7-Day Tanzania’s Best Safari: Serengeti, Ngorongoro, Lake Manyara & Tarangire

Overview:

A Once-in-a-Lifetime Wildlife Adventure!

Embark on our unforgettable 7-day Tanzania safari, exploring four of the country’s most famous parks—Serengeti National Park, Ngorongoro Crater, Lake Manyara, and Tarangire. From witnessing the Great Migration in the Serengeti to spotting tree-climbing lions in Lake Manyara, this safari offers a perfect mix of thrilling wildlife encounters, breathtaking landscapes, and cultural experiences.

✔ Duration: 7 Days / 6 Nights
✔ Destinations: Tarangire, Lake Manyara, Serengeti, Ngorongoro Crater
✔ Best Time to Visit: Year-round (Great Migration best from June – October)
✔ Safari Type: Private or Small-Group Safari
✔ Activities: Game drives, Maasai cultural visits, crater exploration, optional hot air balloon safari

Day 1: Arrival in Arusha – Welcome to Tanzania!

Your adventure begins upon arrival in Arusha, where you’ll be greeted by our safari guide and transferred to your hotel. Take the rest of the day to relax, explore the vibrant town, or visit a local coffee plantation before your safari starts the next morning.

🛏 Accommodation: Arusha Serena Hotel / Mount Meru Hotel
🍽 Meals: Dinner

Day 2: Arusha to Tarangire – A Land of Giants

After breakfast, set off for Tarangire National Park, famous for its large elephant herds, towering baobab trees, and diverse wildlife. This park is home to predators like lions, cheetahs, and leopards, along with a high concentration of herbivores.

Enjoy an afternoon game drive, following the Tarangire River, where animals gather to drink. In the evening, settle into your lodge for a peaceful night in the wild.

🛏 Accommodation: Tarangire Safari Lodge / Maramboi Tented Camp
🍽 Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Day 3: Lake Manyara – Flamingos & Tree-Climbing Lions

Head to Lake Manyara National Park, a unique ecosystem known for its alkaline lake filled with flamingos, lush groundwater forests, and famous tree-climbing lions.

During your game drive, spot elephants, baboons, hippos, and various bird species, before heading to your lodge in the Karatu area.

🛏 Accommodation: Manyara Serena Lodge / Lake Manyara Kilimamoja Lodge
🍽 Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Day 4: Serengeti National Park – The Great Migration Awaits

After breakfast, journey to Serengeti National Park, Tanzania’s most famous wildlife destination. The drive takes you through the Ngorongoro Conservation Area, with opportunities to see wildlife along the way.

Upon arrival in the Serengeti, embark on an afternoon game drive, spotting wildebeest, zebras, lions, leopards, cheetahs, elephants, and more.

🛏 Accommodation: Serengeti Heritage Tented Camp / Serengeti Serena Lodge
🍽 Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Day 5: Full-Day Game Drive in Serengeti + Optional Hot Air Balloon Safari

Spend a full day exploring Serengeti’s vast plains, tracking the Great Migration (seasonal), and observing predators like lions, hyenas, and cheetahs in action.

🆕 Optional: Hot Air Balloon Safari Over Serengeti

Soar over the Serengeti at sunrise and witness wildlife from an aerial perspective, ending with a champagne breakfast in the bush.

📌 Cost: $600 per person

🛏 Accommodation: Serengeti Heritage Tented Camp / Serengeti Serena Lodge
🍽 Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Day 6: Serengeti to Ngorongoro Crater – Safari in a Natural Wonder

After a morning game drive in the Serengeti, head to Ngorongoro Crater, one of Africa’s most spectacular wildlife havens. Along the way, visit a Maasai village, and learn about their culture and traditions.

🛏 Accommodation: Ngorongoro Serena Lodge / Rhino Lodge
🍽 Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Day 7: Ngorongoro Crater Game Drive – Return to Arusha

Descend into the Ngorongoro Crater, home to over 25,000 animals, including the Big Five (lion, leopard, elephant, rhino, and buffalo). Enjoy a picnic lunch by the hippo pool before heading back to Arusha, where your safari adventure concludes.

🍽 Meals: Breakfast, Lunch

Why Choose This 7-Day Tanzania Safari?

✅ Explore Four Iconic Parks – Serengeti, Ngorongoro, Lake Manyara, and Tarangire.
✅ Big Five Safari – High chances of spotting all the Big Five.
✅ Serengeti’s Great Migration – Witness this world-famous wildlife movement.
✅ Ngorongoro Crater’s Unique Ecosystem – A natural wonder with diverse wildlife.
✅ Optional Hot Air Balloon Safari – A breathtaking Serengeti experience.
✅ Cultural Encounters – Visit a Maasai village and learn about local traditions.

What’s Included & Excluded?

✅ Included in the Safari Package:

✔ Private 4x4 safari vehicle with a pop-up roof for game viewing
✔ Professional English-speaking safari guide
✔ Accommodation in lodges/tented camps
✔ Meals as per itinerary (Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner)
✔ Park entry fees & conservation fees
✔ Bottled drinking water during game drives
✔ Cultural visit to a Maasai village

❌ Not Included:

✖ International flights
✖ Visa fees & travel insurance
✖ Optional activities (e.g., hot air balloon safari)
✖ Tips for guides, drivers, and lodge staff
✖ Personal expenses (souvenirs, alcoholic drinks, etc.)

Pricing & Booking for 2025-2026

💰 Mid-Range Package: Starting from $4,200 per person
💎 Luxury Package: Starting from $6,000 per person
🎈 Hot Air Balloon Safari: + $600 per person

📅 Book Your Tanzania Safari Today!
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