Tanzania · Safari

7-Day Tanzania Safari from Arusha with Serengeti and Ngorongoro

7 Days Round trip from Arusha Easy pace

Zebras Grazing in Serengeti National Park

Elephant Herd at Serengeti National Park

The journey

Trip highlights

01 Enjoy thrilling game drives in the iconic Serengeti National Park
02 Explore the Ngorongoro Crater, home to the Big Five and diverse ecosystems
03 Discover Tarangire National Park's elephant families and ancient baobab trees
04 See Lake Manyara's shallow salt lake, flamingos, and famous tree-climbing lions

Explore Tanzania's natural beauty on this exhilarating 7-day safari from Arusha, with game drives through Tarangire, Lake Manyara, Serengeti National Park, and the Ngorongoro Crater. Encounter iconic wildlife in some of the country's most celebrated landscapes, from elephant-rich river valleys and ancient baobabs to vast grasslands and crater-floor wilderness. You will also enjoy the chance to see the Great Migration in the Serengeti and spot the endangered black rhino in Ngorongoro. This safari offers an unforgettable blend of wildlife, dramatic scenery, and classic northern Tanzania safari experiences.

When you first see Ngorongoro Crater, it looks like a forgotten world.

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 Not applicable

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

Languages English

Day by day

The itinerary

Day 01

Arrival in Arusha

Welcome to Tanzania! You will be picked up from the airport by a representative and driven to your accommodation in Arusha. Depending on your arrival time, you will hopefully have time to relax and prepare for the adventure of a lifetime.
Busy Arusha is an essential part of safari life here in northern Tanzania, and most trekkers pass through at some stage.

Day 02

Tarangire National Park Safari

Your safari guide will pick you up from your accommodation after breakfast. This morning, you will drive to Tarangire National Park. The transit drive is approximately two and a half hours on good tarmac roads. The park is named after the Tarangire River, which runs through it. This 'River of Warthogs' is the only source of water for wildlife in the region during the dry season.
The park is well known for its elephant families, which can often be seen congregating by the river. You may also see giraffes, bushbucks, and hartebeests. These animals are closely followed by a range of predators, including lions and leopards. There are more breeding species of birds found in Tarangire than anywhere else on the planet! The huge and ancient baobab trees can be seen here. Some of them are said to have lived for more than a thousand years.
Lunch will be at a picnic site inside the park. After your game drive, you will transit to your accommodation near the park.

Day 03

Lake Manyara National Park Exploration

After breakfast, you will drive to Lake Manyara National Park, a small but diverse park. Everything you will see here is on a different scale. It is both compact (this is one of the narrowest parks in Africa) and epic (the Great Rift Escarpment towers over Lake Manyara's western boundary). The park's namesake is a shallow salt lake. It covers a large area of the park, flooding and drying with the seasons, and is home to thousands of wading birds, including flamingos and over 500 other bird species. You may see baboons and elephants in the park's thick evergreen forest and watch for the tree-climbing lions that have become famous throughout Africa.
After a full day inside the park, you will make a short drive to your accommodation in Karatu.

Day 04

Journey to Serengeti National Park

After breakfast, you will drive up into the cooler regions of the Ngorongoro Conservation Area. There will be a chance to stop and see the spectacular Ngorongoro Crater. You will then transit through the Ngorongoro Conservation Area to the Serengeti, entering the south of the park.
The Serengeti is truly spectacular. It is famous for its vast open grasslands, which allow for excellent wildlife sightings. Whilst it boasts abundant wildlife, it is perhaps best known for the annual Great Migration. Vast numbers of wildebeest, zebra, and antelope move in an annual pattern, constantly seeking fresh grazing. The migration can be found during any given month; you just need to know where to look!

Day 05

Full-Day Game Drives in the Serengeti

This entire day is set aside for game drives in the Serengeti. The Serengeti boasts an abundance of wildlife, such as impala, buffalo, crocodile, and hippo. In addition to the iconic landscapes, you have a good chance of encountering predators, and you may see lions, cheetahs, and leopards. Depending on the location of the Great Migration, you may venture away from the central region to experience this natural wonder. It is a truly life-changing experience.

Day 06

Serengeti to Ngorongoro Crater

After breakfast, you will drive from Serengeti National Park to the Ngorongoro Crater. When you first see Ngorongoro Crater, it looks like a forgotten world. Concealed by the steep volcanic walls is a pristine wilderness, including sweeping savannah, pockets of acacia woodland, and glistening lakes and swamps. The crater was created when a large volcano exploded and collapsed in on itself two to three million years ago.
The drive down into the crater is an adventure in itself, and when you reach the crater floor, you quickly find yourself amongst large numbers of wildebeest, zebra, gazelle, and more than 500 bird species. The crater provides you with the best chance of seeing the endangered black rhino, which can sometimes be spotted in the open grasslands.
After a full afternoon inside the crater, you will head to your accommodation for dinner and an overnight stay in the camp.

Day 07

Departure to Arusha or Airport

Today, you will be driven to your final destination, e.g. Arusha Town, Arusha Airport or Kilimanjaro Airport. Timings are dependent on your onward travel plans. We hope you have enjoyed your adventure with us.