Tanzania · Safari

7-Day Tanzania Camping Safari to Serengeti, Ngorongoro and Tarangire

7 Days Round trip from Kilimanjaro Airport Rd Easy pace

The journey

Trip highlights

01 Witness the wildebeest migration in the northern area of Serengeti National Park
02 Go on a game drive in Ngorongoro Crater
03 Spot the Big Four at Tarangire National Park
04 Explore the Mara River area for hippos, crocodiles, and birdlife

Go on a thrilling 7-day wildlife safari to Tanzania's famous national parks from Arusha. Spot the Big Four at Tarangire National Park, enjoy game drives in the Ngorongoro Crater, and explore the Mara River area in Serengeti National Park in search of water animals and birdlife. Along the way, enjoy beautiful scenery, picnic lunches, and stays in camps and lodges inside the parks.

Spot the Big Four at Tarangire National Park, enjoy game drives in the Ngorongoro Crater, and explore the Mara River area in Serengeti National Park in search of water animals and birdlife.

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 No

Cities Arusha, Serengeti National Park, Ngorongoro Conservation Area, Tarangire National Park

Languages English

Day by day

The itinerary

Day 01

Arrival at Kilimanjaro International Airport and Transfer to Arusha

Arrive at Kilimanjaro International Airport, meet your tour guide, and drive to Arusha.
Reach your hotel in Arusha and check in.

Meals: Breakfast

Accommodation: Under the Shade Lodge

Day 02

Tarangire National Park Game Drive

Drive from Arusha to Tarangire National Park.
Arrive at the park, complete the registration procedures, and enjoy a game drive.
Spot the Big Five along with other wild animals, including giraffe, wildebeest, honey badger, African wild dog, elephant, cheetah, zebra, lion, impala, dik-dik, Grant's gazelle, banded mongoose, vervet monkey, and olive monkey.
Have a picnic lunch at the selected picnic site under an acacia tree.
Try bird-watching here, as the park has more than 500 bird species.
Travel to the campsite for dinner and an overnight stay.

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner

Accommodation: Sunbright Hotel

Day 03

Ngorongoro Crater Safari

Have breakfast at the camp and drive to Ngorongoro Crater, home to more than 270,000 wild animals.
Go for a game drive in the crater until afternoon.
Stop at a picnic site for lunch near the hippo pool.
Continue with the game drive and spot wild animals such as black rhinoceros, lions, gazelles, zebras, wildebeests, and black-maned lions.
Check out the unique flora of the area.
Enjoy the beautiful dramatic scenery during the safari.
Travel to the campsite for dinner and an overnight stay.

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner

Accommodation: Rhino Lodge

Day 04

Drive to Serengeti and Explore the Mara River Area

Have an early morning breakfast at the camp and drive to Serengeti National Park.
Go for a game drive in Serengeti National Park.
Travel to the Mara River area in the evening and watch the beautiful sunset.
Spot water animals such as hippos and crocodiles.
Try bird-watching and look for the famous flamingos.
Travel to the campsite for dinner and an overnight stay.

Meals: Breakfast and Lunch only

Accommodation: Mara Katikati Tented Camp

Day 05

Full-Day Safari in the Mara River Area

Have an early morning breakfast at the camp and go for a game drive.
Travel to the Mara River area and spot wild water animals.
Have a picnic lunch near the river.
Continue with the game drive in Serengeti National Park.
Drive back to the campsite for dinner and an overnight stay.

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner

Accommodation: Mara Katikati Tented Camp

Day 06

Seronera Area Game Drive in Central Serengeti

Go for an early morning game drive in the national park and have breakfast on the way.
Depart for central Serengeti, to the Seronera area, and go for a game drive.
Spot wild animals including leopard, cheetah, lion, zebra, wildebeest, antelope, elephant, giraffe, impala, waterbuck, buffalo, and baboon.
Travel to the campsite in Seronera for dinner and an overnight stay.

Meals: Breakfast and Lunch only

Accommodation: Pamoja Serengeti Camp/Into Wild Africa Camp

Day 07

Morning Game Drive and Return to Arusha

Go for a morning game drive in the Seronera area and have breakfast on the way.
Depart from Serengeti and drive to Arusha.
Arrive in Arusha at 16:00 and drive to Kilimanjaro International Airport for your flight back home.

Meals: Breakfast and Lunch only

Where this trip takes you

Ngorongoro Crater, Mara River area, Seronera area, Tarangire National Park

The route

Where you'll travel

Tour route map — Round trip from Kilimanjaro Airport Rd 4 cities · 7 Days

The fine print

Trip details

What's Included

Accommodation as indicated on the plan
Park entrance fees and taxes
Game safari to national parks as specified
Meals on a full-board basis when staying at the lodge
Private 4x4 wheel-drive vehicle with a pop-up roof for wildlife viewing
Professional English-speaking Tanzanian tour guide/driver
First aid kit in our safari vehicle; our guides are trained in providing basic first aid
Complimentary bottled drinking water while on safari (1.5 litres per person per day)
Tea and coffee - a box of tea and coffee to enjoy at any point during the safari
Spare tires for unforeseen issues that may arise on African bumpy roads
Charging station - you can charge your phone, laptop, and camera battery while on the road
1 pair of binoculars
Government taxes and VAT
Airport transfers

What's Not Included

Beverages and drinks, soft or alcoholic, including beer, wine, and spirits, as well as gifts such as local crafts
Laundry, phone charges, and other items of a personal nature, such as sun cream and personal expenses
Fees for passports, visas, transit visas, immunizations, and insurance
Personal accident travel insurance
A visit to a Maasai village, cultural tour, or Olduvai Gorge
International and domestic flight tickets
Airport departure taxes
Any sightseeing excursions and optional activities other than those specified
Entry visas
Tips and gratuities to the safari crew - recommended
Travel insurance
Any other expenses not mentioned above

What to bring

On Safari: Informal and casual dress is appropriate. Comfortable, lightweight cotton clothing in subdued safari colours is practical. During the day, shorts or trousers are ideal, and the evenings may be chilly, so light cardigans or sweaters are appropriate. For clients visiting the Ngorongoro Crater, please note that nights are freezing because of the altitude, so a thick sweater or fleece is advisable. Long-sleeved shirts and trousers are also advisable in the evenings to lessen the chance of being bitten by mosquitoes. Many safari lodges have swimming pools, so bathing costumes should be taken. It is advisable to have a good pair of closed walking shoes or boots.
In the Cities: We suggest that ladies do not wear shorts in the cities, particularly in Muslim areas.
At Coastal Resorts: One-piece or bikini swimsuits are fine on the beach or around your hotel pool, but are not appropriate in town. Topless sunbathing is prohibited. Neither jackets nor ties are required when dining in hotels or at restaurants.
Electricity: The mains electricity supply is 240 volts, 50 cycles - UK-style plugs. On safari, many lodges and tented camps operate their own generators, which offer intermittent electricity. Our safari car also has an inverter that can give out the same amount of power. We recommend taking a small flashlight.

Know before you go

Medical

Yellow Fever: All travellers coming into Tanzania from any yellow fever-infected country, such as neighbouring countries like Kenya - even if you are only transiting through Nairobi - must carry a valid yellow fever certificate. You will be asked to show it on arrival.
Malaria: Malaria is an endemic disease throughout these areas. There are a number of prophylactics available, and be sure to obtain one from your physician and follow their directions. If, despite taking recommended drugs, you feel unwell and feverish, seek medical advice as soon as possible. If you are already in your destination country, please do not forget to mention that you have been in a malaria zone.
Stomach Upsets: It is advisable to carry medication supplied by your physician for simple stomach upsets. In the first few days of your trip, you may suffer from mild stomach upsets caused by changes in food and water.

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