7 Days Tanzania Safaris

Day 01: Arusha National Park

After an 8:30 a.m. breakfast, your driver-guide awaits at the hotel. By 9:30 a.m., embark on a safari to Arusha National Park, accompanied by an armed ranger for safety. Choose from diverse routes, exploring the park's wonders with your expert guide. Witness aardvark holes, learn about acacia trees emitting warning scents, and spot zebra, duiker, giraffe, and hippo. Marvel at the black-and-white colobus monkeys and observe egrets and sacred ibis in the skies. Encounter the intriguing strangler fig, known for draining life from other trees, and witness the unique symbiosis of warthogs and buffalos.

Following a walking safari, indulge in a well-earned lunch. Your driver-guide then showcases the park's varied landscapes, including Mount Meru, Momela Lakes, montane forests, and Ngurdoto's crater. Experience Tanzania in miniature before returning to your accommodation for relaxation, dinner, and a restful night.

Day 02: Tarangire National Park

Embark from Arusha after breakfast for a two-hour journey to Tarangire National Park, immersing yourself in the vibrant colors of Tanzania. Encounter Maasai herdsmen along the way and engage with your knowledgeable driver-guide. Once in Tarangire, explore the vast golden savannah near the Tarangire River during a game drive. Known as the ‘Elephant Playground,’ the park boasts the largest elephant population, alongside buffalo, lion, gnu, zebra, and gazelle.

Keep an eye out for unique sightings like a lone lion, a trio of cheetahs bonding, or graceful Grant’s gazelle. Don't overlook small wonders; ask your guide about agama lizards changing color with the temperature or the hyrax, a tiny creature related to elephants. Admire avian delights like the lilac-breasted roller and the secretary bird, adding charm to Tarangire's diverse ecosystem. Cherish each moment, appreciating both the grandeur and subtleties of this remarkable wildlife haven.

Day 03: Lake Manyara National Park

You'll be picked up from your hotel at 8 am and start a beautiful journey to Lake Manyara, with a travel time of around 2 hours. Stretches along the Rift Valley Escarpment, and characterized by its shimmering lake, Manyara is rich in vegetation and the wildlife that thrives here. Enjoy the tranquility as majestic pink flamingoes wade elegantly, picking out a meal of algae from the shallow, alkaline waters.

Bird-lovers are in for a treat as over 400 species have been recorded here – everything from bee-eaters to hornbills and everything in-between. And if you visit between February and June, watch out for yellow-billed stork and pink-backed pelicans, two more avian highlights. On land, Manyara’s terrain is compact, yet boasts differing environments such as diverse forests fed by waters seeping from the nearby escarpment.

Monkeys are abundant, but look out too for the lions, giraffe, warthog and grumpy Cape buffalo who all proudly call this park their home. Hold your nose when you reach the hippo pool, because these big semi-aquatic mammals smell! After an extensive game drive, and, of course, lunch you will continue onwards to Karatu in the Ngorongoro highlands, where you will spend the night at the your lodge.

Day 04: Serengeti National Park, By the way of Ngorongoro Conservation Area

After breakfast, you will set off for your next destination, the stunning Serengeti National Park, a distance of 166 km and a journey time of around 3 ½ hours. By late morning, you will reach Serengeti, a UNESCO World Heritage Site and the country’s oldest and most celebrated national park and take a game drive. There are surely not many better places on earth to see such quantities and variety of wildlife. You will absorb the breath-taking scenery, fantastic changing light and of course spot the many animals choosing to make their home here.

Your dedicated driver-guide will be delighted to share with you his knowledge of this incredible place and its flora and fauna. With thousands of predators and their prey numbering in the hundreds of thousands It is no surprise that there is always something fascinating happening amongst the wildlife populations.

Your driver-guide may find you lion, leopard, elephant, zebra, cheetah and antelope on today’s safari just some of the many species here. Snap off some memorable photos, but don’t forget to simply take a deep breath and enjoy nature in its real-time, raw beauty.After the game drive, you will be taken to your accommodation for some welcome rest, your evening meal and to spend the night.

Day 05: Serengeti National Park

Waking up in the Serengeti is a truly special experience, surrounded by the sights, sounds, and smells of Africa. Your day kicks off with a morning game drive in Serengeti National Park, guided by your expert driver. Marvel at the ever-changing light and captivating wildlife, with the Seronera River providing sustenance to various species. Explore the iconic kopjes, ancient rocky outcrops that host a variety of wildlife, from lions to snakes.

Lunch in the bush becomes an unforgettable experience, immersing you in the heart of nature. Afternoon brings another adventure, as you search for wildlife amid the park's evolving wonders. Nature's dramas unfold unpredictably, with lions, leopards, elephants, zebras, cheetahs, and more taking center stage. Keep an eye out for the majestic Kori Bustard, the world's heaviest flying bird. As the day concludes, return to your accommodation for a well-deserved dinner and rest, cherishing the memories of an extraordinary day in the Serengeti.

Day 06: Serengeti National Park to Ngorongoro Crater.

After breakfast, dive into the wonders of Serengeti with a morning game drive in the popular Seronera area of Central Serengeti. The Seronera river, with its year-round waterflow, attracts diverse wildlife, offering opportunities to spot lions, hippos, and growing elephant herds. Explore the Serengeti Visitor Centre for insights into the park's eco-system and conservation history, including the impactful work of Bernhard Grzimek and the Frankfurt Zoological Society.

Lunch follows, and then your journey continues southeast toward the Ngorongoro Conservation Area. As you traverse the vast Serengeti plains, passing Simba Kopjes and reaching Naabi Hill Gate, be captivated by the 'endless plains.' At the gate's visitor center, gather information, ascend the hill for panoramic views, or spot a colorful agama lizard amidst the rocks. Brace yourself for a day of remarkable wildlife encounters and breathtaking landscapes.

Day 07: Ngorongoro Crater - Arusha

After breakfast descend 600m into this magnificent crater for a morning game drive. The Ngorongoro Crater is one of the most densely crowded African wildlife areas in the world and is home to an estimated 30,000 animals including some of Tanzania’s last remaining black rhino. Supported by a year round water supply and fodder, the Ngorongoro Crater supports a vast variety of animals, which include herds of wildebeest, zebra, buffalo, eland, warthog, hippo, and giant African elephants. Another big draw card to this picturesque national park is it’s dense population of predators, which include lions, hyenas, jackals, cheetahs and the ever-elusive leopard, which sometimes requires a trained eye to spot. We will enjoy a picnic lunch in the crater. Later slowly head out of the crater and drive toward Arusha town.