Tanzania · Safari

7-Day Tanzania Safari through Serengeti and Ngorongoro Crater

7 Days Round trip from Arusha Easy pace

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The journey

Trip highlights

01 Explore the shores of Lake Momella at Arusha National Park
02 Admire the amazing landscape with baobabs, tall grasses, and varied vegetation in Tarangire
03 Experience the vast Serengeti plains, home to the Big Five and the seasonal wildebeest migration
04 Spot vultures, zebras, hippos, wildebeests, and hyenas at Ngorongoro Crater
05 Discover Lake Manyara's forests, Soda Lake, and tree-climbing lions

Embark on a 7-day Tanzania safari through Arusha National Park, Tarangire, Serengeti, Ngorongoro Crater, and Lake Manyara for an up-close look at some of the country's most remarkable wildlife and landscapes. Explore the shores of Lake Momella, admire Tarangire's baobab-dotted scenery, and experience the vast Serengeti plains, home to the Big Five and the seasonal wildebeest migration. Along the way, encounter captivating animals including tree-climbing lions, zebras, rhinos, hippos, hyenas, and flamingos in some of northern Tanzania's most iconic parks.

Explore the shores of Lake Momella, witness the diversity of the bush surrounding the Ngurdoto Crater, and experience the presence of buffalo, waterbuck, giraffe, warthog, zebra, and gazelle.

From the itinerary

At a glance

What this trip includes

Duration 7 Days

Tour type Private

Activity level Easy

Accommodation Not included

Transport Included

Wheelchair access Yes

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

Languages English, Swahili

Day by day

The itinerary

Day 01

Arusha National Park Game Drive and Walking Safari

You will be picked up from your hotel in Arusha/Moshi early in the morning, have breakfast, and drive straight to Arusha National Park to begin your game drive adventure and park walk. Explore the shores of Lake Momella, witness the diversity of the bush surrounding the Ngurdoto Crater, and experience the presence of buffalo, waterbuck, giraffe, warthog, zebra, and gazelle. You will also discover the flora and fauna of Arusha National Park, accompanied by an armed and knowledgeable ranger who will guide you through the forest where Tululusia Waterfall is located. As you walk through the park, you will learn a lot about the biodiversity of Arusha National Park. In the park, you can also see different varieties of black-and-white colobus monkeys, famous for their acrobatics. Then return to your hotel in Arusha City to rest and prepare for the next day's safari to Tarangire National Park.

Day 02

Tarangire National Park Safari to Mto wa Mbu

Accommodations: Client's selection of public campsite/ tented campsite/ lodges
After waking up in the morning, a driver from Afro-Vertex Tours and Safaris, a Tanzania safari operator, will pick you up from your hotel before driving to Tarangire National Park. The Tarangire River, which runs through the park, is the only source of water for animals during the dry season. It is a fantastic landscape dotted with baobabs and tall grasses, with a different mixture of vegetation from the other northern safari parks. Tarangire National Park is famous for its wildlife and birds, with more than 550 bird species, including the yellow-necked turtle dove. Animals include some of the Big Five, as well as elephant, lion, warthog, impala, cheetah, buffalo, and baboons. After a fantastic full-day excursion in Tarangire National Park, you will drive to Mto wa Mbu, arriving in the late afternoon for dinner and an overnight stay.

Day 03

Drive to Serengeti National Park

Accommodations: Client's selection of public campsite/ tented campsite/ lodges
In the morning after breakfast, drive from Mto wa Mbu to Serengeti National Park, where the adventure begins. Serengeti National Park is home to the largest concentration of wildlife in the world, including zebra, gazelle, lion, wildebeest, elephant, and giraffe and, in general, the Big Five. It is also the setting for the seasonal wildebeest migration, which can be the adventure of a lifetime. Serengeti means "the land that moves forever." You will stop at a kopje (outcrop) for lunch, enjoy the incredible views while you eat, and then continue deeper into Serengeti National Park for more adventure. Head to the rest area in the evening for dinner and an overnight stay. The next day, you will have a full day to explore Serengeti National Park further.

Day 04

Full-Day Serengeti Game Drive

Accommodations: Client's selection of public campsite/ tented campsite/ lodges
The 7-day Tanzania safari begins at your accommodation after an early breakfast amidst the endless plains of Serengeti National Park. As you have a full day of game drives, you will see hundreds of different animals, including the Big Five, across the vast plains of the Serengeti. On this day, you will witness and marvel at Tanzanian mammals such as lion, leopard, elephant, cheetah, and buffalo. You will also have the opportunity to see majestic animals including eland, hyena, gazelle, crocodile, giraffe, zebra, monkey, baboon, hippo, rhino, and antelope. Depending on the season, visitors can see thousands of zebras and wildebeests during their great migration. The hundreds of bird species, both endemic and migratory from different regions, are especially valuable for bird watchers and photographers. After a long game drive, go to your hotel for dinner and an overnight stay, and prepare for the short morning game drive before driving to the Ngorongoro Conservation Area to continue the safari.

Day 05

Serengeti Wildlife Viewing to Ngorongoro

Accommodations: Client's selection of public campsite/ tented campsite/ lodges
After breakfast in the morning, continue exploring Serengeti National Park. The park contains an extraordinary abundance of animals. This is a day when you may enjoy watching predators such as lions tracking other animals as a food source. You might also see more hippos, herds of monkeys, and families of mongooses. After such an early start, a great and delicious lunch will be served in the park. In the afternoon, begin your drive to the Ngorongoro Conservation Area, where you will have dinner and an overnight stay at your accommodation.

Day 06

Ngorongoro Crater Safari

Accommodations: Client's selection of public campsite/ tented campsite/ lodges
Have a delicious early morning breakfast and descend into the Ngorongoro Crater, known as the "Garden of Eden of Africa." It has a unique geological composition. The sides of the crater form a barrier to many species migrating in and out, and the Ngorongoro Crater is teeming with wildlife, giving you a good chance of seeing Tanzania's Big Five. You can also spot vultures, zebras, hippos, wildebeests, and hyenas. The alkaline lake attracts geese, storks, and pink clouds of flamingos. Your professional driver-guide will help you discover the natural wonders of this remarkable place. You will rest at the accommodation for the night before travelling to the wonders of Lake Manyara National Park.

Day 07

Lake Manyara National Park and Return to Moshi or Arusha

Your final day of the Tanzania safari begins with breakfast and then takes you to Lake Manyara National Park, which stretches across the base of the Rift Valley escarpment. Lake Manyara National Park is a wildlife sanctuary of forests, dry scrub, Soda Lake, and a bird lover's paradise. The forest is mesmerizing with the chirping of birds and the fluttering antics of monkeys; giraffes roam the savannah, lions rest in the trees, others rest in the shade, while families of hippos bathe in the waters of Soda Lake. Enjoy a delicious picnic lunch in the park before returning to Moshi/Arusha, where your safari adventure ends. On request, a transfer to Arusha/Kilimanjaro Airport can be arranged.