Tanzania · Safari

7-Day Tanzania Safari through Serengeti and Ngorongoro Crater

7 Days Round trip from Arusha Moderate pace

The journey

Trip highlights
  • 01 Encounter diverse wildlife in Tarangire National Park
  • 02 Marvel at the renowned tree-climbing lions in Lake Manyara
  • 03 Witness the awe-inspiring wildebeest migration in Serengeti
  • 04 Explore breathtaking landscapes in Ngorongoro

Embark on a thrilling 7-day safari through Tanzania's iconic national parks and reserves, beginning with a warm welcome at Kilimanjaro International Airport. Travel through Tarangire National Park, Lake Manyara National Park, and the legendary Serengeti National Park, where you will witness diverse wildlife and breathtaking landscapes. Continue to the Ngorongoro Conservation Area and conclude with an unforgettable game drive on the Ngorongoro Crater floor, with the chance to spot the African Big Five.

This area is famous for spotting all the AFRICAN BIG FIVE: rhino, lion, leopard, buffalo, and elephant, which live in this wonderful caldera.

From the itinerary

At a glance

What this trip includes

Duration 7 Days
Tour type Private
Activity level Moderate
Accommodation Included · Standard
Transport Included
Wheelchair access Yes
Cities Arusha, 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

  • Upon arrival at Kilimanjaro International Airport in Tanzania, you will be welcomed by our company representative, a Tanzania driver, who will usher you into a waiting vehicle and transfer you to your lodge in Arusha.

  • In the evening, you will have dinner and an overnight stay at Gran Melia Hotel Arusha or another hotel of the same category.

  • MEAL PLAN: DINNER & BREAKFAST.

2
Day 02

Game Drive in Tarangire National Park

  • After breakfast and with your picnic lunch, you will start the 2-hour drive from Arusha city to Tarangire National Park.

  • You will then enjoy morning game viewing in Tarangire National Park. Tarangire is a beautiful park filled with baobabs and acacias, with a large variety of game such as zebras, elephants, giraffes, and waterbuck.

  • After the game drive, you will have dinner and an overnight stay at Lake Manyara Serena Lodge or another camp of the same category.

  • MEAL PLAN: BREAKFAST, LUNCH & DINNER.

3
Day 03

Lake Manyara Wildlife Adventure

After breakfast in the morning:

  • With your picnic lunch, you will drive to Lake Manyara for a game drive.

  • Lake Manyara National Park has more than 400 species.

  • The park is famous for its tree-climbing lions and flamingos on the lake.

  • After the game drive in the afternoon, you will return to the lodge.

  • You will have dinner and an overnight stay at Lake Manyara Serena Lodge or another lodge of the same category.

MEAL PLAN: BREAKFAST, LUNCH, DINNER

4
Day 04

Journey Through Ngorongoro to Serengeti

After breakfast:

  • You will drive to Serengeti National Park, which takes 3 to 4 hours from Lake Manyara National Park.

  • You will travel through the Ngorongoro Conservation Area, where you will enjoy the beautiful landscapes of Ngorongoro and Serengeti National Park.

  • Serengeti is among the wonders of the world.

  • You will enjoy a full day of game drives in this wildlife haven, which is nothing short of thrilling.

  • The park is endless, covering 14,763 square kilometers.

  • You will see a variety of wildlife such as leopards, cheetahs, and lions, and may also catch some of the annual wildebeest migration action.

  • You will have an overnight stay at Serengeti Serena Lodge or another lodge of the same category.

MEAL PLAN: BREAKFAST, LUNCH, DINNER

5
Day 05

Full-Day Serengeti Game Viewing

In the morning:

  • You will have breakfast, then resume your game drive.

  • You will follow the Kopjes Circuit, which goes anti-clockwise around the Maasai Kopjes.

  • These usually attract a number of lions and some formidably large cobras.

  • Kopjes are weathered granite outcrops scattered around the plains, most of which are miniature ecosystems.

  • They provide shade and drinking water in pools left in the rock after the rains.

  • This makes the kopjes particularly good for spotting wildlife in the dry season, including lions, which like to lie in wait for animals coming to drink.

  • You will get to experience the incredible migration in north Serengeti.

  • Then in the evening, you will have dinner and an overnight stay at Serengeti Serena Lodge or another lodge of the same category.

MEAL PLAN: BREAKFAST, LUNCH, DINNER

6
Day 06

Serengeti Game Drive and Transfer to Ngorongoro

After breakfast with your picnic lunch in the morning:

  • You will enjoy a half-day game drive in Serengeti National Park.

  • You will then drive to the Ngorongoro Conservation Area, which takes about 2 to 3 hours.

  • On the way, you will enjoy the landscape of the Ngorongoro Conservation Area.

  • In the evening, you will have an overnight stay at Ngorongoro Serena Lodge or another camp of the same category.

MEAL PLAN: BREAKFAST, LUNCH, DINNER

7
Day 07

Ngorongoro Crater Safari and Departure

After breakfast and with your picnic lunch:

  • You will descend to the crater floor for a full-day game drive.

  • This area is famous for spotting all the AFRICAN BIG FIVE: rhino, lion, leopard, buffalo, and elephant, which live in this wonderful caldera.

  • Other wildlife includes zebra, hippo, wildebeest, hyena, and more birds, including flamingos on the soda lake, geese, storks, and vultures.

  • In the late afternoon, you will drive out of the crater.

  • You will then drive back to Kilimanjaro International Airport to catch your flight back home.

  • This will be the end of your safari trip with us. Welcome again.

MEAL PLAN: BREAKFAST, LUNCH

Serengeti National Park, Ngorongoro Crater, Tarangire National Park, Lake Manyara

Where this trip takes you

Serengeti National Park, Ngorongoro Crater, Tarangire National Park, Lake Manyara

The route

Where you'll travel

Tour route map
Round trip from Arusha 6 cities · 7 Days

The fine print

Trip details

What's Included

  • Emergency rescue fee
  • Professional English-speaking safari guide
  • Full board accommodation at all lodges during the safari
  • Land Cruiser 4x4 safari vehicle with a pop-up roof
  • All transfers
  • 2 bottles of wine
  • Park fees and crater fees
  • Airport arrival and departure with greetings
  • Safari vehicles equipped with ice chest and mineral water
  • Government taxes, VAT, and service charges related to accommodation and included meals

What's Not Included

  • International flight ticket
  • Travel documents such as insurance, visa, and health certificate
  • Tips
  • Items of personal nature
  • Balloon ride (priced at US$620 per person)

What to bring

  • Travel documents such as insurance, visa, and health certificate
  • Personal items
  • Money for tips

Know before you go

  • This tour starts with arrival at Kilimanjaro International Airport in Tanzania.
  • Accommodation is provided at standard-category lodges and camps during the safari.
  • Meal plans vary by day as listed in the itinerary.

Logistics

Meeting & route

Meeting point
Airport Drive, Kilimanjaro, Tanzania
Tour start
Arusha, Tanzania
Tour ends at the same location as the start point.
End of the journey

Your 7 days finish where they began, in Arusha.

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