7 Days Safari Tour – Tanzania

Tanzania

  • 7 Days
  • Wifi Available
  • Pickup : Airport

Description

(Tarangire • Lake Manyara • Serengeti • Ngorongoro Crater • Arusha)
Tour Overview
This 7-day safari takes you across Tanzania’s most iconic parks: the elephant kingdom of Tarangire, the lush forests of Lake Manyara, the endless Serengeti plains, and the natural wonder of Ngorongoro Crater. With multiple days in Serengeti, you’ll maximize chances of seeing the Great Migration, predators in action, and the Big Five.

Itinerary

Day 1 - Arusha → Tarangire National Park

• Pick-up from your Arusha hotel after breakfast. Drive (~2 hrs) to Tarangire.
• Full-day game drive in Tarangire National Park.
• What you might see:
• Huge herds of elephants (sometimes 200+ together).
• Ancient baobab trees and sweeping savannah.
• Predators like lions & leopards.
• Antelopes like fringe-eared oryx and gerenuk.
• 500+ bird species — ostrich, hornbills, lilac-breasted roller.
• Picnic lunch in the park.
• Overnight near Tarangire.
Meals: Lunch & Dinner

Day 2 - Tarangire → Lake Manyara → Serengeti

• Morning game drive in Tarangire.
• Midday transfer to Lake Manyara National Park for a short game drive.
• Afternoon continue toward Serengeti via Ngorongoro Highlands.
• What you might see:
• In Manyara: elephants, troops of baboons.
• On the drive: sweeping Rift Valley escarpment, Maasai villages, herds of zebras and antelopes.
• Enter Serengeti through Naabi Hill Gate, enjoy first evening game drive.
• Overnight in Serengeti.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner

Day 3 - Full Day Serengeti National Park (Central)

• Early morning and afternoon game drives in the Central Serengeti (Seronera).
• What you might see:
• Large lion prides (up to 20+ members).
• Leopards lounging in sausage trees.
• Cheetahs scanning the plains for prey.
• Grazing herds of wildebeest, zebras, gazelles, buffalo.
• Hippos and crocodiles along Seronera River.
• Overnight in Serengeti.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner

Day 4 - Serengeti (Western or Northern Sector)

• Morning game drive as you move to another Serengeti region (depending on season).
• What you might see:
• In Western Corridor: wildebeest & zebra river crossings (seasonal).
• In Northern Serengeti: dramatic Mara River crossings (Jul–Oct).
• Rare sightings of wild dogs.
• Birdlife: secretary birds, kori bustards, vultures.
• Overnight in Serengeti camp/lodge.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner

Day 5 - Another Full Day in Serengeti

• Spend the day exploring remote Serengeti plains.
• What you might see:
• Predators following migration herds — lions hunting, cheetahs sprinting. • Endless herds of wildebeest and zebras during migration.
• Solitary elephants and giraffes silhouetted against golden sunsets.
• Overnight in Serengeti.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner

Day 6 - Serengeti → Ngorongoro Highlands

• Sunrise game drive in Serengeti — best time for predator activity.
• Breakfast, then depart slowly with game viewing en route to Ngorongoro.
• Optional stop at a Maasai village to learn about their traditions.
• What you might see:
• Final glimpses of Serengeti plains — lions, hyenas, antelopes.
• Transition from open savannah to lush highlands and forests.
• Stunning crater rim viewpoints on arrival.
• Overnight at a lodge on crater rim.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner

Day 7 - Ngorongoro Crater → Arusha

• Early breakfast, descend 600m into Ngorongoro Crater for half-day game drive.
• What you might see:
• All Big Five in one place — rhinos, lions, elephants, buffalo, leopards.
• Hippos in pools, flamingos at Lake Magadi.
• Wildebeest, zebras, gazelles, warthogs.
• Hyenas and cheetahs roaming the crater floor.
• Picnic lunch at Hippo Pool.
• Afternoon ascend from crater and drive back to Arusha (arrive ~5:00 PM).
Meals: Breakfast & Lunch

Price Includes

  • All transfers and local transportation
  • Authentic, small-scale accommodations
  • Drinks in safari camps (beer, wine, soft drinks)
  • Private safari in a 4WD vehicle with expert guide
  • All safari activities as described
  • Mineral water, coffee, tea, and snacks during game drives
  • All meals, Park and conservation fees
  • Domestic flight from Serengeti to Arusha

Price Excludes

  • International flight
  • Tanzania visa
  • Zanzibar infrastructure tax & insurance (if extending)
  • Travel insurance
  • Gratuities
  • Optional activities
  • Personal expenses

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