7-Day Tanzania Wildlife Safari with Serengeti and Ngorongoro

The journey

Trip highlights

• 01 Visit the famous Ngorongoro Crater and explore its wildlife-rich floor
• 02 Spot Africa's Big Five: elephant, lion, leopard, buffalo, and rhinoceros
• 03 Enjoy multiple game drives across Tanzania's national parks and reserves
• 04 Watch the exciting wildebeest migration in Serengeti National Park
• 05 See abundant seasonal wildlife in Lake Manyara National Park

Embark on this incredible wildlife safari to Tanzania's world-famous national parks: Tarangire, Ngorongoro Crater, Serengeti, and Lake Manyara. Participate in multiple game drives and descend into the crater floor to spot abundant wildlife such as lions, hartebeests, buffalos, zebras, giraffes, elephants, reedbucks, and a wide variety of bird species. This journey combines sweeping landscapes, rich ecosystems, and exceptional game viewing across some of East Africa's most celebrated reserves.

Relax with a full day in the Serengeti, with game drives unequalled for their beauty.

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 Yes

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

Languages English

Day by day

The itinerary

1

Day 01

Arrival in Arusha and Transfer to Your Hotel

• Upon arrival at Arusha/Kilimanjaro Airport, your Wide Range of African Safaris guide will pick you up and transfer you to your hotel in Arusha, Tanzania. Settle into your accommodation, relax, and get used to the African atmosphere. Arusha is a city in northern Tanzania and the capital of the Arusha Region, with a population of 416,442 plus 323,198 in the surrounding Arusha District.

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Day 02

Lake Manyara National Park Game Drive

• This morning, drive to Lake Manyara National Park. Set against the steep escarpment of the Rift Valley, Lake Manyara National Park features an evergreen groundwater forest and a variety of ecosystems, including acacia woodland, grassy plains, a swampy fan delta, and, of course, the expansive lake. This diversity attracts various mammal, bird, and wildlife species. Manyara is also home to rare tree-climbing lions.
• Look out for blue monkeys and the very active olive baboon troops. Overnight at Highview Coffee Lodge, with lunch, dinner, and breakfast included.

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Day 03

Drive to Serengeti via Cultural and Historic Sites

• Head out after breakfast for the drive to Serengeti National Park. The word "Serengeti" is derived from the Maasai language, meaning "endless plain".
• En route to the Serengeti, you can opt to visit a Maasai village, a perfect place to explore Maasai culture and even participate in some tribal activities.
• Or visit Olduvai Gorge, known as the Cradle of Humanity. The museum is a statement of the long journey that humanity has made from its humble roots in East Africa to its current state as the dominant species on earth.
• Enjoy a game drive en route to your camp. Overnight at Serengeti Safari Lodge, with lunch, dinner, and breakfast included.

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Day 04

Full-Day Serengeti Game Drives

• Relax with a full day in the Serengeti, with game drives unequalled for their beauty. Great wildebeest, zebra, and antelope dominate the park, while attendant predators such as lion and cheetah can be found among the many kopjes scattered across the plain. The landscape varies from open grass plains in the south, to savanna with scattered acacia trees in the center, hilly wooded grassland in the north, and extensive woodland and black clay plains to the west. Overnight at Serengeti Safari Lodge, with lunch, dinner, and breakfast included.

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Day 05

Ngorongoro Crater Exploration

• Enjoy a morning game drive en route to Ngorongoro Crater.
• Descend into the Ngorongoro Crater floor for game driving and exploration. The crater is 600 m deep, 16 km across, and 265 sq km in area. Enjoy the spectacular scenery and game viewing in what has been described as the eighth wonder of the world. Many of Tanzania's last remaining black rhinos can be seen grazing on the open grassland of the crater floor, surrounded by some of the 20,000 large animals that occupy the crater, including lion, cheetah, eland, zebra, and gazelle. Flamingos, among other bird species, can often be seen feeding at Makati Soda Lake as well.
• In the afternoon, drive to your lodge for your overnight stay. Overnight at Highway Coffee Lodge, with lunch, dinner, and breakfast included.

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Day 06

Tarangire National Park Wildlife Viewing

• This morning, drive to Tarangire National Park. Tarangire is traversed by the Tarangire River, which never dries up. As the only source of water during the dry season, it draws hundreds of animals to the park, making wildlife and bird viewing spectacular. The landscape is varied, with grassy savannah plains, swamps, and hills.
• Enjoy a full day in the park with game viewing. Overnight at Highview Coffee Lodge, with lunch, dinner, and breakfast included.

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Day 07

Leisure Morning and Transfer to Kilimanjaro Airport

• Enjoy a morning at leisure before your transfer to Kilimanjaro International Airport for your flight home. If your flight departs during the morning or at night, accommodation must be added in Arusha.

The route

Where you'll travel

The fine print

Trip details

What's Included

• Park fees, government fees, and taxes inclusive of 18% VAT
• Accommodation as stated in the itinerary
• Transport in 4x4 Toyota Land Cruisers
• English-speaking driver guide
• Meals as stated in the itinerary
• Bottled mineral water throughout the safari
• One night of hotel accommodation in Moshi/Arusha

What's Not Included

• Tips for the driver-guide
• Alcoholic beverages, sodas, and items of a personal nature
• Laundry service
• Pre- and post-safari accommodation in Moshi/Arusha
• Flights
• Travel insurance
• Safari add-ons
• Tanzania visa: $50 per person on arrival; for USA and Canada passport holders, USD 100

What to bring

• Cash so that you can enjoy your trip.

Know before you go

• For a person who has already received vaccinations, a negative RT-PCR certificate is not required. Visa processing can be be done at the airport on arrival.
• The trip fee per person drops as the number of clients grows.
• Wheelchair access is available.
• You will need to pay extra for special filming and photography.
• Travellers can easily arrive and depart using public transportation.
• Infants must ride on laps, although seats are provided for private safaris.

Logistics

Meeting & route

Meeting point

Moshi, Tanzania

Tour start

HR35+JPV, Msasa Ranger Post, Tanzania

Tour ends at the same location as the start point.