Tanzania · Luxury Safari

7-Day Luxury Tanzania Safari with Serengeti and Ngorongoro

7 Days Round trip from Kilimanjaro Airport Rd Easy pace

The journey

Trip highlights
  • 01 View an extraordinary variety of wildlife, including the famed Big Five
  • 02 Visit the iconic parks of Serengeti, Tarangire, Ngorongoro Crater, and Lake Manyara
  • 03 Explore the national parks in open-rooftop 4x4 safari vehicles
  • 04 See black rhinos in Ngorongoro Crater, one of the best places in Tanzania to spot them
  • 05 Travel via Olduvai Gorge, an important archaeological site where early human fossils were uncovered

Enjoy the best that Tanzania offers on this premium 7-day safari, taking you to Tarangire, Serengeti, Ngorongoro Crater, and Lake Manyara in pure comfort. Discover each national park's unique habitats and the remarkable variety of wildlife they support, from tiny dik-dik antelopes to big cats and majestic elephants. With luxury lodge stays and game drives across some of the country's most iconic landscapes, this journey combines outstanding wildlife viewing with a high level of comfort throughout.

Enjoy the best that Tanzania offers on this premium 7-day safari, taking you to Tarangire, Serengeti, Ngorongoro Crater, and Lake Manyara in pure comfort.

From the itinerary

At a glance

What this trip includes

Duration 7 Days
Tour type Shared
Activity level Easy
Accommodation Included · Standard
Transport Included
Wheelchair access No
Cities Arusha, Mount Kilimanjaro, Serengeti National Park, Ngorongoro Conservation Area, Lake Manyara, Tarangire National Park
Languages English, French, German, Italian, Spanish

Day by day

The itinerary

1
Day 01

Arrival in Arusha and Check-in at Gran Melia Hotel

  • Arrive at Kilimanjaro Airport (time to be advised).
  • Drive to Arusha.
  • Check in at the Gran Melia Hotel.

Enjoy dinner and stay overnight at Gran Melia Hotel or a similar accommodation option.

2
Day 02

Tarangire National Park Safari and Tarangire Sopa Lodge

  • After breakfast, depart from the Gran Melia Hotel for Tarangire National Park, approximately a two-hour drive away.

  • Tarangire National Park is particularly captivating during the dry season, when numerous migratory wildlife species are drawn to the permanent waters of the Tarangire River. Witness large herds of wildebeest, zebras, elephants, elands, and oryx congregating here until the rains prompt another migration to abundant grazing areas.

  • In the late afternoon, head to Tarangire Sopa Lodge for an overnight stay, including dinner and breakfast.

Overnight at Tarangire Sopa Lodge (Full Board) or a similar accommodation option.

3
Day 03

Olduvai Gorge Visit and Transfer to Serengeti

  • Embark on a drive to the spectacular Serengeti National Park via Olduvai Gorge, a journey that typically takes 3 to 4 hours.
  • Olduvai Gorge, situated in the eastern Serengeti plains, is an archaeological site where early human fossils were first uncovered. The landscape is remarkable, shaped by the tectonic forces that gave rise to the Great Rift Valley millions of years ago.

  • In the late evening, continue the drive to your destination and overnight at the Ole Serai Luxury Lodge, where accommodation includes full board.

Overnight at Ole Serai Luxury Lodge (Full Board) or a similar accommodation option.

4
Day 04

Full-Day Serengeti Game Drive

  • Begin the day with breakfast before setting out on a full-day adventure into the wilderness of Serengeti National Park.

  • Explore the breathtaking corners of the park and enjoy a day filled with game viewing. Witness the world's largest concentration of plain game roaming freely in this designated UNESCO World Heritage Site.

  • Take your leisure during the day, with a picnic lunch at your side, as you immerse yourself in the natural wonders of the Serengeti.

  • In the late evening, return to the Ole Serai Luxury Lodge for rest, dinner, and an overnight stay.

Overnight at Ole Serai Luxury Lodge (Full Board) or a similar accommodation option.

5
Day 05

Ngorongoro Crater Game Drive and Lodge Stay

  • Following breakfast, embark on a drive to Ngorongoro Crater for an immersive game drive within the crater.

  • Renowned as the best place in Tanzania to observe black rhinos, the crater also hosts prides of lions, including the magnificent black-maned males. Witness a variety of wildlife, including colourful flamingoes and numerous water birds.

  • The diverse range of animals in the crater includes leopard, cheetah, hyena, other members of the antelope family, and small mammals.

  • In the late afternoon, journey to Ngorongoro Serena Lodge for dinner and an overnight stay.

Overnight at Ngorongoro Serena Lodge (Full Board) or a similar accommodation option.

6
Day 06

Lake Manyara Game Drive and Return to Arusha

  • Drive to Lake Manyara National Park, enjoying the scenic journey.

  • After a picnic lunch in Manyara, embark on a late afternoon game drive, the optimal time to observe wildlife in the park.

  • As you approach the park from the east, the Rift Valley escarpment provides a stunning backdrop to the lake. In the groundwater forest, witness monkeys leaping from branch to branch, and elephants finding shade on the escarpment.

  • Spot a variety of animals, including zebras, impalas, giraffes, buffaloes, hippos, and more during the game drive.

  • Later in the day, return to Gran Melia Hotel in Arusha for dinner and an overnight stay.

Overnight at Gran Melia Hotel (Full Board) or a similar accommodation option.

7
Day 07

Departure Transfer to Kilimanjaro Airport

  • Take advantage of a leisurely morning and enjoy a relaxed start to the day.

  • Later, proceed with your transfer to Kilimanjaro Airport for your return flight home.

Serengeti National Park plains, Ngorongoro Crater caldera, Tarangire National Park baobab plains, Olduvai Gorge archaeological landscape

Where this trip takes you

Serengeti National Park plains, Ngorongoro Crater caldera, Tarangire National Park baobab plains, Olduvai Gorge archaeological landscape

The route

Where you'll travel

Tour route map
Round trip from Kilimanjaro Airport Rd 6 cities · 7 Days

The fine print

Trip details

What's Included

  • Transport with a qualified driver/guide in 4x4 vehicles with a viewing roof

  • Full-board accommodation (breakfast, lunch, and dinner) while on safari

  • Transfers to and from the airport

  • National park gate fees

  • Park commission

  • Current government taxes and levies

  • Bush lunch in the Serengeti

  • Bottled water in safari vehicles

  • 24-hour support during the safari from our office in Arusha

What's Not Included

  • Tips for your driver-guide during the safari

  • Alcoholic and non-alcoholic drinks during the safari

  • Entry visa to Tanzania

  • Travel and health insurance

  • Balloon excursion

  • Maasai village tour and Olduvai Gorge tour

  • Meals, drinks, and excursions not described in the itinerary

  • Domestic or international flights

  • Any other items of a personal nature, laundry, telephone, and postage

What to bring

  • Travel insurance
  • Things of a personal nature
  • Binoculars
  • Camera with extra batteries
  • Insect repellent

Know before you go

  • Do not cut your trip too short.
  • Wildebeest have their own clocks.
  • Tailor your travels.
  • Set aside money for tips.
  • Carry a credit card for parks and ATMs, and cash for everywhere else.
  • A safari is about so much more than just spotting the 'Big 5'.

Logistics

Meeting & route

Meeting point
Kilimanjaro International Airport, Kilimanjaro Airport Road, Tanzania
Tour start
Kilimanjaro Airport Rd, Tanzania
Tour ends at the same location as the start point.
End of the journey

Your 7 days finish where they began, in Kilimanjaro Airport Rd.

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