Accommodation: Midrange lodges & tented camps
Transport: 4x4 Safari Jeep with professional guide
Meals: Full board (Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner)
Safari Overview
Embark on a 7-day classic safari through northern Tanzania, designed for wildlife enthusiasts and families alike. Explore the vast plains of Serengeti National Park, home to the Big Five and the Great Migration. Experience the spectacular Ngorongoro Crater with its dense population of rhinos, lions, and elephants. This safari also includes scenic drives through the Ngorongoro Highlands and Tarangire National Park, where iconic baobabs and large elephant herds abound. With midrange lodges and tented camps, this itinerary balances comfort and adventure, providing unforgettable wildlife encounters, breathtaking landscapes, and cultural immersion along the way.
Day 1 — Arrival in Arusha
Arrive at Kilimanjaro International Airport. Meet your safari guide and transfer to a lodge in Arusha. Enjoy a welcome dinner and briefing on your upcoming adventure.
- Airport pickup in Arusha
- Check-in at lodge
- Welcome dinner and safari briefing
Day 2 — Arusha to Tarangire National Park
Depart to Tarangire National Park, famous for its large elephant herds and unique baobab trees. Spend the day on game drives, exploring its savannahs and riverine forests.
- Drive to Tarangire National Park
- Full-day game drive with picnic lunch
- Check-in and overnight at lodge
Day 3 — Tarangire to Serengeti National Park
Drive through the scenic Ngorongoro Highlands to Serengeti National Park. Enjoy an afternoon game drive in the vast plains, spotting lions, elephants, cheetahs, and other wildlife. Overnight at a midrange lodge or public campsite.
- Morning departure from Tarangire
- Drive through Ngorongoro Highlands
- Afternoon game drive in Serengeti
- Check-in at lodge or campsite
Day 4 — Full Day in Serengeti National Park
Spend the entire day on game drives across the Serengeti plains. Witness the Big Five and seasonal migration herds. Option for early morning sunrise photography or guided walking safari with ranger.
- Morning and afternoon game drives
- Optional hot air balloon safari (extra cost)
- Overnight at lodge or campsite
Day 5 — Serengeti to Ngorongoro Crater
Depart Serengeti and drive to the Ngorongoro Conservation Area. Stop for panoramic views of the crater rim and check-in at a lodge overlooking this natural wonder.
- Drive from Serengeti to Ngorongoro
- Check-in at lodge near crater rim
- Enjoy sunset views over the crater
Day 6 — Ngorongoro Crater Tour
Descend 600 meters into Ngorongoro Crater for a full day of wildlife viewing. Encounter rhinos, lions, elephants, hippos, and flamingos. Picnic lunch at a scenic spot in the crater before returning to lodge.
- Early morning crater descent
- Full-day game drive
- Picnic lunch inside crater
- Return to lodge for overnight
Day 7 — Lake Manyara & Return to Arusha
Visit Lake Manyara National Park in the morning for game drive and birdwatching. Spot tree-climbing lions, hippos, and flamingos before driving back to Arusha, concluding your 7-day safari adventure.
- Morning drive to Lake Manyara
- Game drive and birdwatching
- Drive back to Arusha
- End of safari
Inclusions
- Park and conservation fees
- 4x4 safari vehicle with professional guide
- Accommodation as per itinerary
- All meals specified
- Bottled water during game drives
- Airport transfers in Arusha
Exclusions
- International flights
- Visa fees
- Tips for guides and drivers
- Personal expenses, drinks, souvenirs
- Travel insurance