7-Day Safari in Tanzania
Itinerary Overview
Embark on an exhilarating 7-Day Safari in Tanzania, starting from Arusha and journeying through the iconic Tarangire National Park, famous for its majestic elephant herds. Encounter tree-climbing lions at Lake Manyara and explore the Ngorongoro Crater, home to the Big Five and breathtaking panoramas. Serengeti National Park awaits with its expansive plains and the mesmerizing Great Migration spectacle. Each day promises thrilling game drives and opportunities to witness Africa’s diverse wildlife in their natural habitats. Conclude your adventure in Arusha, reflecting on the unforgettable wildlife encounters during your 7-Day Safari in Tanzania, before departing from Kilimanjaro International Airport or extending your journey to Zanzibar’s tranquil beaches. Book a 7-Day Safari in Tanzania now
Services included are;
• 24 hour Customer assistance
• Transportation in a private Landcruiser type vehicle, exclusive 4×4 specially designed for safari with a guaranteed window.
• All Safaris in 4×4
• Unlimited kilometers during game drives
• Electric refrigerator
• Plugs to charge mobile phones
• Full board during the safari days
• Accommodation and breakfast at the hotel/lodge in Arusha city
• Transfers according to the detailed Itinerary
• Professional Multilingual Speaking driver guide.
• All national park entry fees
• Binoculars
• Mineral water and soft drinks during the safari
• FDS (Air Ambulance Medical Service) only rescues and evacuation
• Lunch in Arusha on the last day of the safari
Services excluded are;
- Visa $50 per person for entry to Tanzania
- Travel insurance
- Tips and other ítems of personal nature
- Drinks during meals
- Airport taxes
- Excursions include a visit to the famous Olduvai Gorge and the Hot Air Balloon Safari in Serengeti.
- International flight tickets
Day to Day Itinerary
- Day 01:- Arrival in Arusha
Arrival in Arusha
You will be picked up from the airport at either Kilimanjaro International Airport or Arusha Airport by our company representative. They will drive you to your accommodation in Arusha about a 1-hour drive.
Hotel/lodge located in Arusha (City) on Bed and breakfast.. Book your 6-day safari in Tanzania, with us.
- Day 02:- Arusha - Tarangire National Park – Karatu
Arusha – Tarangire National Park – Karatu
After breakfast, your safari guide will collect you from your accommodation and drive you to Tarangire National Park (approximately 2 hours away). Tarangire is best known for its elephant families, savannah, iconic baobab trees, seasonal swamps and the life-giving Tarangire River. Animals gather at the river and giraffe, bushbuck and hartebeest are often seen. The park is also home to buffalo, zebra and wildebeest. These animals are closely followed by a range of predators such as lions, leopards and rarely cheetahs. From the open roof of the safari vehicle, you will be able to absorb the landscape and watch the wildlife while in the truck.
During lunchtime you will be served a delicious picnic lunch in the park with soft drinks.
After a full day game drive, you will drive to your accommodation where you will be able to relax, enjoy dinner and overnight stay.
Mid-range lodge located 2hr drive from Tarangire NP
All meals included
Drinking water (Other drinks not included)
- Day 03:- Karatu - Lake Manyara National Park – Karatu
Karatu – Lake Manyara National Park – Karatu
After breakfast, you will pick a lunch box from your accommodation and continue to this epic safari destination which is Lake Manyara National Park. This is a relatively small but diverse park, 120km west of Arusha. The park’s namesake is a shallow salt lake. It covers a large area of the park, flooding and drying with the seasons. It is home to thousands of flamingos and over 500 other bird species. On your exploration of the park, you will see monkeys, giraffes, zebras, wildebeest, buffalos, elephants and with some luck, lions lounging in the trees. After a further game drive, you will drive straight to your accommodation in Karatu for dinner and overnight.
Mid-range lodge located less than 1hr drive from Lake Manyara NP
Meals & Drinks:
All meals included
Drinking water (Other drinks not included). This 6-day safari in Tanzania is the best for safari
- Day 04:- Karatu - Serengeti National Park
Karatu – Serengeti National Park
After breakfast, you will continue towards the fertile highlands where wheat, coffee and corn are grown by the Iraqw people. Passing through the Ngorongoro Conservation Area, you will be able to see the breathtaking Ngorongoro Crater before travelling onwards to the Serengeti National Park with a picnic lunch taken on the way. You will reach Serengeti by afternoon. The Serengeti National Park is the largest park in Tanzania with diverse landscapes and habitats such as grassy plains, swamps, lakes, savannah and mountains. After an extensive game drive, you will drive to your accommodation where you will enjoy dinner and your overnight stay at
Tented camp/lodge/hotel located inside Central Serengeti NP
All meals included
Drinking water (Other drinks not included)
- Day 04: Drive to Lake Manyara National Park and Transfer to Ngorongoro
Full Day at Lake Manyara National Park
Start your day with an early breakfast before departing for Lake Manyara National Park, renowned for its exceptional wildlife and scenic beauty. Encounter the famous tree-climbing lions and marvel at the diverse birdlife that inhabits the park.
Explore the park’s diverse ecosystems, ranging from lush groundwater forests to expansive soda lakes, each offering unique wildlife sightings. Enjoy a picnic lunch surrounded by the picturesque landscape, soaking in the tranquility of this natural haven.
In the afternoon, continue your exploration of Lake Manyara, keeping an eye out for elephants, hippos, and the park’s abundant bird species that thrive in its varied habitats.
After an exhilarating day of game viewing, transfer to your hotel in the Ngorongoro Conservation Area. Here, enjoy a hearty dinner and settle in for a comfortable night, reflecting on the day’s wildlife encounters and natural wonders.
- Day 05:- Full day in Serengeti National Park
Full day in Serengeti National Park
You will spend a full day in this incredible endless plain exploring the park, its animals and the incredible landscapes. The Serengeti is the habitat for an abundance of wildlife, such as impalas, buffaloes, crocodiles and hippos but is more well-known for its great migrating herds of zebras and wildebeest (depending on their location and time of your trip). The animals’ trek is determined by the rainfall and varies from year to year. Apart from the migrating herds, you may see predators such as leopards, cheetahs and lions. Dinner and your overnight stay will be at the Serengeti Heritage Tented Camp or similar.
Tented camp/lodge/hotel located inside Central Serengeti NP
Meals & Drinks:
All meals included
Drinking water (Other drinks not included)
- Day 06:- Serengeti National Park - Ngorongoro Crater
Serengeti National Park – Ngorongoro Crater
After an early breakfast, you will head out for an en-route game drive through the Serengeti. You might be able to spot animals before embarking on your journey to Ngorongoro Crater. This UNESCO World Heritage Site formed millions of years ago is 600m deep and covers roughly 260sq km. Due to its dense animal population of approximately 25 000, the crater offers the best game viewing of all the parks in Tanzania. You will arrive at the crater rim before lunch. You will descend into the crater and in a matter of minutes, you will be able to see wildebeest, zebras, gazelles, elephants and some of more than 500 bird species in the area. With a little bit of luck, you might catch a glimpse of the endangered black rhino through the grass.
After having a picnic lunch which will be carried from your accommodation in Serengeti, you will have a full afternoon inside the crater. After that, you will head to your accommodation in Karatu for dinner and your overnight stay out of the crater.
Mid-range lodge located 1hr drive from Ngorongoro Crater
Meals & Drinks:
All meals included
Drinking water (Other drinks not included)
- Day 07:- Karatu - Arusha
After breakfast, you will drive back to Arusha for your onward destination at either Zanzibar or back home. We will work on your plan according to the details as you share them with us. If you fly back home, we will offer you a hot lunch and drop you off at the airport. You will also have enough time for shopping for gratuities.
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