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7-Day Tanzania Safari: Serengeti, Ngorongoro & Tarangire

Experience the highlights of Tanzania’s Northern Safari Circuit on this 7-day adventure through Tarangire National Park, the Ngorongoro Conservation Area, and the legendary Serengeti National Park. Enjoy exciting game drives, spectacular landscapes, and opportunities to see the Big Five and other African wildlife

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Day 1: Arusha – Tarangire National Park

After breakfast, depart from Arusha and drive to Tarangire National Park. The park is famous for its large elephant herds, ancient baobab trees, and diverse wildlife.

After breakfast, depart from Arusha and drive to Tarangire National Park. The park is famous for its large elephant herds, ancient baobab trees, and diverse wildlife. Enjoy a game drive through the park, with opportunities to see elephants, zebras, wildebeest, giraffes, lions, and many bird species.

Overnight: Tarangire area

Meal Plan: Lunch & Dinner

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Day 2: Tarangire – Ngorongoro Conservation Area

After breakfast, enjoy a morning game drive in Tarangire before continuing toward the Ngorongoro Conservation Area. Along the way, enjoy views of the Great Rift Valley and the surrounding highlands.

After breakfast, enjoy a morning game drive in Tarangire before continuing toward the Ngorongoro Conservation Area. Along the way, enjoy views of the Great Rift Valley and the surrounding highlands. Arrive at your lodge or campsite near the crater rim and relax while preparing for the following day’s crater adventure.

Overnight: Ngorongoro area

Meal Plan: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner

A majestic African elephant roaming the savanna in Tanzania's Tarangire National Park.

Day 3: Ngorongoro Crater – Serengeti National Park

After an early breakfast, descend into the Ngorongoro Crater for an unforgettable game drive. The crater is home to a remarkable concentration of wildlife, including lions, elephants, buffalo, hippos, zebras, wildebeest, and, with luck, black rhinos.

After an early breakfast, descend into the Ngorongoro Crater for an unforgettable game drive. The crater is home to a remarkable concentration of wildlife, including lions, elephants, buffalo, hippos, zebras, wildebeest, and, with luck, black rhinos. After lunch, ascend from the crater and continue toward Serengeti National Park. Enter the Serengeti and enjoy an en-route game drive as you travel toward your accommodation.

Overnight: Serengeti National Park

Meal Plan: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner

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Day 4: Full-Day Serengeti National Park

Spend the entire day exploring the Serengeti on game drives. The park is renowned for its vast plains, abundant wildlife, and the annual Great Migration.

Spend the entire day exploring the Serengeti on game drives. The park is renowned for its vast plains, abundant wildlife, and the annual Great Migration. Depending on the season and location of the herds, you may encounter large groups of wildebeest and zebras, as well as lions, cheetahs, leopards, elephants, giraffes, and numerous antelope species. Enjoy a picnic lunch in the wilderness before continuing your afternoon game drive.

Overnight: Serengeti National Park

Meal Plan: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner

Tourists observe rhinos closely on an African safari, capturing wildlife up close.

Day 5: Serengeti – Central Serengeti Exploration

Enjoy another day of wildlife viewing in the Serengeti. An early morning game drive provides excellent opportunities to observe predators when they are most active.

Enjoy another day of wildlife viewing in the Serengeti. An early morning game drive provides excellent opportunities to observe predators when they are most active. Continue exploring the plains and kopjes, where lions and other wildlife are often seen. Your guide will select areas based on current wildlife movements and seasonal conditions.

Overnight: Serengeti National Park

Meal Plan: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner

Tourists observe rhinos closely on an African safari, capturing wildlife up close.

Day 6: Serengeti – Ngorongoro Conservation Area

After breakfast, enjoy a final morning game drive in the Serengeti before beginning your journey back toward the Ngorongoro Conservation Area.

After breakfast, enjoy a final morning game drive in the Serengeti before beginning your journey back toward the Ngorongoro Conservation Area. Travel through the changing landscapes of northern Tanzania, with opportunities for wildlife viewing along the way. Arrive at your accommodation near Ngorongoro and enjoy a relaxing evening.

Overnight: Ngorongoro area

Meal Plan: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner

Tourists observe rhinos closely on an African safari, capturing wildlife up close.

Day 7: Ngorongoro – Arusha

After breakfast, begin your journey back to Arusha. Depending on your departure schedule, you may have time for a short cultural or scenic stop along the way.

After breakfast, begin your journey back to Arusha. Depending on your departure schedule, you may have time for a short cultural or scenic stop along the way. Arrive in Arusha in the afternoon, marking the end of your 7-day Tanzania safari adventure. Meal Plan: Breakfast & Lunch Safari Highlights

  • Explore Tarangire National Park, famous for elephants and baobab trees.
  • Descend into the spectacular Ngorongoro Crater for a crater-floor game drive.
  • Experience multiple days of wildlife viewing in the Serengeti National Park.
  • Search for Tanzania’s iconic Big Five: lion, leopard, elephant, buffalo, and rhino.
  • Experience the landscapes and wildlife of Tanzania’s Northern Safari Circuit.
  • Enjoy a private safari experience with an experienced local guide and safari vehicle
Tourists observe rhinos closely on an African safari, capturing wildlife up close.