7 Day Classic Tanzania Safari Experience

What's Included

Meeting and pickup

Itinerary

Day 1
Arusha National park
1 stop
1
Arusha National Park
Tucked at the foot of Mount Meru, just 30 minutes from Arusha town, this is a perfect introduction to East African wildlife and makes an ideal half-day or full-day addition to any northern circuit safari — or a rewarding standalone experience for travelers with limited time. What to see: Mount Meru — Tanzania's second-highest peak, dramatic and often snow-capped, forming a stunning backdrop throughout the park Momela Lakes — a series of alkaline lakes drawing vast flocks of flamingos and other waterbirds Ngurdoto Crater — a lush, forest-rimmed crater often called "Little Ngorongoro," sheltering buffalo, warthog, and baboons on its crater floor Wildlife — giraffe, zebra, buffalo, hippo, waterbuck, colobus monkey, and over 400 bird species What to do: Game drives through open savannah and montane forest Canoe safaris on the Momela Lakes — a rare and peaceful experience Guided walks and trekking on the slopes of Mount Meru Bird watching in one of Tanzania's richest birding habitats
9 hours • Admission ticket free
Day 2
Tarangire National Park
1 stop
2
Tarangire National Park
Less crowded than the Serengeti yet equally spectacular, Tarangire rewards visitors with raw, authentic bush experiences. The dry season (June–October) brings unmatched wildlife viewing as animals converge on the river. Home to one of Africa's largest elephant populations, Tarangire is a wild and ancient landscape defined by its iconic baobab trees and the life-giving Tarangire River. What you will See & Do: Witness massive elephant herds gathering at the river — some of the largest concentrations in Tanzania Spot lion, leopard, cheetah, buffalo, zebra, wildebeest, and oryx across open savannah Marvel at centuries-old baobab trees towering over the plains Enjoy exceptional bird watching — over 550 species recorded Game drives through diverse ecosystems of woodland, swamp, and grassland Optional walking safaris for a closer connection with nature
9 hours • Admission ticket free
Day 3
Lake Manyara National Park
1 stop
3
Lake Manyara National Park
Nestled beneath the Great Rift Valley escarpment, Lake Manyara is a compact yet extraordinarily diverse park where the lake itself is the star of the show. Small but mighty, Lake Manyara delivers big surprises in a short visit. Its varied habitats — forest, floodplain, and alkaline lake — pack an exceptional wildlife experience into just a few hours, making it a perfect stop on the northern safari circuit What you will See & Do: Spot Tanzania's famous tree-climbing lions — a rare behavior unique to this park Watch thousands of flamingos turn the lake shore pink in a breathtaking natural spectacle Observe hippos wallowing in the shallows and crocodiles basking on the banks Track elephant herds through dense groundwater forest at the park entrance Enjoy world-class bird watching — over 400 species including pelicans, storks, and herons Game drives along the lake's edge with stunning Rift Valley escarpment views
9 hours • Admission ticket free
Day 4
Serengeti National Park
1 stop
4
Serengeti National Park
The Serengeti is Africa's most iconic safari destination — a vast, ancient ecosystem where nature plays out on an epic scale across endless golden plains. Offering year-round wildlife spectacle, the Serengeti never disappoints. Whether you visit during the calving season or the legendary river crossings, every visit delivers unforgettable, once-in-a-lifetime moments. What you will See & Do: If it is the right season, you will witness the Great Wildebeest Migration — over 1.5 million wildebeest and hundreds of thousands of zebras in constant movement Watch dramatic river crossings at the Mara River as crocodiles lie in wait Track the Big Five — lion, leopard, elephant, buffalo, and rhino Observe cheetah sprinting across open plains in thrilling predator action Enjoy breathtaking hot air balloon safaris over the savannah at sunrise Game drives across diverse zones — plains, kopjes, woodlands, and riverine forest
9 hours • Admission ticket free
Day 5
Serengeti National Park
1 stop
5
Serengeti National Park
TODAY, you will have a full day of game viewing in the Serengeti National park. With morning and afternoon game drives
9 hours • Admission ticket free
Day 6
Serengeti National Park
1 stop
6
Serengeti National Park
After your breakfast, you will enjoy your last game viewing in the Serengeti Park. In the afternoon after lunch, you will drive to Ngorongoro Conservational area
9 hours • Admission ticket free
Day 7
Ngorongoro crater and conservation area
1 stop
7
Ngorongoro Crater
After early breakfast 06AM, you will descend down into the crater floor for game viewing and in the afternoon, drive back to Arusha. End of SAFARI. Ngorongoro guarantees extraordinary wildlife encounters in a setting of breathtaking geological beauty—unlike anywhere else on earth. Dubbed the "Eighth Wonder of the World," Ngorongoro Crater is a collapsed volcanic caldera sheltering one of Africa's most concentrated and spectacular wildlife ecosystems. What to See & Do: Spot the Big Five within a single day — one of the few places on earth where this is consistently possible Observe large black rhino populations in their natural habitat — increasingly rare across Africa Watch lion prides, hyena clans, and cheetah sharing the crater floor in dramatic predator density Marvel at flamingo-lined soda lakes shimmering at the crater's heart Encounter Maasai pastoralists living harmoniously alongside wildlife in the conservation area Enjoy sweeping panoramic views descending 600 meters
9 minutes • Admission ticket included

Additional info

• Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
• Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
• Suitable for all physical fitness levels

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