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Trip Overview
Experience Tanzania’s greatest wildlife spectacles on this unforgettable 7-day safari through Lake Manyara, Serengeti, Ngorongoro Crater, and Tarangire National Parks. Your adventure begins in Arusha before venturing to Lake Manyara’s famous tree-climbing lions and flamingo-lined shores. Spend two full days exploring the endless Serengeti plains, home to the Big Five and the Great Migration (seasonal). Descend into the wildlife-rich Ngorongoro Crater, often called “Africa’s Eden,” then conclude among Tarangire’s massive elephant herds and ancient baobabs. With comfortable lodge accommodations, expert guides, and all meals included, this complete safari package offers seamless wildlife viewing from start to finish.
Itineraries
Day 1
Arrival at Kilimanjaro International Airport (JRO) & Overnight in Arusha
Arrival at Kilimanjaro International Airport (JRO), where you will be greeted by your friendly driver-guide.
Transfer to your hotel in Arusha for check-in. Relax and enjoy the evening at leisure, preparing for your exciting safari adventure.
Overnight in Arusha at a comfortable hotel or lodge.
Day 2
Drive to Serengeti National Park
- After an early breakfast, depart for Serengeti National Park (approximately 5-6 hours’ drive).
- Enjoy the scenic drive through the beautiful landscapes of Tanzania, passing local villages and wildlife areas.
- Upon arrival in Serengeti, enjoy your first game drive through the park’s vast plains, spotting wildlife such as elephants, giraffes, zebras, and lions.
- Check-in to your lodge or tented camp within Serengeti National Park.
- Overnight in Serengeti.
Day 3
Full-Day Game Drive in Serengeti National Park
- After an early breakfast, enjoy a full-day game drive in the famous Serengeti National Park.
- Explore various areas of the park, including the Seronera Valley, known for its high predator concentration, and the plains where large herds of wildebeest, zebras, and gazelles roam.
- Keep an eye out for the Big Five (lions, leopards, elephants, buffaloes, and rhinos).
- Enjoy a packed lunch during the game drive or return to your lodge for a midday break.
- In the afternoon, continue your game drive to discover more of Serengeti's spectacular wildlife and scenery.
- Overnight in Serengeti.
Day 4
Full-Day Game Drive in Serengeti National Park
- After breakfast, embark on another full-day game drive in Serengeti.
- Explore new regions of the park and enjoy a day filled with thrilling wildlife sightings, including cheetahs, lions, leopards, and numerous bird species.
- Depending on the season, you may witness the Great Wildebeest Migration, a truly remarkable spectacle in the Serengeti ecosystem.
- Enjoy a packed lunch in the park or return to your accommodation for a break.
- In the late afternoon, continue your game drive before returning to your lodge for dinner and a restful evening.
- Overnight in Serengeti.
Day 5
Ngorongoro Crater & Overnight in Karatu
- After an early breakfast, depart Serengeti and head toward the Ngorongoro Crater (approximately 3-4 hours).
- Upon arrival, descend into the Ngorongoro Crater, an iconic wildlife destination and a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
- Enjoy a game drive on the crater floor, where you’ll encounter diverse wildlife, including lions, elephants, buffaloes, and the rare black rhino.
- After a day of exploration, ascend from the crater and head to Karatu for your overnight stay.
- Check-in to your lodge in Karatu and relax.
- Overnight in Karatu.
Day 6
Game Drive in Lake Manyara National Park & Overnight in Arusha
- After breakfast, drive to Lake Manyara National Park (approximately 1.5 to 2 hours from Karatu).
- Spend the day on a game drive in Lake Manyara, a beautiful park famous for its tree-climbing lions, large flocks of flamingos, and diverse ecosystems.
- Explore the park’s woodlands, savannahs, and the lake's shore, where you may spot elephants, baboons, giraffes, and various bird species.
- After the game drive, drive back to Arusha (approximately 2 hours).
- Check-in to your hotel in Arusha and enjoy a relaxing evening.
- Overnight in Arusha.
Day 7
Departure
After breakfast, depending on your flight time, enjoy some last-minute relaxation in Arusha or explore the local markets.
Transfer to Kilimanjaro International Airport (JRO) for your onward departure to your next destination.
- All park entrance fees
- Accommodations (lodge or camp)
- All meals (breakfast, lunch, and dinner)
- Expert driver-guide
- 4x4 safari vehicle with pop-up roof for game viewing
- Water during game drives
- Transfers to and from Kilimanjaro International Airport
- All game drives in Serengeti, Ngorongoro, and Tarangire
- International flights
- Travel insurance
- Alcoholic drinks and personal items
- Tips for guides and lodge staff
- Any additional activities outside the planned itinerary (e.g., hot air balloon ride in Serengeti)
