Signature Safari
7-Day Tanzania Mid-Range Classic Adventure
The Experience
Enjoy a 7-day Tanzania safari exploring the country's famous northern circuit. Visit Tarangire National Park, Serengeti National Park, Ngorongoro Crater, and Lake Manyara National Park. Experience exciting game drives, beautiful landscapes, and opportunities to see elephants, lions, giraffes, zebras, buffaloes and other wildlife. Your journey begins and ends in Arusha, with accommodation in Karatu and the Serengeti during the safari.
Duration7Days/6Nights
Price00
DestinationsTanzania
Ideal ForCouples, Wildlife Fans
Overview
Enjoy a 7-day Tanzania safari exploring the country's famous northern circuit. Visit Tarangire National Park, Serengeti National Park, Ngorongoro Crater, and Lake Manyara National Park. Experience exciting game drives, beautiful landscapes, and opportunities to see elephants, lions, giraffes, zebras, buffaloes and other wildlife. Your journey begins and ends in Arusha, with accommodation in Karatu and the Serengeti during the safari.
The Journey
Day by Day
Day01
Day 1: Arrival in Arusha
Upon arrival at the airport, you will be welcomed by your safari driver-guide and transferred to your hotel in Arusha. Depending on your arrival time, you can relax at the hotel or explore the town at your leisure. Enjoy your evening at the hotel as you prepare for your upcoming Tanzania wildlife adventure.
AccommodationHotel in Arusha
Day02
Day 2: Arusha to Tarangire National Park
After breakfast, depart from Arusha and drive to Tarangire National Park for a wildlife safari. The park is famous for its large elephant herds, ancient baobab trees, and diverse wildlife. Enjoy a game drive through the park, looking out for elephants, lions, giraffes, zebras, and various bird species. You may also spot other animals gathering around the Tarangire River, especially during the dry season. After your game drive, leave the park and proceed to Karatu for dinner and an overnight stay.
Accommodationlodge near Tarangire
Day03
Day 3: Karatu to Serengeti National Park
After breakfast, depart from Karatu and travel to Serengeti National Park through the scenic Ngorongoro Conservation Area. Enjoy beautiful views of the highlands and the vast African plains along the way. Upon entering the Serengeti, begin your game drive as you explore its remarkable landscapes and search for wildlife. The park is home to lions, elephants, cheetahs, leopards, zebras, and wildebeest. You may also encounter herds participating in the Great Migration, depending on the season. Continue with wildlife viewing before heading to your accommodation in the Serengeti for dinner and an overnight stay.
Accommodationlodge in Serengeti
Day04
Day 4: Full-Day Game Drive in Serengeti National Park
Spend a full day exploring Serengeti National Park with morning and afternoon game drives. The park's endless plains provide excellent opportunities to observe wildlife in its natural habitat. Look out for lions resting in the grass, cheetahs searching for prey, elephants moving across the plains, and large herds of zebras and wildebeest. Your experienced guide will help you search for wildlife and explain the animals' behavior. Depending on the season, you may also witness different stages of the Great Migration. Enjoy a picnic lunch during the day before continuing your game drives. Return to your accommodation in the Serengeti for dinner and an overnight stay.
AccommodationLodge in Serengeti
Day05
Day 5: second day in Serengeti National Park
After breakfast, head out for another exciting day of wildlife viewing in Serengeti National Park. Explore different areas of the park to increase your chances of spotting wildlife that you may have missed on previous game drives. Watch for predators such as lions, leopards, and cheetahs, as well as giraffes, buffaloes, hippos, and numerous bird species. You may also encounter large herds of wildebeest and zebras, depending on their seasonal movements. Enjoy a picnic lunch during your safari and continue exploring the beautiful plains throughout the afternoon. Later, return to your accommodation for dinner and an overnight stay.
AccommodationLodge in Serengeti
Day06
Day 6: Serengeti National Park to Ngorongoro Crater
After breakfast, depart from the Serengeti and travel towards the Ngorongoro Conservation Area. Enjoy wildlife viewing along the way as you make your way to Ngorongoro Crater. Descend into the crater for a game drive across its remarkable landscape, which supports a wide variety of wildlife. Look out for lions, elephants, buffaloes, zebras, hippos and with some luck, the endangered black rhino. Enjoy a picnic lunch during your crater safari before ascending and continuing to Karatu. Arrive at your accommodation in the evening for dinner and an overnight stay.
Day07
Day 7: Lake Manyara National Park to Arusha
After breakfast, depart from Karatu and head to Lake Manyara National Park for a game drive. The park features diverse landscapes, including groundwater forests, open grasslands, and the lake itself. Look out for elephants, baboons, giraffes, hippos, and a variety of bird species. Lake Manyara is also known for its tree-climbing lions, although sightings are not guaranteed. After exploring the park and enjoying a picnic lunch, begin your journey back to Arusha. Your safari ends with a drop-off at your hotel or the airport, depending on your onward travel arrangements.
What's Included
- All airport pick up and transfers in private car
- Transport and wildlife drives in modified 4 x 4 Land Cruiser
- Services of a professional English speaking safari guide
- Drinking water
- Value Added Tax by Tanzania Revenue Authority
Not Included
- International Flights
- All items of a personal nature
- Gratuities for safari guide and lodge staff ( please tip separately)
- Travel insurance if needed
- Visa fee ( 50 US$ /100 US$ for American or Irish Passport holders – to be paid upon arrival)
- Drinks and beverages in lodges
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