata Serengeti Camp
Mid-range tented camp located inside Serengeti NP
Meals & Drinks:
All drinks (except spirits/liquor)

3
Day 03

Morning Safari and Transfer to Ngorongoro

  • Wake up early for a morning game drive, when the animals are more active.
  • Return to the camp for a rewarding brunch.
  • Proceed to Ngorongoro, the 8th wonder of the natural world. The crater has a river, several swamps, a soda lake with a great concentration of flamingos, a forest, and open plains. It is also famous for its elephants, which are the largest in the world and have huge tusks.
  • Reach Ngorongoro in time for a sundowner.

Overnight stay at Ngorongoro Rhino Lodge (full board).
Main Destination:
Ngorongoro Crater

Best Time to Visit
June to September (general wildlife viewing is best)

High Season
Most of the year - July to March (expect crowds)

Best Weather
June to October (rainfall is little to none)

Accommodation: Possibility to upgrade your accommodation level
Ngorongoro Rhino Lodge
Mid-range lodge located on the crater rim of Ngorongoro
All drinks (except spirits/liquor)

4
Day 04

Ngorongoro Crater Safari and Flight to Zanzibar

  • Start the day very early and descend to the crater floor for an incredible morning of wildlife.
  • Enjoy a refreshing picnic lunch near the beautiful hippo lake.
  • Go for a short game drive, then ascend the crater and exit the Ngorongoro Conservation Area.
  • Transfer to the airport for your flight to Zanzibar at around 4 pm for three days of relaxation with amazing views.

Overnight stay at The Z Hotel.

Main Destination:
Zanzibar Island (Beach)
Accommodation:
The Z Hotel
Luxury hotel located in or near Zanzibar
Meals & Drinks:
Breakfast & lunch (dinner not included)
Drinking water (other drinks not included)

5
Day 05

Relaxation Day in Zanzibar

  • Take some rest and enjoy this paradise of beautiful white-sand beaches and the turquoise waters of the Indian Ocean. There is a possibility of extra activities such as a day tour in Stone Town, which includes an Old Town guided tour, Spice Tour, and Prison Island (lunch not included), or a half-day tour that includes either an Old Town guided tour, Spice Tour, or Prison Island. Another suggestion is the Jozani Forest tour (lunch not included).

Overnight stay at The Z Hotel.

Main Destination:
Zanzibar Island (Beach)
Accommodation:
The Z Hotel
Luxury hotel located in or near Zanzibar
Meals & Drinks:
Breakfast (lunch & dinner not included)
Drinks not included

6
Day 06

Leisure Day on Zanzibar Island

  • Take some rest and enjoy this paradise of beautiful white-sand beaches and the turquoise waters of the Indian Ocean. There is a possibility of extra activities such as a day tour in Stone Town, which includes an Old Town guided tour, Spice Tour, and Prison Island (lunch not included), or a half-day tour that includes either an Old Town guided tour, Spice Tour, or Prison Island. Another suggestion is the Jozani Forest tour (lunch not included).

Overnight stay at The Z Hotel.

Main Destination:
Zanzibar Island (Beach)
Accommodation:
The Z Hotel
Luxury hotel located in or near Zanzibar
Meals & Drinks:
Breakfast (lunch & dinner not included)
Drinks not included

7
Day 07

Departure from Zanzibar

  • Have breakfast. Depending on your flight time, you may choose an activity from the available options or stay at the lodge for swimming until it is time for your departure.
Lake Manyara National Park, Serengeti National Park, Ngorongoro Crater, Zanzibar Island

Where this trip takes you

Lake Manyara National Park, Serengeti National Park, Ngorongoro Crater, Zanzibar Island

The route

Where you'll travel

Tour route map
Round trip from Arusha 7 cities · 7 Days

The fine print

Trip details

What's Included

  • Current park fees and all government taxes
  • All activities as per itinerary
  • All accommodation (unless listed as an upgrade)
  • English-speaking professional Tanzania driver/guide
  • All transportation (unless labelled as optional)
  • All taxes/VAT
  • Round-trip airport transfer by jeep
  • Meals and drinks as specified in the day-by-day section

What's Not Included

  • International flights (from/to home)
  • Additional accommodation before and at the end of the tour
  • Tips (tipping guideline: USD 10.00 pp per day)
  • Personal items (souvenirs, travel insurance, visa fees, etc.)
  • Government-imposed increases in taxes and/or park fees

What to bring

  • T-shirts and tank tops
  • Long-sleeved shirts (for protection from sunburn)
  • Shorts
  • Light long pants or convertible long-short pants
  • Warm fleece pullover or jacket
  • One swimsuit
  • Cotton socks and underwear
  • Pyjamas
  • One pair of comfortable walking shoes
  • One pair of sandals or flip-flops
  • Wide-brimmed hat
  • Bandana (for dust)
  • Heavy sweater, gloves, and toque if travelling in the cold season (June - August)

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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