7 Days Classic Tanzania Wildlife Safari
This 7 Days Classic Tanzania Wildlife Safari takes you through some of Tanzania’s most famous safari destinations on the northern circuit. The journey combines elephant-rich Tarangire National Park, the endless plains of the Serengeti, the dramatic wildlife haven of Ngorongoro Crater, and the scenic landscapes of Lake Manyara.
The itinerary is designed for travelers who want a complete Tanzania safari experience without rushing too much. Expect game drives, beautiful landscapes, big cats, elephants, buffaloes, zebras, giraffes, wildebeests, birdlife, and a strong chance of seeing the Big Five. Tanzania’s official tourism site highlights Tarangire, Ngorongoro and Serengeti as iconic wildlife regions, with Tarangire known for elephant herds and Serengeti known for the Great Migration and diverse wildlife.
HIGHLIGHTS
- Game drives in Tarangire National Park
- Search for lions, elephants, giraffes, zebras, buffaloes, and leopards
- Explore the endless plains of Serengeti National Park
- Full-day safari experience in the Serengeti
- Descend into the Ngorongoro Crater for wildlife viewing
- Visit Lake Manyara National Park, part of the northern safari circuit between Tarangire, Ngorongoro, and Serengeti
- Scenic drives through rural Tanzania and the Great Rift Valley
- Optional cultural visit around Mto wa Mbu or a Maasai community
PRICING
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Final pricing may vary depending on travel dates, lodge availability, domestic flight rates, room category, and group size. For an exact quote, please contact us.
ITINERARY
Day 1: Arrival in Arusha
Arrive at Kilimanjaro International Airport or Arusha Airport, where you will be welcomed by your guide and transferred to your hotel in Arusha.
Depending on your arrival time, you may relax at the hotel or enjoy a short optional town visit.
Overnight: Arusha hotel / lodge
Meal Plan: Dinner, depending on arrival time
Day 2: Arusha to Tarangire National Park
After breakfast, depart for Tarangire National Park, one of Tanzania’s best places to see large elephant herds. The park is also known for baobab trees, open savannah, seasonal swamps, and rich wildlife.
Enjoy a game drive with chances to see elephants, giraffes, zebras, wildebeests, buffaloes, antelopes, and predators such as lions and leopards.
Later, drive to your lodge or tented camp for dinner and overnight.
Overnight: Lodge / camp near Tarangire or Karatu
Meal Plan: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Day 3: Tarangire to Serengeti National Park
After breakfast, drive through the scenic highlands towards Serengeti National Park.
The Serengeti is one of Africa’s most famous safari destinations, known for its vast plains, predators, and the Great Migration. Enjoy a game drive as you enter the park and continue towards your camp.
Arrive in the evening for dinner and overnight.
Overnight: Serengeti lodge / tented camp
Meal Plan: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Day 4: Full-Day Game Drive in Serengeti National Park
Spend the full day exploring the Serengeti.
Your guide will plan the route depending on wildlife movement and the season. You may see lions, cheetahs, leopards, elephants, buffaloes, giraffes, hyenas, hippos, zebras, wildebeests, gazelles, and many bird species.
You can enjoy a picnic lunch in the park or return to camp for lunch before continuing with an afternoon game drive.
Overnight: Serengeti lodge / tented camp
Meal Plan: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Day 5: Serengeti to Ngorongoro Conservation Area
Begin with an early morning game drive in the Serengeti, when wildlife is often more active.
After breakfast, depart for the Ngorongoro Conservation Area, with game viewing along the way. The drive offers beautiful views of open plains, highlands, and traditional communities.
Arrive near the crater rim or in Karatu for dinner and overnight.
Overnight: Lodge / camp near Ngorongoro or Karatu
Meal Plan: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Day 6: Ngorongoro Crater Safari
After an early breakfast, descend into the Ngorongoro Crater for a game drive.
The crater is one of Tanzania’s most rewarding wildlife areas, with a high concentration of animals in a dramatic natural setting. Expect chances to see elephants, buffaloes, zebras, wildebeests, hippos, hyenas, lions, and, with luck, the rare black rhino.
Enjoy a picnic lunch inside the crater before driving back to your lodge.
Overnight: Lodge / camp in Karatu
Meal Plan: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Day 7: Lake Manyara National Park to Arusha / Departure
After breakfast, drive to Lake Manyara National Park for a final game drive.
The park sits below the Great Rift Valley escarpment and is known for varied habitats, including forest, floodplains, open grassland, and lake scenery. It is also associated with elephants, birds, hippos, giraffes, zebras, and other wildlife.
After the game drive, return to Arusha for drop-off at your hotel or transfer to the airport for your onward flight.
Meal Plan: Breakfast, Lunch
INCLUSIVE
- Airport pickup and drop-off
- Accommodation for 6 nights
- Meals as specified in the itinerary
- Transport in a 4×4 safari vehicle
- Professional English-speaking driver/guide
- Game drives as listed in the itinerary
- Park entrance and conservation fees
- Ngorongoro Crater service fees
- Drinking water during safari drives
- All applicable government taxes and service charges
EXCLUSIVE
- International flights
- Visa and passport fees
- Travel insurance and medical insurance
- Vaccinations, medication, and personal health requirements
- Meals not mentioned in the itinerary
- Alcoholic drinks, soft drinks, and extra beverages
- Optional activities such as balloon safari or cultural visits
- Tips and gratuities for guides, drivers, and lodge staff
- Personal expenses such as laundry, souvenirs, phone calls, and extra snacks
- Costs caused by delays, missed flights, cancellations, or changes beyond the operator’s control
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