Tanzania · Safari

7-Day Tanzania Safari through Tarangire Serengeti and Ngorongoro

7 Days Round trip from Arusha Moderate pace

The journey

Trip highlights
  • 01 Immerse in the Serengeti's Great Migration tracking for three nights
  • 02 Visit Tarangire National Park, known for its elephant families and diverse bird species
  • 03 Explore Ngorongoro Crater, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, home to the Big Five
  • 04 Experience the Northern Serengeti's remote wilderness and witness the Mara River crossing

Embark on an unforgettable 7-day safari adventure through Tanzania's most iconic wildlife destinations: Tarangire, Serengeti, and Ngorongoro Crater. Enjoy exhilarating game drives, witness the awe-inspiring Great Wildebeest Migration, and encounter the Big Five in their natural habitats. Explore diverse landscapes, from elephant-filled Tarangire to the vast plains of the Serengeti and the stunning Ngorongoro Crater.

Enjoy exhilarating game drives, witness the awe-inspiring Great Wildebeest Migration, and encounter the Big Five in their natural habitats.

From the itinerary

At a glance

What this trip includes

Duration 7 Days
Tour type Shared
Activity level Moderate
Accommodation Included · Standard
Transport Included
Cities Arusha, Mount Kilimanjaro, Serengeti National Park, Ngorongoro Conservation Area, Tarangire National Park
Languages English

Day by day

The itinerary

1
Day 01

Arrival at Kilimanjaro or Arusha Airport

Arrival

  • Upon arrival at Kilimanjaro International Airport (JRO) or Arusha Airport (ARK), meet your safari representative, who will transfer you to your accommodation in Arusha.

Accommodation

  • Overnight stay at Moivaro Lodge, a peaceful lodge in the suburbs of Arusha with beautiful gardens, perfect for preparing for your safari.

Evening

  • Relax and unwind in the tranquil setting.

2
Day 02

Tarangire Wildlife Safari and Transfer to Ngorongoro Highlands

Morning

  • After an early breakfast, depart for Tarangire National Park, renowned for its elephant herds and diverse wildlife.

  • The park's Tarangire River is the lifeblood for wildlife during the dry season.

Game Drive

  • Explore the park with a full-day game drive. Spot elephants, giraffes, bushbucks, hartebeests, lions, and leopards.

  • Tarangire is also home to more breeding bird species than anywhere else on the planet.

Lunch

  • Enjoy a picnic lunch in the park.

Evening

  • Drive to the Ngorongoro Highlands for dinner and an overnight stay at your lodge.

3
Day 03

Ngorongoro Highlands to Serengeti National Park

Morning

  • After breakfast, experience a balloon safari (optional) over the beautiful Ngorongoro Highlands.

  • Continue your journey to Serengeti National Park.

En-route Game Drive

  • Enjoy a game drive en route as you make your way through the stunning landscapes of the Serengeti.

Serengeti

  • The Serengeti is home to the legendary Great Wildebeest Migration, where millions of wildebeest, zebras, and gazelles move in search of food and water.

Accommodation

  • Arrive at Embalakai Tented Camp for dinner and an overnight stay.

4
Day 04

Full-Day Game Drive in Serengeti National Park

Morning

  • After breakfast, embark on a full-day game drive in Serengeti National Park, one of the most famous wildlife reserves in the world.

  • Explore the vast plains and witness the spectacular Great Migration (seasonal), or spot the Big Five: lions, elephants, buffalo, leopards, and rhinoceros.

Lunch

  • Enjoy a picnic lunch during your game drive.

Evening

  • Return to your accommodation for dinner and an overnight stay.

5
Day 05

Northern Serengeti and Mara River Wildlife Viewing

Morning

  • After breakfast, travel to the Northern Serengeti, a more remote area of the park that offers stunning views of rolling hills, acacia woodlands, and the opportunity to escape the crowds.

  • In the Northern Serengeti, you can witness the thrilling river crossings of wildebeest and zebras as they brave the Mara River, often in the company of crocodiles.

Game Drive

  • Enjoy game drives in this remote area, providing a more peaceful and authentic safari experience.

Accommodation

Overnight at carefully selected luxury accommodations in Northern Serengeti.

6
Day 06

Ngorongoro Crater Safari and Return to Arusha

Morning

  • After breakfast, drive to the Ngorongoro Crater, the largest unbroken caldera in the world, offering some of the best wildlife sightings in Tanzania.

  • Explore the floor of the crater with a full-day game drive and spot the endangered black rhino, along with wildebeest, zebras, gazelles, and a wide variety of bird species.

Lunch

  • Enjoy lunch inside the crater, surrounded by breathtaking scenery.

Afternoon

  • After an extensive game drive, depart from Ngorongoro Crater and return to Arusha in the late afternoon.

End of Safari

  • Your safari adventure ends with a transfer to your hotel in Arusha.

Tarangire River and elephant herds, Serengeti National Park plains, Mara River crossings, Ngorongoro Crater floor

Where this trip takes you

Tarangire River and elephant herds, Serengeti National Park plains, Mara River crossings, Ngorongoro Crater floor

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

  • All nights' accommodation

  • Private safari guide

  • Private Land Cruiser 4x4

  • All park fees

  • All government taxes

  • Unlimited drinking water

  • Thermos with hot tea/coffee

  • Medical kit and some soft drinks in the safari jeep

What's Not Included

  • Alcoholic drinks at your accommodation

  • Personal needs

  • Health insurance

  • Tips

  • Any changes that attract extra cost

  • Visa ($100 for USA citizens and $50 for other nationalities)

  • Things of a personal nature

  • Laundry service

  • Drinks at the accommodations

Logistics

Meeting & route

Meeting point
Arusha, 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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