7-Day Tanzania Safari through Serengeti and Ngorongoro Crater

The journey

Trip highlights

• 01 Explore Tarangire National Park, famous for its large elephant population and striking baobab trees
• 02 Discover Lake Manyara's stunning scenery, with tree-climbing lions, vibrant flamingo flocks, and diverse wildlife
• 03 Spot Africa's Big 5 in Serengeti National Park's vast plains and rich wildlife habitats
• 04 Descend into the awe-inspiring Ngorongoro Crater for a unique game drive across diverse ecosystems
• 05 Visit Olduvai Gorge, an archaeological gem linked to the origins of humanity and Maasai culture

Embark on a thrilling 7-day nature and adventure safari through Tanzania's most iconic wildlife destinations. Explore the diverse landscapes of Tarangire National Park, known for its large elephant population and ancient baobab trees, and discover Lake Manyara's scenic beauty, where tree-climbing lions and flamingos abound. Continue to Serengeti National Park for outstanding wildlife viewing, including Africa's Big 5, before descending into the majestic Ngorongoro Crater, a natural wonder teeming with life. The journey also includes a visit to Olduvai Gorge, offering insight into the origins of humanity and the culture of the Maasai tribes.

Our final day begins very early in the morning with a picnic lunch and a 2,000 ft. descent to the Crater floor by our 4-wheel-drive vehicle for wildlife watching.

From the itinerary

At a glance

What this trip includes

Duration 7 Days

Tour type Shared

Activity level Easy

Accommodation Included · Luxury

Transport Included

Wheelchair access Yes

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

Languages English, French, German

Day by day

The itinerary

1

Day 01

Arrival in Tanzania and Safari Briefing

• You will be picked up at Kilimanjaro International Airport and transferred to your hotel in Moshi Town.
• You will meet your guide, who will brief you on your upcoming safari. All the basic information about your safari will be provided by your safari guide.

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Day 02

Moshi or Arusha to Tarangire National Park

• The excursion departs after breakfast.
• The first destination is Arusha Town, where we will make any last-minute purchases before departing on safari.
• Following that, we travel to Tarangire National Park for a wildlife drive and picnic lunch. Tarangire is famous for its large elephant population and baobab trees. It is the focal point of an annual migration of up to 3,000 elephants, 25,000 wildebeest, and 30,000 zebras.

3

Day 03

Wildlife Viewing in Lake Manyara National Park

• After breakfast, we will drive to Lake Manyara National Park.
• This magnificent national park is one of Tanzania's most spectacular wildlife regions, consisting of a vast but shallow soda lake, encompassing two-thirds of the park, at the foot of the Great Rift Valley's western escarpment.
• The park's diverse ecology attracts a broad range of wildlife, including one of Africa's greatest populations of elephants. Manyara is also known for its tree-climbing lions and vast flocks of flamingos drawn to the lake by algae.

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Day 04

Journey to Serengeti and Afternoon Game Drive

• After breakfast, head to Serengeti National Park, passing via Karatu's stunning high-rising farms and the Ngorongoro Conservation Area.
• Leaving the highlands behind, we descend into Serengeti National Park, the heart of untamed Africa, with its boundless grasslands stretching into the horizon as far as the eye can see.
• Then head to the central park region, known as the Seronera area, one of the richest animal habitats in the park. It contains the Seronera River, which offers a vital water source to this area and therefore attracts wildlife representative of the majority of Serengeti species.
• Arrive in time for lunch and then enjoy a wildlife drive in Serengeti National Park in the afternoon.
• Dinner and overnight at Serengeti Serena Lodge.

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Day 05

Serengeti Game Drive and Transfer to Ngorongoro

• We will spend the day here on a wildlife drive before heading to Ngorongoro Crater and stopping at Olduvai Gorge on the way back.
• If you are interested in history and the Maasai tribes, you will enjoy en-route game viewing and a visit to this intriguing archaeological site.
• Overnight stay and dinner at Ngorongoro Serena Lodge.

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Day 06

Ngorongoro Crater Safari and Return to Arusha or Moshi

• Our final day begins very early in the morning with a picnic lunch and a 2,000 ft. descent to the Crater floor by our 4-wheel-drive vehicle for wildlife watching. Let us explore this Garden of Eden.
• Ngorongoro Crater is a massive and deep volcanic crater. The Crater floor is rich in grazing land, wetlands, woodland, and permanent water, which explains why the wildlife is so diverse and prolific.
• You will then drive to Arusha to make your onward arrangements.

The route

Where you'll travel

The fine print

Trip details

What's Included

• Comfortable 4x4 vehicle customized for game viewing, with unlimited mileage
• English-speaking guide
• Park fees and crater fees
• Conservation fees
• Bottled water
• Taxes

What's Not Included

• Airport transfers
• Accommodation before and after safari
• Tips (recommended $10-$15 per person per day to the guide, $5-$10 per walk to the armed ranger on the walking safari, and $5-$10 per person per day to the chef)
• Travel insurance
• All items of a personal nature
• Beverages and laundry except where shown

What to bring

• Sunblock - an eco-friendly SPF 30 sunscreen or higher
• A sun hat
• Sunglasses
• Insect repellent
• A torch or headtorch

Know before you go

• With over 200 national parks and game reserves, Africa remains the world's number one safari destination. People from all over the world are attracted to this remarkable destination, known for its majestic wildlife, breathtaking landscapes, and diverse cultures. Visitors can enjoy adventures such as searching for the African Big Five, the thrilling wildebeest migration, tree-climbing lions, crocodile-infested rivers, impressive prides of lions, large herds of elephants, and rare sightings of elusive wildlife such as wild dogs.

  • Explore with a professional to optimize your chances of spotting wild animals.

  • Enjoy the personalized service of a private tour.

  • See many animals and birds beyond what you may have thought possible.

  • Spot the big cats and Tanzania's Big 5.

  • Apart from animals, you will also see different species of birds like flamingos, ostriches, hornbills, secretary birds, pelicans, and more.

  • Pickup and stay for you are arranged on the day of arrival to ensure you can enjoy the safari to the maximum.

• Other language-speaking guides in French, Chinese, or German are available for a supplement of $25 per day, subject to availability.
• Luxury accommodation is subject to availability.
• Please request reduced park, crater, and conservation fee rates for children below 15 years.

Logistics

Meeting & route

Meeting point

The Secret Garden Hotel, 393455, Kiborlon, Moshi Urban, Tanzania

Tour start

Kilimanjaro Airport Rd, Tanzania

Tour ends at the same location as the start point.