7 Days Arusha National Park, Tarangire, Serengeti, Ngorongoro & Lake Manyara Safari

Overview:

This 7-day safari covers five of Tanzania’s top destinations, offering an incredible mix of wildlife, diverse landscapes, and adventure:
✅ Arusha National Park – Home to Mount Meru, diverse wildlife, and canoe safaris
✅ Tarangire National Park – Known for large elephant herds and ancient baobab trees
✅ Serengeti National Park – Famous for the Great Migration and the Big Five
✅ Ngorongoro Crater – A natural wonder with a high concentration of wildlife
✅ Lake Manyara National Park – Known for tree-climbing lions and flamingos

This itinerary provides exceptional wildlife viewing and the opportunity to explore different ecosystems.

Day 1: Arusha – Arusha National Park

  • Morning:

    • Pick-up from your hotel in Arusha at 8:00 AM and drive to Arusha National Park (approx. 45 min).
    • Game drive with chances to see giraffes, buffalos, zebras, and colobus monkeys.
    • Optional canoeing safari on Momella Lakes to see hippos and birds.

  • Afternoon:

    • Picnic lunch inside the park.
    • Continue game drives or take a guided walking safari with an armed ranger.

  • Evening:

    • Drive back to Arusha for dinner and overnight stay at a hotel/lodge.

Day 2: Arusha – Tarangire National Park

  • Morning:

    • Breakfast at the hotel, then drive to Tarangire National Park (approx. 2 hours).
    • Begin a game drive, spotting elephants, giraffes, lions, and leopards among the massive baobab trees.

  • Afternoon:

    • Picnic lunch inside the park.
    • Continue exploring the Tarangire River, a key wildlife gathering point.

  • Evening:

    • Drive to Karatu for dinner and overnight stay at a lodge/tented camp.

Day 3: Tarangire – Serengeti National Park

  • Morning:

    • Early breakfast, then drive to Serengeti National Park via the Ngorongoro Conservation Area (approx. 5-6 hours).
    • En-route game drive as you enter Serengeti.

  • Afternoon:

    • Picnic lunch in the park.
    • Continue spotting cheetahs, lions, leopards, elephants, and gazelles.

  • Evening:

    • Arrive at a lodge/tented camp in Serengeti for dinner and overnight stay.

Day 4: Full-Day Safari in Serengeti National Park

  • Early Morning:

    • Optional hot air balloon safari (if pre-booked).
    • Sunrise game drive for predator sightings.

  • Game Drive Highlights:

    • Explore Seronera Valley, home to lions, leopards, and cheetahs.
    • If traveling during the Great Migration, witness the movement of thousands of wildebeests and zebras.

  • Afternoon:

    • Lunch in the bush.
    • Continue spotting wildlife in different Serengeti regions.

  • Evening:

    • Return to the lodge/camp for dinner and overnight stay.

Day 5: Serengeti – Ngorongoro Conservation Area

  • Morning:

    • Early morning game drive in Serengeti.
    • Breakfast at the lodge/camp.
    • Begin the drive to Ngorongoro Conservation Area (approx. 3-4 hours).

  • Afternoon:

    • Picnic lunch en route.
    • Arrive at Ngorongoro Crater rim, check-in at a lodge/camp.

  • Evening:

    • Relax and enjoy scenic views of the crater before dinner.

Day 6: Ngorongoro Crater – Lake Manyara National Park

  • Early Morning:

    • Breakfast, then descend 600m into the Ngorongoro Crater for a half-day game drive.

  • Game Drive Highlights:

    • Spot black rhinos, elephants, buffalo, lions, hippos, wildebeests, and zebras.
    • Visit Lake Magadi, home to flamingos and water birds.

  • Afternoon:

    • Picnic lunch inside the crater.
    • Exit and drive to Lake Manyara for dinner and overnight stay.

Day 7: Lake Manyara National Park – Arusha

  • Morning:

    • Breakfast, then enjoy a game drive in Lake Manyara National Park.
    • Look for tree-climbing lions, flamingos, elephants, hippos, and baboons.

  • Afternoon:

    • Picnic lunch in the park.
    • Drive back to Arusha, arriving by late afternoon.

Whats Included

✔ Park fees & crater fees
✔ Private 4×4 safari vehicle with pop-up roof
✔ Professional English-speaking guide
✔ Full-board accommodation (lodge/camp)
✔ Meals (breakfast, lunch, dinner)
✔ Drinking water

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Whats Excluded

✘ International/domestic flights
✘ Travel insurance
✘ Tips & personal expenses
✘ Optional activities (e.g., cultural visits)