7 Days Tanzania Luxury Safari – Tarangire, Lake Manyara, Serengeti, and Ngorongoro Crater

Overview

Discover Tanzania’s captivating charm, a region of breathtaking natural beauty, rich wildlife, and unique adventures, all enhanced by the friendliness of its people. This 7-day Tanzania luxury safari itinerary takes you on a stylish adventure across the Northern Safari Circuit, where you will stay in high-quality hotels and tented camps with great cuisine and service. Tarangire National Park, Ngorongoro Crater, Serengeti National Park, and other notable attractions provide varied scenery and abundant wildlife.

Detailed Itinerary

Day 1: Arrival in Arusha.

Our safari driving guide will meet you at the airport and transport you to your Arusha lodge. Depending on when you arrive, you may have the time to relax and prepare for the fantastic excursion the next day.

Arusha, bustling and colorful, is a crucial hub for safari adventures in northern Tanzania, and virtually all passengers stop here at some point during their journey.

Accommodation: Gran Melia.

Day 2: Transfer to Tarangire National Park.

After breakfast, your Safari driver guide will pick you up from your lodging to begin your journey to Tarangire National Park, signaling the beginning of your luxury safari adventure. The two and a half-hour journey to Tarangire on good paved roads provides a glimpse of the untamed splendor that awaits.

Tarangire National Park is known for its abundant wildlife, particularly the enormous elephant herds that wander the region. During the dry season, you could see these gorgeous creatures gathering by the river to drink or cool down. The park is also a bird lover’s paradise, with over 500 different bird species.
These old trees, which are critical to the ecology, provide shelter for bees, birds, and bats, provide nutritious fruit, and serve as an important water supply during the dry season.

You will have lunch at a picnic area within the park, followed by a wildlife drive. After that, you will be transferred to your lodging near the park for a relaxing evening.

Accommodation: Kitela Lodge.

Day 3: Lake Manyara National Park

After breakfast, you will head to Lake Manyara National Park, a small yet diverse reserve. This park offers a unique wilderness experience, with ecosystems ranging from the Rift Valley soda lake to thick woods and steep slopes.

Beyond its breathtaking surroundings, Lake Manyara is well-known for its unique tree-climbing lions and the elephant populations it was established to protect. The lake’s shoreline are a birdwatcher’s delight, with over 400 bird species, including numerous waterfowl and migratory birds. You will also see vast herds of buffalo, cheetahs, Masai giraffes, and impalas along the lakeside and on the wooded valley slopes.
After a day of seeing the park, you will drive a short distance to your luxurious lodging in Karatu for a peaceful evening.

Accommodation: Kitela Lodge.

Day 4: Serengeti National Park

Following breakfast, you will travel to the cooler highlands of the Ngorongoro Conservation Area. Along the route, you will be able to pause and savor the beautiful views of the Ngorongoro Crater. Continuing your journey, you will pass through the conservation area before entering the Serengeti National Park from the south.

The Serengeti is a wonder, known for its vast plains that provide excellent animal watching. While it is home to a wide variety of species, it is most known for the Great Migration. Every year, massive herds of wildebeest, zebra, and antelope travel across the plains in search of new grazing sites. If you know where to look, you can see the migration no matter what month it is.

Accommodation: Nyota Luxury Camp

Day 5: Luxury Camp. Full-Day Game Drive in Serengeti National Park.

You will spend the full day touring the Serengeti, one of the world’s most well-known national parks. The Serengeti, known for its unending plains, provides an exceptional opportunity to see the region’s diverse animals. As one of the world’s oldest ecosystems, its temperature and plants have essentially stayed constant for millions of years.

This park has a remarkable array of species, making it the finest place to watch predators like lions, cheetahs, and leopards in action.

You may go on early morning and late afternoon game drives, returning to camp for lunch, or do a full-day game drive with a picnic lunch in the park.

Accommodation: Nyota Luxury Camp.

Day 6: Luxury Camp Serengeti to Ngorongoro Crater.

After breakfast, you’ll travel from Serengeti National Park to Ngorongoro Crater. This extraordinary crater, which was formerly a gigantic volcano, is the world’s biggest preserved caldera. It is reported that before the eruption, it was taller than Africa’s tallest peak, Mount Kilimanjaro! This old caldera has been transformed into a beautiful wildlife refuge.

Descending into the crater is an exhilarating experience, and while on the crater floor, you will see large herds of wildebeest, zebra, gazelle, and more than 500 bird species. The crater is also one of the greatest spots in Africa to watch endangered black rhinos, who are frequently spotted wandering the wide grasslands.

After touring the crater in the afternoon, you will return to your lodging in Karatu for DINNER & overnight stay.

Day 7: Karatu to the airport.

You will be transported back to Arusha. Departure timings will be changed based on your subsequent travel plans. We are confident that your luxury safari vacation in Tanzania with African Adventure Travellers will be really delightful!

Inclusions

• Transportation with a 4 x 4 safari vehicle with a pop-up canopy
• Accommodations and food are as advertised.
• Entrance fees for all national parks
• En route lunches
• Bottled water.
• Professional English-speaking driving guidance.
• English Driver Guide

Exclusions

• Visa Fees and Flights
• Optional activities.
• Tips for Guides
• Laundry and alcoholic beverages.
• International Vaccinations and Tests
• Health exam requirements:
• Personal Travel Insurance
• Items of personal nature