7-Days Tanzania Safari – Tarangire, Lake Manyara, Serengeti & Ngorongoro

Arrive at Kilimanjaro International Airport, where your personal safari guide greets you with a warm welcome. Transfer to your lodge in Arusha for rest and overnight relaxation ahead of your safari adventure.

Optional Activities (if time allows):

• Arusha city tour
• Coffee estate visit
• Spa & wellness treatment

After breakfast, drive to Tarangire National Park, known for its iconic baobab trees and vast elephant herds. Encounter diverse wildlife including wildebeests, lions, giraffes, and over 500 bird species.

Optional Experiences:

• Sunset sundowner in the bush
• Cultural immersion in a Maasai village

Overnight Stay: Lodge/Camp in Mto wa Mbu or near Lake Manyara

Explore the vibrant ecosystems of Lake Manyara, where flamingos gather at the lake’s edge, monkeys swing through forest canopies, and lions nap in the trees. This compact park delivers a surprisingly rich safari experience.

Optional Experiences:

• Canoeing safari (seasonal)
• Guided bike tour in Mto wa Mbu

Overnight Stay: Lodge/Camp in Karatu

Journey into the heart of Serengeti National Park, world-famous for its endless plains and teeming wildlife. Enjoy game drives as you head deeper into the central Seronera region, observing lions, elephants, and countless antelope species.

Optional Experiences:

• Stop at Olduvai Gorge – historic archaeological site
• Picnic lunch in the bush

Overnight Stay: Camp/Lodge in Central Serengeti

Spend a full day exploring the Central Serengeti, a prime location for viewing predators like leopards, cheetahs, and lions. With rich water sources and open plains, this area offers excellent wildlife activity all year round.

Optional Experiences:

• Hot air balloon safari (sunrise launch)
• Photography walk with expert guide

Overnight Stay: Same Camp/Lodge in Central Serengeti

Descend into the Ngorongoro Crater, a natural wildlife sanctuary packed with elephants, lions, hippos, zebras, and even rare black rhinos. The crater’s unique ecosystem supports nearly every animal species in East Africa.

Optional Experiences:

• Visit to a Maasai boma
• Sundowner dinner experience in Arusha

Overnight Stay: Hotel in Arusha

After breakfast, enjoy a relaxed Arusha town tour, exploring local artisan markets and tasting Tanzanian coffee. Later, transfer to Kilimanjaro International Airport for your departure flight, filled with unforgettable memories.

Optional Farewell touches (if time allows):

• Shanga Cultural Center visit
• Last-minute shopping in Arusha