Tanzania · Safari

7-Day Tanzania Safari from Arusha with Night Drive and Migration

7 Days Round trip from Arusha Easy pace

The journey

Trip highlights

01 Experience a night game drive while staying inside Tarangire National Park
02 Witness an early morning sunrise game drive in Serengeti to spot predators and other wildlife
03 Explore the river crossing areas of the Serengeti on full-day game drives
04 Descend into Ngorongoro Crater for a 6-hour game drive with a picnic lunch
05 Discover Lake Manyara's tree-climbing lions, elephants, and large flocks of flamingos

Embark on an exhilarating 7-day Tanzanian safari from Arusha through Tarangire National Park, Serengeti National Park, Ngorongoro Crater, and Lake Manyara National Park. This action-packed itinerary features thrilling game drives, spectacular wildlife sightings, and stunning landscapes, including the Great Migration crossing, a night game drive in Tarangire, and the unique tree-climbing lions of Lake Manyara.

This action-packed itinerary features thrilling game drives, spectacular wildlife sightings, and stunning landscapes, including the Great Migration crossing, a night game drive in Tarangire, and the unique tree-climbing lions of Lake Manyara.

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 No

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

Languages English, German, Italian, Spanish

Day by day

The itinerary

Day 01

Tarangire Game Drive and Night Safari Experience

After breakfast, drive to Tarangire National Park for a game drive, with lunch included at a picnic site.
After the game drives, stay inside Tarangire to experience a night game drive.

Day 02

Journey to Serengeti via Ngorongoro Conservation Area

After breakfast, drive to Serengeti National Park. Pass through the Ngorongoro Conservation Area for a game drive en route until late in the afternoon.
Stop at Naabi Hills Gate and have lunch.
Afterwards, continue a game drive towards Serengeti National Park until sunset.
Drive to the lodge for dinner and your overnight stay.

Day 03

Sunrise Game Drive and Great Migration Crossing in Serengeti

Witness an early morning sunrise game drive to find predators and other animals.
After the game drive, return to the lodge for lunch and continue with the game drive until 3:30 pm.

Return to your lodge for dinner and your overnight stay.

Day 04

Full-Day Serengeti Game Drive at the River Crossing

Drive towards the river crossing for more game drives.
Return to your lodge for your overnight stay.

Day 05

Sunrise Safari and Transfer from Serengeti to Ngorongoro

You will have an early morning sunrise game drive to find predators and other animals.
After the game drive, go back to the lodge for lunch, and then continue with the game drive en route to Ngorongoro.

Day 06

Ngorongoro Crater Safari and Transfer to Marera Valley Lodge

Have an early morning breakfast, and after that, descend into the Ngorongoro Crater for a 6-hour game drive with a picnic lunch.
Afterwards, drive to the lodge outside the park for dinner and your overnight stay.

Day 07

Lake Manyara Wildlife Safari and Return to Arusha

After breakfast at the campsite, go on a game drive inside Lake Manyara National Park until the afternoon, when you have a break for lunch. This national park is one of Tanzania's most dramatically located wildlife areas, consisting of a massive but shallow soda lake covering two-thirds of the park. It is located at the foot of the Great Rift Valley's western escarpment. The park's varied habitat attracts a wide variety of animals, including one of Africa's largest concentrations of elephants, Lake Manyara's unique tree-climbing lions, and large flocks of flamingos attracted by the algae in the lake.
After that, drive back to Arusha for your departure.

Where this trip takes you

Tarangire National Park night drive, Serengeti National Park river crossings, Ngorongoro Crater, Lake Manyara tree-climbing lions

The route

Where you'll travel

Tour route map — Round trip from Arusha 5 cities · 7 Days

The fine print

Trip details

What's Included

Accommodation as per the itinerary
Lodges/camps on full board / cook for camping safari
Road transportation in a 4WD Land Cruiser safari vehicle
Game drives as per the itinerary
Tents and other camping gear for budget camping safaris
Park entrance fees and crater service fees
English-speaking guides available for the safari

What's Not Included

Visit to the Masai Cultural Village
All international flights/local flights and taxes
Visa fees, travel insurance, and personal accident insurance
Excursions, services, and activities not mentioned in this program
Personal expenses, such as laundry, telephone calls, drinks, tips, and gratuities

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