This 7-Day Tanzania Safari offers an unforgettable journey through some of Northern Tanzania’s most iconic wildlife and scenic destinations. Beginning in Arusha, travelers explore Tarangire National Park, known for its majestic elephants, ancient baobabs, and abundant wildlife, before heading to Lake Manyara National Park, famous for its tree-climbing lions, hippos, and flamingo-filled shores.
The safari then takes you to the legendary Serengeti National Park, where endless plains, kopjes, and riverine forests provide the perfect backdrop for spotting the Big Five, cheetahs, wildebeest, and zebras. With two days of game drives, travelers have ample time to immerse themselves in the park’s rich ecosystem and capture stunning photographic moments.
Next, the journey continues to the Ngorongoro Conservation Area, home to the spectacular Ngorongoro Crater. Descending onto the crater floor allows visitors to encounter dense wildlife populations, including lions, elephants, buffalo, rhinos, and flamingos, all within a breathtaking volcanic landscape.
This itinerary balances thrilling wildlife encounters, scenic drives, and cultural highlights, offering a comprehensive Northern Tanzania safari experience. From the elephants of Tarangire to the predator-rich plains of the Serengeti and the dramatic Ngorongoro Crater, this safari promises adventure, relaxation, and memories that will last a lifetime.
After breakfast, drive south to Tarangire National Park, famous for its huge elephant herds, ancient baobabs, and seasonal river. Spend the day on a full-day game drive, stopping for photographs and wildlife observation. Look out for lions resting under trees, giraffes browsing on acacia leaves, large herds of zebras and wildebeest, and rare bird species. Stop for a picnic lunch in the park, then continue your afternoon drive along the river where wildlife congregates. In the late afternoon, check in at your lodge or tented camp near the park.
After breakfast, depart for Lake Manyara National Park, a small yet scenic park known for its tree-climbing lions, hippo pools, and pink flamingos along the soda lake shore. Enjoy a morning game drive, exploring the park’s acacia woodlands and lakeside forests. Look for elephants, baboons, waterbucks, and colorful birdlife including pelicans and storks. After a picnic lunch, drive to Karatu, a quiet town at the edge of the Ngorongoro Highlands. Check into your lodge for the evening, enjoying sunset views of the surrounding hills.
After breakfast, drive across the Ngorongoro Highlands, stopping at viewpoints for panoramic vistas of the crater and surrounding plains. Enter Serengeti National Park for an afternoon game drive, encountering lions, cheetahs, leopards, elephants, giraffes, and vast herds of wildebeest. The Serengeti’s endless plains and iconic kopjes offer breathtaking scenery and classic safari photography opportunities. Arrive at your lodge or tented camp for dinner and overnight stay, soaking in the sounds of the African wilderness.
Spend the entire day on game drives across the Serengeti, with morning and afternoon excursions. Explore different ecosystems: open plains, riverine forests, and kopjes. Observe predators in action—lions on the hunt, cheetahs chasing gazelles, and hyenas roaming the plains. Look for the Big Five, plains game, and a vast variety of birds. Stop for a picnic lunch in a scenic location and take in the endless views of rolling savannahs. Evening return to your camp or lodge for dinner and overnight stay.
Enjoy a final morning game drive in the Serengeti, seeking out any wildlife you may have missed. After lunch, drive toward the Ngorongoro Conservation Area, passing through Maasai villages and fertile highlands. Arrive at your lodge near the crater rim by late afternoon. Relax while enjoying spectacular views over the crater and surrounding savannah. Evening at leisure with dinner at the lodge.
After an early breakfast, descend into the Ngorongoro Crater for a half-day game drive. This UNESCO World Heritage Site is home to the Big Five, hippos in the crater lakes, and vast concentrations of plains game. Enjoy the stunning scenery, wildlife encounters, and photography opportunities. Stop for a picnic lunch inside the crater, then drive back to Arusha, arriving in the late afternoon for your onward flight or drop-off at your hotel.
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