Tanzania · Safari

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

7 Days Round trip from Arusha Easy pace

The journey

Trip highlights
  • 01 Explore Tanzania's famous northern circuit national parks
  • 02 Spot the Big Five on safari game drives
  • 03 See tree-climbing lions and millions of flamingos in Lake Manyara
  • 04 Witness the spectacular wildebeest calving season in Ndutu
  • 05 Visit Mto Wa Mbu Village, home to 120 different tribes
  • 06 Enjoy panoramic views and wildlife in Ngorongoro Crater

Explore Tanzania's main northern circuit national parks on this 7-day safari from Arusha, covering Lake Manyara, Ndutu, Serengeti National Park and Ngorongoro Crater. Enjoy game drives in search of the Big Five, see millions of flamingos, baobab trees and Lake Manyara's tree-climbing lions, and witness the spectacular calving season in Ndutu. The journey also includes panoramic crater views, a guided walk along the Ngorongoro rim, and a visit to Mto Wa Mbu Village, home to 120 different tribes.

Spend a full day witnessing the birth of over half a million zebras, gazelles and wildebeest, with up to 8,000 born in one day during the peak of the season.

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, Mount Meru, Serengeti National Park, Ngorongoro Conservation Area, Lake Manyara
Languages English, German, Italian, Spanish

Day by day

The itinerary

1
Day 01

Arrival in Arusha and City Introduction

  • Meet your tour guide on arrival at Kilimanjaro Airport and transfer to your hotel in Arusha. Set out to explore the vibrant sights and sounds of local life in Arusha. Located beneath the twin peaks of Mt. Meru and Mount Kilimanjaro, Arusha is the gateway to Tanzania's northern circuit of national parks.
    • Coffee connoisseurs can enjoy popular coffee tours, weaving in and out of the evergreen coffee trees while learning how the beans are nurtured, harvested, dried and finally roasted to produce the myriad different blends exported and enjoyed worldwide.
2
Day 02

Lake Manyara Wildlife and Mto Wa Mbu Village

  • After breakfast, drive to Lake Manyara. While Lake Manyara National Park is one of Tanzania's smaller parks, its diverse vegetation, ranging from savannah to marsh and evergreen forest, supports one of the highest biomass densities of large mammals in the world. Expect to see large families of elephants, millions of flamingos and even tree-climbing lions. Be sure to keep a watchful eye out for the baboons in this park, who live in troops of up to 200 members.
  • Enjoy a trip to the local farming village of Mto Wa Mbu and learn about the melting pot of cultures found here. Home to over 120 different tribes from across Tanzania, it offers insight into daily life, with visits to local farms, schools, churches, a milling machine and much more.
  • After an action-packed day, your guide will take you to your accommodation for the night.

Meals included: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner.

3
Day 03

Journey to Ndutu and Calving Grounds

  • Depart from Manyara and head to Ndutu to begin tracking the migrating herds. Nestled between the Serengeti and the Ngorongoro Conservation Area, the calving season in Ndutu is simply spectacular. This area is the traditional birthing ground for wildebeests.
  • Head back to your accommodation for dinner and enjoy an early night, listening to the soothing sounds of nature and revelling in the feeling of seeing one of nature's greatest spectacles.

Meals included: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner.

4
Day 04

Full-Day Ndutu Calving Season Safari

  • Get set for an action-packed day as you head out straight after breakfast in search of the herds.
  • Spend a full day witnessing the birth of over half a million zebras, gazelles and wildebeest, with up to 8,000 born in one day during the peak of the season. It should come as no surprise that with all these newborns stumbling around on their wobbly legs, the number of predators in the area reaches an all-time high. However, an easy meal is no guarantee, so keep a close eye out for predators such as lions, hyenas and cheetahs lurking nearby.
  • Drive back to your accommodation to enjoy a relaxing evening under the starry night sky.

Meals included: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner.

5
Day 05

Ndutu Game Drive and Transfer to Serengeti

  • Head out for a morning game drive around Ndutu and then proceed to Serengeti National Park.
  • Arrive in the Serengeti and see how the landscape is lush and the wildlife is in its prime, with predators up and about, scouring for their next meal.
  • After an action-packed day, transfer to your accommodation inside Serengeti National Park in time for a gourmet dinner. Sit at the campfire and enjoy sharing stories of the day's wildlife sightings.

Meals included: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner.

6
Day 06

Final Serengeti Drive and Ngorongoro Rim Walk

  • After an early breakfast, leave for a final game drive in the Serengeti. Few predators hunt during the heat of the day, so early morning is often the best time to observe the thrill of the chase. Enjoy your last few moments in Serengeti National Park and get ready for the journey to the Ngorongoro Crater.
  • Check in to your accommodation at Ngorongoro Crater and settle down. Enjoy a guided walk around the rim of the mighty Ngorongoro Crater. In addition to seeing breathtaking views of the volcanic crater and the diverse wildlife, your expert guides will also teach you about its incredible indigenous flora and fauna.

Meals included: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner.

7
Day 07

Ngorongoro Crater Safari and Airport Transfer

  • Wake up early to the panoramic views of the crater, and after breakfast, head out on a day trip to explore the many fascinating species protected within its rim. Here, see the Big Five in high concentration against the stunning backdrop of the crater walls.
  • After a morning of exploring, transfer back to Kilimanjaro International Airport.

Meals included: Breakfast and Lunch.

Lake Manyara tree-climbing lions, Ndutu calving grounds, Serengeti National Park plains, Ngorongoro Crater rim

Where this trip takes you

Lake Manyara tree-climbing lions, Ndutu calving grounds, Serengeti National Park plains, Ngorongoro Crater rim

The route

Where you'll travel

Tour route map
Round trip from Arusha 6 cities · 7 Days

The fine print

Trip details

What's Included

  • Return airport transfers to Kilimanjaro International Airport
  • 6 nights of accommodation and meals as outlined above
  • English-speaking Tanzanian tour guide
  • Activities and game viewing as specified in the itinerary
  • Evening sundowners, where applicable
  • Packed lunches on excursions with unlimited soft drinks and snacks
  • Unlimited mileage in one of our custom 4 x 4 Toyota Land Cruisers during safari game drives
  • Government taxes and national park fees
  • Flying Doctor Service

What's Not Included

  • International and domestic flights
  • Any items of a personal nature, such as telephone calls, alcoholic drinks, laundry, and tips for drivers and guides
  • Insurance
  • Visa

What to bring

  • Sunscreen
  • Sunglasses
  • Insect repellent
  • Yellow fever certificate

Know before you go

  • To confirm your booking, we require a 10% deposit, and the remaining balance can be paid upon your arrival.
  • It operates between January and March.
  • The calving season usually occurs between January and March each year, as herds slowly begin to make their way south of the Serengeti after the rains start falling. While our expert guides will do their best to track the migrating herds, sightings are not guaranteed.

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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