Tanzania · Safari

7-Day Tanzania National Park Safari with Serengeti and Ngorongoro

7 Days Round trip from Arusha Moderate pace

The journey

Trip highlights

01 Explore iconic parks including Tarangire, Serengeti, Ngorongoro Crater, and Lake Manyara
02 Witness diverse wildlife, including the Big Five, in Tanzania's stunning natural habitats
03 Embark on a hike through vibrant forest to a sparkling waterfall in Arusha National Park
04 Marvel at star-filled skies while camping close to African wildlife
05 Experience an early morning safari in the Ngorongoro Crater

Explore Tanzania's national parks on a 7-day safari through Arusha National Park, Tarangire, Serengeti, Ngorongoro Crater, and Lake Manyara. Discover a striking diversity of landscapes, from the golden plains of the Serengeti to the lush beauty of Tarangire and the wildlife-rich floor of Ngorongoro Crater. Along the way, look out for some of the most spectacular animals on the planet, including the Big Five, and enjoy star-filled nights at camp in the heart of the bush.

Hike through the lush forest to a sparkling waterfall and continue to a magical place famous for the antics of the black-and-white colobus monkeys.

From the itinerary

At a glance

What this trip includes

Duration 7 Days

Tour type Private

Activity level Moderate

Accommodation Included · Budget

Transport Included

Wheelchair access No

Cities Arusha, Serengeti National Park, Ngorongoro Conservation Area, Lake Manyara, Tarangire National Park, Arusha National Park

Languages English

Day by day

The itinerary

Day 01

Arusha to Arusha National Park Adventure

Start at Arusha, a cheerful, bustling town filled with coffee houses and a lively buzz.
Set off to Arusha National Park, home to the jewel-like Lake Momella, and glimpse through the bronze bush where Ngurduto Crater buffalo, waterbuck, giraffe, warthogs, zebra, and gazelle reside throughout the year.
Set out afoot for a stroll that offers the sensation of feeling Africa's vibrant pulse through the soles of your shoes, and experience the bush in infinite detail.
Hike through the lush forest to a sparkling waterfall and continue to a magical place famous for the antics of the black-and-white colobus monkeys.
Spend the evening gazing at the stars at a camp close to the park while the chef prepares a delicious meal for you.

Day 02

Tarangire National Park and Mto wa Mbu

After a tasty breakfast, head off to the lovely, quiet Tarangire National Park. It is a huge park with a diverse concentration of wildlife, especially between July and October when the Tarangire River is in full flood.
After a picnic lunch, drive to Mto wa Mbu and reach the campsite in the late afternoon.
Relax and enjoy the African evening while savoring a tasty dinner.

Day 03

Journey to the Serengeti

After breakfast, say goodbye to Mto wa Mbu and arrive at the world-famous Serengeti National Park.
Travel through the bustling towns of Loliondo and Wasso through Klein's Gate at the northeast entrance to the park.
Arrive at the campsite in the center of the Serengeti and enjoy a delicious dinner in time for a good night's sleep.

Day 04

Wildlife Safari in the Serengeti

After a nourishing breakfast, continue into the vast plains of the magnificent Serengeti, which is home to a diverse array of hundreds of species of animals and birds. Each moment of today's adventure will stimulate your senses: your eyes alert for each new sighting, your ears feasting on the calls, screeches, and buzz of life - or the still, dead silence of the hot noonday.
Spot some of the park's lesser-known but equally beautiful creatures, including eland, hyenas, gazelle, crocodile, giraffe, zebra, monkeys, baboons, hippo, and rhino. The hundreds of bird species, both endemic and migrating from Eurasia, are a special bonus for bird-watchers.
Enjoy a freshly cooked, delicious dinner at the campsite in Seronera, under the stars.

Day 05

Serengeti to Ngorongoro Crater Rim

After breakfast, go for another drive through the sights and sounds of the Serengeti: the golden grasslands dotted with acacia, the endless blue of the skies, and the ever-changing sights. Over here, you might see a rare tree-climbing lion - not as graceful as the leopard, who is a lithe, natural climber - and towards the horizon, a mixed herd of zebra and wildebeest grazing gently.
After lunch, set off for the next adventure, which is an exploration of the unique Ngorongoro Crater.
Spend the night at Simba Camp, which is on the very rim of the crater itself. This is an ideal place to rest and relax.
Enjoy a drink while watching the incredible colours of the sunset range over the savannah and the shadow of night creep into the caldera below.
Enjoy a delicious dinner by starlight.

Day 06

Ngorongoro Crater Safari to Mto wa Mbu

Wake up early in the morning to experience the crater waking up.
Spot the Big Five - lion, elephant, leopard, rhino, and water buffalo - in a landscape lush with greens, olives, and gold, topped with the intense blue of the Tanzanian sky.
Stop for a cheeky picnic lunch near a pond full of hippos: older ones patiently sunning or muddying themselves while the youngsters play and splash.
Begin the drive to the tranquility of Fanaka Camp.
Enjoy a hot, fresh, and tasty dinner under a sky packed full of stars.

Day 07

Lake Manyara National Park to Arusha

Go on another early start, fuelled by a decent breakfast, to spot the wildlife as they begin their day. Lake Manyara National Park nestles at the foot of the Great Rift Valley escarpment and is a patchwork of diverse landscapes: the shrubby expanse of the golden savannah, the narrow shores teeming with wildlife, and the still waters of Lake Manyara itself.
Enjoy a picnic lunch at the heart of the park, to the calls of the birds and the buzzing of insects.
Head for more wildlife spotting, then say goodbye to the lake and drive through Maasai bomas, baobab forest, and rolling savannah plains en route to Arusha.