7-Day Arusha, Tarangire, Serengeti & Ngorongoro Crater Safari

Tour Overview This 7-day mid-range Tanzania safari offers an exceptional wildlife experience through the country’s most iconic national parks and conservation areas. The journey combines diverse landscapes, abundant wildlife, cultural encounters, and the breathtaking scenery of Northern Tanzania. The safari begins with a guided walking safari in Arusha National Park, followed by game viewing in Tarangire National Park, famous for its giant baobab trees and large elephant herds. You will then travel to the world-renowned Serengeti National Park, including both Northern and Central Serengeti, where you may witness the Great Wildebeest Migration depending on the season. The adventure concludes with a spectacular crater tour in Ngorongoro Crater, one of Africa’s most remarkable wildlife destinations and a UNESCO World Heritage Site. This safari is ideal for travelers seeking a combination of wildlife, scenery, culture, and comfortable mid-range accommodations, and sits among the best of our Tanzania safaris.

Itinerary

Day 1: Arusha – Arusha National Park

After breakfast, depart for Arusha National Park with picnic lunch boxes for a full-day game drive. The park is renowned for its scenic beauty, including Mount Meru, Momella Lakes, Ngurdoto Crater, and diverse wildlife such as giraffes, zebras, buffaloes, warthogs, and black-and-white colobus monkeys.

This is one of the finest game drives in Tanzania, and you will also enjoy a guided walking safari accompanied by an armed ranger, offering a unique opportunity to explore the park on foot and experience nature up close.

In the late afternoon, return to Arusha for dinner and overnight stay.

Accommodation: Green Mountain Hotel
Meal plan: Bed & Breakfast (BB)

Day 2: Arusha – Tarangire National Park – Karatu

After breakfast, depart from Arusha with picnic lunch boxes and drive to Tarangire National Park.

Enjoy a full-day game drive in the park, known for its vast elephant population, ancient baobab trees, and rich concentration of wildlife including lions, giraffes, zebras, wildebeests, buffaloes, and numerous bird species.

After the game drive, continue to Karatu with an en-route cultural visit to a traditional Maasai Boma at Kwa Paulo.

Accommodation: Marera Valley Lodge
Meal plan: Full Board (FB)

Day 3: Karatu – Northern Serengeti

After breakfast, depart for Serengeti National Park via the Ngorongoro Conservation Area.

Along the way, stop at Olduvai Gorge, one of the world’s most important paleoanthropological sites. Continue with scenic views overlooking the Ngorongoro Crater before proceeding toward Serengeti.

Lunch will be served at Naabi Hill Gate followed by an afternoon game drive en route to Northern Serengeti, an area famous for the Mara River crossings during the Great Migration season.

Accommodation: Heritage Mara Camp
Meal plan: Full Board (FB)

Day 4: Full-Day Game Drive in Northern Serengeti

After breakfast, enjoy a full-day game drive in Northern Serengeti with picnic lunch boxes.

This region offers excellent opportunities to witness the Great Wildebeest Migration between July and October, including dramatic Mara River crossings. Wildlife commonly seen includes lions, cheetahs, leopards, elephants, giraffes, zebras, and massive herds of wildebeests and zebras.

After an unforgettable safari experience, return to camp for dinner and overnight stay.

Accommodation: Heritage Mara Camp
Meal plan: Full Board (FB)

Day 5: Northern Serengeti – Central Serengeti

After breakfast, depart for Central Serengeti with a game drive en route and picnic lunch boxes.

The Central Serengeti, also known as Seronera, is renowned for its year-round wildlife concentration and exceptional predator sightings. Enjoy an afternoon game drive through the endless plains while spotting lions, leopards, cheetahs, hyenas, elephants, and many other species.

Accommodation: Heritage Serengeti Camp
Meal plan: Full Board (FB)

Day 6: Serengeti – Ngorongoro Conservation Area

Begin the day with an early morning game drive in Serengeti National Park, the best time to observe predators returning from hunting and wildlife becoming active during the cooler morning hours.

Return to the camp for brunch/lunch before proceeding to the Ngorongoro Conservation Area with game viewing en route.

Dinner and overnight at the lodge near Ngorongoro.

Accommodation: Ngorongoro Safari Lodge
Meal plan: Full Board (FB)

Day 7: Ngorongoro Crater – Arusha

After breakfast, descend approximately 600 meters into the spectacular Ngorongoro Crater for a full-day crater tour with picnic lunch.

The crater is home to an extraordinary concentration of wildlife including lions, elephants, buffaloes, zebras, wildebeests, hippos, hyenas, flamingos, and the rare black rhino.

In the late afternoon, drive back to Arusha for overnight stay.

Accommodation: Green Mountain Hotel or Two Mountains Lodge
Meal plan: Bed & Breakfast (BB)

Departure Day: Arusha – Kilimanjaro International Airport

After breakfast and leisure time at the hotel, you will be transferred to Kilimanjaro International Airport for your outbound flight.

What’s included

• Accommodation in Arusha before and after the safari
• Accommodation and meals as specified in the itinerary
• Airport transfers
• Professional English-speaking driver/guide
• Private 4×4 safari vehicle with pop-up roof
• Guaranteed window seat for each traveler
• Maasai Boma cultural visit at Kwa Paulo
• All national park entry fees
• Ngorongoro transit fees
• Ngorongoro Crater service fees
• Guided walking safari in Arusha National Park
• Drinking water (1.5 liters per person per day)
• Package Excludes
• International and domestic flights
• Personal expenses (telephone, laundry, beverages, etc.)
• Tips and gratuities for driver/guide
• Hot air balloon safari
• Travel insurance
• Visa fees
• Alcoholic and soft drinks
• Any increase in government taxes or park fees
• Important Notes
• This is a mid-range safari package.
• Luxury safari options are available upon request.
• The Great Migration in Northern Serengeti is seasonal and generally occurs between July and October.
• Safari rates may vary during Christmas, New Year, and Easter holiday seasons.