Tanzania · Safari

7-Day Tanzania Safari through Serengeti and Ngorongoro Crater

7 Days Round trip from Tarangire Rd Moderate pace

The journey

Trip highlights

01 See Maasai giraffes and African elephants in Tarangire National Park
02 Admire tree-climbing lions and rich birdlife in Lake Manyara National Park
03 Explore the Seronera area of central Serengeti, home to the 'Big 5'
04 Descend into Ngorongoro Crater to look for endangered black rhinos
05 Enjoy views of Tarangire's iconic baobab trees

Enjoy a 7-day camping safari in Tanzania covering some of the country's main national parks, including Tarangire National Park, Lake Manyara National Park, Serengeti National Park, and the Ngorongoro Crater highlands. Look out for Maasai giraffes and African elephants in Tarangire, tree-climbing lions and rich birdlife in Lake Manyara, and the famed wildlife of Serengeti National Park. The journey also brings you to Ngorongoro Crater, where you may spot the endangered black rhino and pink flamingos at Lake Magadi.

The journey also brings you to Ngorongoro Crater, where you may spot the endangered black rhino and pink flamingos at Lake Magadi.

From the itinerary

At a glance

What this trip includes

Duration 7 Days

Tour type Shared

Activity level Moderate

Accommodation Included · Standard

Transport Included

Wheelchair access Not applicable

Cities Arusha, Mount Kilimanjaro, Serengeti National Park, Ngorongoro Conservation Area, Lake Manyara, Tarangire National Park

Languages English

Day by day

The itinerary

Day 01

Airport Pickup and Transfer to Arusha

Pick up from Kilimanjaro Airport and transfer to Arusha.

Overnight stay at Green Mountain Hotel.

Day 02

Full-Day Game Drive in Tarangire National Park

Depart from Arusha at 8:00 am with a packed lunch and transfer to Tarangire National Park for a full-day game drive in this park, famous for big herds of elephants and baobab trees.

Dinner and overnight at Twiga Lodge.

Day 03

Lake Manyara National Park Safari

Depart from the lodge after breakfast at 8:00 am with a packed lunch and transfer to Lake Manyara National Park. Proceed for a full-day game drive in this park, famous for tree-climbing lions and birdlife.

Later, by 6:00 pm, head back to Twiga Lodge for dinner and an overnight stay.

Day 04

Journey to Serengeti and Afternoon Game Drive

After breakfast, depart from Twiga Lodge at 7:00 am with packed lunches for Serengeti National Park, home to the 'Big 5'. Arrive by noon and proceed for an afternoon game drive in the Seronera area of central Serengeti until sunset.

Dinner and overnight at Serengeti Heritage Tented Lodge.

A visit to the Maasai Village can also be done at an extra cost.

Day 05

Full-Day Game Drive in the Seronera Area

Leave the lodge at 7:00 am after breakfast with a packed lunch for a full-day game drive in the Seronera area.

Return to the camp at 6:00 pm for dinner and an overnight stay at Serengeti Heritage Tented Lodge.

Day 06

Morning Game Drive and Transfer to Ngorongoro

Enjoy an early morning game drive from 6:00 am to 11:00 am. Return to the lodge for brunch, and later, by 12:00 pm, start your drive to Ngorongoro, arriving by 5:00 pm.

Dinner and overnight at Rhino Lodge on the crater rim.

Day 07

Ngorongoro Crater Tour and Return to Arusha

Have an early morning breakfast and descend into the crater at 6:00 am with a packed lunch. Embark on a half-day crater tour. The crater is home to the endangered black rhino and pink flamingos inside Lake Magadi.
Have lunch by the Ngoitoktok hippo pool, and by 1:00 pm, start your drive back to Arusha for drop-off in town.