Tanzania · Safari

7-Day Northern Tanzania Safari with Serengeti and Lake Natron

7 Days Round trip from Arusha Moderate pace

The journey

Trip highlights
  • 01 Explore Ngorongoro Crater, one of Africa's seven natural wonders and a UNESCO World Heritage Site
  • 02 Spot the Big Five and other iconic wildlife in Serengeti National Park
  • 03 Go on a game drive through Tarangire's wild landscape of baobab trees and elephant herds
  • 04 Visit Lake Natron and choose between a safari or the challenging Ol Doinyo Lengai climb

Go on a 7-day safari through the famous national parks of Northern Tanzania and experience the country's wilderness. Travel from Arusha to Tarangire National Park, Ngorongoro Crater, and Serengeti National Park before continuing to Lake Natron. Enjoy game drives, spot the Big Five and other wild animals, have picnic lunches, and take in the scenic views of these remarkable landscapes.

You can choose to spend the day either on a safari or climb Ol Doinyo Lengai, an active volcano otherwise known as the "Mountain of God" by the Maasai.

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 Yes
Cities Arusha, Serengeti National Park, Ngorongoro Conservation Area, Tarangire National Park, Ol Doinyo Lengai, Lake Natron
Languages English, German

Day by day

The itinerary

1
Day 01

Arusha to Tarangire National Park Safari

  • Meet your tour guide in Arusha and drive to Tarangire National Park, a wild landscape painted with open grasslands, acacia trees, and the Tarangire River, known for its huge baobab trees and large herds of elephants.
  • Arrive in Tarangire National Park and go for a game drive to spot giraffes, waterbucks, zebras, elephants, hartebeest, gazelles, and birds, including the giant martial eagle.
  • Have a picnic lunch and enjoy the view of the national park.
  • Travel to the lodge for dinner and an overnight stay.

Accommodation: Kudu Lodge or similar.

2
Day 02

Tarangire to Ngorongoro Crater

  • Get up early and drive to Ngorongoro Crater, one of Africa's seven natural wonders. Listed as a UNESCO World Heritage Site, it is considered one of Africa's most beautiful and unique places. Here, you will find a haven of African wildlife, and you might also be lucky enough to witness the endangered rhino.
  • Enjoy a full day's game drive at the park.
  • Have lunch by the hippo pool.
  • Enjoy the views of the crater below.
  • Travel to the lodge for dinner and an overnight stay.

Accommodation: The rim of Ngorongoro Crater at Rhino Lodge or similar.

3
Day 03

Ngorongoro Crater to Serengeti National Park

  • Have breakfast, then drive to one of the most famous game parks in Africa, Serengeti National Park, known for hosting one of the most amazing wildlife spectacles on earth - the great migration of wildebeests and zebras.
  • Go for a game drive and spot the Big Five along with other wild animals, including lions, cheetahs, and leopards.
  • Travel to the lodge for dinner and an overnight stay.

Accommodation: Serengeti at Tortilis Luxury or similar.

4
Day 04

Full-Day Serengeti Game Drive

  • Wake up early, enjoy the sunrise, and go for a game drive.
  • Have a picnic lunch and continue with the game drive.
  • Spot the Big Five.
  • Travel back to the lodge for dinner and an overnight stay.

Accommodation: Serengeti Tortilis Luxury or Rhino Lodge or similar.

5
Day 05

Serengeti National Park to Lake Natron

  • Travel to Lake Natron with a game drive en route.
  • You can choose to spend the day either on a safari or climb Ol Doinyo Lengai, an active volcano otherwise known as the "Mountain of God" by the Maasai. You will begin the climb shortly before midnight, reaching the summit by sunrise. This is a challenging climb, which is very steep and covered in volcanic ash.
  • Travel back to the lodge for dinner and an overnight stay.

Accommodation: Lake Natron Moivaro Lodge.

6
Day 06

Leisure Day at Lake Natron

  • Spend the day at leisure.

Accommodation: Lake Natron Moivaro Lodge.

7
Day 07

Lake Natron to Arusha

  • Have breakfast, then drive back to Arusha or Kilimanjaro Airport.

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

  • All park fees and emergency evacuation insurance
  • English-speaking Tanzanian tour guide
  • Unlimited mileage in a 4×4 vehicle with a pop-up roof for game viewing
  • Full-board accommodation
  • Drinking water
  • Bird and animal field guide book
  • A pair of binoculars
  • Government taxes

What's Not Included

  • Ol Doinyo Lengai climb
  • Personal items (e.g. cameras, visa, and travel insurance)
  • Alcoholic drinks
  • Pre- and post-tour accommodation and airport transfers (booking is available upon request)
  • Tips for your guide and cook. Industry recommendations are $20 per day for the cook and $40 per day for your guide, divided by everyone in the vehicle.

What to bring

  • Extra binoculars
  • Camera
  • Sunglasses and hat
  • Sunscreen
  • Mosquito repellent
  • Warm clothes for your early morning drive in Ngorongoro Crater, and cool, comfortable clothes during the day

Logistics

Meeting & route

Meeting point
Kilimanjaro International Airport, Kilimanjaro Airport Road, 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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Estimated room rates

Single Room $1,400.00 — $1,750.00
Double Sharing $1,400.00 — $1,750.00

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