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7 Days Tanzania Wildlife Safari

  • Arusha
  • Tarangire
  • Manyara
  • Serengeti
  • Ngorongoro
From 2,840

per person

Overview

Discover the highlights of Tanzania’s Northern Safari Circuit on this expertly crafted 7-day wildlife safari. Beginning in Arusha, the journey takes you to Tarangire National Park, famous for its massive elephant herds, ancient baobab trees, and rich wildlife along the Tarangire River. Continue to Lake Manyara National Park, a scenic gem known for its diverse ecosystems, abundant birdlife, large baboon populations, and lush groundwater forest.

The adventure continues to the world-renowned Serengeti National Park, where endless plains offer exceptional game viewing and an authentic African safari experience. En route to Ngorongoro, visit Oldupai Gorge, the legendary Cradle of Mankind. The safari reaches its climax with a descent into the Ngorongoro Crater, a UNESCO World Heritage Site boasting one of the highest wildlife densities in Africa, including the Big Five. The tour concludes in Arusha with unforgettable safari memories.

Highlights

A week-long safari across northern Tanzania offers one of the most diverse and unforgettable wildlife experiences on the continent. From lush forests to open plains, volcanic craters, and baobab-studded valleys, every moment reveals the magic of Africa’s wilderness.

These are the defining highlights of the entire journey:

  • Close eencounters with the Africa’s Big Five Animals – African Elephant, Black Rhinoceros, African Cape Buffalo, African Lion & African Leopard.
  • Witnessing the Serengeti’s Great Migration (Seasonal) – The Serengeti provides front-row views of the world-famous migration.
  • Exploring the World’s Largest Unbroken Caldera: Ngorongoro – A descent into Ngorongoro Crater is like entering a natural wildlife amphitheater.
  • Immersive Landscapes and Spectacular Scenery – Your safari takes you through some of Tanzania’s most dramatic environments, lush groundwater forests in Lake Manyara, endless Serengeti plains dotted with granite kopjes, misty highlands and crater walls of Ngorongoro, Baobab-filled valleys and dry riverbeds of Tarangire
  • Meeting the Giants of Tarangire – Tarangire is renowned for some of the largest elephant populations in East Africa, the iconic baobab trees centuries old and the migratory mammals during the dry season
  • Exceptional Birdwatching Across All Parks – Over 1,000 bird species inhabit northern Tanzania.
  • Cultural Touchpoints with Local Communities – While wildlife is the focus, guests also experience glimpses of Tanzanian life.
  • Beautiful Sunrises, Sunsets, and Night Skies
  • Comfortable Lodges and Camps in Scenic Locations – Depending on your style—luxury, mid-range, or adventure—guests enjoy warm hospitality, excellent food, stunning views from every property, et cetera.

Route Map

  • Start in Arusha
  • End in Arusha

Day by day

Day 1: Arrival in Tanzania

Upon arrival at Kilimanjaro International Airport or Tanzania – Kenya Border, you will warmly be met by our representative and transfer you to Arusha for lunch. In the afternoon drive to Tarangire National Park for dinner and an overnight stay.

  • 4x4 Safari Vehicle
  • Half Board: Lunch & Dinner

Optional Activities

  • Walking Safari
  • Sundowners
  • Night Game Drive
  • Birdwatching

Accommodation options

Day 2: Game viewing in Tarangire, Tarangire – Lake Manyara

Morning game drives in Tarangire. Tarangire is the third largest national park in Tanzania and best known for its largest herds of elephants in Africa and one of the most remaining ancient trees in the world with full of amazing stories, the gigantic Baobab Trees! Here you will be able to observe a diversity of wildlife magnetized by the Tarangire River that allows animals to play and lounge around.After lunch board your safari vehicle and drive to Lake Manyara for dinner and an overnight stay.

  • 4x4 Safari Vehicle
  • Full Board: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner

Optional Activities

  • Walking Safari
  • Cultural Tour
  • Biking

Accommodation options

Day 3: Game viewing in Lake Manyara, Lake Manyara – Serengeti

After breakfast, embark on a game drive in Lake Manyara National Park. Lake Manyara NP is a lovely scenic park that offers another unique experience of a Tanzania Safari! The park is also famous for its elephants; huge number of baboons and due to its varied landscape, the park has an impressive range of other game including wildebeest, buffalo, hippo, flamingo, zebra, warthog, waterbuck, dik-dik and impala. Bird – Watching here is very good, especially raptors, a paradise of its own! In the afternoon drive to Serengeti National Park for dinner and an overnight stay.

  • 4x4 Safari Vehicle
  • Full Board: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner

Optional Activities

  • Walking Safari
  • Biking
  • Village Walk

Accommodation options

Day 4: Game viewing in Serengeti National Park

The following day you will have game drives at your leisure and track wildlife in the Mighty Serengeti. Serengeti is Tanzania’s most renowned national park and a home to the greatest concentrations of large mammals on the planet. The name Serengeti is derived from a Maasai word ‘Siringet’ to mean ‘endless plains’, and these rolling distances of short grass plains provide an exceptional landscape for wildlife viewing; your ultimate safari country– this is the highlight of your safari, you are in the total wilderness of Africa with game viewing around you to give you, your very own ‘Out of Africa’ experience!Dinner and overnight stay in Serengeti Serengeti National Park.

  • 4x4 Safari Vehicle
  • Full Board: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner

Optional Activities

  • Balloon Safari
  • Walking Safari
  • Sundowners

Accommodation options

Day 5: Serengeti – Ngorongoro

With picnic lunch, en route game drives to Ngorongoro Conservation Area via Oldupai Gorge. Oldupai Gorge is one of the most important prehistoric and archaeological sites on Earth where Dr. Louis and Mary Leakey made discoveries on human origins, “The Cradle of Mankind”. After viewing the gorge and listening to an incredible interpretive presentation, you will carry on with your journey to you place of stay on the rim of the Ngorongoro Crater for dinner and overnight.

 

  • 4x4 Safari Vehicle
  • Full Board: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner

Optional Activities

  • Balloon Safari
  • Maasai Village
  • Archaeological Site Tour
  • Walking Safari

Accommodation options

Day 6: Game viewing in Ngorongoro Crater

Rise up early in the morning and descend down into the famous Ngorongoro Crater for game viewing. Ngorongoro Crater is such a unique safari destination, a veritable “Garden of Eden”. With a large concentration of animals and short grasslands, game viewing in the crater or more appropriately a caldera, is excellent as animals are everywhere! The caldera is reputed to contain the highest density of carnivores in the world. Dinner and overnight stay in Ngorongoro.

  • 4x4 Safari Vehicle
  • Full Board: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner

Optional Activities

  • Walking Safari
  • Maasai Village

Accommodation options

Day 7: Ngorongoro – Arusha

In the morning, after breakfast, drive back to Arusha for lunch. After lunch, you will be transferred to Kilimanjaro International Airport for your flight.

  • 4x4 Safari Vehicle
  • Half Board: Lunch & Dinner

Optional Activities

  • Walking Safari
  • Maasai Village
  • Iraqwi Cultural Center

Accommodation options

Climbing Distance Summary

Mid-Range Safari Price

Pax

1 Person

2 People

4 People

6 People

Price

3,690
3,120
2,840

Luxury Safari Price

Pax

4 People

8 People

Price

$4,820

Inclusions

  • An English-Speaking Professional Safari Guide
  • All Transport on Safari in 4 x 4 open-roof Land Cruisers
  • All Airport Transfers in Tanzania
  • All Meals in Tanzania
  • All Park Entry Fees and Crater Service Fees
  • All Accommodation in Tanzania
  • Temporary Medical Evacuation Membership Service for Emergency on safari
  • Soft Drinks during game drives-Water/Sodas

Exclusions

  • Things of a Personal Nature, such as Phone Calls, Laundry, Drinks in the Hotels, etc.
  • International Flights
  • Gratuities to your Safari Guides
  • Porterage, Dining & Room Tips
  • All Excursions not included in the Itinerary above
  • Balloon Ride in the Tarangire or Serengeti (Optional)

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